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

509 E 77th St Apt 5G, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$369,000
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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 $369,000. Built in 1900.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Discover classic Upper East Side charm in Apartment 5G at The Cherokee, at 509 East 77th Street. This inviting one-bedroom home is situated on the fifth floor and features high ceilings, parquet hardwood floors, and bright northern exposure. An arched entryway leads to a welcoming living area with oversized windows and distinctive architectural details throughout. The kitchen is enhanced by its ample wood cabinetry, dark countertops, a gas range, and a dishwasher with space remaining for a charming dining table. Just off the living room, the newly updated bathroom features a bathtub. Known for its distinctive Beaux-Arts architecture and landscaped courtyards, The Cherokee offers a memorable setting on a tree-lined Upper East Side block. The complex also has a connection to the silver screen, having served as a filming location for Stay, starring Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts. This walk-up co-op features a common garden, laundry room, bicycle storage, and a live-in superintendent. Gas and electricity are included, adding everyday convenience and value. Enjoy proximity to John Jay Park and Pool, the East River promenade, neighborhood restaurants, specialty food stores, and shopping. The location is also convenient to Weill Cornell, HSS, and Memorial Sloan Kettering, with access to the Q and 6 subway lines. All Images that include furniture have been virtually staged.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 64/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 16 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • 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
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 219 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 49% below similar homes in its neighborhood3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1900, 192 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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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Compared with the area

Asks $369,000, 49% below 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

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More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 72 StN Q11 min walk
  • 86 StN Q14 min walk
  • 77 St614 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

192 units · 6 floors · built 1900 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

509 East 77 Street · BBL 1-01489-0008 · built 1900 · 192 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
5 (A 1 · B 3 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
Had 9 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$291,195 on Sep 17, 2026

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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