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170 East 78th Street
Last updated on Feb 26, 2026

Morgan Studios,
170 East 78th Street

170 East 78th Street is a nine-story Art Deco cooperative built in 1927 with 38 unique artist apartments featuring high ceilings and large windows. The building offers full-time staff, basement storage, and allows pets and pied-a-terres, while being conveniently located near Central Park, dining, shopping, and transit options.

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Overview of Morgan Studios at 170 East 78th Street

Morgan Studios, located at 170 East 78th Street, is a nine-story, 38-unit cooperative building designed in the Art Deco style and completed in 1927. Originally built as artists' studios, the apartments feature high ceilings and oversized windows that provide ample natural light. The building is fully staffed with a doorman and live-in superintendent, and offers basement storage. Residents enjoy a prime Upper East Side location, with easy access to Central Park, fine dining, shopping, and public transportation. Pets and pied-Ă -terre arrangements are permitted with board approval.

Each apartment in Morgan Studios is unique, with no two layouts alike. Common features include impressive living rooms with soaring ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, and original prewar details such as beamed ceilings and oak floors. Many units also boast spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, windowed kitchens, and excellent closet space. Notable renovations in some apartments include modern kitchens equipped with high-end appliances and luxurious bathrooms.

The building has a rich history and has attracted notable residents, including actors David Duchovny and Tea Leoni. The cooperative was converted in 1989 and allows for 50% financing, making it an appealing option for buyers seeking a blend of classic charm and modern convenience. With its intimate setting and artistic heritage, Morgan Studios remains a sought-after address in one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1927
Apartments
Floors
9
Neighborhood
Min Down
50%

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • Elevator
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at Lexington Ave 0.43 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Doorman
  • Good local shopping and restaurants
  • Convenient to many schools and religious institutions
  • Near Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Very good public transportation
  • Very attractive- quiet street
  • Very tall ceilings
  • Canopied entrance
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • Three-step-down vestibule
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
  • No roof deck

CityRealty Rating

18
/44
Architecture
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25
/36
Location
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12
/39
Features
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CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    Architecture
    • 30+ remarkable
    • 20-29 distinguished
    • 11-19 average
    • < 11 below average
    Location
    • 27+ remarkable
    • 18-26 distinguished
    • 9-17 average
    • < 9 below average
    Features
    • 22+ remarkable
    • 16-21 distinguished
    • 9-15 average
    • < 9 below average

Sales History

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Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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