Milton Coste

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SOLD FOR $3,325,000

Listed at $3,275,000 · Sold 1.5% above asking · Closed June 1, 2026

140 E 72nd Street #PH
Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,275,000

140 E 72nd Street #PH

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20074977

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

4

Bedrooms

4.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 5 full, 1 half
Lot Size 15,121 sq ft
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $7,839/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 22 of 22

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Building Terrace, Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 4 Full, 1 Half
Floor 22 of 22
View City
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Year Built 1960
Parking Garage Available
Structure Type HighRise
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 15,121 sq ft
Block/Lot 01406/0017

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Mar 4, 2026 $3,275,000 -
Currently Jun 8, 2026 $3,275,000 -

Description

Stunning Location, Stunning View First time to market since being built in 1960 this amazing Penthouse Duplex looks towards all points of the compass from its prime and coveted corner of 72nd St and Lexington Avenue. The views are just half the story, with terraces that look North South East and West, they are delightful outdoor-spaces to behold. Sunny and spacious the Penthouse is currently built as 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, including a small staff room, Large entry foyer, Living room and Kitchen the possibilities are open wide, just like the views. Bring your imagination, we have the inspiration. An Estate Sale with both incredible value and opportunity to create the perfect apartment on the Upper East Side. Architects / Interior Designers and Contractors welcomed to inform and deliberate on how this Penthouse can be transformed into the apartment everyone craves. 140 East 72nd St is a small 50 unit co-op building benefiting from a time when space was of secondary thought and full service was the normal. A garage with access via elevator from the Penthouse, Gym, live in Superintendent, laundry room, bike storage, children’s playroom and bicycle storage, all prove out the buildings defining character. Photographs shown are virtually staged.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common Area Laundry Room

Exterior Features

Private Outdoor Space Over60 Sqft Building Terrace Terrace

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 50
Stories 22
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Maintenance $7,839/mo
Sale Price $3,325,000

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

631

Median Asking Price

$1.33M

Median $/Sqft

$1,346

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

15

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

60

Median Sale Price

$1.20M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 6/7/26, 11:20 PM EST

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Location

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140 E 72nd Street #PH, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1955
Year Built
71 years old
6
Floors
156
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,752,000
Land Value: $468,000
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 48,000 SF
Building Area: 141,176 SF
Built FAR: 2.94
Allowed FAR: 3

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 $7,839 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1960, making it approximately 66 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: RLS20074977
First Listed: 3/4/2026
On Market: 3/4/2026
Price Changed: 3/4/2026
Closed: 6/1/2026
Contract Date: 3/4/2026

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Andrew Harris

Listing Contact: (212) 729-4654

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