508 E 78Th St

The Cherokee is a landmarked Beaux-Arts cooperative composed of four courtyard buildings on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, completed in 1910 and rising six stories. Designed to maximize light and air, its original pre-war details appear throughout: high (9-foot) ceilings, oversized triple-hung floor-to-ceiling windows, Gustavino tile arches, wrought-iron railings, exposed brick accents, and open stairwells. Units are predominantly one-bedroom layouts, including true 1BR plans (not converted studios) with features such as eat-in or galley kitchens, windowed baths, built-in shelving and pantry space, and formal dining alcoves; some residences have been gut-renovated and others retain rich historic finishes. Private outdoor options are common — Juliet balconies, full-length balconies, and small private terraces — and many apartments capture partial East River and park views. Shared amenities include a landscaped central courtyard, bike room, central storage and individual storage lockers (for a fee), a new laundry room, live-in superintendent and overnight security, video intercom access, and package handling. The coop is known for flexible ownership policies: pets are welcome, and pied-à-terre, parental purchases, guarantors, co-purchases, subletting and investor ownership are generally permitted. Maintenance frequently includes gas, electric, heat and hot water. Located a short walk from John Jay Park, the East River promenade and neighborhood shops, the building sits within a quiet residential enclave with easy access to multiple subway lines and neighborhood grocery and dining options.