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The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 - Property report

Also known as: 1356 3rd Ave

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Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Year built

2000

Lot sq. ft.

17,304

General information

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Address
Building name
The Empire
Primary address
The Empire - 188 East 78th Street
Alternate address(es)
1356 3rd Ave
1358-1360 3rd Ave
1362-1364 3rd Ave
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ZIP code
10075
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01412-7502

Owner

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Building
Property type
Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)
Building sq. ft.
197,442
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
31
Year built
2000
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
72
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
120 ft x 204.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
17,304

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.10 Miles

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Units for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 10A 12/22/2021 2,068
Unit 10B 08/30/2001 1,664
Unit 10C 03/08/2007 1,681
Unit 11A 12/14/2006 2,068
Unit 11B 02/25/2020 1,664
Unit 11C 06/27/2017 1,681
Unit 12A 09/04/2025 2,068
Unit 12B 03/20/2025 1,886
Unit 12C 06/01/2017 1,459
Unit 14A/B 12/29/2020 3,732
Unit 14C 03/14/2016 1,681
Unit 15A 10/03/2022 2,068
Unit 15B 05/20/2013 1,664
Unit 15C 04/30/2010 1,681
Unit 16A 12/23/2024 2,068
Unit 16B 03/21/2008 1,664
Unit 16C 01/08/2001 1,681
Unit 17A 12/03/2001 2,068
Unit 17B 05/23/2018 1,664
Unit 17C 04/12/2018 1,681
Unit 18A 08/27/2019 2,530
Unit 18B 11/05/2015 2,874
Unit 19A 08/14/2024 2,530
Unit 19B 04/02/2024 2,874
Unit 20A 03/14/2019 2,530
Unit 20B 07/01/2002 2,874
Unit 21A 06/07/2017 2,530
Unit 21B 06/20/2017 2,874
Unit 22A 06/30/2023 2,530
Unit 22B 04/02/2024 2,874
Unit 23A 05/02/2023 2,530
Unit 23B 11/17/2023 2,874
Unit 24A 02/05/2008 2,530
Unit 24B 11/15/2023 2,874
Unit 25A/B 06/15/2001 5,623
Unit 26A/B 09/24/2013 5,623
Unit 27A 09/25/2018 2,530
Unit 27B 07/11/2022 2,874
Unit 28A 01/03/2017 2,501
Unit 28B 07/06/2022 2,845
Unit 29A/B 05/10/2001 4,976
Unit 30A 11/15/2022 2,156
Unit 30B 09/22/2016 2,601
Unit 31A 11/30/2020 2,156
Unit 31B 02/25/2021 2,601
Unit 3A 04/17/2008 2,308
Unit 3B 06/14/2017 1,881
Unit 3C 06/29/2001 1,520
Unit 3D 04/19/2002 2,239
Unit 4A 01/17/2004 2,320
Unit 4B 09/21/2007 1,875
Unit 4C 12/06/2022 1,513
Unit 4D 09/15/2025 2,011
Unit 5/6C 11/23/2010 3,205
Unit 5A 07/16/2019 1,273
Unit 5B 01/16/2014 2,299
Unit 5D 01/27/2026 1,503
Unit 5E 05/09/2022 1,782
Unit 6A 07/11/2001 1,273
Unit 6B 11/28/2022 2,299
Unit 6D 01/05/2018 1,503
Unit 6E 09/07/2011 1,782
Unit 7A/B 04/30/2018 3,732
Unit 7C 09/24/2020 1,681
Unit 8A 11/17/2005 2,068
Unit 8B 07/29/2011 1,664
Unit 8C 01/17/2001 1,681
Unit 9A 06/29/2010 2,068
Unit 9B 11/04/2021 1,664
Unit 9C 01/28/2026 1,681
Unit CEL 1 09/15/2025 43
Unit CEL 2 11/23/2010 43
Unit CEL 3 12/15/2023 43
Unit CEL 4 02/25/2021 32
Unit CEL 5 06/01/2022 37
Unit CEL 6 11/09/2018 37
Unit CEL 7 11/04/2021 32
Unit CEL 8 12/22/2021 37
Unit CEL 9 06/30/2023 37
Unit CEL10 08/30/2001 37
Unit CEL11 03/26/2026 31
Unit CEL12 12/03/2001 37
Unit CEL13 10/28/2022 37
Unit CEL14 06/09/2020 43
Unit CEL15 03/21/2008 60
Unit CEL16 08/27/2019 29
Unit CEL17 06/29/2010 37
Unit CEL18 03/12/2001 34
Unit CEL19 12/29/2020 49
Unit CEL20 07/14/2023 31
Unit CEL21 02/05/2008 31
Unit CEL22 03/13/2001 31
Unit CEL23 11/17/2005 31
Unit CEL24 12/09/2002 42
Unit CEL25 02/23/2012 40
Unit CEL26 06/15/2001 38
Unit CEL27 04/24/2015 19
Unit CEL28 04/16/2024 30
Unit CEL29 04/30/2010 30
Unit CEL30 12/23/2024 20
Unit CEL31 04/02/2024 20
Unit CEL32 08/14/2024 20
Unit CEL33 04/17/2008 33
Unit CEL34 05/02/2023 35
Unit CEL35 09/24/2013 51
Unit CEL36 11/20/2009 20
Unit GARGE 04/22/2004 8,640
Unit PH A 03/30/2022 2,156
Unit PH B 07/14/2023 2,601
Unit RETL1 13,054
Unit RETL2 06/25/2001 8,527
Unit WIN 1 06/18/2014
Unit WIN 2 06/18/2014
Unit WIN 3 10/01/2014
Unit WIN 4 06/18/2014
Unit WIN 5 08/10/2010
Unit WIN 6 06/18/2014
Unit WIN 7 06/18/2014
Unit WIN 8 08/10/2010
Unit WIN 9 08/10/2010
Unit WIN10 08/10/2010
Unit WIN11 08/10/2010
Unit WIN12 06/18/2014
Unit WIN13 08/10/2010
Unit WIN14 06/18/2014
Unit WIN15 03/21/2008
Unit WIN16 08/10/2010
Unit WIN17 08/10/2010
Unit WIN18 08/10/2010
Unit WIN19 08/10/2010
Unit WIN20 08/10/2010
Unit WIN21 08/10/2010
Unit WIN22 08/10/2010
Unit WIN23 08/10/2010
Unit WIN24 08/10/2010
Unit WIN25 08/10/2010
Unit WIN26 08/10/2010
Unit WIN27 08/10/2010
Unit WIN28 08/10/2010
Unit WIN29 08/10/2010
Unit WIN30 08/10/2010
Unit WIN31 08/10/2010
Unit WIN32 08/10/2010
Unit WIN33 08/10/2010
Unit WIN34 08/10/2010
Unit WIN35 08/10/2010
Unit WIN36 08/10/2010
Unit WIN37 08/10/2010
Unit WIN38 08/10/2010
Unit WIN39 08/10/2010
Unit WIN40 08/10/2010

