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508 E 78TH Street 1M

$339,000

MLS# RLS20111112 · Lenox Hill

Price reduced$379,000 to $339,000$40,000 (10.6%) off

Originally listed at $379,000. Price last reduced on October 29, 2026.

Listed August 26, 2026 · 77 days on the market

1 Beds 1 Baths 330 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Historic Upper East Side Charm at The Cherokee

New to Market..Move right into this large one bedroom at the Iconic Cherokee. A glorious pre-war Beaux Arts landmark building on the Upper East Side. This gorgeous building exudes old world charm and is infused with an elegant European Ambiance.

This charming one-bedroom residence seamlessly blends prewar character with everyday comfort. Featuring exposed brick, floor-to-ceiling triple-sashed windows, hardwood floors, and soaring 9-foot ceilings, the apartment offers warmth, character, and abundant natural light.

Designed by renowned architect Henry Atterbury Smith, The Cherokee is celebrated for its extraordinary architectural details, including grand archways, stunning Guastavino tile work, beautifully landscaped courtyards, and dramatic open stairwells. Its distinctive character has made it a sought-after filming location for numerous acclaimed productions featuring celebrated actors and directors, including Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, Naomi Watts, Woody Allen, and Kenneth Branagh.

Nestled within The Cherokee, one of the Upper East Side's most beloved Beaux-Arts landmarks, this home enjoys a prime location just moments from John Jay Park and the East River Promenade. Residents have easy access to athletic courts, miles of waterfront biking and running paths, and an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool during the summer months. World-class dining, shopping, and cultural attractions are all nearby, with convenient access to the Q and 6 subway lines, as well as uptown, downtown, and crosstown buses just one block away.

Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a dedicated staff of superintendents and porters, an intercom system, laundry facilities, bicycle storage, private storage lockers, and a package room. For added peace of mind, the building is staffed by a security guard during evening hours.

Low monthly maintenance includes all utilities, including gas, electricity, heat, and hot water.

The Cherokee is a financially sound cooperative with no flip tax . The building welcomes investors, pied-à-terre buyers, guarantors, parents purchasing for kids, subletting, and pets, offering exceptional flexibility for a variety of ownership needs.

Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowed

Home features

  • Washer/dryer allowed
  • View
  • High ceilings

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Bike room

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$3,032 / month

  • Principal and interest$1,714
  • Maintenance$1,318

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$67,800

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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508 E 78TH Street 1M

Subway

  • Q72 StAbout 12 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • John Jay ParkAbout 1 min walk
  • East River WalkAbout 3 min walk
  • Carl Schurz ParkAbout 9 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 158 Bayard TaylorAbout 1 min walk
  • P.S. 290 Manhattan New SchoolAbout 10 min walk
  • P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt IslandAbout 11 min walk

Middle schools

  • Yorkville East Middle SchoolAbout 1 min walk
  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 11 min walk

High schools

  • Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolAbout 4 min walk
  • Vanguard High SchoolAbout 16 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Weill Cornell MedicineAbout 12 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 14 min walk
  • Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 14 min walk
  • Rockefeller UniversityAbout 16 min walk

Museums

  • Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden MuseumAbout 18 min walk
  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 20 min walk
  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 22 min walk
  • The Frick CollectionAbout 23 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 Lenox Hill

A refined Upper East Side enclave of prewar elegance, Central Park proximity, and Madison Avenue prestige.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

9/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

9/10

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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group

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