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SOLD FOR $1,199,000

· Closed October 19, 2020

27 W 72ND Street #901
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,199,000

$1,640 per sq ft

27 W 72ND Street #901

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Olcott, The

MLS® #RLS10023666

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

731

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 731 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $880/mo
Property Taxes $11,520/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 9 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1925)

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 9 of 17
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
Year Built 1925
Living Area 731 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1125-1296

Description

Charming Upper West Side Home, Right Next to Central Park



Want to live a stone's throw from Central Park? Are you looking for an amazing pied-a-terre on the Upper West Side? Is your family member at Columbia or Fordham University, John Jay College or The Julliard School? This graciously proportioned one bedroom condominium with pre-war charm could be the perfect residence for you.

The Apartment 901 is a pin-drop quiet, mint condition home with a perfect, comfortable layout. Its graceful foyer features a large coat closet. The open chef's kitchen contains beautiful custom-made cabinets and a built in china cupboard/hutch with plenty of storage and top of the line appliances, including a Sub-zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and Dacor oven. Adjacent to the kitchen, you will find a convenient and easy dining area. This home features an abundance of storage in both the living room and bedroom with their built-in cabinetry and closet space. There is radiant heating in the bathroom, custom lighting, and hard wood flooring throughout the apartment.

The 27 West 72nd Street, the Olcott, is a rare very special pre-war condominium on the Upper West Side boasting a stunningly beautiful grand-style lobby. With its dedicated staff providing full service and amenities such as a fitness room, residents' lounge, bicycle storage and children's playroom, the Olcott reflects the enviable lifestyle of the neighborhood. Laundry rooms are located on every floor.

The Olcott's fabulous location is less than half a block to Central Park, public transportation, restaurants, shopping, culture and higher educational institutions all located on the UWS.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Building Information

Building Olcott, The
Total Units 162
Stories 17
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $880/mo
RE Taxes $11,520/yr ($960/mo)
Original Price $1,295,000
Sale Price $1,199,000

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. The real estate landscape is famous for its historic brownstones and iconic 'white-glove' apartment buildings along Central Park West and Riverside Drive.

Upper West Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

577

Median Asking Price

$1.90M

Median $/Sqft

$1,667

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

40

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.89M

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27 W 72ND Street #901, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10023666
First Listed: 2/27/2019
Closed: 10/19/2020
Contract Date: 2/27/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Bonnie Goldner

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