508 E 78th St #2D, New York, NY 10075
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OFF MARKET
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sqft

508 E 78th St #2D, New York, NY 10075

Upper East Side

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
150 E 85th St #8I, New York, NY
0.66
Apartment
$758,888
11/17/25
1
1
610
330 E 75th St #10F, New York, NY
0.27
Apartment
$775,000
06/08/26
1
1
725
205 E 85th St #11H, New York, NY
0.61
Apartment
$1,750,000
06/03/26
1
2
1,023
415 E 85th St #10G, Manhattan, NY
0.41
Apartment
$545,000
06/15/26
1
1
-
37 E 67th St #4A, Manhattan, NY
0.89
Apartment
$875,000
10/06/25
1
1
900
200 E 61st St #10F, New York, NY
0.97
Apartment
$950,000
05/20/26
1
1
668
224 E 60th St #2J, New York, NY
0.99
Apartment
$675,000
04/03/26
1
1
686
530 E 76th St #29D, New York, NY
0.13
Apartment
$995,000
10/14/25
1
1.5
826
20 E 68th St #RES, New York, NY
0.93
Apartment
$2,100,000
09/26/25
1
1
940
220 E 60th St #8B, New York, NY
1.00
Apartment
$10
03/06/26
1
1
1,100
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
508 E 78th St #3D, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$499,000
Studio
1
-
Recently Sold
508 E 78th St #2E, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$450,000
1
1
-
For Sale
508 E 78th St #1M, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$379,000
1
1
-
For Sale
508 E 78th St #6K, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$379,000
1
1
-
For Sale
508 E 78th St #5L, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$469,000
1
1
450
Recently Sold
508 E 78th St #6O, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$485,000
1
1
-
Recently Sold
508 E 78th St #3B, New York, NY 10075
0.00
-
2
1
-
Off Market
508 E 78th St #6A, New York, NY 10075
0.00
-
1
1
-
Off Market
508 E 78th St #5D, New York, NY 10075
0.00
-
1
1
-
Off Market
508 E 78th St #6-0, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$487,800
1
1
-
Off Market
508 E 78th St #1EF, New York, NY 10075
0.00
$1,150,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
516 E 78th St #3O, Manhattan, NY 10075
0.01
$499,999
1
1
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1910
500 sqft

About this House

Charming 1 BR furnished apartment in "The Cherokee", an iconic Historic Landmark on the Upper East Side. Please note: no pets allowed for renters in this building. Phenomenal courtyard architecture. Beautiful triple-hung windows open to your terrace at tree level with small bistro table and chairs for al fresco dining overlooking East 78th Street, like a box seat above the stage. Big kitchen window faces historic courtyard. Architecturally significant building, Parisian style, nestled in Manhattan. Designed 1909 by noted architect Henry Atterbury Smith. Renovated by its architect owners, mixing original vintage with new finishes and modern style. Stone floors throughout. Walk up beautiful courtyard stairs with vaulted ceilings to this second floor home. For those tired of anonymous white box apartments and love the historic buildings in Europe and NYC, this is for you. A remarkable landmark that many lovers of beauty have discovered. A favorite of the NY Times architecture critic, Paul Goldberger. Classic, walkable Manhattan neighborhood, with everything you want nearby. Quick bike access to the East River Greenway / Central Park. Great swimming pool in nearby John Jay Park. Q and 6 subway lines. Laundry room on-site, bicycle room, on-site super, staff, security, very clean. 500 sq.ft. including small terrace. $2,875 /month, includes internet, electric and gas utilities, garbage and recycling. No owner brokers fee. First/last/deposit + cleaning fee. Painting and finishing just completed, furnished by late July. 508 East 78th Street Apt. 2D. Lease start August 1, 10-month min, 11 months max. A former resident of this home calls it the most "memorable, beautiful, interesting" apartment of her years living and working in the design industry in NYC.
508 E 78th St #2D, New York, NY 10075 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft apartment in Upper East Side, built in 1910. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2024 with an asking price of $3,150 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 9, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,573/month.

Home Details for 508 E 78th St #2D

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Furnished

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Community

Units in Building: 383

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 9, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jun 24, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,150
Jul 9, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jul 5, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,875
Mar 30, 2021
Source: StreetEasy
ListingRemoved

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.32M
$88.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.2%
Price per sq ft
$1.31K
$13MoM
Available listings
1016
161MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Upper East Side

