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$5,350,000
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Condo -
Off Market
188 E 78TH Street #19B
Manhattan, NY 10075
5 Beds
5 Baths,
1
Half Bath
2874 Sqft
$36,556
Estimated Monthly
$5,429
HOA / Fees
3.32%
Cap Rate
About This Property
An elegant high floor, spacious, light, airy eight-room home
sharing the 19th floor with only one other apartment, and boasting
2,874 square feet, 19B has the open flow, feel and comfort of a
single-family home, yet all the amenities plus a most desirable
location offered by The Empire, a coveted full-service luxury
condominium on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
The stunning lobby with its sweeping staircase and its mezzanine level terrace, gardens, gym and much more, make this building exceptional. A standout by any definition, 19B features some fifteen oversized windows, three balconies, soaring 9'6 high ceilings, NSEW open city views, high end custom built-ins throughout, a kitchen with creatively designed cabinetry and pantries, electric towel warmers in bathrooms, multi-zone central air, herringbone maple flooring, and beautiful moldings, finishes and abundant marbles throughout that lend themselves to any decor.
In addition to the huge amount of storage in the apartment, there is a private approximately 200 cubic foot storage unit in the basement that may be purchased separately.
Originally five bedrooms, 19B now has two primary bedrooms, with the other three bedrooms now a library, a study and a huge WIC - all of which can be repurposed back to bedrooms. The original five and a half baths, now four and half baths, with the fifth bath now a bar area with built-in cabinetry, a full height wine fridge, half fridge and ice maker, adjoining the library.
The entry foyer opens to a gallery that leads into a windowed kitchen with high-end appliances and an eating nook, a large formal corner dining room wide open to the balconied living room that together span some 29 feet and that, in turn, opens to a former bedroom, now large but cozy library adjoined by the bar area.
Continuing down the hall past the powder room, coat and linen closets and laundry with W/D, is a former bedroom now a windowed WIC with extensive built-in closets and drawers, and a full ensuite bath. The next former bedroom complete with balcony, closet and ensuite full bath, is a home office that easily could be a bedroom right now with a pull-out sofa or Murphy bed.
At the end of the long hall is the private space comprised of two split bedrooms. The very large many-windowed 26 foot long primary corner bedroom has a WIC, linen closet, and its own balcony, as well as a large two-sink ensuite bath with walk-in shower nd custom cabinetry. The second bedroom, also a corner room, has an ensuite bath and closets.
The 32-story, 72-unit The Empire Condominium, built in 2020, is prized for its 5-star amenities and services and its excellent staff. The stunning double-height lobby with its palace-like curved staircase is formal and elegant, while at the same time welcoming. The top of the staircase opens to a host of recently upgraded amenities including a children's playroom, a party/lounge area with separate catering space, a conference and business center, a large, windowed fitness area with the latest in gym equipment, bike and wine storage, and a central laundry. Leading off this mezzanine is a newly redone multi-level outdoor landscaped courtyard terrace and gardens, with an abundance of outdoor seating and grills. Another plus: a separately-managed garage on site.
The building allows up to 90% financing and pieds-a-terre and pets are permitted. The Empire is in the most desirable residential area in Lenox Hill, offering a myriad of shopping, restaurants, health care, cultural and transportation options, and minutes from Central Park and other landmark locations and buildings.
The stunning lobby with its sweeping staircase and its mezzanine level terrace, gardens, gym and much more, make this building exceptional. A standout by any definition, 19B features some fifteen oversized windows, three balconies, soaring 9'6 high ceilings, NSEW open city views, high end custom built-ins throughout, a kitchen with creatively designed cabinetry and pantries, electric towel warmers in bathrooms, multi-zone central air, herringbone maple flooring, and beautiful moldings, finishes and abundant marbles throughout that lend themselves to any decor.
In addition to the huge amount of storage in the apartment, there is a private approximately 200 cubic foot storage unit in the basement that may be purchased separately.
Originally five bedrooms, 19B now has two primary bedrooms, with the other three bedrooms now a library, a study and a huge WIC - all of which can be repurposed back to bedrooms. The original five and a half baths, now four and half baths, with the fifth bath now a bar area with built-in cabinetry, a full height wine fridge, half fridge and ice maker, adjoining the library.
