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420 EAST 72 STREET

Manhattan · Upper East Side · New York, NY 10021

Built 1962 19 Floors 191 Units Elevator Apartments
A
100/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

420 EAST 72 STREET is a large-scale post-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper East Side. The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the ... Zoned R10A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

ACRIS Records

Every recorded deed, mortgage, and lien since 1966.

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NYC Property Portal

Tax bill, ownership, building class, zoning.

BBL: 1014660037.00000000

LLC Lookup

Find the managing member of an LLC owner from ACRIS.

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DOB BIS Record

Department of Buildings permits, violations, and certificates of occupancy.

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Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01466-0037

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Sales History

Date ▼ Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Mar 5, 2014Unit 8H2BRN/A-
Dec 11, 2020Unit 9-C2BR$860,000-
Jun 24, 2025Unit 16F1BR$525,000650
Jun 27, 2016Unit 9G1BR$695,000-
Jan 10, 2017Unit 17A2BR$1,094,000-
Aug 15, 2014Unit 1G1BR$635,000-
Oct 21, 2015Unit 4F1BR$581,000605
Jul 17, 2017Unit 8-F1BR$575,000700
Jan 3, 2019Unit 14J3BR$1,625,000-
Jun 7, 2019Unit 9-F1BR$600,000-
Apr 18, 2022Unit 20-D2BR$1,250,000-
Apr 4, 2018Unit 10B5BR$2,995,000-
Jul 12, 2018Unit 19-C1BR$594,000-
May 2, 2019Unit 5EF3BR$1,125,000-
Jun 9, 2025Unit 2J3BR$1,705,000-
Aug 14, 2021Unit 20F1BR$849,000-
Mar 9, 2021Unit 2D1BR$450,000-
Jun 18, 2022Unit 3-E1BR$450,000-
Jun 25, 2022Unit 3-H2BR$1,230,000-
Sep 10, 2022Unit 2-C1BR$760,000900
Feb 9, 2023Unit 8H2BR$1,300,0001,300
Mar 28, 2016Unit 17D1BRN/A-
Sep 21, 2018Unit 11-E1BR$524,200600
Nov 7, 2019Unit 8A2BR$1,660,000-
Jun 30, 2017Unit 8C1BR$710,000-
Aug 27, 2024Unit 6E1BR$500,000-
May 31, 2016Unit 16F1BR$595,000650
Aug 20, 2025Unit 9G1BR$625,000750
Jul 19, 2017Unit 12K1BR$915,000-
Mar 22, 2023Unit 7B3BR$1,650,000-
Feb 21, 2017Unit 10G2BR$1,535,0001,400
Dec 17, 2014Unit 15F1BR$535,000-
Apr 27, 2015Unit 6F1BR$560,000600
Jan 30, 2020Unit 4C2BR$800,000-
Mar 24, 2025Unit 7G1BR$629,000750
Oct 15, 2015Unit 10J3BR$1,990,000-
May 16, 2024Unit 2B3BR$1,807,500-
Apr 5, 2018Unit 11E1BR$525,000600
Jan 23, 2026Unit 15D1BR$430,000-
Sep 14, 2023Unit 7-J3BR$1,950,000-
Jun 3, 2015Unit 18K2BRN/A-
Jul 10, 2023Unit 11L2BR$1,395,000-
Nov 20, 2023Unit 12H2BR$1,200,000-
Aug 13, 2014Unit 18F1BRN/A-
May 17, 2021Unit 15J3BR$1,825,000-
Feb 25, 2026Unit 17F1BR$665,000635
May 28, 2019Unit 11K2BR$1,295,000-
Dec 12, 2023Unit 18D1BR$418,000625
Aug 4, 2022Unit 11F1BR$520,000650
Aug 24, 2023Unit 4J3BR$1,605,000-
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

68 St-Hunter College

0.47 mi away

6

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
11.66 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
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Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1962
Floors
19
Total Units
194
Residential Units
191
Gross Floor Area
238,180 sq ft
Lot Area
20,433 sq ft
Lot Frontage
200 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 8
City Council
District 5
School District
2
Police Precinct
19
Fire Company
L016
Sanitation District
8
BBL
1014660037.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Official Records

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 420 EAST 72 STREET

What kind of building is 420 EAST 72 STREET?
420 EAST 72 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4).
When was 420 EAST 72 STREET built?
Built in 1962, 19 floors, 194 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 420 EAST 72 STREET?
191 residential units across 19 floors. The building also contains 3 commercial or non-residential units.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 420 EAST 72 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 420 EAST 72 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 420 EAST 72 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 68 St-Hunter College (6 line), approximately 0.47 mi away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 420 EAST 72 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 420 EAST 72 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email milton@miltoncoste.com, or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 420 EAST 72 STREET?
The current owner of 420 EAST 72 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01466-0037 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 420 EAST 72 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 420 EAST 72 STREET is 1-01466-0037. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1466) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (37). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 420 EAST 72 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 420 EAST 72 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01466-0037 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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