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1-bedroom condo for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

179 E 78th St Apt 3A, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$599,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
1: 1+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 10075
Bathrooms
1: Homes with 1+ bathroom for sale in ZIP 10075
Size
500 ft² (46.5 m²)
Type
Condo: Condos for sale in ZIP 10075
Available
Now
Year built
1920: Building details

About this home

Condo for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 ft². Asking price $599,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to 179 East 78th Street, Apartment 3A , a charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence in an intimate prewar elevator condominium, ideally situated on a picturesque, tree-lined block in the heart of the Upper East Side. Located just off Lexington Avenue, this bright and inviting home enjoys wonderful southern exposure , filling the apartment with natural light throughout the day. Classic prewar details include exposed brick, original wood floors and crown moldings which blend beautifully with thoughtful modern updates, creating a warm and comfortable living environment. The beautifully renovated kitchen with a coffee/tea bar offers a premium appliance package, including a Viking range and microwave/convection oven, Miele dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer . The lovely bedroom is well appointed with custom-built closets, a built in desk and excellent storage, while rich hardwood floors throughout add warmth and timeless character to the home. The location is truly exceptional, with some of the Upper East Side's finest restaurants, neighborhood shops, grocery stores, banks, cleaners, and transportation just moments away. Convenient access to east side and crosstown transit makes getting around the city effortless. A beautifully updated residence in a classic prewar setting, 179 East 78th Street, 3A offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, light, and an unbeatable Upper East Side location.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 58/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos19/25
    • Some points: Only 5 photos (8 or more for full points)9/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 214 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 29% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1900, 14 homes)2/5
    • 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 $599,000, 29% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$839,000
84 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$600,000–$1,150,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,198 vs $1,155.52
This home vs the median, 4% higher

Priced below most similar homes here.

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More about Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 77 St62 min walk
  • 72 StN Q9 min walk
  • 86 St4 5 610 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

14 units · 5 floors · built 1900

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

179 East 78 Street · BBL 1-01413-7502 · built 1900 · 14 units

Roofy building score 97/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
2 (A 0 · B 2 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations. Condo records cover the whole 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.

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