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Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 555 E 78th St. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 555 E 78th St and in the nearby Lenox Hill neighborhood.
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555 E 78th St Property Overview

Building Address: 555 E 78th St, New York NY 10075
Building Name: Riverfront
Zip Code:10075
Neighborhood:Lenox Hill
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1940
Building Class:B

555 East 78th Street, Manhattan

  • Address: 555 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075 (Lenox Hill/Yorkville)
  • Architectural Style: Pre-war Landmark complex
  • Original Construction: Part of 1911 complex (landmarked), specific building constructed 1940 per multiple sources (with 1910 cited in tax records as potential original structure)
  • Building Class: D3 - Fireproof elevator apartment
  • Height: 7 stories
  • Lot Size: 10,325 sqft | Building Size: 75,854 sqft
  • Recent History: Last major alteration 1980
  • Amenities: Doorman, elevator, laundry room, onsite management office

555 East 78th Street, located in Manhattan, NYC, is a pre-war rental building constructed in 1940. It features 87 units across 7 or 8 stories, depending on the source, and includes amenities like a doorman, elevator, and laundry room. The building is part of a complex of landmark buildings and offers a pet-friendly environment with on-site management and resident supers.


Building Features

  • 7-story landmark building (1940 construction)
  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Onsite elevator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Onsite management office
  • Three superintendent staff
  • Security coverage (10-hour minimum)
  • Pet-friendly policies
  • Gas, heat & hot water included
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Marble bathroom floors
  • Subway-tiled bathroom walls
  • Custom floor-to-ceiling closets
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • Stone kitchen counters
  • Multiple internet providers (3 available)
  • Proximity to John Jay Park and East River

Part of National Landmark-designated complex with 24/7 professional staff.


555 East 78th Street, Manhattan, is a residential building within a complex of landmark properties. It is located in the Lenox Hill area, and while it is primarily residential, it features an onsite management office and resident supers. The building offers pet-friendly accommodations. However, information about specific office tenants or commercial leases is not available, as the property is focused on residential rentals.


  • Three internet providers available for resident convenience

Transportation & Cross Streets

Location: Between York Avenue and FDR Drive

Subway: 77th Street Station (4/6 Line) - 0.7 mile

Nearby Transit: Q train (2nd Avenue extension) and multiple bus routes


Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave

Brightwater Fund LLC Testimonial

Brightwater Fund LLC testimonial Dear Mr. Sunderland: Thank you for the outstanding service you gave to us as we searched for office space. Through your efforts, you found us a location and facility that is virtually an exact fit for our needs. You helped us with the lease negotiations and were able to procure the space at a very attractive price. In short, you got us a great deal! You went above and beyond the call of duty in working with us until we moved in. You were always accessible and prepared to help us in every way. We would highly recommend you to our other friends and colleagues in their search for best available/best fitting space for their needs. Very truly yours, Donald Krueger Chief Financial Officer.
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