At least 1480 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Lauren
    "It’s fun to see all of the families and kids all around the neighborhood. It’s very family friendly. "
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  • Susan.michael
    "New york is not for everyone, the neighbourhood I live in is busy, fun and if you know where to go you can find old NY. My favorite place"
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  • Onadamenko
    "NYC is the most expensive, unreliable, incredibly city. There are many things for everyone's everyday lives. A lots of good schools, playgrounds, after schools activities. A lots of museums, theaters, famous places. "
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  • Paul M Johnson
    "It fun to be there my home is buy the pantry where I get food supermarket across the street easy access and restaurants all in the area"
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  • Bjk10022
    "You just have to teach your children how to be SAFE and “mind their own business””!! AND most importantly, make sure they STUDY ALL THE TIME AND CHOOSE SOMETHING THEy love to do!!!"
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  • Veronika Spektor
    "Walkable , kids friendly , lots of parks and schools around. Lots of dogs and people don’t clean up after them often though "
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  • Gturitto
    "My neighborhood has changed over the years and there’s less hospitable than it used to be - streets are dirty"
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  • Michael Sands
    "We have lived in midtown for 20yrs We can walk to work or to movies and dinner out or even a broadway show "
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  • Susan.michael
    "Good transportation and regular trains and busses but they are getting dirtier and often homeless people are on board the bus or train. It can be very challenging "
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  • Mjknoff
    "It’s great for dogs and families lots of parks and outdoor spaces. Would highly recommend; great public transit and schools. "
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  • Ashley Gartner
    "The upper east is like the suburbs in manahattan. It’s perfect for families: great schools, proximity to playgrounds and parks, excellent restaurants, kid entertainment."
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  • Roblox Gaming
    "It’s hot and filthy. And plenty of homeless. I like it. And parking is easy and cheap plentiful. And the traffic is always great. "
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  • Veronika Spektor
    "It’s quite “suburbs “ of hectic Manhattan. Very low key , kids friendly and neighborhoody. Beautiful parks from both sides, great schools"
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  • sls
    "Great area. Lots of parks, restaurants, stores and things to do. Near public transportation and very safe. "
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  • Abigail Thomson
    "I’m not aware of community events in this area, but we’ve only lived here a year and have a newborn."
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  • Trulia User
    "I take the subway to Hudson yards. I need to switch subway stops once in Times Square. Sometimes the train is delayed a bit. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. You can walk to Central Park or Carl Schurz Park along the East River and adjacent to Gracie Mansion."
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  • Trulia User
    "Playgrounds aplenty. Good public as well as many private schools. Safe for kids and lots of activities - 92nd street Y has many classes for kids."
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  • Trulia User
    "this is the high life once again trust me you'll love it so much I promise good luck with your search have fun"
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are more than welcome and it is very dog friendly. I see a lof of dog owners and this is a good neighborhood to own a pet !"
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    "There are nice parks and street fairs in the summer. I like the marathon. I also enjoy the proximity to Central Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "friendly neighborhood With great community. very safe and lots of things to do visit and enjoy on a daily basis."
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    "Everything one needs is right there, shops, restaurants, food stores, movie theaters, gyms, Central Park"
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  • Trulia User
    "Bars, Gracie Mansion, the MET, and the Guggenheim are in walking distance. Dont forget livijg on the 2nd avenue extension with a timely Q train, with the 4 5 and 6 train on Lexington. Plenty of great eateries, Movies and a CVS for personal health."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not to bad, I’m traveling from Brooklyn everyday so the commute isn’t to bad and the area is filled with bars and restaurants "
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  • Christopher, Real estate agent
    "Fine and beautiful houses, and over beautiful things that you can find in the world of the city,, thanks and have a great day................. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several modes of transportation and all within a 5 min walk. You can travel by bus or train and it is super quick to lost parts of the city"
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  • Trulia User
    "Access to two subway lines and numerous bus routes. Easy commute. It’s also very walkable and in the past I have walked to and from my office."
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  • Trulia User
    "They would like that we have a few dog parks and they’re nice. Dog friendly restaurants and multiple pet shops and doggy daycare places"
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    "Great neighbourhood to be in for travelling to work and anywhere else in the city. Nice restaurants all around and good local stores"
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    "Neighbors are friendly, and reach out to form a community. Perfectly located to access subways and buses, and to get downtown in a hurry. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very family friendly neighborhood. Many children, pets, great schools, walkable. Restaurants, shopping. Feels safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly. Great dog parks and Central Park is real close as well as other green spaces. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A lot of bars and restaurants, grocery and gym. there’s a lot of shopping stores,there’s a lot of buses and trains that you take and it’s very near in Manhattan. It’s a safe place to walk around even if it’s at night. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are great, lots of classes and enrichment opportunities for kids in the area. Schools are also very good "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog walkers and daycare for dogs. Also, lots of dog owners to socialize and short walk to many parks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Traditional, old neighborhood, tight knit community groups and established network of community organizers "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very busy night life on weekends. Calm week nights. You’ll never go hungry, there’s almost too many places to eat. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to Central Park the 92nd street ymca is great. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families here and the Park is only a few blocks away. The park has lots of places for kids"
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Frequently asked questions about 508 E 78th St #2D

  • Is New York a buyer's or seller's market?
    New York is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in New York?
    The median sale price in New York is $1.32M. That is up $88.33K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the Upper East Side neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Upper East Side neighborhood in New York, NY as walkable to grocery stores, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Upper East Side, New York.
  • What are the closest schools to 508 E 78th St #2D?
    The closest schools to 508 E 78th St #2D in New York, NY are Eleanor Roosevelt High School (rated 9/10), Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner (Middle, rated 8/10), P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 9/10).
  • Does 508 E 78th St #2D have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 508 E 78th St #2D in New York, NY has laundry facilities.

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