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SOLD FOR $1,250,000

· Closed April 18, 2022

420 E 72nd Street #20-D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,250,000

420 E 72nd Street #20-D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10766054

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1962

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1962
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,818/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 20 of 19

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: South facing
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 20 of 19
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Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street First Avenue/York Avenue
Year Built 1962
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1466/37

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Sep 16, 2021 $1,250,000 -
Price Reduced Mar 31, 2022 $1,350,000 +8.0%

Description

Open and bright, top floor, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom co-op in prime Lenox Hill. Incredible closet space, including a bonus room off the primary bedroom that's perfect for a home office or nursery. South facing windows in the oversized living and dining room provide excellent light and expansive city views. New hardwood floors installed throughout. Fantastic layout, great for entertaining, and split bedrooms for privacy. Excellent closet and storage space. Pet friendly building and washer/dryers are permitted! The spacious open kitchen has the perfect amount of cabinetry for someone who loves to cook: stainless steel appliances including a new Bosch dishwasher and Fisher Paykel refrigerator. Breakfast bar for extra seating and easy serving. The oversized primary bedroom has big south facing windows, a private dressing area, and an en suite bathroom with soaking tub. The second bedroom is well proportioned with a double-deep closet. 420 East 72nd Street between First and York Avenues is a well-maintained co-op with an elegant lobby and attentive staff that includes a 24-hour doorman, concierge, live-in super, and resident building manager. Additional amenities include a convenient central laundry facility and a parking garage that can be accessed from within the building. Pets, pieds-a-terre, and co-purchasing are allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,818/mo
Sale Price $1,250,000
Previous Price $1,350,000

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

342

Median Asking Price

$1.82M

Median $/Sqft

$1,585

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

20

Price Reduced

29%

Sold (30 Days)

39

Median Sale Price

$1.59M

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Location

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420 E 72nd Street #20-D, Upper East Side, New York County • Near First Avenue/York Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1962
Year Built
64 years old
19
Floors
191
Residential Units
R10A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $30,122,550
Land Value: $3,258,000
Exemptions: $159,772

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

Lot Area: 20,433 SF
Building Area: 238,180 SF
Built FAR: 11.66
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 $2,818 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 1962, making it approximately 64 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: RLS10766054
First Listed: 9/16/2021
Price Changed: 3/31/2022
Closed: 4/18/2022
Contract Date: 9/15/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Leslie Hirsch

Listing Contact: (917) 626-6285

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