The entry foyer opens to a gallery that leads into a windowed kitchen with high-end appliances and an eating nook, a large formal corner dining room wide open to the balconied living room that together span some 29 feet and that, in turn, opens to a former bedroom, now large but cozy library adjoined by the bar area.
Continuing down the hall past the powder room, coat and linen closets and laundry with W/D, is a former bedroom now a windowed WIC with extensive built-in closets and drawers, and a full ensuite bath. The next former bedroom complete with balcony, closet and ensuite full bath, is a home office that easily could be a bedroom right now with a pull-out sofa or Murphy bed.
At the end of the long hall is the private space comprised of two split bedrooms. The very large many-windowed 26 foot long primary corner bedroom has a WIC, linen closet, and its own balcony, as well as a large two-sink ensuite bath with walk-in shower nd custom cabinetry. The second bedroom, also a corner room, has an ensuite bath and closets.
The 32-story, 72-unit The Empire Condominium, built in 2020, is prized for its 5-star amenities and services and its excellent staff. The stunning double-height lobby with its palace-like curved staircase is formal and elegant, while at the same time welcoming. The top of the staircase opens to a host of recently upgraded amenities including a children's playroom, a party/lounge area with separate catering space, a conference and business center, a large, windowed fitness area with the latest in gym equipment, bike and wine storage, and a central laundry. Leading off this mezzanine is a newly redone multi-level outdoor landscaped courtyard terrace and gardens, with an abundance of outdoor seating and grills. Another plus: a separately-managed garage on site.
The building allows up to 90% financing and pieds-a-terre and pets are permitted. The Empire is in the most desirable residential area in Lenox Hill, offering a myriad of shopping, restaurants, health care, cultural and transportation options, and minutes from Central Park and other landmark locations and buildings.
Unit Size
2,874Ft²
Days on Market
161 days
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$1,862
Property Type
Condo
Property Taxes
$4,857
HOA Dues
$5,429
Year Built
2000
Last updated: 27 days ago (RLS #RPLU-5122743159)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 2, 2024 | Sold | $5,350,000 | |
Sold | |||
Jan 8, 2024 | In contract | - | |
In contract | |||
Dec 9, 2023 | Price Decreased |
$5,500,000
↓ $300K
(5.2%)
|
|
Price Decreased | |||
Nov 9, 2023 | Price Decreased |
$5,800,000
↓ $300K
(4.9%)
|
|
Price Decreased | |||
Oct 24, 2023 | Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate | $6,100,000 | |
Listed by Douglas Elliman Real Estate |
Property Highlights
Garage
Doorman
Elevator
Air Conditioning
With View
Parking Details
Has Garage
Interior Details
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
Full Bathrooms: 4
Half Bathrooms: 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room
Appliances: Washer Dryer Allowed
Living Area: 2874
Room Information
Laundry Features: Building In Basement, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Rooms: 8
Basement Information
Exterior Details
Property Information
Year Built: 2000
Building Information
Building Name: THE EMPIRE
Outdoor Living Structures: None, Balcony
Pets Allowed: Building Yes, Yes
Land Information
Tax Lot: 0000
Tax Block: 01412
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $58,284
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Location Details
Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
Stories Total: 32
Association Fee: $5,429
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Comparables
Unit
Status
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Condo
5
Beds
6
Baths
-
$5,900,000
Sep 12, 2023
$5,900,000
Nov 15, 2023
$9,760/mo
Condo
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
2,874 ft²
$1,949/ft²
$5,600,000
Apr 3, 2017
$5,600,000
Feb 5, 2021
$8,372/mo
Condo
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,874 ft²
$2,192/ft²
$6,300,000
Mar 1, 2015
$6,300,000
Nov 5, 2015
$7,132/mo
Condo
5
Beds
5
Baths
2,510 ft²
$1,982/ft²
$4,975,000
Oct 13, 2016
$4,975,000
Jun 7, 2017
$7,232/mo
Condo
