Closed For Sale • Co-op

$800,000

531 E 72ND Street #2E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Black & Whites

MLS® #RLS10847739

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1910

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 2

Year Built 1910

Ownership Co-op

Maintenance $2,969/mo

Neighborhood Upper East Side

Floor 2 of 5

Property Highlights

• Exposure: East,North,South facing
• Style: Prewar architecture
• Character: Pre-war building (1910)

Property Details

Type Co-op

Ownership Stock Cooperative

Total Rooms 4

Baths 2 Full

Floor 2 of 5

Exposure East,North,South

Pets Yes

Cross Street YORK AVENUE and DEAD END

Year Built 1910

Architectural Style Prewar

Parcel # 1484-0022-00531-000-000002E

Description

Charming 2 bed, 2 bath pre-war residence in one of the iconic "Black and White" co-ops. An entry foyer leads into the spacious, sun-flooded, 24-foot living/dining room with a wood-burning fireplace and tall, oversized windows facing South with partial river, garden and skyline views. A long hallway leads past the windowed kitchen with ample storage space to a large Master bedroom and second bedroom. Classic pre-war details abound throughout this historic home as well as 9'5" ceilings, lovely hardwood floors and good closet space.

The unique "Black and Whites", comprised of four buildings, were originally built in 1894, and are located on a quiet, tree-lined, cul-de-sac on East 72nd Street overlooking a cobblestone park and the East River. Over the years they have been home to many notable residents including Paris Review founder George Plimpton. There are 2 public parks nearby as well as Sotheby's Auction House, the Q train and M101, M15 and M31 bus lines.

BUILDING FEATURES: Key fob entry, security intercom system, live-in resident manager and porter who accept packages, bike room, storage bins for rent, when available. Washer/Dryer, Pied a terre, and Pets Allowed. 75% financing is permitted, 3% flip tax.

Building Information

Building The Black & Whites

Total Units 20

Stories 5

Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $2,969/mo

Original Price $1,095,000

Sale Price $800,000

Previous Price $845,000

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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.

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Median Asking Price

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Median $/Sqft

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Price Reduced

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Median Sale Price

$1.42M

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531 E 72ND Street #2E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near YORK AVENUE and DEAD END

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MLS® ID: RLS10847739

First Listed: 4/18/2022

Price Changed: 5/16/2023

Closed: 5/15/2023

Contract Date: 4/18/2022

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Jill Roosevelt

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9340

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