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157 E 72nd Street #8E
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157 E 72nd Street #8E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20010816

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

600

Sq. Ft.

1924

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 600 sq ft
Year Built 1924
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,081/mo
Property Taxes $8,352/yr
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 8 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,North facing
  • Character: Pre-war building (1924)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 8 of 15
Exposure East,North
Pets CatsOk, DogsOk
Year Built 1924
Living Area 600 sq ft
Structure Type MixedUse
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Parcel # 1407-1082
Block/Lot 01407/1082

Description

This rare prewar condominium at 157 East 72nd Street boasts high beamed ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, and abundant closet space. The spacious living room features large windows offering eastern exposures. The kitchen provides plenty of cabinet space and opens to the entertaining space via folding doors that can easily be closed for privacy. The bedroom, with a view north, comfortably accommodates a king-size bed and includes an oversized custom closet and an updated en suite windowed bathroom. Conveniently located between Lexington and Third Avenues, this full-service prewar condominium offers an elegant lobby, 24-hour doorman service, a resident manager, a renovated laundry room, and a pretty landscaped roof garden accessible by elevator. Pets, subletting, and pied-à-terres are permitted. Please note that there is an ongoing assessment of $225.27/month, which is already included in the total common charges of $1081.90

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Common On Floor Common Area Flooring: Hardwood

Building Amenities

Elevators

Building Information

Total Units 139
Stories 15
Structure MixedUse

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,081/mo
RE Taxes $8,352/yr ($696/mo)
Original Price $749,000
Sale Price $735,000
Previous Price $749,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, 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

329

Median Asking Price

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,497

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

33

Price Reduced

23%

Sold (30 Days)

33

Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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157 E 72nd Street #8E, Upper East Side, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS20010816
First Listed: 3/20/2025
On Market: 3/21/2025
Price Changed: 6/13/2025
Closed: 6/12/2025
Contract Date: 2/20/2025

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Elizabeth H Goss

Listing Contact: (917) 270-5433

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