425 East 78th Street Apt 5D, New York, NY 10075
1 Bedroom Co-op In Contract in Lenox Hill, Manhattan 10075
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Welcome to 425 East 78th Street #5D, a charming one bedroom co-op at 425 East 78th Street in Lenox Hill Manhattan, a home full of character on a tree lined Upper East Side block, with a sunken living room, a wood burning fireplace, and a renovated kitchen. Roughly 600 square feet, Residence 5D centers on a dramatic sunken living room anchored by a wood burning fireplace. The redesigned kitchen features white quartz countertops with generous prep space and full size stainless steel appliances, and opens to the living area. North facing light fills the living room, with windows overlooking the building’s tranquil tiered resident garden. The bedroom is spacious and airy, easily fitting a queen or king bed. 425 East 78th Street, known as The Sovereign, is a boutique prewar elevator co-op with an on site superintendent. Listed by Soldano Realty.
Price and Costs
| Price | $515,000 |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | $1,597 a month |
| Price per sq ft | $858 |
Figures come from the seller and the building and can change.
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Apartment Features & Building Amenities
Apartment Features
- One bedroom, one bath, approximately 600 square feet
- Fifth floor
- Sunken living room with wood burning fireplace
- Redesigned kitchen with white quartz countertops and full size stainless appliances
- North facing light overlooking the tiered resident garden
- Spacious bedroom that fits a queen or king bed
- Three closets
- Four windows
Building Amenities
- Boutique prewar elevator co-op (The Sovereign)
- On site superintendent (no doorman)
- Shared tiered resident garden
- Dogs permitted, up to 25 pounds
About Lenox Hill
Lenox Hill is an Upper East Side neighborhood in Manhattan, generally spanning the streets between roughly 60th and 77th, east of Central Park toward the East River. It is a classic uptown residential district defined by prewar co-op buildings, postwar condominiums, and elegant townhouses along quiet side streets. The neighborhood offers an exceptional concentration of amenities: world class hospitals, museums along nearby Museum Mile, and the boutiques and galleries of Madison Avenue. Lexington and Third Avenues provide everyday shopping, dining, and services, while Central Park lies a few blocks to the west for green space and recreation. Transportation is excellent, with the 4, 5, and 6 trains along Lexington Avenue and the Second Avenue Q line offering fast access throughout Manhattan. Lenox Hill is known for its central location, strong building stock, and proximity to cultural institutions, top medical centers, and some of the city's most established shopping. For buyers, it represents one of Manhattan's most enduring and convenient residential addresses, blending the character of prewar architecture with the access and energy of the Upper East Side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bedrooms is Residence 5D?
Residence 5D is a one bedroom, one bath co-op of roughly 600 square feet, with a dramatic sunken living room and a spacious bedroom that fits a queen or king bed.
What are the standout features of this home?
The home centers on a sunken living room with a wood burning fireplace, a rare find at this price point, along with a redesigned kitchen with white quartz countertops and full size stainless steel appliances.
What floor is the apartment on, and what is the light like?
The home is on the fifth floor, with north facing light and windows overlooking the building's tranquil tiered resident garden.
Has the apartment been renovated?
The kitchen has been redesigned with white quartz countertops and full size stainless steel appliances and opens to the living area.
How much is the maintenance, and what does it cover?
Maintenance for Residence 5D is $1,597 per month, which covers heat, hot water, and real estate taxes.
Is the building pet friendly?
Yes. 425 East 78th Street permits dogs up to 25 pounds.
Is 425 East 78th Street a doorman building?
No. 425 East 78th Street, known as The Sovereign, is a boutique prewar elevator co-op with an on site superintendent rather than a doorman, with a shared tiered resident garden.
How is the location for commuting?
425 East 78th Street is in Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side. The M79 crosstown bus is one block away, the M15 runs on First and Second Avenues, the M31 runs on York Avenue, and the Q train is accessible at 83rd Street and 72nd Street along Second Avenue.

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