516 E 78Th St

The Cherokee is a six-story, 24-unit pre‑war co-op completed in 1912 and designated a Beaux‑Arts landmark. Brick-and-stone façades and a formal European entry lead into planted courtyards and tiled passageways that emphasize period detail. Units are primarily one- and two-bedroom layouts plus smaller junior-one configurations; many residences feature high ceilings, hardwood or parquet floors, large or floor-to-ceiling windows, Juliet balconies and small private outdoor spaces overlooking the internal garden. Kitchens and baths are a mix of renovated and original finishes—Freestanding and built-in storage, breakfast bars, pantries and granite or Carrara-style counters are common in upgraded homes. Shared amenities include a landscaped courtyard, bike room, central storage, a laundry room, package/mail storage and a live-in superintendent with video intercom and evening security; washer/dryer installations in-unit are permitted. The board’s policies are notably flexible for a landmarked coop: investors, guarantors, parents purchasing for children, co-purchasing and pieds‑à‑terre are allowed, and subletting is liberal from day one. The building sits on a tree-lined Upper East Side block adjacent to John Jay Park and the East River promenade, close to neighborhood groceries, restaurants and the Second Avenue and 6 train corridors, supporting a quiet, park‑oriented urban lifestyle.