26 E 78th St

For Lease

26 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075

For details on office space available at 26 E 78th St, see the property details section below. Visit the location details section for additional information on amenities, as well as access to and from the property. Reach out using the contact form or broker details listed below, for any specific questions or to request a tour of the property.

Contacts

Louis Puopolo

Douglas Elliman Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Office
  • Property Size 3,945 SF
  • Lot Size 0.03 Acre
  • # of Floors 5
  • Average Floor Size 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 1871
  • Year Renovated 2025
  • Date Updated Apr 22, 2026

Situated in the heart of the Upper East Side’s Gold Coast, just off Madison Avenue, 26 East 78th Street presents a rare leasing opportunity for gallery, nonprofit, foundation, and cultural users.

The fully restored townhouse offers classic Upper East Side character with modern architectural execution. A dramatic entry lobby with 20-foot double-height ceilings establishes a museum-quality arrival, complemented by a sculptural internal staircase and a full-building-width glass elevator. Interiors are defined by scale, light, and flexibility, supporting a range of institutional and exhibition-driven uses.

Located moments from Madison Avenue and Museum Mile, this turnkey property offers an exceptional opportunity to establish a presence within one of Manhattan’s most established cultural corridors.
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Location

  • City New York, NY
  • Neighborhood Lenox Hill
  • Zip Code 10075
  • Market Manhattan

Points of Interest

  • East 77th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northwest Corner

    0.21 miles

  • East 77th Street & Lexington Avenue at Southwest Corner

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  • 77th Street

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  • East 77th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northeast Corner

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  • East 77th Street & Lexington Avenue at Southeast Corner

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  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Southwest Corner

    0.47 miles

  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Southeast Corner

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  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northwest Corner

    0.48 miles

  • East 86th Street & Lexington Avenue at Northeast Corner

    0.49 miles

  • 72nd Street & 2nd Avenue at Northwest Corner

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  • ChargePoint

    0.35 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.98 miles

  • FLO

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  • plugNYC

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  • Shell

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  • Mobil

    1.53 miles

  • Citgo

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  • BP

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  • Atlantic

    1.81 miles

  • Sunoco

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  • Metropolitan Museum

    0.16 miles

  • Loeb Boathouse Parking Lot

    0.26 miles

  • iClean

    0.38 miles

  • Quik Park

    0.55 miles

  • Surrey Garage

    0.68 miles

  • Knickerbocker Plaza Car Park

    0.82 miles

  • Astor Terrace Parking Garage

    0.90 miles

  • Champion Parking

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  • Mount Sinai

    1.06 miles

  • Lincoln Center Park and Lock Garage

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  • The Mark

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  • The Carlyle

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  • The Surrey

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  • The Franklin

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  • Ronald McDonald House New York

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  • Plaza Athénée

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  • Lowell Hotel

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  • La Quinta Inn

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  • The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites

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  • Loews Regency

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  • D'Agostino

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  • Gristedes

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  • Nordstrom

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  • Morton Williams

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  • Target

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  • Whole Foods Market

    0.57 miles

  • Fairway Market

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  • Agatha & Valentina

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  • Ouri's Market

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  • Barneys New York

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26 E 78th St Listing Brief

  • Leasing rates here can depend on a variety of factors, including the quality rating of the property (property class or building class), the position of the available space within the building, any unique attributes that the listed space may include, as well as on the availability of on-site or nearby amenities. Reach out using the contact form available on this page to schedule a tour or to get more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities that 26 E 78th St has to offer.

  • See the listing area details for information and ratings regarding the degree of walkability in the neighborhood, the accessibility and frequency of public transit options, as well as the level of availability and quality of biking infrastructure in the area. What’s more, you can use the interactive map for a good overview of the area. Location details also include a breakdown of distance from the property to several essential amenities and points of interest, which may include parking facilities, fuel stations, stores, or hotels.

  • This property is in the Lenox Hill neighborhood of New York and located within zip code 10075.

    The most recent renovation completed at this address was in 2025.

Contact Listing Broker
Louis Puopolo

Douglas Elliman Commercial

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