253 W 72nd St

New York, NY 10023

Apartment building

Studio-3 beds

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Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 1709 1 bd, 1 ba Listing by: Brodsky	--	Now	Fees may apply $4,800
Unit 1511 1 bd, 1 ba Listing by: Brodsky	--	Now	Fees may apply $4,900

What's special

Pre-war building

Neighborhood: Upper West Side

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Transit Score^®

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Rider's Paradise

Nearby schools in New York

Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus

Grades K-5 • 0.2 miles

10/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

Student Progress Rating

10/10

Special Music School

Grades K-12 • 0.4 miles

9/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

9/10

College Readiness Rating

10/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Green Spaces
Central Park and Riverside Park provide extensive lawns, paths and playgrounds at either edge of the neighborhood.
Arts Scene
Lincoln Center brings major performing arts venues to the Upper West Side.
Walkable Streets
Commercial avenues and nearby services make many daily errands possible on foot.
Transit Access
Subway and bus routes connect the neighborhood with destinations across New York City.

The Upper West Side stretches between Central Park and Riverside Park, with broad avenues, historic apartment buildings and a mix of leafy residential blocks and busy commercial corridors. The climate brings four distinct seasons, and the two large parks offer walking paths, lawns, playgrounds and places to unwind outdoors. Lincoln Center anchors a major arts district, while the American Museum of Natural History and neighborhood theaters add cultural landmarks. Dining ranges from casual cafés and bakeries to restaurants along Amsterdam and Columbus avenues; shops and everyday services cluster on Broadway and nearby side streets. The area is well served by subway and bus routes, and many errands can be done on foot or by bicycle. For the Upper West Side neighborhood, the median rent is $4,995 per month, with a typical range of $1,400 to $80,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 253 W 72nd St located, and what is the neighborhood like?

253 W 72nd St is located at 253 W 72nd St in Upper West Side, New York, NY. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Levain Bakery, Juice Generation, and Daily Provisions.

What hospitals and medical facilities are near 253 W 72nd St?

The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 253 W 72nd St include AdvantageCare Physicians - Lincoln Square (0.2 miles away), New York Cat Hospital (0.3 miles away), and NYU Langone Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men's Health (1 mile away).

What schools are assigned to 253 W 72nd St?

The schools assigned to 253 W 72nd St include Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus and Special Music School.

What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 253 W 72nd St?

253 W 72nd St is located near 4 grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market (0.8 miles) and Westerly Natural Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Knitty City, are approximately 0.4 miles away.

What colleges and universities are near 253 W 72nd St?

253 W 72nd St is located within 0.2 miles of School of the Blessed Sacrament, 0.3 miles of Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Music Center, and 0.7 miles of Fordham University - Lincoln Center.