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· Closed October 21, 2021

165 E 72nd Street #16E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$2,000,000

165 E 72nd Street #16E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS10720720

RLS at REBNY

Listing by The Corcoran Group

3

Bedrooms

3.5

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1960

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full, 1 half
Year Built 1960
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $3,619.2/mo
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Upper East Side
Floor 16 of 20

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 5
Baths 2 Full, 1 Half
Floor 16 of 20
View City
Exposure East,West
Pets Yes
Cross Street LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE
Year Built 1960
Parking Garage Available
Parcel # 1407-0033-00165-000-000016E

Description

Apartment 16E at 165 East 72 Street, with its graciously scaled rooms, expansive layout, large planted terrace, and open east and west views, is a rare find.

MOTIVATED SELLER! Entering this reconfigured 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home, you will be impressed by the scale of the foyer, living room and dining-L which easily accommodates a full-sized dining table. The fabulous 22' wall of windows, complete with marble-topped under-window storage cabinets, leads out to your planted terrace with timed watering system. The kitchen, renovated with a chef in mind, has granite counters, stainless steel appliances (SubZero, Bosch, GE convection oven), custom wood cabinetry and tons of storage, including a huge pantry closet. All 3 bedrooms, (currently set up as 2 equally sized primary bedrooms plus a den/home office) are wonderfully quiet, and face west with excellent light and open views, allowing for glorious sunsets. The master bedroom suite has excellent closets and an oversized marble and granite bathroom with heated floor. There is an abundance of storage and a lovely windowed bath with tub, separating the second bedroom form the den/office.

Other great details include: 8'8" ceilings, strip oak floors, excellent closets, central air (with cold air available all year long), and two magnificent artisanal glass doors created and installed by Lee Skolnick, the renowned architect and designer.

165 East 72nd Street, is a superb, full-service gem of a building, known for stellar service and financials. It permits 75% financing, pied a terres, and pets (one dog per apartment). There is a gym ($200 per year per person, planning reopening), garage, bike storage and two laundry rooms. Both Fios and Spectrum are available. From the attentive and welcoming staff, including 24 hour doormen, concierge and resident superintendent, to the beautifully maintained lobby and corridors, be assured that from the moment you enter, you will feel right at home!

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed Common Area

Exterior Features

Terrace

Building Information

Total Units 183
Stories 20

Financial Details

Maintenance $3,619.2/mo
Original Price $2,325,000
Sale Price $2,000,000
Previous Price $2,175,000

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

323

Median Asking Price

$1.45M

Median $/Sqft

$1,515

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

27

Price Reduced

27%

Sold (30 Days)

30

Median Sale Price

$1.44M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 4/13/26, 2:56 AM EST

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165 E 72nd Street #16E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near LEXINGTON AVENUE and 3 AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10720720
First Listed: 5/23/2021
Price Changed: 10/21/2021
Closed: 10/21/2021
Contract Date: 5/23/2021

Listing Courtesy of The Corcoran Group - Fern Budow

Listing Contact: (917) 494-8653

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