Elegant Prewar Classic Seven with Gracious Layout, Tree-Lined Views & Versatile Staff Room
From a semi-private elevator vestibule, enter this well maintained and spacious classic seven-room home, perfectly blending timeless prewar elegance with comfortable living. The residence features generously proportioned rooms, original hardwood floors, and beamed ceilings throughout. This spacious, classic, flexible home offers exceptional value and convenience in one of the Upper East Side's most desirable locations.
The expansive living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, offers ample space for two distinct seating areas and a baby grand piano. The substantial space is ideal for both quiet evenings and lively gatherings. A large formal dining room easily accommodates seating for 14 and the flow between the public spaces is perfect for entertaining.
North-facing rooms overlook a tree-lined stretch of East 72nd Street creating a calming atmosphere year-round. The spacious windowed kitchen, complete with a butler's pantry offers abundant storage, generous countertop space, and an eat-in dinette area. There is also a staff room and half bath, currently arranged as a home office with in-unit laundry, off the butler's pantry offering further versatility.
The private wing of the apartment includes three spacious bedrooms; two with en-suite baths plus a third currently used as a den and served by a full hall bathroom. Exceptional closet space extends throughout the home.
Included in the sale is a separate windowed room located just down the back hallway. This adaptable room is ideal as a home office, guest room, staff quarters, or extra storage. A large basement storage cage also conveys with the unit.
Situated between First and Second Avenues on a coveted East Side block, 340 East 72nd Street is a well-run, full-service boutique prewar cooperative built in 1930 with just 33 units.
The building offers white-glove amenities including a 24/7 doorperson, live-in Resident Manager, and an attentive, professional staff. There is a fitness room, landscaped rear courtyard garden, and bike storage. Pets are welcome, the coop permits up to 50% financing, and a 2% flip tax paid by the buyer.
Total monthly maintenance apartment 2N and separate staff room: $6,284
In contract
$2,095,000
340 E 72nd St APT 2N, New York, NY 10021
3beds
--sqft
Coop
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$2,015,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,685/mo HOA
What's special
Landscaped rear courtyard gardenThree spacious bedroomsSemi-private elevator vestibuleBeamed ceilings throughoutWood-burning fireplaceEat-in dinette areaGenerously proportioned rooms
- 302 days
- 14
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brown Harris Stevens 917-863-4634,
Susan Silverman
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1798973
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Patio
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Details
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Coop
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
- Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
- Subdivision: Lenox Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Laundry, Fitness Center, Elevator(s)
- Services included: Maintenance
- HOA fee: $5,685 monthly
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
Estimated market value
$2,015,700
$1.91M - $2.12M
$7,195/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Contingent | $2,095,000 |
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| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,095,000-3.5% |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listing removed | $2,170,000 |
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| 8/7/2025 | Contingent | $2,170,000 |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,170,000 |
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Public tax history
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