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20 WEST 72 STREET

Manhattan · Upper West Side · New York, NY 10023

Built 1925 16 Floors 128 Units Elevator Apartments
A
99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

20 WEST 72 STREET is a large-scale pre-war elevator apartments building with walk-up in Upper West Side. The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within... Zoned R10A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular culinary scene.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 1-01124-0046

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

Recently Rented in This Building

Listing Rented

$12,000/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$4,200/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$2,400/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$4,300/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

Listing Rented

$8,500/mo

2 bed · 2 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$1,800/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$15,500/mo

4 bed · 6 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$13,000/mo

4 bed · 4 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$6,995/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,295/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Compass

Listing Rented

$7,000/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Sotheby's International Realty

Listing Rented

$3,750/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$6,495/mo

3 bed · 3 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,350/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$2,995/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Listing Rented

$3,000/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,650/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,500/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by Elliman

Listing Rented

$2,895/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$1,900/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$3,500/mo

1 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

Listing Rented

$1,550/mo

0 bed · 1 bath

Listing by The Corcoran Group

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Jan 13, 2026Unit 1106BStudio$425,000-
Jul 26, 2023Unit 405BStudio$450,000-
Feb 13, 2021Unit 10051BR$575,000-
Mar 8, 2017Unit 1407Studio$380,000-
Oct 10, 2018Unit 202A1BR$655,000750
Mar 14, 2017Unit 11051BR$675,000-
Oct 24, 2018Unit 906B/1006B1BR$925,000-
Oct 24, 2018Unit 906A1BR$925,000-
Apr 18, 2017Unit 707BStudio$419,000-
Jul 18, 2016Unit 9012BR$1,550,0001,015
Nov 21, 2013Unit 7031BR$565,000-
Apr 18, 2018Unit 16051BR$599,000600
Jun 28, 2017Unit 1003Studio$435,000550
Nov 24, 2014Unit 7081BR$700,000-
Feb 6, 2014Unit 302BStudio$295,000-
Jun 23, 2022Unit 15011BR$820,000713
Jan 18, 2018Unit 906A1BR$899,000-
May 24, 2020Unit 16011BR$525,000-
Jun 14, 2016Unit 7031BR$799,000-
May 3, 2022Unit 7031BR$800,000-
Jan 10, 2017Unit 5041BR$749,000-
Sep 10, 2024Unit 1103Studio$430,000-
Dec 1, 2015Unit 3031BR$725,000-
Jun 16, 2014Unit 6042BRN/A-
May 1, 2020Unit 1002-A1BR$749,000-
Oct 16, 2019Unit 5041BR$835,000-
May 8, 2017Unit 14041BR$1,150,000-
Feb 3, 2025Unit 16011BR$945,000-
Apr 2, 2026Unit 1403Studio$350,000-
Oct 21, 2021Unit 605B/6063BR$1,650,000-
Sep 22, 2015Unit 906-10061BR$895,000-
May 17, 2023Unit 5031BR$790,000-
Dec 16, 2022Unit 302BStudio$367,500-
Sep 8, 2022Unit 7011BR$795,000-
Jul 18, 2013Unit 6022BRN/A-
Jun 28, 2017Unit 709Studio$395,000-
Mar 22, 2019Unit 605B/6062BR$1,075,000-
Jul 14, 2023Unit 11011BR$840,000-
Jun 27, 2016Unit 16042BRN/A-
May 3, 2018Unit 1102-A2BRN/A-
Jul 27, 2016Unit 14091BR$837,500-
Nov 1, 2021Unit 9012BR$1,560,000-
Jun 16, 2014Unit 1004Studio$350,000-
Nov 8, 2021Unit 9103BR$2,285,000-
Jan 22, 2014Unit 9103BR$1,995,000-
Mar 18, 2014Unit 1002BStudio$299,000-
Jul 17, 2026Unit 7041BR$930,000800
Jun 18, 2024Unit 7081BR$850,000-
Jan 29, 2015Unit 3083BRN/A-
Jul 2, 2013Unit 3031BR$562,000750
RLS

Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 1208May 14, 2019$12,000/mo44-
Unit 1409Feb 3, 2020$4,200/mo11-
Unit 1204Sep 6, 2016$2,400/mo01-
Unit 302ANov 12, 2024$4,200/mo11750
Unit 705May 5, 2022$8,500/mo221,100
Unit 1106AOct 13, 2020$1,800/mo01-
Unit 1404Apr 15, 2025$15,500/mo46-
Unit 1208Aug 1, 2023$13,000/mo44-
Unit 1609May 20, 2019$6,995/mo33-
Unit 1002BJun 28, 2023$2,295/mo01-
Unit 1106-AFeb 3, 2023$2,500/mo01-
Unit 1609Nov 24, 2014$7,000/mo33-
Unit 1409May 6, 2013$2,500/mo11-
Unit 1002AJul 19, 2018$3,750/mo11-
Unit 1609Mar 6, 2016$6,495/mo33-
Unit 507Jul 10, 2013$3,350/mo11700
Unit 302AJul 30, 2013$2,995/mo11-
Unit 305May 21, 2014$3,000/mo11-
Unit 507Jul 4, 2016$3,500/mo11700
Unit 703Apr 7, 2015$3,600/mo11-
Unit 1407May 1, 2015$2,500/mo01-
Unit 507Sep 30, 2020$2,800/mo11700
Unit 1408Apr 15, 2019$1,900/mo01-
Unit 507Jul 31, 2018$3,500/mo11-
Unit 1408Feb 20, 2021$1,500/mo01-
RLS

Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

72 St

385 ft away

123BC

66 St-Lincoln Center

0.33 mi away

1

81 St-Museum of Natural History

0.42 mi away

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Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R10A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
12.53 / 10.00
Fully built or over-built
Historic District: Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Elevator Apartments (D4)
Land Use
3
Year Built
1925
Last Altered
2014
Floors
16
Total Units
129
Residential Units
128
Gross Floor Area
127,961 sq ft
Lot Area
10,216 sq ft
Lot Frontage
100 ft
Lot Depth
102.17 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 7
City Council
District 6
School District
3
Police Precinct
20
Fire Company
L035
Sanitation District
7
BBL
1011240046.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 20 WEST 72 STREET

What kind of building is 20 WEST 72 STREET?
20 WEST 72 STREET is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Elevator Apartments (building class D4). The building is located in the Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District historic district.
When was 20 WEST 72 STREET built?
Built in 1925, 16 floors, 129 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 20 WEST 72 STREET?
128 residential units across 16 floors. The building also contains 1 commercial or non-residential unit.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 20 WEST 72 STREET?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 20 WEST 72 STREET?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 20 WEST 72 STREET?
The closest subway stop is 72 St (1, 2, 3, B, C lines), approximately 385 ft away. Walking distances are approximate.
How can I see the full sales history for 20 WEST 72 STREET?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 20 WEST 72 STREET?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 20 WEST 72 STREET?
The current owner of 20 WEST 72 STREET is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 1-01124-0046 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 20 WEST 72 STREET?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 20 WEST 72 STREET is 1-01124-0046. The first digit (1) identifies the borough: Manhattan. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1124) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (46). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 20 WEST 72 STREET?
Every recorded deed for 20 WEST 72 STREET since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 1-01124-0046 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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