Welcome to the grand and gracious classic 7-room apartment at 31 East 72nd Street. Ideally located on the corner of Madison Avenue, just steps from Central Park, this elegant corner apartment offers south, west, east, and north facing views, accentuated by oversized windows and 10-foot high ceilings that fill the space with sunlight.
Perfect for both living and entertaining, the expansive living room seamlessly connects to the generously sized formal dining room, extending over 48 feet. The living room features a stunning wood burning fireplace with a marble mantle. The spacious, windowed kitchen is adaptable, offering an abundance of cabinets and counter space and can be transformed into an eat-in kitchen with the opportunity to add a washer and dryer. A versatile staff room with a bathroom can serve as a bedroom, office, or gym, offering tremendous flexibility for customization.
The southwestern wing boasts a library with oversized closet, a primary suite with captivating views of Madison Avenue's notable landmarks, and an ensuite bathroom. Additionally, a third bedroom complete with an ensuite bathroom is currently styled as a dressing room, and can easily revert to a traditional bedroom setup. The apartment ensures practicality with an abundance of closet and storage space.
31 East 72nd Street is a distinguished Neo-Renaissance co-op, designed by renowned architects W.L. Rouse & L.A. Goldstone in 1916. White-glove service includes a 24/7 doorman, elevator operator, and superintendent, wine cellar, storage and laundry room. Pets are welcome with board approval, and pied-a-terres are permitted.There is a 1.5% flip tax paid by buyer and very low maintenance.
This prime UES location offers easy access to luxury shopping, fine dining, and prominent museums, showcasing the best the city has to offer.
** Square Footage is based upon a third party floor plan source.
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$3,525,000
31 E 72nd St APT 4B, New York, NY 10021
3beds
2,700sqft
Coop
Built in 1917
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$-- Zestimate®
$1,306/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1764196
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,700
- Total interior livable area: 2,700 sqft
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Parcel number: 0138700214B
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
- Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $4,700 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $22,119,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,032,480
- Date on market: 4/8/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $3,525,000-14%$1,306/sqft |
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| 7/14/2025 | Contingent | $4,100,000$1,519/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,100,000$1,519/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -- | -- |
| 2018 | $1,032,480 | $9,953,550 +8.5% |
| 2017 | -- | $9,177,750 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
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