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SOLD FOR $5,200,000

· Closed June 6, 2019

117 E 72ND Street #5E
Closed For Sale Co-op

$5,200,000

117 E 72ND Street #5E

Upper East Side, Manhattan

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MLS® #RLS10530023

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

4

Bedrooms

3

Baths

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1928

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Year Built 1928
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $6,531/mo
Neighborhood Upper East Side

Property Highlights

  • Exposure: North,South facing
  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1928)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 7
Baths 3 Full
Exposure North,South
Pets Yes
Cross Street PARK AVENUE and LEXINGTON AVENUE
Year Built 1928
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1407-0008-00117-000-000005E

Listing History

Event Date Price Change
Listed Feb 25, 2019 $5,200,000 -
Currently Apr 27, 2026 $5,200,000 -

Description

Enter this impeccably renovated apartment from a semi-private vestibule which leads to a 23-foot gallery. The south facing living room is flooded with sunlight and warmed by a woodburning fireplace. The formal dining room is large enough to be used as a dining room and den and has a built-in reading nook. The elegant master bedroom has generous closet space and a windowed marble bath with radiant heat. The apartment includes three additional bedrooms, each with built-in beds and desks, and two additional renovated and windowed baths. The sunny eat-in kitchen has a corner banquette as well as counter seating at the center island. Top of the line appliances include a Wolff range, Thermador and Marvel refrigerators, Bosch dishwasher and Wolf built-in microwave. The front-loading washer and dryer are in a separate laundry area off of the kitchen. Highlights of the extensive renovation include central air conditioning, new Pella windows, integrated speakers in all major rooms, upgraded electric, Lutron controlled lighting and motorized window shades. 117 East 72nd Street is a full service prewar cooperative in a prime upper eastside location, just off of Park Avenue. There is a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser and financing is not permitted. Pets and pied-a-terres are welcome.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Building Washer Dryer Install Allowed

Appliances

Dryer Washer Dryer Allowed Washer

Building Information

Building null
Building Data View Compliance & Permits
Total Units 22
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $6,531/mo
Sale Price $5,200,000

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its low-traffic, 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

341

Median Asking Price

$1.49M

Median $/Sqft

$1,546

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

28%

Sold (30 Days)

32

Median Sale Price

$1.52M

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117 E 72ND Street #5E, Upper East Side, New York County • Near PARK AVENUE and LEXINGTON AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan

Building Information

Official NYC property records for this building

1925
Year Built
101 years old
2
Floors
1
Residential Units
R3-2
Zoning District
One Family Dwellings

Tax & Assessment

Assessed Value: $154,260
Land Value: $24,780
Exemptions: $0

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

Lot Area: 4,650 SF
Building Area: 4,100 SF
Built FAR: 0.88
Allowed FAR: 0.75

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 $6,531 per month. Confirm the exact amount with the listing broker before making an offer.

This property has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.

According to MLS records, the building was constructed in 1928, making it approximately 98 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: RLS10530023
First Listed: 2/25/2019
Closed: 6/6/2019
Contract Date: 2/25/2019

Listing Courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Leslie Coleman

Listing Contact: (212) 906-9387

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