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· Closed August 17, 2021

527 E 72ND Street #1CD/2D
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,035,000

527 E 72ND Street #1CD/2D

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Black & Whites

MLS® #RLS10430729

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1897

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1897
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $2,993/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 12 of 5

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1897)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 12 of 5
Pets Yes
Cross Street YORK&ERD
Year Built 1897
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

This delightful duplex is in a prewar building and is part of a 4 building co-op that stretches to the East River. The historic buildings are known as "The Black and Whites" because of the dramatic black painted bricks and white framed windows. This beautiful home is 3 apartments that were combined to create an extraordinary apartment with 2 spacious bedrooms plus a windowed multi-use room that can be an office/den/child's room/nanny/maid's room which currently houses a washer/dryer unit and a separate sink. The apartment has an open kitchen with a chef's stove, marble counter tops and all high end appliances. An open plan kitchen/dining/living area is an entertainer's paradise. The wood burning fireplace in the living room was covered over, but can be easily restored. The apartment can also have direct access to the back garden by installing stairs from the 2nd bedroom straight to the garden.

527 East 72nd Street is located on a wide block in a peaceful cul-de-sac with two charming parks right outside the door. In addition, there is a private garden for the buildings. This established co-op is pet friendly and has a live-in, resident manager and a full-time handyman. There is bike storage, a laundry room and storage available for rent. The building allows pied-a-terres. There is a 3% flip tax split equally between the buyer and seller. Weekday morning showings are best between 9:30-11 AM, and afternoon showings are best between 4:30-6:30PM.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building The Black & Whites
Total Units 20
Stories 5
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,993/mo
Original Price $1,199,000
Sale Price $1,035,000
Previous Price $1,050,000

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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527 E 72ND Street #1CD/2D, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK&ERD

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10430729
First Listed: 9/5/2018
Price Changed: 10/11/2018
Closed: 8/17/2021
Contract Date: 9/5/2018

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Douglas Russell

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