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SOLD FOR $325,000

· Closed May 19, 2022

40 W 72ND Street #81A
Closed For Sale Co-op

$325,000

40 W 72ND Street #81A

Upper West Side, Manhattan

THE BANCROFT

MLS® #RLS10869434

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Studio

1

Bath

N/A

Sq. Ft.

1926

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms Studio
Bathrooms 1
Year Built 1926
Ownership Co-op
Maintenance $1,083/mo
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Floor 81 of 15

Property Highlights

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

Property Details

Type Co-op
Ownership Stock Cooperative
Total Rooms 2
Baths 1 Full
Floor 81 of 15
Exposure South
Pets Yes
Cross Street CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE
Year Built 1926
Architectural Style Prewar
Parcel # 1124-1002-00040-000-000081A

Description

Off the Park!

This charming studio apartment centrally located one block from Central Park in the heart of the Upper West Side offers a galley foyer and abundant light with city views.

The Bancroft is a beautifully designed pre-war building on one of the most famous blocks on the Upper West Side.

This full service co-op features full time door staff, elevator, laundry room and storage space. Conveniently located one block from all trains and steps from great restaurants, shopping and Lincoln Center.

Building Information

Building THE BANCROFT
Total Units 142
Stories 15
Style Prewar

Financial Details

Maintenance $1,083/mo
Sale Price $325,000

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

544

Median Asking Price

$1.42M

Median $/Sqft

$1,537

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

28

Price Reduced

22%

Sold (30 Days)

78

Median Sale Price

$1.80M

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40 W 72ND Street #81A, Upper West Side, New York County • Near CENTRAL PARK WEST and COLUMBUS AVENUE

Floor Plans

Floor Plan
MLS® ID: RLS10869434
First Listed: 12/3/2021
Price Changed: 12/3/2021
Closed: 5/19/2022
Contract Date: 12/3/2021

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Nicholas Leeson

Listing Contact: (917) 831-6908

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