SOLD FOR $1,360,000
· Closed January 30, 2017
40 W 72ND Street #55
MLS® #RLS10009931
Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
2
Bedrooms
2
Baths
N/A
Sq. Ft.
1926
Year Built
Quick Summary
Property Highlights
- Exposure: South facing
- Style: Prewar architecture
- Character: Pre-war building (1926)
Property Details
Listing History
| Event | Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed | Sep 13, 2016 | $1,495,000 | - |
| Price Reduced | Oct 9, 2016 | $1,450,000 | -3.0% |
| Currently | May 7, 2026 | $1,360,000 | -6.2% |
Description
Live on one of the best and most iconic blocks on the Upper West Side in a full service 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sunny south facing unit at the wonderful Bancroft Cooperative. Enter a huge foyer to over sized living room, split bedroom, large flexible layout kitchen. Enjoy generous closet space, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and prewar details. This is a quiet back facing apartment with light, sky and tree top views. WASHER DRYER ALLOWED with board approval. The Bancroft has 24 hours DM, live in super, and a fantastic staff. There is storage, laundry, and all halls are in the process of a beautiful renovation. Pet friendly and Pied a terres allowed. The Bancroft is on 1/2 block from Central Park and the B,C trains, easy access to express 2 and 3 trains as well as the 1 train. Trader Joes, Citarella, Fairway, great restaurants, health clubs, Columbus Avenue shopping. and so much more.
Building Information
Financial Details
About Upper West Side
View All Upper West Side ListingsThe 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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578
Median Asking Price
$1.72M
Median $/Sqft
$1,599
Avg Days on Market
N/A
New This Week
22
Price Reduced
26%
Sold (30 Days)
82
Median Sale Price
$1.83M
Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/7/26, 9:15 AM EST
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40 W 72ND Street #55, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CPW & Columbus Avenue
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this property
The current listed monthly maintenance are $2,550 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 1926, making it approximately 100 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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