Last updated on Apr 21, 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.

All Apartments For Sale (1)
Recent Sales (17)
All Units in Building (384)

Apt. 3O
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1 bed

1 bath

$512,500 in contract

Jan 27, 2026

107 days

in contract

#3O: $512,500 - 1 bed

Apt. 3N

1 bed

1 bath

$600,000

Mar 17, 2026

Apt. 2J

2 beds

1 bath

$600,000 +4.3%

$575,000

Mar 5, 2025

Apt. 4K

1 bed

1 bath

$345,000

Feb 20, 2025

Apt. 5B

1 bed

1 bath

$575,000

Jan 21, 2025

Apt. 2K

1 bed

1 bath

$465,000

Dec 20, 2024

Apt. 5J

1 bed

1 bath

$594,000 +8%

$550,000

Dec 13, 2024

Apt. 3A

1 bed

1 bath

$355,000 -5.3%

$375,000

Nov 13, 2024

Apt. 5P

2 beds

1 bath

$417,937

Aug 13, 2024

Apt. 5I

$360,000

Nov 1, 2023

Apt. 5E

2 beds

1 bath

$395,000

Sep 7, 2023

Apt. 1H

1 bed

1 bath

$425,000 -7.6%

$460,000

Jul 13, 2023

Apt. 6E

Studio

1 bath

$330,000

Mar 6, 2023

Apt. 3J

1 bed

1 bath

$530,000

$550,000

Feb 7, 2023

Apt. 5C

Studio

1 bath

$425,000 -9.4%

$469,000

Jan 11, 2023

Apt. 4A

Studio

1 bath

$315,000 -4.5%

$330,000

Nov 9, 2022

Apt. 6M

Studio

1 bath

$345,000

Sep 21, 2022

Apt. 5F

2 beds

1 bath

$513,000

May 24, 2022

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Overview of The Cherokee at 516 East 78th Street

The Cherokee is a distinctive Beaux Arts cooperative built between 1909 and 1911, designed by architect Henry Atterbury Smith. Originally known as the Shively Sanitary Tenements, the complex was developed with progressive environmental ideas intended to help cure tuberculosis patients, with assistance from Mrs. William Kissam Vanderbilt. The six story, 192 unit complex extends through the block between 77th and 78th Streets to Cherokee Place, overlooking John Jay Park and the East River. The beige brick building features a two story rusticated limestone base, terracotta decorative accents, and an impressive cornice.

The building's architecture reflects its innovative origins, with triple hung windows that allow residents to step onto narrow French balconies, Guastavino tile vaulted tunnels leading to central courtyards, and corner staircases with wrought iron seats and iron and glass canopies. Apartments commonly feature floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings (typically 9 to 10 feet), hardwood floors, and Juliet balconies. Many units have windowed kitchens, and washer/dryers are permitted in apartments. A notable financial advantage is that monthly maintenance includes gas and electricity.

The co-op offers a live-in superintendent, video intercom system, overnight security, bicycle storage, central storage, a landscaped courtyard, and a central laundry room that was renovated in 2014. The building has no doorman, garage, or health club. The cooperative is investor friendly and permits pets, pied-à-terre ownership, guarantors, co purchasing, and parents purchasing for children. Located directly across from John Jay Park with its public swimming pool and the East River Esplanade, the building sits in a quiet residential enclave of the Upper East Side with convenient access to local restaurants and shopping.

Doorman

None

Type

Co-op

Year Built

1910

Apartments

384 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

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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

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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
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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.

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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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