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,732 ft²
$1,514/ft²
$5,650,000
Sep 16, 2020
$5,650,000
Dec 29, 2020
$10,660/mo
Condo
5
Beds
6
Baths
2,500 ft²
$1,920/ft²
$4,800,000
Sep 5, 2016
$4,800,000
Jan 3, 2017
$6,787/mo
Active
Condo
4
Beds
6
Baths
2,530 ft²
$1,877/ft²
$4,750,000
Dec 1, 2023
-
$4,912/mo
In Contract
Condo
4
Beds
5
Baths
2,664 ft²
$2,250/ft²
$5,995,000
Nov 5, 2023
-
$4,139/mo
In Contract
Condo
4
Beds
5
Baths
2,664 ft²
$2,249/ft²
$5,990,000
Sep 11, 2023
-
$8,184/mo
Past Sales
Date | Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Price | Closed | Owner | Listed By |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/24/2023
|
5 Bed
|
5 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$6,100,000
5 Bed
5 Bath
2874 ft²
|
$5,350,000
-12.30%
04/02/2024
|
-
|
Lucille Corrier
Elliman
|
|
09/12/2023
|
5 Bed
|
6 Bath
|
-
|
$6,200,000
5 Bed
6 Bath
|
$5,900,000
-4.84%
11/15/2023
|
-
|
Suzan Kremer
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
|
07/17/2023
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2601 ft²
|
$4,399,900
3 Bed
3 Bath
2601 ft²
|
$4,399,900
07/17/2023
|
-
|
Mathias Dassonville
Realty De Tilly NY LLC
|
|
05/31/2023
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
-
|
$2,495,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
|
$2,250,000
-9.82%
11/07/2023
|
Michael Hania
Corcoran Group
|
||
04/27/2023
|
4 Bed
|
5 Bath
|
2500 ft²
|
$4,600,000
4 Bed
5 Bath
2500 ft²
|
$4,500,000
-2.17%
06/30/2023
|
Mary Kent
Sothebys International Realty
|
||
07/06/2022
|
3 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2068 ft²
|
$3,995,000
3 Bed
4 Bath
2068 ft²
|
$3,300,000
-17.40%
10/03/2022
|
Ante Jakic
Compass
|
||
07/06/2022
|
3 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2299 ft²
|
$4,000,000
3 Bed
4 Bath
2299 ft²
|
$3,850,000
-3.75%
11/28/2022
|
Kathryn Landow
Compass
|
||
03/29/2022
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2156 ft²
|
$4,800,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
2156 ft²
|
$4,525,000
-5.73%
05/24/2022
|
Brandon Michaels
Nest Seekers LLC
|
||
01/20/2022
|
4 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2845 ft²
|
$6,495,000
4 Bed
4 Bath
2845 ft²
|
$6,000,000
-7.62%
07/06/2022
|
Leslie Modell
Sothebys International Realty
|
||
10/13/2021
|
3 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2068 ft²
|
$3,950,000
3 Bed
4 Bath
2068 ft²
|
$3,800,000
-3.80%
12/22/2021
|
Adam Koelb
Corcoran Group
|
||
09/03/2021
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1513 ft²
|
$2,500,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1513 ft²
|
$1,815,000
-27.40%
12/09/2022
|
-
|
Harry Nasser
Sothebys International Realty
|
|
03/10/2021
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2156 ft²
|
$3,995,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
2156 ft²
|
$3,590,000
-10.14%
04/01/2022
|
-
|
Kristi Ambrosetti
Sothebys International Realty
|
|
09/29/2020
|
3 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2601 ft²
|
$5,700,000
3 Bed
4 Bath
2601 ft²
|
$4,700,000
-17.54%
02/25/2021
|
Ellen Sykes
Coldwell Banker Warburg
|
||
09/16/2020
|
5 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
3732 ft²
|
$6,495,000
5 Bed
4 Bath
3732 ft²
|
$5,650,000
-13.01%
12/29/2020
|
Cathy Franklin
Corcoran Group
|
||
03/17/2020
|
5 Bed
|
5 Bath
|
2500 ft²
|
$4,300,000
5 Bed
5 Bath
2500 ft²
|
$3,650,000
-15.12%
12/21/2020
|
Alexis Bodenheimer
Corcoran Group
|
||
10/02/2019
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1685 ft²
|
$3,200,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
1685 ft²
|
$2,850,000
-10.94%
02/27/2020
|
-
|
Nancy Lane
Sloane Square
|
|
05/10/2019
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1681 ft²
|
$4,250,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1681 ft²
|
$2,200,000
-48.24%
09/24/2020
|
-
|
Mary Kent
Sothebys International Realty
|
|
05/01/2019
|
5 Bed
|
5 Bath
|
2530 ft²
|
$4,400,000
5 Bed
5 Bath
2530 ft²
|
$4,200,000
-4.55%
08/27/2019
|
Amy Meltzer
Sloane Square LLC
|
||
04/11/2018
|
3 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2530 ft²
|
$5,250,000
3 Bed
4 Bath
2530 ft²
|
$4,800,000
-8.57%
09/25/2018
|
Erin Boisson Aries
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
||
02/22/2018
|
5 Bed
|
