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SOLD FOR $687,500

Listed at $695,000 · Sold 1.1% below asking · Closed August 13, 2021

20 W 72nd Street #1606
Closed For Sale Co-op

$695,000

$1,069 per sq ft

20 W 72nd Street #1606

Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Franconia

MLS® #RLS10707898

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

1

Bedroom

1

Bath

650

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Living Area 650 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,872/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 16 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 3
Baths 1 Full
Floor 16 of 16
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
Year Built 1925
Living Area 650 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1124-0046-00020-000-0001606

Description

Your windows on the world from this high floor gem located just off Central Park West. This prewar charmer is flooded with light and views from an abundance of windows. The south facing living room features a built-in bookcase and views, views, views. 9 foot ceilings, beams, and hardwood floors throughout. The spacious 15 x 14 bedroom is situated on a corner with expansive, open south and west views. The renovated windowed bathroom is fully and beautifully tiled. Even the open kitchen offers open city views. The Franconia is a beloved and well established full service cooperative in the heart of the Upper West Side at Central Park West and 72nd Street. Maintenance includes gas, electricity, and basic cable. The building offers onsite management, a live-in resident manager, laundry room, bike room and storage. Pieds a terre, guarantors, qualified international buyers, and one pet per apartment are permitted with board approval. Central Park, restaurants, services, transportation, Citibikes, Lincoln Center and museums are all just minutes away. Due to building Covid protocol, 48 hour notice requested.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Building Information

Building The Franconia
Total Units 169
Stories 16
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,872/mo
Sale Price $687,500

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

561

Median Asking Price

$1.29M

Median $/Sqft

$1,505

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

45

Price Reduced

26%

Sold (30 Days)

70

Median Sale Price

$1.86M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/13/26, 5:40 AM EST

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20 W 72nd Street #1606, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE

MLS® ID: RLS10707898
First Listed: 3/31/2021
Price Changed: 3/31/2021
Closed: 8/13/2021
Contract Date: 3/31/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Joy A Weiner

Listing Contact: (917) 716-4747

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