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1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

200 E 78th St Apt 19A, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$1,265,000
Asking price · in USD · Price history
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. Asking price $1,265,000. Built in 1964.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Residence 19A, a rare opportunity to own a stunning one-bedroom home with an enormous private terrace, perfectly designed for entertaining and outdoor living. Fully renovated and filled with natural light, the apartment enjoys full southern and partial eastern exposures, with oversized windows framing open views of the terrace and city skyline. The gracious layout features a generous dining alcove, abundant closet space, and extensive custom built-in storage. The living room opens directly onto the expansive terrace-a true living room in the sky-with open, unobstructed views, outdoor lighting, electric and plumbing, and an extraordinary sense of privacy. The terrace is a gardener's paradise, offering a unique opportunity for extensive gardening and outdoor living. Thoughtfully renovated with custom details throughout, the apartment features custom built-in cabinetry concealing the HVAC, beautifully finished hardwood-plank floors, and high-end lighting and finishes. The windowed kitchen is outfitted with granite countertops, stone floors, and premium Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances. The bright, windowed bath features a stone walk-in shower with custom glass enclosure and ample built-in storage. The serene bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed. A true oasis in the city, this turnkey residence offers an exceptional combination of indoor and outdoor living. 200 East 78th Street is known for its generously proportioned apartments, wall-to-wall windows, and exceptional closet space. Low maintenance is supported by the building's long-term retail lease with Gristedes. The full-service co-op offers a live-in superintendent, on-site garage, laundry facilities with at-cost fees, and bulk cable and electricity rates. The building has also just recently completed its extensive Local Law 11 project! Ideally situated on a quiet, tree-lined block, the building is moments from the 6 train at 77th Street, the Q at 72nd Street, and the crosstown bus on 79th Street. Enjoy an abundance of neighborhood amenities, including acclaimed restaurants, gourmet markets, boutiques, and cultural destinations. Guarantors and pied-a-terre permitted on a case-by-case basis. Pets allowed. Maximum 70% financing. There is a capital assessment of $175.13/month, commencing February 1, 2025, for a five-year period, as well as an ongoing operating assessment of $175.13/month.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 74/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 373 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 75% above similar homes in its neighborhood, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1965, 126 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Price history

High $1,265,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$1,265,000
Oct 15, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$1,265,000

From the listing sites’ own records and what Roofy has seen since. Newest first.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,265,000, 75% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$725,000
122 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$599,250–$895,000
The middle half of listings

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 77 St63 min walk
  • 72 StN Q8 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 611 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

126 units · 21 floors · built 1965 · 1 more home listed here

Building record for 1359 3 Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

1359 3 Avenue · BBL 1-01432-0045 · built 1965 · 126 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$1,825,000 on Aug 5, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 1359 3 Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.