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SOLD FOR $1,360,000

· Closed February 12, 2021

165 E 72nd Street #PH-G
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,360,000

165 E 72nd Street #PH-G

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10669362

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Compass

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 half
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,151/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 21 of 21

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 21 of 21
View City
Exposure East,North,South
Cooling Wall Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 1960
Parking Garage Available
Block/Lot 1407/33

Description

Penthouse living at its best at 165 East 72nd Street in the heart of the Upper East Side. PHG is a quintessential Manhattan penthouse provides gracious and luxurious living surrounded by a true wrap terrace with four exposures. This gem of an apartment in the sky offers panoramic city views not only from every room but also from every direction possible from several large terraces including a full wrap around.
A gracious entrance gallery which leads you to a grand living room with sunny eastern exposures. The separate corner dining room with eastern and northern exposures sits conveniently adjacent to the kitchen and living room which providing an ideal layout for entertaining and private dining. Access to one side of the terrace is conveniently situated in the living room and dining room.
The renovated windowed kitchen boasts high end appliances including a SubZero fridge, custom solid wood cabinetry and granite counters. There is a generous amount of cabinet and counter space for any chef in the family.
There is a windowed full bath near the main living area that doubles as a powder room also perfect for guests and entertaining.
On the opposite end of this rambling penthouse you will find the primary bedroom suite which boasts a wall of mirrored, custom closet space and colorful northern exposures over the terrace. A study or home office, which could also be converted into a second bedroom, is adjacent to the main bedroom. There is a windowed marble bath off of the study and direct access to the largest set back terrace in the apartment measuring nearly 20 x 10 feet. This true terrace lover's dream offers unparalleled views of the skyline, both sunsets and sunrises, and a dreamy cityscape for quiet mornings or evenings at home or marvelous entertaining.
There is fully functional terrace space on three sides of this home offering opportunities to experience exceptional mornings sunrises on the east and glorious sunsets to the west. There are gleaming restored solid wood parquet floors throughout the home and a tremendous amount of storage and closet space.
165 East 72nd Street is a white-glove, full-service cooperative located in the heart of the Upper East Side. The building boasts a full-time doorman, concierge, and elevator operators. Other amenities include a garage, a gym, separate storage, and a bicycle room. The building is both pet and pied-a-terre friendly and offers one of the most professional and friendliest staffs in Manhattan.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Entrance Foyer Common Area

Exterior Features

Terrace

Building Information

Stories 21

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,151/mo
Sale Price $1,360,000

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

332

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,533

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

29

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.53M

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165 E 72nd Street #PH-G, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10669362
First Listed: 9/21/2020
Price Changed: 2/24/2021
Closed: 2/12/2021
Contract Date: 9/22/2020

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Michael Franco

Listing Contact: (917) 817-4122

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