221 E 78Th St

A six-story, mid-20th-century cooperative built in 1948, this intimate Upper East Side property preserves prewar character in a low-rise, boutique format. The walk-up-scaled façade leads into a renovated lobby and a landscaped central courtyard and garden with seating and a fountain that serve as the building’s social heart. Residences are primarily one-bedroom layouts (with occasional multi-bedroom units in some listings) featuring original white oak or oak plank hardwood floors, crown moldings, recessed lighting, and built-in storage; many units include windowed kitchens and bathrooms, generous closets or custom California-style closets, and eat-in dining areas. Kitchens commonly show recent updates — maple or painted cabinetry, granite or Caesarstone counters, tile backsplashes and stainless-steel appliances — while bathrooms are typically windowed and renovated. Building services and systems reflect a small-scale full-service model: a part-time doorman (weekday and weekend hours), live-in superintendent, laundry room, bike storage, and supplemental storage when available. Policies are cooperative-specific but commonly permit cats, pied-à-terre ownership, co-purchases and limited subletting after a period; dogs are frequently not allowed. Located on a quiet, tree-lined block near the 77th/78th Street transportation corridors, the property places residents within easy walking distance of neighborhood groceries, boutiques, restaurants, fitness studios and Central Park.