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SOLD FOR $765,000

· Sold at asking price · Closed April 24, 2026

SOLD: 40 W 72ND Street #81B
SOLD $765,000
Sold Co-op

$765,000

$1,020 per sq ft

40 W 72ND Street #81B

Lincoln Square, Manhattan

THE BANCROFT

MLS® #RLS20065582

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Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

750

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Sale Details

Sale Price $765,000
Original List Price $765,000
First Listed At $749,000
Close Date April 24, 2026
vs. Asking Sold at asking price

Property Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 750 sq ft
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,880/mo
Neighborhood Lincoln Square
Floor 8 of 15

Description

Experience the Best of the Upper West Side Prime Upper West Side home within a half of a block to Central Park. This spacious one-bedroom, one-bath, prewar home offers generous sized rooms with original preserved detail, including 9 foot plus beamed ceilings throughout, hardwood floors, abundant closets, and an in-unit washer/dryer. This is a quiet corner unit with northern exposure and sunlight, on a very desirable block. Apartment 81B is perfect as your primary residence or pied-a-terre. This home is simply waiting for your personal touch. Built in 1926 by renowned architect Emery Roth, the Bancroft is a full-service pre-war cooperative building in superb physical and financial condition. The Bancroft boasts a beautiful historic lobby and passage hallways. All 15 floors of the Bancroft have been recently renovated, including updated hallways, fixtures, and new apartment doors. The Bancroft amenities and services include, a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry facility, with newly installed washer and dryers. Additionally, there is private storage for rent (with a wait list), a bike room (with a wait list), and a package room for mail delivery. The Bancroft Cooperative offers immediate proximity to the lush, iconic Central Park, with Riverside Park and the Hudson River just a short stroll away. World class museums, and renowned performance venues, including Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Beacon Theatre are among the many cultural landmarks nearby. The neighborhood also boasts an exceptional array of entertainment, gourmet and boutique shopping, fitness centers, and a vibrant mix of dining options, along with beloved neighborhood favorites such as Trader Joe's, Fairway, Citarella, Whole Foods, and a Wegmans market coming soon. The Bancroft is conveniently located to public transportation, including local and express trains 1/2/3 and the B /C trains, as well as the M72 crosstown buses, and various uptown/downtown buses. 80% financing allowed. Pied-a-terre and guarantors are welcome, and the building is pet friendly.

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
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Cooling Window Units
Year Built 1926
Living Area 750 sq ft

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