321 W 78th Street 1E
$900,000
MLS# RLS20120881 · Upper West Side
Listed April 10, 2026 · 215 days on the market
2 Beds 1 Baths
About This Property
Gut-renovated, turnkey two-bedroom with an in-unit washer/dryer, high ceilings and plentiful storage. Pre-war charm with exceptional modern finishes.
Upon entering, a magnificent kitchen welcomes you with a breakfast bar, Caesarstone countertops, pendant lighting, and premium Viking appliances including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, and wine cooler. The layout opens to a bright living area with southern light and one-way window film on the windows for added privacy.
The master bedroom faces the rear of the building for incredible quiet, complete with a walk-in closet featuring custom built-ins and a GE washer/dryer combo unit. Just outside is a spa-like bath with Carrera marble tiles, Toto toilet, and Kohler fixtures with a digitally controlled overhead rain shower. The second bedroom, located on the opposite side of the apartment, is equally peaceful. Additional conveniences include Tonal all-in-one home gym equipment and LED recessed lighting with Lutron dimming controls.
321 West 78th Street is a boutique, pre-war co-op featuring an elegant lobby with package room, 24-hour doorman (packages and deliveries brought directly to your door with text notifications), live-in super, laundry room, storage lockers ($50/month for half lockers; $100/month for full lockers), bicycle storage ($8/month), and dedicated AC unit storage. Nestled on a quiet tree-lined block near Riverside Park, the building is just moments from Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History, and the B and C subway lines, along with the nearby 1/2/3 trains. Pet-friendly and pied--terres permitted. Financing is permitted up to 75%. Flip tax of 2.5%, payable by seller.
Note: Maintenance reflects a monthly credit of $145 for five years, paid by seller.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Hauseit LLC.
One-way window film is on the windows of the living area, a detail that adds privacy while the room still takes in the southern light the listing describes. The living area is the main room of this gut-renovated two-bedroom, and the film is worth seeing with the daylight at different times of day.
The eat-in kitchen has a breakfast bar, Caesarstone countertops and pendant lighting. The Viking appliances include a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave and wine cooler. I like that the breakfast bar gives the cooking side of the apartment a place to sit, so the living room doesn't have to do double duty for dining, and the stainless steel appliances carry through the room.
The primary bedroom faces the rear of the building and has a walk-in closet with custom built-ins and a GE washer/dryer combo. The second bedroom is on the opposite side of the apartment, which keeps the two bedrooms apart from each other.
Laundry is in the unit.
Storage is listed as plentiful, and the apartment also has a private outdoor space of under 60 square feet. The bath is finished in Carrera marble tile with Toto and Kohler fixtures and a digitally controlled overhead rain shower. The listing also includes a Tonal home gym system and lighting on Lutron dimmers. Pets are allowed in the building.
Riverside Park is about a minute on foot, and the 79 St station on the 1 train is about 4 minutes away. For the south-facing windows, the open-horizon figures show direct sun from about 9:55 AM to 4:01 PM on the summer solstice and about 7:41 AM to 4:07 PM on the winter solstice. Nearby buildings can block that sun.
Quick answers+
Does the apartment have in-unit laundry?
Yes. The apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, and the building also has laundry.
Is there private outdoor space?
Yes. The apartment has private outdoor space of under 60 square feet.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed in the building.
Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
Property Features
Policies
- Pets allowed
Home features
- Washer/dryer in unit
- Hardwood floors
- City view
- Dishwasher
- Stainless steel appliances
- Eat-in kitchen
- High ceilings
- Storage
- Private outdoor space (under 60 sq ft)
Building amenities
Services and facilities
- Bike room
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Storage space
Estimate
Monthly Cost & Closing Costs
The rate is a placeholder, not a quote. Enter the one your lender gives you.
$7,546 / month
- Principal and interest$4,551
- Maintenance$2,995
Due at closing
- Down payment (20%)$180,000
Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.
Location & Nearby
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321 W 78th Street 1E
Subway
- 179 StAbout 4 min walk
- 12372 StAbout 10 min walk · Accessible
- 186 StAbout 12 min walk
Parks
- Riverside ParkAbout 1 min walk
- Riverside Park SouthAbout 9 min walk
- Theodore Roosevelt ParkAbout 11 min walk
Public schools · Elementary schools
- P.S. 87 William ShermanAbout 8 min walk
- The Anderson SchoolAbout 9 min walk
- P.S. 199 Jesse Isidor StrausAbout 12 min walk
Middle schools
- M.S. M245 The Computer SchoolAbout 9 min walk
- M.S. M247 Dual Language Middle SchoolAbout 9 min walk
High schools
- The Global Learning CollaborativeAbout 12 min walk
- Innovation Diploma PlusAbout 12 min walk
Colleges & universities
- Bard Graduate CenterAbout 16 min walk
- The Juilliard SchoolAbout 19 min walk
Museums
- Children's Museum of ManhattanAbout 8 min walk
- American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout 15 min walk
- American Folk Art MuseumAbout 20 min walk
- Museum of Biblical ArtAbout 25 min walk
Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.
The Neighborhood
About Upper West Side
Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Schools in Upper West Side
Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.
Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.
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