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245 E 72ND Street #5G
Closed For Sale Co-op

$545,000

245 E 72ND Street #5G

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Eastgate

MLS® #RLS10856339

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1929

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1929
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,870/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: West facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1929)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 5 of 21
Exposure West
Pets Yes
Cross Street 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE
Year Built 1929
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1427-0018-00245-000-000005G

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Nov 7, 2022 $569,000 -
Price Reduced Jun 11, 2023 $549,000 -3.5%
Currently May 2, 2026 $545,000 -0.7%

Description

Back on the market! $549,000. A sleek, clean and bright one bedroom pre-war apartment is now on the market at a great price. This needle in a haystack green oasis offers beautiful views of treetops, serene gardens, picturesque townhouses, and the dramatic NYC skyline.

Apartment 5G features pre-war details that include an original arched entryway, beamed high ceilings, and gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. Custom LED lighting has been added. This home is quiet and private, facing west and overlooking the greenery of neighboring courtyards. A must see!

The building at 245 East 72nd Street is pet friendly and provides elegant living with an attentive staff and many wonderful amenities, including 24-hour doorman, full-time handyman, resident superintendent, gym, outdoor garden, laundry facilities, bike room and private storage for rent. Guarantors, co-purchasing and pied-a-terre are permitted. Up to 80% financing is allowed.





Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,870/mo
Original Price $569,000
Sale Price $545,000
Previous Price $549,000

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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

338

Median Asking Price

$1.72M

Median $/Sqft

$1,536

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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245 E 72ND Street #5G, Upper East Side, New York County • Near 3 AVENUE and 2 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1924
Year Built
102 years old
7
Floors
22
Residential Units
C4-6A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments Historic District: West End-Collegiate Historic District Extension

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $2,002,050
Land Value: $864,000
Exemptions: $0

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,065 SF
Building Area: 17,723 SF
Built FAR: 5.78
Allowed FAR: 10

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $1,870 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1929, making it approximately 97 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or mcoste@kwnyc.com. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10856339
First Listed: 11/7/2022
Price Changed: 6/11/2023
Closed: 6/9/2023
Contract Date: 11/7/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Nancy Bittker

Listing Contact: (212) 588-5600

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