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305 E 72ND Street #5GN
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$800,000

305 E 72ND Street #5GN

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

Charing Cross House

MLS® #RLS20053028

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1955

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1955
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,694/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 5 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Climate Control: Other

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 5 of 17
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Other
Pets DogsOk, Yes
Year Built 1955
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1447-1002-00305-000-00005GN
Block/Lot 01447/7501

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Oct 6, 2025 $800,000 -
Currently May 4, 2026 $800,000 -

Description

305 East 72nd Street, 5GN

Located in the Charing Cross Cooperative this Estate Sale is an opportunity to bring your vision and creativity to this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home . The apartment features a large, bright, open living room with a separate dining area and a windowed galley kitchen, offering a functional layout with excellent potential . Enjoy open northern city views and abundant storage with five closets throughout. Washer/Dryers permitted with board approval.

The co-op is a full service luxury post war building, built in 1957. The building has 177 units and is comprised of 2 buildings, a 6 story building facing north on to 73rd Street and a 17 story building facing south on to 72nd Street which are connected by a corridor.

Amenities include, a 24 hour doorman, a newly renovated state of the art fitness center, a bicycle room, laundry room and a storage room . There is a full time resident manager.

Charing Cross House has an ideal location with restaurants, shopping, parks and cultural institutions just blocks away. There is excellent transportation provided by the Q train across the street and the 72nd Street cross town bus.

The building permits pets, pied a terres , co-purchasing, parents buying for employed children, guarantors and subletting, all with Board approval. There is currently a monthly assessment of $ 377.88 until February 2026 and a 2% flip tax paid by the seller..

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Other

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Bike Storage Concierge Elevators

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,694/mo

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

608

Median Asking Price

$1.18M

Median $/Sqft

$1,315

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

19

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

55

Median Sale Price

$1.29M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/3/26, 10:36 PM EST

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305 E 72ND Street #5GN, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1914
Year Built
112 years old
4
Floors
18
Residential Units
R6B
Zoning District
Condominiums

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $802,800
Land Value: $49,050
Exemptions: $18,320

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

Lot Area: 5,000 SF
Building Area: 20,263 SF
Built FAR: 4.05
Allowed FAR: 2

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 $2,694 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1955, making it approximately 71 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: subject to board approval,Building Pets Allowed Comments:subject to board approval. 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: RLS20053028
First Listed: 10/6/2025
On Market: 10/6/2025
Price Changed: 10/6/2025
Contract Date: 10/6/2025

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group - Barbara G Hochhauser

Listing Contact: (917) 968-7088

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