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212 E 72ND Street

$7,950,000

$1,529 per sq ft

212 E 72ND Street

Lenox Hill, Manhattan

MLS® #RLS20063320

RLS at REBNY

Listing by Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

3

Bedrooms

3

Baths

5,200

Sq. Ft.

1901

Year Built

Quick Summary

Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Living Area 5,200 sq ft
Lot Size 1,836 sq ft
Year Built 1901
Ownership None
Parking Garage
Neighborhood Lenox Hill
Floor 1 of 1

Property Highlights

  • Views: Other
  • Climate Control: Other
  • Parking: Private garage

Property Details

Type Single Family Residence
Ownership None
Total Rooms 5
Baths 3 Full
Floor 1 of 1
View Other
Cooling Other
Pets Yes
Year Built 1901
Living Area 5,200 sq ft
Parking Garage Available
Parking Features Driveway
Structure Type Townhouse
Furnished Unfurnished
Basement Other
Lot Size 1,836 sq ft
Parcel # 1426-0042
Block/Lot 01426/0042

Description

212 East 72nd Street is a vacant shell, formerly a single-family residence, complete with a curb cut for a private garage. With approved Department of Buildings plans in hand, the future owner can begin construction immediately to create a bespoke home. The existing structure encompasses approximately 5,200 square feet across five levels plus a cellar. The property offers five private outdoor spaces: a large south-facing garden, two covered terraces, a roof deck, and a portico at the penthouse level. Set on an oversized 102-foot-deep lot, the home benefits from abundant natural light at both the front and rear. The maximum buildable area is approximately 18,220 square feet; which, should be independently verified. Situated on East 72nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, the property is located in the heart of the Lenox Hill neighborhood on the Upper East Side and enjoys proximity to the areas impressive array of cultural pursuits, public transportation, highly ranked schools, Madison & Lexington Avenues shopping, galleries, and eateries.

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Smoke Free In Unit

Building Amenities

Green Building

Building Information

Total Units 1
Stories 1
Structure Townhouse

Lenox Hill offers a sophisticated blend of residential tranquility and cosmopolitan convenience. As one of the most coveted sections of the Upper East Side, the neighborhood is defined by its proximity to Central Park, world-class medical institutions, and the high-end boutiques of Madison Avenue. The housing stock here is diverse, ranging from palatial pre-war cooperatives to sleek, modern condominiums that offer sweeping views of the East River and the city skyline.

Lenox Hill Live Market Data

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Active Listings

564

Median Asking Price

$1.41M

Median $/Sqft

$1,437

Avg Days on Market

N/A

New This Week

26

Price Reduced

34%

Sold (30 Days)

62

Median Sale Price

$1.54M

Live data from RLS at REBNY • Updated 3/7/26, 7:02 PM EST

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212 E 72ND Street, Lenox Hill, New York County

MLS® ID: RLS20063320
First Listed: 12/11/2025
On Market: 12/11/2025
Price Changed: 12/11/2025
Contract Date: 11/25/2025

Listing Courtesy of Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc - Matthew S Lesser

Listing Contact: (212) 371-8200

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