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516 East 78th Street
Last updated on Feb 6, 2026

The Cherokee,
516 East 78th Street

This distinguished 6-story cooperative building overlooks John Jay Park and the East River, erected in 1911 with 192 apartments. It features a beige-brick exterior, limestone base, terracotta accents, balconies, and is part of the Cherokee complex, originally known as Shively Sanitary Tenements. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

516 East 78th Street Location Map
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Overview of The Cherokee at 516 East 78th Street

516 East 78th Street was built in 1910 and has a total of 384 apartments, located in Lenox Hill.

During the past two years, 7 apartments have sold: the most expensive was a two bedroom that sold for $600,000, and the least expensive was a one bedroom that sold for $345,000.

Amenities at this pet friendly building include terraces / balconies, washer/dryer in building, live-in superintendent and mail room.

Similar nearby buildings include 509 East 77th Street, 1 Gracie Terrace, 241 East 76th Street and 230 East 79th Street. See more ->

Doorman
None
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1910
Apartments
Floors
6
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Mail Room
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Courtyard
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Pros & Cons

  • Superb architecture
  • Balconied staircases open onto courtyards
  • Very handsome balconies
  • Views of the East River from many units
  • Nearby park.
  • No health club
  • No doorman
  • No garage.

CityRealty Rating

24
/44
Architecture
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24
/36
Location
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12
/39
Features
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CITYREALTY
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  • 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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "well-managed" Upper East Side residence offers "hassle-free living" with its "accommodating board" and "comprehensive amenity package" including bike storage and live-in super. The "prime location" across from John Jay Park delivers "serene surroundings" while providing "easy access" to the East River Promenade and "vibrant" First Avenue shopping and dining scene. The building's "resident-friendly policies" and "modern security features" make it a "standout choice" for those seeking a "quiet residential setting" with urban conveniences.

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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