Building Description

The Empire, located at 188 East 78th Street, consists of a brick tower resting atop a block-long retail structure. This Upper East Side building is 31 stories high and has 72 residential units and 79 commercial units, totaling 197,415 square feet. Residential units range from 1,200 to 3,400 square feet with ceilings up to 11 feet high. Amenities include 24-hour concierge, bike room, wine cellar, playroom, valet service, roof terrace, private theater, and a conference room. There's also full-time doorman service, additional storage, a community fireplace, lounge, parking, fitness center, and a live-in super.

The property at 188 East 78th Street is zoned for P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor elementary school and J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner. The closest public high school is Eleanor Roosevelt High. The 6 train can be caught just 362 feet away at the Lexington Avenue - 77th Street station, with other area stations providing access to the 4 train.

Ownership

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Documents

Sales history for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

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Tax

Property taxes for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY

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Permits

Permit information for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/07/2026 Alteration
06/17/2026 Alteration
06/10/2026 Alteration
05/22/2026 Alteration
05/22/2026 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$729

10.4% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$807

22.4% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$630

-8.1% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lexington Ave & 77th St at NE Corner
Station lines
6
Distance (miles)
0.068
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Neighbors for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY

167 E 77th St, New York 165 E 77th St, New York 166 E 78th St, New York 155 E 77th St, New York 1101 Lexington Ave, New York 1105 Lexington Ave, New York 154 E 78th St, New York 169 E 77th St, New York 1104 Lexington Ave, New York 1111 Lexington Ave, New York 138 E 78th St, New York 132 E 78th St, New York 117 E 77th St, New York 162 E 78th St, New York 160 E 78th St, New York 156 E 78th St, New York 164 E 78th St, New York 115 E 77th St, New York

Nearby ZIP codes for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY

10017, New York City, NY 10021, New York City, NY 10022, New York City, NY 10023, New York City, NY 10028, New York City, NY 10029, New York City, NY 10044, New York City, NY 10065, New York City, NY 10103, New York City, NY 10128, New York City, NY 10152, New York City, NY 10154, New York City, NY 10162, New York City, NY 10167, New York City, NY 10171, New York City, NY 10172, New York City, NY 10177, New York City, NY 11106, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The development at The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 was built in 2000.

What is the total square footage of The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075?

The Empire - 188 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075 has a total of 197,442 square feet.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 72 residential unit(s).

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