508 E 78Th St

A six-story, 21-unit prewar co-op built in 1910, this landmarked Beaux-Arts building on the Upper East Side offers a compact, residential scale and historic architectural character. The façade and common areas retain period details typical of early-20th-century New York walk-ups: arched entranceways, open stairwells, and a landscaped central courtyard that brings light and greenery into the block. Units are predominantly one-bedroom configurations and studios adapted from original layouts; typical interior attributes include high ceilings, oversized triple-sash or floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick walls, built-in shelving, and eat-in or galley kitchens with windowed exposures. Several apartments feature Juliet or full balconies and private outdoor spaces in varied sizes. Building services and amenities are practical and building-focused: a live-in superintendent, video intercom access, a newer laundry room, bicycle storage, package and central storage rooms, and on-site maintenance. The co-op board demonstrates investor-friendly policies — permitting pieds-à-terre, guarantors, co-purchasing, subletting, and pets — and maintenance fees commonly include heat, hot water, gas, and electricity. Located a short walk from John Jay Park, the East River promenade and neighborhood transit, the property sits within a quiet, tree-lined enclave of shops, cafes, and cultural amenities typical of Lenox Hill.