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SOLD FOR $3,940,000

· Closed October 6, 2021

1 W 72ND Street #30
Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,940,000

1 W 72ND Street #30

Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Dakota

MLS® #RLS10714466

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

2

Bedrooms

0

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1884

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 0
Year Built 1884
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $7,779/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 3 of 10

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1884)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 4
Baths 0 Full
Floor 3 of 10
Exposure East,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
Year Built 1884
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1125-0025-00001-000-0000030

Description

Rarely available, this exceptional residence occupies the front Southeast corner at the iconic Dakota, the most coveted position in the entire building.

This stunning and grand scaled residence has soaring 13'6" ceilings, magnificent moldings, restored original detail, oversized windows, as well as two wood-burning fireplaces.

Entered off a semi-private vestibule, the apartment opens into a 13 ft entrance gallery which leads to a spectacular corner living room. This impressive room is 23 x 19 and captures wonderful views of Central Park and the Manhattan midtown skyline through floor-to-ceiling windows. The corner living room has soaring 13.6 ft. ceilings, original restored moldings, original shutters and a wood-burning fireplace with original mantle and over mantle. The adjacent paneled library, which could also serve as a second bedroom, has a bowed window looking onto West 72nd Street and Central Park West, with open views of the Manhattan Skyline to the south. The handsome and sunny oversized primary bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows faces South onto 72nd Street and has a wood-burning fireplace. The room is outfitted with two spacious closets and an en-suite marble bathroom with a tub/shower. A galley kitchen completes the apartment.A second bathroom can be added, subject to Board approval. Please see alternate floor plan provided.

The building was designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh and completed in 1884. The Dakota is one of the world's greatest and most renowned residential buildings. It's monumental form, embellished with ornate finials and Gothic gables makes it one of New York's most iconic structures. A unique gas lit entry and enchanting center courtyard add to its enduring charm. The cooperative offers residents the highest levels of privacy, service, and security in one of Manhattan's most distinguished landmark buildings. A brand new fitness facility was completed in 2018.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building The Dakota
Total Units 94
Stories 10
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $7,779/mo
Original Price $5,000,000
Sale Price $3,940,000
Previous Price $5,000,000

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

558

Median Asking Price

$1.52M

Median $/Sqft

$1,467

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

47

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

70

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

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1 W 72ND Street #30, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10714466
First Listed: 4/28/2021
Price Changed: 11/4/2021
Closed: 10/6/2021
Contract Date: 4/28/2021

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - John Burger

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9274

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