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

205 E 78th St Apt 12T, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$775,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Asking price $775,000. Built in 1931.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Spacious Upper East Side Two-Bedroom with Wood-Burning Fireplace A rare combination of classic New York character, flexible living space, and full-service amenities, this generously proportioned two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is anchored by a working wood-burning fireplace-an inviting feature rarely found in Manhattan. The flexible layout includes a large primary bedroom and a versatile second bedroom that can serve as a guest room, child's bedroom, or home office. Original hardwood floors run throughout the apartment, adding warmth and timeless character to every room. The updated separate kitchen features stainless-steel appliances and is conveniently located beside a dedicated dining room, creating a comfortable setting for both everyday meals and entertaining. An updated bathroom just outside the primary bedroom offers convenience and privacy for residents and guests. 205 East 78th Street is a full-service cooperative offering 24-hour doorman service, a live-in superintendent, laundry facilities, a bike room, and private storage available for rent. The building is ideally located near Central Park, premier shopping, restaurants, and neighborhood amenities, with the M79 crosstown bus and 6 and Q subway lines nearby. Pied-a-terres, gifting, co-purchasing, and purchases in trusts are permitted. Washer/dryer installations and through-wall air-conditioning are permitted with board approval. Pets are welcome.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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    • 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
    • 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
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 215 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 44% 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 1931, 218 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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Compared with the area

Asks $775,000, 44% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$1,395,000
53 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,112,500–$1,750,000
The middle half of listings

Priced far below similar homes here. Check the price before you trust it.

1.9% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 77 St63 min walk
  • 72 StN Q8 min walk
  • 86 StN Q10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

218 units · 20 floors · built 1931

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

205 East 78 Street · BBL 1-01433-7501 · built 1931 · 218 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
7 (A 0 · B 5 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
7
Rent stabilization
Had 5 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. 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.