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SOLD FOR $2,837,500

Listed at $2,925,000 · Sold 3.0% below asking · Closed September 27, 2016

1 W 72nd Street #28AB
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,925,000

1 W 72nd Street #28AB

Upper West Side, Manhattan

DAKOTA

MLS® #RLS10081863

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1882

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1882
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $4,597/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 28 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Climate Control: Window Units

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 2 Full
Floor 28 of 10
Exposure South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street On the Corner of Central Park West
Year Built 1882
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1125-0025-00001-000-00028AB

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Jun 29, 2015 $3,600,000 -
Price Reduced Nov 2, 2015 $2,837,500 -21.2%
Currently May 8, 2026 $2,925,000 +3.1%

Description

Extraordinary opportunity to own a south-facing two bedroom, two bath home on the second floor overlooking 72nd Street at the historic Dakota on Central Park West; one of New York City's finest residential addresses.This splendid home is ideally positioned in one of the Avenues premier white glove buildings across the street from Central Park and all the best the area has to offer. Every residence in this historic building is special and unlike anything else in the city. Apartment 28AB boasts remarkable scale and detail that is truly unique to the Dakota. Grand proportions are showcased by over 14-foot ceilings and huge arched windows in every room while keeping the home bright and airy throughout. An expansive formal room creates enough room for both living and entertaining. Elaborate details include blended patterned hardwood floors, two hand-carved wood-burning fireplace mantels with marble hearths, extra tall solid wood doors with original fixtures and etched glass, stunning moldings, original sunburst copper grills, marble window sills, built-in window shutters and contoured window frames. Abundant storage has been created by the combination and each bedroom features a full en-suite bathroom; both bathrooms in excellent condition. This remarkable apartment offers an extraordinary opportunity to create a home of your dreams in a superb Upper West Side location in a landmark building. The Dakota, is a premier prewar cooperative building located within the Central Park West Historic Area. Truly a unique New York architectural gem and perhaps the most well-known apartment building in Manhattan, its air of elegance and luxury has not changed since its opening in 1884.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Building Courtyard Building Garden Building Roof Deck

Building Information

Financial Details

Maintenance $4,597/mo
Original Price $3,600,000
Sale Price $2,837,500
Previous Price $2,837,500

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

577

Median Asking Price

$1.78M

Median $/Sqft

$1,608

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

18

Price Reduced

37%

Sold (30 Days)

82

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

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Location

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1 W 72nd Street #28AB, Upper West Side, New York County • Near On the Corner of Central Park West

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1931
Year Built
95 years old
6
Floors
65
Residential Units
R6A
Zoning District
Elevator Apartments

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $4,659,300
Land Value: $194,400
Exemptions: $104,332

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 14,400 SF
Building Area: 82,200 SF
Built FAR: 5.71
Allowed FAR: 3

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $4,597 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1882, making it approximately 144 years old.

This listing is a co-op (stock cooperative). Buyers purchase shares in a corporation rather than real property, and the board must approve all sales.

Pets are permitted at this property. Contact the listing broker for weight limits or breed restrictions.

To schedule a private showing, contact Milton Coste at (917) 416-7433 or [email protected]. Per REBNY guidelines effective 2025, a Buyer Representation Agreement is required before a buyer's broker can show you properties. You may attend open houses independently without one.

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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS10081863
First Listed: 6/29/2015
Price Changed: 11/2/2015
Closed: 9/27/2016
Contract Date: 6/29/2015

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Deanna Kory

Listing Contact: (917) 991-2657

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