5.5 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
-
5 Bed
5.5 Bath
2874 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
02/22/2018
|
2 Bed
|
2.5 Bath
|
1675 ft²
|
-
2 Bed
2.5 Bath
1675 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
01/18/2018
|
4 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
3732 ft²
|
-
4 Bed
4 Bath
3732 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
01/13/2018
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1681 ft²
|
$3,400,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1681 ft²
|
$3,150,000
-7.35%
04/12/2018
|
Anne Ellington
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New York Properties
|
||
04/26/2017
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$6,375,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
2874 ft²
|
$6,480,000
+1.65%
06/20/2017
|
Ellen Sykes
Coldwell Banker Warburg
|
||
09/25/2017
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1500 ft²
|
$2,500,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1500 ft²
|
$2,450,000
-2.00%
01/05/2018
|
Stephanie K. Kanner
Fox Residential Group Inc
|
||
04/18/2017
|
4 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
3732 ft²
|
$9,500,000
4 Bed
4 Bath
3732 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Carrie Chiang
The Corcoran Group
|
|
04/03/2017
|
5 Bed
|
5.5 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$5,700,000
5 Bed
5.5 Bath
2874 ft²
|
$5,600,000
-1.75%
08/01/2017
|
Maria Daou
Warburg Realty Partnership Ltd.
|
||
02/24/2017
|
4 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$6,250,000
4 Bed
3 Bath
2874 ft²
|
$5,950,000
-4.80%
06/28/2017
|
Carrie Chiang
Corcoran Group
|
||
02/16/2017
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1881 ft²
|
$3,175,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1881 ft²
|
$2,950,000
-7.09%
06/14/2017
|
David Dubin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
||
01/26/2017
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1500 ft²
|
$1,925,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1500 ft²
|
$1,925,000
09/28/2017
|
SHARON ELBAZ
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
|
||
01/23/2017
|
1 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1275 ft²
|
$1,850,000
1 Bed
2 Bath
1275 ft²
|
$1,750,000
-5.41%
06/19/2017
|
Leslie Penny
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
|
||
10/13/2016
|
5 Bed
|
5 Bath
|
2510 ft²
|
$6,300,000
5 Bed
5 Bath
2510 ft²
|
$4,975,000
-21.03%
06/07/2017
|
Mercedes E Schwartz
Compass
|
||
10/13/2016
|
2 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
-
|
$2,395,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
|
$2,155,000
-10.02%
06/01/2017
|
Monica Podell
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
|
||
09/05/2016
|
5 Bed
|
6 Bath
|
2500 ft²
|
$4,800,000
5 Bed
6 Bath
2500 ft²
|
$4,800,000
01/03/2017
|
Maria Avellaneda
Compass
|
||
07/05/2016
|
4 Bed
|
4.5 Bath
|
4838 ft²
|
$9,975,000
4 Bed
4.5 Bath
4838 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Steven Giles
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
|
06/15/2016
|
2 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1782 ft²
|
$3,100,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
1782 ft²
|
$2,400,000
-22.58%
04/24/2017
|
Chris Kann
Corcoran Group
|
||
03/22/2016
|
2 Bed
|
2.5 Bath
|
1500 ft²
|
$2,550,000
2 Bed
2.5 Bath
1500 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Nicole Krinick
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
|
10/26/2015
|
2 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1681 ft²
|
$3,525,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
1681 ft²
|
$3,525,000
03/14/2016
|
Gene Fein
Stribling & Associates Ltd
|
||
09/16/2015
|
2 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
1881 ft²
|
$3,195,000
2 Bed
3 Bath
1881 ft²
|
$3,191,732
-0.10%
12/31/2015
|
-
|
Steven Giles
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
|
04/08/2015
|
4 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
3732 ft²
|
$10,995,000
4 Bed
4 Bath
3732 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Cathy Franklin
Corcoran Group
|
|
04/06/2015
|
2 Bed
|
2.5 Bath
|
1675 ft²
|
$3,650,000
2 Bed
2.5 Bath
1675 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Wendy Greenbaum
Warburg Realty Partnership, Ltd.
