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SOLD FOR $3,600,000

· Closed November 4, 2024

27 W 72ND Street #1505
Closed For Sale Condo

$3,600,000

$1,969 per sq ft

27 W 72ND Street #1505

Upper West Side, Manhattan

OLCOTT, THE

MLS® #RLS10947893

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

1,828

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 1,828 sq ft
Year Built 1925
Ownership Condo
HOA/Common Charges $2,640/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 16 of 17

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Climate Control: Zoned

Property Details

Type Condo
Ownership Condominium
Total Rooms 5
Baths 3 Full
Floor 16 of 17
View City
Exposure North,South
Cooling Zoned
Pets DogsOk, Yes
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,828 sq ft
Structure Type HighRise
Basement Other
Parcel # 1125-1349
Block/Lot 01125/1279

Description

Designer-Renovated, Triple Mint, High-Floor 3 Bedroom Prewar Condo has been Re-envisioned and Rebuilt from floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, with no expense spared.

Sun-flooded Windows with Southern Exposure from the 15th Floor of this Extraordinary Home offer Views of Open Blue Skies and Exquisite Architectural Details that adorn the Famous Neighboring Buildings.

Intelligently Reorganized Layout was thoughtfully designed to open up the entertaining spaces, maximize wall space to showcase art, add privacy to the Bedroom Suites, and expand the storage areas throughout the home. Enjoy Well-Proportioned Rooms with Beamed Ceilings, Custom Lutron and Alabaster Lighting Fixtures, New Upgraded Electrical and Plumbing, New Hardwood Floors, Elegant Moldings/Trim, and Seamlessly Integrated Built-ins with bookshelves and additional cabinetry. Bosch Washer/Dryer is also conveniently built into a Deep Linen Closet off the entry foyer.

Well-Appointed Kitchen has custom made Museum-Gray Lacquered Cabinetry (Installed Floor-to-Ceiling), 36" Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Viking Stove and Oven, Bosch Dishwasher, Toaster Garage, a huge wall of Pantry Storage, and an Oversized Breakfast Peninsula with added storage (on both sides) and Waterfall Full Slab Quartz Countertop. Adjacent Dining Area with Custom Bar has a U-Line Wine Refrigerator, storage for special dishes, and an Exquisite Agate Countertop.

Three Full Bathrooms, Two are en-suite, and the third is accessible off the living area. Reconfigured and constructed in marble and stone mosaics, each bathroom has the most refined level of finish. Primary Bathroom has separate wash closet, Double Sinks, Hand-made Lacquered Base Cabinets and Mirrors, Waterworks Brass Fixtures, Separate Shower Stall, Japanese Toto toilet/bidet combo, and Heated floors.

Bedrooms are all spacious, and have Custom Millwork, adding functionality and practicality. Closets are Luxuriously Abundant throughout, including two huge Walk-In Closets that were built and outfitted in the Primary Suite.

The Olcott is a Full Service White Glove Condominium with 24 Hr Doorman/Concierge, and an Elegantly Restored Lobby to welcome you home. Amenities include Fitness Center, Children's Playroom, Private Storage and cold storage for grocery delivery, Bike Storage, Resident's Lounge, and secondary egress to enter/exit on the West 73rd Streetrear side of the building. Pets, Pied-a-Terres, Full Time Homeowners, and Investors are Welcome. Off Central Park West, proximate to Lincoln Center and the heart of the Upper West Side, 27 West 72nd Street is ideally located and easily accessible to the best shops, restaurants, and all modes of transportation.

Converted in 2005, (Nearly 20 years established), The Olcott has a Rich History as a Distinguished Building on one of NYC's Best Blocks (per Time Out Magazine). Don't miss this Rarely Available High Floor, Prewar, Mint Renovated Condo Residence. Finished just 4 years ago, and painstakingly built for the most discerning owners, this recently completed, upscale renovation is meticulously done for the buyer in search of a Picture Perfect Turn-key Home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free Building Other Washer Hookup In Unit

Exterior Features

None

Building Amenities

Common Playroom Concierge Kitchen Facilities Storage

Appliances

Washer Dryer Allowed

Building Information

Building OLCOTT, THE
Total Units 162
Stories 17
Structure HighRise

Financial Details

Common Charges $2,640/mo
Original Price $4,200,000
Sale Price $3,600,000
Previous Price $4,200,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Nestled between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides an unparalleled connection to nature within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a vibrant 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

536

Median Asking Price

$1.59M

Median $/Sqft

$1,482

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

24%

Sold (30 Days)

82

Median Sale Price

$1.67M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/27/26, 5:32 PM EST

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27 W 72ND Street #1505, Upper West Side, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10947893
First Listed: 4/9/2024
On Market: 4/9/2024
Price Changed: 11/4/2024
Closed: 11/4/2024
Contract Date: 4/9/2024

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Jessica Cohen

Listing Contact: (917) 501-6350

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