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SOLD FOR $6,800,000

Listed at $6,495,000 · Sold 4.7% above asking · Closed September 9, 2021

524 E 72ND Street #PH2
Closed For Sale Condo

$6,495,000

$1,833 per sq ft

524 E 72ND Street #PH2

Upper East Side, Manhattan

BELAIRE

MLS® #RLS10691937

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

4

Baths

3,544

Sq. Ft.

1989

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 4
Living Area 3,544 sq ft
Year Built 1989
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $6,635.81/mo
Property Taxes $111,527.88/yr
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 39 of 39

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,North,South,West facing
  • Outdoor Space: Terrace

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 4 Full
Floor 39 of 39
View City
Exposure East,North,South,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street York Avenue & East River Drive
Year Built 1989
Living Area 3,544 sq ft
Parking Garage Available

Description

72 Hours notice needed Penthouse 2 at The Belaire is a spectacular full-floor three-bedroom home, featuring 360-degree breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline, the East River and beyond. The home has been designed to offer expansive entertainment spaces with ceiling heights up to 11' and commanding views from every single room. Enter the home into the expansive 60? wide Living and Dining area, and you are immediately greeted by unparalleled south-facing city views. Glass windows frame the space, inviting an abundance of natural sunlight into the home. There is also a working fireplace surrounded by a marble mantle and elegant wooden wall with custom woodwork and built ins. To the north, and accessible through the Living Room and Master Bed, is an approx. 1,233 SF grand terrace overlooking the city landscape, ideal for hosting friends and family. The oversized master suite, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows features triple exposures from the north, south and east. Ensuite are two windowed marble-clad full bathrooms, one with soaking tub and corner windows and the other featuring a walk-in closet. Generous storage space is seamlessly built in the suite. The grand terrace can also be accessed through the Master Bedroom, and can be left open or closed off for added privacy. The additional two-bedrooms are to the west, both ensuite with oversized windows, beautiful city views and corner exposures. The kitchen has a separate Breakfast Room and leads to an enclosed ?potting garden? patio. Parking spot available for purchase. The Belaire Condominium is a full-service doorman building with 24/7 doorman and concierge, health club, 60? indoor swimming pool, playroom, meeting room and garage as well as on-site valet parking. Conveniently located near public transportation and Citi Bike stations. Investors, pied-a-terres and pets welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Terrace

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Building BELAIRE
Total Units 147
Stories 39

Financial Details

Common Charges $6,635.81/mo
RE Taxes $111,527.88/yr ($9,294/mo)
Original Price $6,995,000
Sale Price $6,800,000

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.

Upper East Side Live Market Data

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Active Listings

330

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

30%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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524 E 72ND Street #PH2, Upper East Side, New York County • Near York Avenue & East River Drive

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10691937
First Listed: 1/12/2021
Price Changed: 3/9/2021
Closed: 9/9/2021
Contract Date: 1/13/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Deborah Kern

Listing Contact: (917) 710-1150

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