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SOLD FOR $1,800,000

Listed at $1,895,000 · Sold 5.0% below asking · Closed August 24, 2021

27 W 72nd Street #715
Closed For Sale Condo

$1,895,000

$1,878 per sq ft

27 W 72nd Street #715

Upper West Side, Manhattan

Olcott, The

MLS® #RLS10710715

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

1,009

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Living Area 1,009 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $1,239/mo
Property Taxes $18,948/yr
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 7 of 17

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 7 of 17
View City
Exposure East,North
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,009 sq ft
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1125-1283

Description

The Olcott, at 27 West 72nd Street, is one of the Upper West Side's premiere full-service condominiums, perfectly located half a block from Strawberry Fields in Central Park. First Showings-Tuesday, April 20th. This renovated two bedroom, two full bath corner home has lovely Eastern light, and the split bedroom layout offers a gracious entrance foyer and a modern open kitchen with custom made Italian cabinetry, Caesar Stone quartz counter tops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Dacor gas range, and Miele dishwasher. Bathrooms with finishes by Water Works include handmade tile, polished nickel fittings, and radiant heated floors. Other features include beautiful white oak hard wood floors, Bosch washer/dryer, finished closets, and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning systems in each room. Individual storage bin included. The Olcott is a magnificent prewar landmark condominium with a beautifully restored grand lobby. Amenities include a newly renovated resident's lounge/dining room with catering kitchen, toddler's play room, cold storage for fresh food deliveries, fully equipped fitness room, and on-site management. This landmark building tastefully blends original prewar detailing with elegant modern finishes, thoughtfully chosen by renowned international designer, Andres Escobar.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building Olcott, The
Total Units 162
Stories 17
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Common Charges $1,239/mo
RE Taxes $18,948/yr ($1,579/mo)
Sale Price $1,800,000

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

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, 2:56 AM EST

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27 W 72nd Street #715, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10710715
First Listed: 4/12/2021
Price Changed: 4/12/2021
Closed: 8/24/2021
Contract Date: 4/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Cathleen Carmody

Listing Contact: (917) 513-6090

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