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SOLD FOR $2,500,000

· Closed August 5, 2021

164 E 72nd Street #5-C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,500,000

164 E 72nd Street #5-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10717729

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Listing by Compass

3

Bedrooms

2.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1925

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1925
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $5,824/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 5 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: South facing
  • Fireplace: Wood-burning or decorative fireplace
  • Style: Prewar architecture

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 6
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 5 of 15
Exposure South
Cooling Central Air
Pets Yes
Cross Street Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue
Year Built 1925
Architectural Style Prewar
Block/Lot 1406/46

Description

COMPLETELY RENOVATED THREE BEDROOM HOME This remarkable 7 room into 6 room home has been entirely renovated. 5C is graced with sun filled Southern exposure from every room further complimented by handsome prewar detail. Enjoy stunning townhouse garden views. The striking and spacious eat-in chef's kitchen with Miele dishwasher, elegant dining room and lovely living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in surround sound system encourages endless entertaining or a relaxing evening at home. Including a powder room, there are 2.5 baths and also 3 full size bedrooms. Central air, a Whirlpool washer and dryer and wonderfully designed and boundless closet space further enhance this exquisite, quiet apartment in the heart of the city. 164 East 72nd Street is a distinguished, full service boutique cooperative that offers a new gym, roof deck, storage, common laundry room and a bike room. The building is pet friendly, allows pied-a-terres and up to 75% financing. There is a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Entrance Foyer Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area Fireplace

Exterior Features

Building Garden Building Roof Deck

Appliances

Dryer Washer

Building Information

Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $5,824/mo
Sale Price $2,500,000

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

328

Median Asking Price

$1.75M

Median $/Sqft

$1,532

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

24

Price Reduced

31%

Sold (30 Days)

34

Median Sale Price

$1.50M

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164 E 72nd Street #5-C, Upper East Side, New York County • Near Lexington Avenue/Third Avenue

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10717729
First Listed: 5/12/2021
Price Changed: 5/12/2021
Closed: 8/5/2021
Contract Date: 5/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Gilbert Simrall Meem

Listing Contact: (917) 536-5220

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