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    40 W 72nd St APT 81B, New York, NY 10023

    1beds
    --sqft
    Coop
    Built in 1926
    -- sqft lot
    $765,100 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $5,354 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $765,100

    $727,000 - $803,000

    $5,354/mo

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    What's special

    Original preserved detailBeautiful historic lobbyHardwood floorsAbundant closetsSpacious one-bedroom one-bath
    Experience the Best of the Upper West Side Prime Upper West Side home within a half of a block to Central Park. This spacious one-bedroom, one-bath, prewar home offers generous sized rooms with original preserved detail, including 9 foot plus beamed ceilings throughout, hardwood floors, abundant closets, and an in-unit washer/dryer. This is a quiet corner unit with northern exposure and sunlight, on a very desirable block. Apartment 81B is perfect as your primary residence or pied-a-terre. This home is simply waiting for your personal touch. Built in 1926 by renowned architect Emery Roth, the Bancroft is a full-service pre-war cooperative building in superb physical and financial condition. The Bancroft boasts a beautiful historic lobby and passage hallways. All 15 floors of the Bancroft have been recently renovated, including updated hallways, fixtures, and new apartment doors. The Bancroft amenities and services include, a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry facility, with newly installed washer and dryers. Additionally, there is private storage for rent (with a wait list), a bike room (with a wait list), and a package room for mail delivery. The Bancroft Cooperative offers immediate proximity to the lush, iconic Central Park, with Riverside Park and the Hudson River just a short stroll away. World class museums, and renowned performance venues, including Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, and the Beacon Theatre are among the many cultural landmarks nearby. The neighborhood also boasts an exceptional array of entertainment, gourmet and boutique shopping, fitness centers, and a vibrant mix of dining options, along with beloved neighborhood favorites such as Trader Joe's, Fairway, Citarella, Whole Foods, and a Wegmans market coming soon. The Bancroft is conveniently located to public transportation, including local and express trains 1/2/3 and the B /C trains, as well as the M72 crosstown buses, and various uptown/downtown buses. 80% financing allowed. Pied-a-terre and guarantors are welcome, and the building is pet friendly.

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    Listed by:

    Denise Wallenstein,

    Brown Harris Stevens

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1805234

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Package Room
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Details
    • Special conditions: Resale

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Cooperative
    • Property subtype: Coop
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Doorman, Full Time Doorman
    • Security: Doorman, Full-Time Doorman
    • Subdivision: Lincoln Square
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Laundry, Elevator(s)
    • Services included: Maintenance
    • HOA fee: $1,880 monthly
    Location
    • Region: New York

    Financial & listing details

    • Date on market: 1/7/2026

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/24/2026Sold$765,000+2.1%
    Source: StreetEasy #S1805234 Report a problem
    2/9/2026Contingent$749,000
    Source: StreetEasy #S1805234 Report a problem
    1/7/2026Price change$749,000+4.2%
    Source: StreetEasy #S1805234 Report a problem
    12/6/2024Price change$719,000-4%
    Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3557481 Report a problem
    6/7/2024Listed for sale$749,000
    Source: BNYMLS #482380 Report a problem

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    Neighborhood: Upper West Side

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