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SOLD FOR $409,000

· Closed February 4, 2022

40 W 72ND Street #21C
Closed For Sale Co-op

$409,000

40 W 72ND Street #21C

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE BANCROFT

MLS® #RLS10899448

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $980/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 21 of 15

Property Highlights

  • Style: Prewar architecture
  • Character: Pre-war building (1926)

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 21 of 15
Pets Yes
Cross Street CPW & Columbus Avenue
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1124-1002-00040-000-000021C

Description

THE BANCROFT - A beautiful, one of a kind studio with high ceilings, gorgeous arched windows at treetop level on the special block which is West 72nd Street, between CPW and Columbus Avenue. A neighborhood where just about everything you need is in walking distance, transportation, restaurants, great shopping, Lincoln Center and just a half-block away from Central Park. This lovely studio has newly renovated kitchen, hardwood floors, lovely bathroom in a comfortable charming space. The Bancroft has a 24 hour DM, excellent staff, live in super, laundry room, updated elevators, beautiful historic lobby and gorgeous public halls. I have sold many in the building and can only say great things about this well run coop. Pied-a-terre allowed, pets are welcome, case by case parents can participate in purchase. Currently there is a monthly assessment of $87.50.

Building Information

Building THE BANCROFT
Total Units 142
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $980/mo
Original Price $449,000
Sale Price $409,000
Previous Price $429,000

The Upper West Side (UWS) is celebrated for its cultural richness and architectural grandeur. Set between Central Park and Riverside Park, the neighborhood provides direct access to green space within the urban grid. Residents enjoy easy access to Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a popular 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

548

Median Asking Price

$1.97M

Median $/Sqft

$1,593

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

41

Price Reduced

20%

Sold (30 Days)

83

Median Sale Price

$1.81M

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40 W 72ND Street #21C, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CPW & Columbus Avenue

MLS® ID: RLS10899448
First Listed: 7/12/2021
Price Changed: 2/9/2022
Closed: 2/4/2022
Contract Date: 7/12/2021

Listing Courtesy of Halstead dba Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC - Lily Wong

Listing Contact: (212) 381-2256

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