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SOLD FOR $3,550,000

Listed at $3,295,000 · Sold 7.7% above asking · Closed October 7, 2025

36 E 72nd Street #3S
Closed For Sale Co-op

$3,295,000

36 E 72nd Street #3S

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20026399

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Sothebys International Realty

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Lot Size 6,691 sq ft
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $6,549/mo
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 3 of 16

Property Highlights

  • Views: City
  • Exposure: East,South,West facing
  • Fireplace: 1 fireplace

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full
Floor 3 of 16
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Exposure East,South,West
Cooling Wall Window Units
Pets Yes
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Structure Type None
Flooring Hardwood
Furnished Unfurnished
Lot Size 6,691 sq ft
Parcel # 1386-0046-00036-000-000003S
Block/Lot 01386/0046

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed May 27, 2025 $3,295,000 -
Currently May 28, 2026 $3,295,000 -

Description

Ideally located in the sought-after environs of East 72nd Street between Madison and Park Avenue, this impeccably renovated and designed prewar seven-room is move-in ready. Gracious proportions, high ceilings and an optimal classic layout define this flawless home. Accessed via a semi-private elevator landing, the spacious gallery opens to a 24-ft living room, accented with oversized casement windows and a wood burning fireplace. Unfolding into the stunning, lacquered library and opening to the elegant formal dining room, this optimal stretch of public space flows perfectly for entertaining as well as day-to-day living. Window boxes adorn the sunny, south-facing exposure overlooking the charming and low-rise St James Church, giving the home a serene townhouse feel. The adjacent eat-in chef’s kitchen has undergone a timeless renovation, featuring a Viking oven and custom range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine cooler and additional smaller fridge, as well as a Bosch dishwasher. Flanked with two pantries and a lacquered bar, this lovely and thoughtfully laid out kitchen is accentuated with gorgeous marble countertops, custom cabinets and a perfect eat-in nook with two banquettes. The bedroom wing includes a beautiful corner primary bedroom with ample closet space and a luxurious ensuite marble bathroom with double vanity and radiant heated floors. There are two additional bedrooms, both well-designed and with ensuite bathrooms. This home comes with two private storage rooms in the basement, one shared with another tenant and turned into a private laundry room, including two washing machines and vented dryers. This is in addition to the building’s central laundry room. Additional features of this stylish, turnkey home include original herringbone hardwood floors, custom millwork, Waterworks fixtures and through-wall air conditioning throughout. 36 East 72nd Street is a full-service white glove boutique cooperative that was built in 1927, located on desirable East 72nd Street, one block from Central Park and just steps from many of the city’s best restaurants and shops, as well as public transportation. There is a full-time doorman, live-in resident manager and a private outdoor play area and basketball court. 50% financing is permitted. Pets, pied-a-terres and international buyers are welcome. There is a 2% flip tax.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Eat In Kitchen Kitchen Window Common On Floor In Unit Flooring: Hardwood Fireplace (1)

Exterior Features

Building Garden

Building Amenities

Elevators

Appliances

Dishwasher

Building Information

Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 21
Stories 16
Structure None
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $6,549/mo
Sale Price $3,550,000

Lenox Hill occupies a residential section of the Upper East Side, defined by proximity to Central Park, major medical institutions (Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill Hospital), and the Madison Avenue retail corridor. Housing stock ranges from large pre-war cooperatives to modern condominiums with East River and skyline views.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

649

Median Asking Price

$1.40M

Median $/Sqft

$1,458

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

37

Price Reduced

32%

Sold (30 Days)

37

Median Sale Price

$1.21M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 5/28/26, 5:49 PM EST

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Location

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36 E 72nd Street #3S, Lenox Hill, New York County

Floor Plans

Floor Plan 1

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
2
Residential Units
R4A
Zoning District
Two Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $101,760
Land Value: $24,360
Exemptions: $4,300

Note: Individual unit taxes may differ. Verify current tax bills with NYC DOF.

Lot Area: 3,720 SF
Building Area: 2,640 SF
Built FAR: 0.71
Allowed FAR: 1

Source: NYC PLUTO (Primary Land Use Tax Lot Output), NYC Department of City Planning (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this property

The current listed monthly maintenance are $6,549 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

The current listed annual property tax is $0, or roughly $0 per month. Verify the current assessment with your attorney before closing.

This property has 3 bedrooms and 3 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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(917) 416-7433
MLS® ID: RLS20026399
First Listed: 5/27/2025
On Market: 5/27/2025
Price Changed: 5/27/2025
Closed: 10/7/2025
Contract Date: 5/27/2025

Listing Courtesy of Sothebys International Realty - Jeremy V Stein

Listing Contact: (917) 854-4411

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Buyer Notice: Planning to work with a buyer's broker? A Buyer Representation Agreement is required before your broker can show you properties, per REBNY/UCBA guidelines (effective 2025). You may attend open houses independently without one.

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