Incredible opportunity to rent a high floor 3 bedroom in The Empire, a premier Upper East Side condominium.
Entry to this home is through the foyer and into the bright and spacious double exposed, corner living room which adjoins the dining room. The renovated kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances, beautiful cabinetry, granite countertops, and opens into the den/media room or breakfast room with Juliet balcony. The large master bedroom has attractive, custom built-ins and an en-suite marble bathroom with double vanity, shower and huge tub. There are 2 additional bedrooms, one enjoys an en-suite bath. There is an additional full bath and a power room. This home has high ceilings, a gracious floor plan, herringbone floors, excellent closet space throughout, lovely views, a washer/dryer and is in excellent condition.
The Empire offers tremendous amenities including: a newly renovated fitness center, children's playroom, business center, common terrace, garage and much more.
Sold for $3,500,000
$3,500,000
188 E 78th St APT 12B, New York, NY 10075
3beds
3baths
2,000sqft
Apartment
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$3,517,100 Zestimate®
$1,750/sqft
$16,499 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,517,100
$3.24M - $3.80M
$16,499/mo
Zestimate® history
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Common terraceHigh ceilingsLovely viewsGracious floor planRenovated kitchenBusiness centerDouble vanity
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 014121135
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,503 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,750/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $559,577
- Annual tax amount: $27,173
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | Sold | $3,500,000+1.4%$1,750/sqft |
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| 6/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $3,450,000+51.3%$1,725/sqft |
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| 6/9/2023 | Price change | $15,900-6.5%$8/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $17,000+25.9%$9/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Listing removed | $13,500$7/sqft |
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| 6/17/2020 | Price change | $13,500-6.9%$7/sqft |
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| 4/15/2020 | Listed for rent | $14,500+1.8%$7/sqft |
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| 4/28/2018 | Listing removed | $14,250$7/sqft |
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| 4/10/2018 | Listed for rent | $14,250+3.6%$7/sqft |
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| 7/11/2017 | Listing removed | $13,750$7/sqft |
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| 5/16/2017 | Price change | $13,750-3.5%$7/sqft |
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| 4/17/2017 | Listed for rent | $14,250-1.7%$7/sqft |
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| 6/22/2015 | Listing removed | $14,500$7/sqft |
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| 4/22/2015 | Listed for rent | $14,500$7/sqft |
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| 9/28/2006 | Sold | $2,279,500$1,140/sqft |
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| 7/29/2005 | Sold | $2,279,500+24.4%$1,140/sqft |
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| 2/5/2001 | Sold | $1,833,000$917/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,173 +4.9% | $251,810 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $25,901 +5.2% | $228,528 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $24,622 | $214,396 +1.7% |
| 2022 | -- | $210,891 +16.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $181,318 -9.7% |
| 2020 | -- | $200,741 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $22,553 +4.6% | $196,229 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $21,551 +2.4% | $188,018 0% |
| 2017 | $21,051 +1.9% | $188,082 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $20,649 | $177,856 +15.6% |
| 2015 | $20,649 | $153,871 |
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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