205 EAST 78 STREET · #12J

Grand Prewar One-Bedroom with Wood-Burning Fireplace, and Windowed Eat-In Kitchen in Prime Upper East Side. This oversized, elegant one-bedroom, one-bathroom home offers the best of classic prewar living in the heart of the Upper East Side. With grand proportions, beautiful light, an in-unit washer/dryer, and a windowed eat-in kitchen, not to mention windows in every room, including the bathroom. This residence delivers both charm and functionality in equal measures. A gracious entry foyer welcomes you with a sense of arrival, setting the tone for the refined details that follow. The expansive living room is drenched in southern sunlight and features a working wood-burning fireplace, and custom built-ins, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. The spacious, windowed eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed for the modern cook. Outfitted with a new Bosch stainless steel refrigerator and LG stainless steel range, the kitchen also boasts generous wood cabinetry for exceptional storage and expansive counter space, making it a dream for everything from preparing multi-course meals to enjoying casual, in-kitchen dining at the built-in banquette. The north-facing bedroom is a true sanctuary, pin-drop quiet and overlooking the building’s interior, offering peaceful respite from the city buzz. Its generous proportions easily accommodate a king-size bed and additional furnishings. Enjoy the oversized custom bedroom closest. Completing the home is a classic, windowed pre-war bathroom and the ultimate in convenience: an in-unit washer and dryer. Rich prewar details, including high ceilings, solid hardwood floors, and impeccable architectural character, make this home a timeless Upper East Side treasure. Built in 1931, this distinguished prewar cooperative offers full-service living with a 24-hour doorman, attentive staff, live-in superintendent, and concierge services. Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities including rental storage, bike storage, and a central laundry room. Pieds-à-terre, guarantors, gifting, and co-purchasing are all permitted, and subletting is allowed with board approval after two years of residency. Pets are welcome, and through-wall air conditioners are permitted with board approval. For added convenience, monthly electricity for apartment 12J is a fixed rate of $118. Perfectly located in the heart of the Upper East Side, this home is moments from world-class dining, shopping, museums, and Central Park. With easy access to public transportation and all the charm of a classic Manhattan neighborhood, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy refined prewar living in one of the city’s most desirable locations. Virtually painted.

1. price decreaseJun 22, 2026

   $839K-4.6%
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2. no longer availableJun 21, 2026

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3. listedMay 5, 2026

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4. temporarily off marketMar 22, 2026

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5. price decreaseJan 29, 2026

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6. listedJan 8, 2026

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8. listedSep 8, 2025

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10. listedMay 8, 2025

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11. delistedApr 21, 2025

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12. listedMar 20, 2025

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13. delistedNov 24, 2024

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14. listedOct 8, 2024

    $925K-1.1%
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17. listedFeb 1, 2024

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19. temporarily off marketJun 2, 2022

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20. listedApr 19, 2022

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21. price decreaseApr 19, 2022

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23. listedFeb 1, 2022

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25. listedFeb 5, 2021

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26. delistedJan 18, 2021

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27. temporarily off marketDec 7, 2020

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28. listedSep 24, 2020

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29. delistedFeb 21, 2020

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30. no longer availableOct 3, 2019

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33. price decreaseAug 14, 2019

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34. delistedApr 1, 2019

    $900K+0.1%
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35. price decreaseMar 21, 2019

    $899K-1.7%
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36. listedFeb 24, 2019

    $915K+1.7%
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38. listedDec 3, 2018

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40. listedSep 19, 2018

    $900K+24.1%
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41. delistedNov 16, 2014

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42. no longer availableMay 28, 2013

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43. listedApr 24, 2013

    $725K-3.3%
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45. temporarily off marketApr 7, 2013

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46. listedMar 15, 2013

    $750K-4.1%
    Listed by Owner
47. closingMar 20, 2008

    $782K-24.4%
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48. closingJun 15, 2006

    $1.03M
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