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· Closed December 16, 2021

40 W 72nd Street #125
Closed For Sale Co-op

$1,925,000

40 W 72nd Street #125

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE BANCROFT

MLS® #RLS10718353

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

2

Bedrooms

2

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,920/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 12 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full
Floor 12 of 15
View City
Exposure East,South
Cooling Window Units
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar

Description

Upper West Side Classic Charm. This high floor 2 + bedroom combination unit has absolutely stunning unobstructed skyline views, ample square footage and flexible layout possibilities. Currently configured as a 3 bedroom with a pressurized wall using part of the large living room it can easily be converted back to the original oversize 2 bedroom layout. Off the living room is an efficient kitchen with Viking range, granite countertops, and a large pantry. Continue through the living room suite to the large primary bedroom which also has those amazing views as does the en suite bath. There is a walk-in closet here and a north facing window as well. Through the other side of the living room is a wing that first contains a great sitting room / den with sunny eastern exposure, built in bookcases, and a full bath. Continue on through to the entryway of former apartment 124 which is now an office, two large closets and a laundry room. Beyond that is a large second bedroom with 3 bright eastern facing windows. This apartment has a unique layout, large rooms, and gracious old school New York dimensions. There is a $350 / month assessment currently in place. Perfectly located on 72nd Street right off of Central Park, the Bancroft is one of the best full service prewar co-ops on the Upper West Side. The Bancroft features full time door staff, bike and storage space, and laundry. The Bancroft is pet friendly and pied-a-terres are allowed.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Den Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building THE BANCROFT
Total Units 142
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,920/mo
Original Price $2,100,000
Sale Price $1,925,000
Previous Price $1,995,000

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

561

Median Asking Price

$1.28M

Median $/Sqft

$1,456

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

46

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

74

Median Sale Price

$1.90M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/11/26, 12:41 PM EST

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40 W 72nd Street #125, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE

Floor Plans

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MLS® ID: RLS10718353
First Listed: 5/14/2021
Price Changed: 1/6/2022
Closed: 12/16/2021
Contract Date: 5/14/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Jane Beal

Listing Contact: (917) 701-7975

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