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

516 E 78th St Unit 3EF, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10075

$1,260,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,260,000. Built in 1911.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

** ARTIST INSPIRED SUN-DRENCHED 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH WALK-UP WITH FOUR EXPOSURES, IN-UNIT LAUNDRY & JOHN JAY PARK AT YOUR DOORSTEP** Rarely do you find a three-bedroom, two-full-bath apartment with North, South, East and West exposures, abundant windows, thoughtful renovations, in-unit laundry, and a wonderfully flexible layout-all in one of the Upper East Side's most vibrant and old-school neighborhood-y parts of town. The apartment has been lovingly updated while retaining its character and practicality. All double- and triple-hung windows were replaced in 2013, and a Type 2 alteration was completed and filed with the City in 2007. The large windowed eat-in kitchen is designed for real life, with a generous island topped in reclaimed wood from Olde Good Things, comfortable seating, abundant storage drawers, dishwasher, and a French-door refrigerator with bottom freezer. A built-in kitchen desk/command center creates a handy spot for homework, household organization, or working from home. The original brass hardware and Cherokee "window stick" remain, making the high window easy to operate. The expansive living and dining great room is the heart of the home, with three dramatic floor-to-ceiling triple-hung windows, exposed brick, built-in shelving crafted from excess wood from the 2013 window replacement, and a double closet for media equipment or additional storage. There is plenty of space for a large dining table as well as multiple seating areas. The split-bedroom layout offers excellent separation, storage, and flexibility, boasting tons of light and air. The south-facing primary bedroom is filled with light through two triple-hung windows and features two closets, including one generously sized closet, a built-in desk area created from a former third closet, and three additional overhead storage compartments-ideal for off-season clothing and belongings. The second south-facing bedroom is bright and peaceful, with a triple-hung window and a deep, tall closet. Across the apartment, the third bedroom offers a more private retreat with east-facing light, a walk-in closet, built-in desk, cabinet and shelving, plus a double-hung window. It also has its own en-suite full bathroom, complete with Duravit sink, heated towel warmer, and a windowed shower The front full bathroom features a deep cast-iron soaking tub, vanity, sink, and toilet. A dedicated laundry closet houses a front-loading washer and vented dryer, fully approved for use by the co-op. The building has 24-hour staff, a resident superintendent, and an overnight security guard who patrols the property and is available for late-night emergencies and lockouts. The building is pet-friendly with numerous dog runs nearby. Additional amenities include a basement laundry facility, secure package room, storage cages, and a free bike room. Storage rooms are currently $27.80/month. (Possible WL) This is an exceptionally convenient and livable corner of the Upper East Side, with John Jay Park essentially downstairs. The park offers a playground, tot lot, tennis, pickleball, basketball and handball courts, plus summer movie programming and a beautiful seasonal outdoor pool with free swimming lessons for children. Carl Schurz Park is approximately a ten-minute walk away, with playgrounds, pickleball, large and small dog runs, and a full calendar of neighborhood programming, from art fairs and Halloween events to holiday tree lighting and summer concerts. Shareholders will appreciate the proximity to some of Manhattan's most sought-after schools, including PS 158, The Chapin School, Brearley, Ramaz, The Town School, Allen-Stevenson and Eleanor Roosevelt High School, with many other public and private schools within a short distance. Daily conveniences are wonderfully close. Within a block are the Webster Public Library and its Book Cellar used bookstore, the US Post Office, delis, dry cleaners, nail salons, pizza, Chinese and sushi restaurants, Italian food, and a growing collection

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 65/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: 27 photos15/15
    • 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
    • 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 639 words3/3
  • True cost3/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 43% 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 1911, 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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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.

Price history

High $1,260,000Asking price, as listed
Oct 2026Nov 2026
DatePrice
Oct 29, 2026First seen on Roofy (via Realtor.com)$1,260,000
Oct 3, 2026Price changed · Realtor.com$1,260,000

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

Compared with the area

Asks $1,260,000, 43% below the median asking price for 3-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$2,198,500
34 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,615,000–$2,995,000
The middle half of listings

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

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

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Nearby transit

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

Nearby public schools · District 2

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

The building

192 units · 6 floors · built 1911 · 3 more homes listed here

Building record for 508 East 78 Street

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

508 East 78 Street · BBL 1-01489-0037 · built 1911 · 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
3 (A 1 · B 0 · C 2)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
5
Rent stabilization
Had 5 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$462,500 on Sep 22, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 508 East 78 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

2 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations 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.

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