|
|
03/16/2015
|
2 Bed
|
2.5 Bath
|
1881 ft²
|
$3,295,000
2 Bed
2.5 Bath
1881 ft²
|
$3,191,730
-3.13%
12/31/2015
|
Ofer Yair
Elliman
|
||
03/01/2015
|
5 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$6,575,000
5 Bed
4 Bath
2874 ft²
|
$6,300,000
-4.18%
11/05/2015
|
Beth Benalloul
Corcoran Group
|
||
07/21/2014
|
5 Bed
|
4.5 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$6,575,000
5 Bed
4.5 Bath
2874 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Susan Kane
Sloane Square LLC
|
|
07/10/2014
|
2 Bed
|
2.5 Bath
|
1681 ft²
|
$2,650,000
2 Bed
2.5 Bath
1681 ft²
|
$2,900,000
+9.43%
10/16/2014
|
Christine S.
The Corcoran Group
|
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05/30/2014
|
3 Bed
|
3.5 Bath
|
2140 ft²
|
$4,250,000
3 Bed
3.5 Bath
2140 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
|
Cynthia Tarzy
Brown Harris Stevens
|
|
11/04/2013
|
2 Bed
|
2.5 Bath
|
1500 ft²
|
$2,795,000
2 Bed
2.5 Bath
1500 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
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Madlena Krucher
Halstead Property, LLC
|
|
01/08/2013
|
3 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
2601 ft²
|
$6,300,000
3 Bed
4 Bath
2601 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
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Cathy Taub
Sothebys International Realty
|
|
09/21/2012
|
3 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1684 ft²
|
$3,195,000
3 Bed
2 Bath
1684 ft²
|
$3,195,000
08/19/2013
|
Barbara Lockwood
Elliman
|
||
09/20/2012
|
6 Bed
|
4 Bath
|
6042 ft²
|
$13,500,000
6 Bed
4 Bath
6042 ft²
|
-
-
|
-
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Melanie Lazenby
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
|
|
02/22/2012
|
3 Bed
|
3.5 Bath
|
2068 ft²
|
$3,275,000
3 Bed
3.5 Bath
2068 ft²
|
$3,305,000
+0.92%
04/01/2013
|
-
|
Leslie Modell
Sothebys International Realty
|
|
12/11/2011
|
5 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
3732 ft²
|
$7,900,000
5 Bed
3 Bath
3732 ft²
|
$7,650,000
-3.16%
03/15/2012
|
Barbara G Hochhauser
Corcoran Group
|
||
10/06/2005
|
2 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
2156 ft²
|
$3,875,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
2156 ft²
|
$3,425,000
-11.61%
05/03/2006
|
Ellen Sykes
The Corcoran Group
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08/05/2005
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2 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1681 ft²
|
$3,495,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
1681 ft²
|
$3,495,000
05/20/2008
|
-
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Ellen Sykes
Coldwell Banker Warburg
|
|
07/22/2005
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4 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2874 ft²
|
$4,750,000
4 Bed
3 Bath
2874 ft²
|
$4,750,000
02/10/2006
|
Janet Wang
The Corcoran Group
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06/13/2005
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3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2601 ft²
|
$4,600,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
2601 ft²
|
$4,250,000
-7.61%
05/02/2006
|
Ellen Sykes
The Corcoran Group
|
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07/29/2004
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3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2068 ft²
|
$3,200,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
2068 ft²
|
$2,891,000
-9.66%
04/28/2005
|
Deanna Kory
The Corcoran Group
|
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01/22/2004
|
3 Bed
|
3 Bath
|
2601 ft²
|
$5,025,000
3 Bed
3 Bath
2601 ft²
|
$4,550,000
-9.45%
08/11/2004
|
Carmen Perez
The Corcoran Group
|
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12/23/2003
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2 Bed
|
2 Bath
|
1513 ft²
|
$1,695,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
1513 ft²
|
$1,745,000
+2.95%
05/20/2004
|
Meghan Kelly
The Corcoran Group
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04/24/2002
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2 Bed
|
2 Bath
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1681 ft²
|
$1,495,000
2 Bed
2 Bath
1681 ft²
|
$1,400,000
-6.35%
04/19/2002
|
-
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Barbara Hochhauser
The Corcoran Group
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Building Info
The Empire
188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075
- 151 Units
- 2 Units for Sale