$359,000
For Sale
In contract 12/9/2025
- ft²
1 room
Studio
1 bath
Co-op
- Lincoln Square
Resale
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Listing by Compass, Corporate Broker, 851 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Maintenance fees
$1,077/mo
Estimated payment
Taxes
Included in maintenance fees
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Less than a block from Central Park! Cozy, south-facing and sun-soaked studio with kitchenette. Beautiful 9’ beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and plenty of pre-war charm. Space to comfortably fit all you need. Perfect as a pied-a-terre.
The Bancroft is a full service pre-war co-op with a 24 hour door man and live-in super. Moments away from Central Park and some of New York’s premier cultural institutions at Lincoln Center, as well numerous shopping and dining options.
Policies
Co-purchase allowed
Guarantors accepted
Pets allowed
Cats and dogs allowed
Pied-a-terre allowed
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Doorman
Full-time
Elevator
Laundry in building
Live-in super
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About the building
40 West 72nd Street
40 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
142 units
15 stories
1926 built
For sale
2 available units for saleFor rent
0 available units for rentDocuments and permits
View documents and permitsProperty history
- Price Change: ↓ $26,000 (-6.8%) on 9/5/25
- Days on market: 167 daysThis is the number of days the listing has been on StreetEasy.
| Date | Price | Event |
|---|---|---|
12/9/2025 | $359,000 | In contract |
9/5/2025 | $359,000 | Price decreased by 7% |
6/25/2025 | $385,000 | Listed by Compass |
9/1/2016 | $299,000 | |
6/19/2013 | $245,000 |
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| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
BCat 72nd St | under 500 feet |
123at 72nd St | 0.25 miles |
1at 66th St–Lincoln Center | 0.3 miles |
BCat 81st St–Museum of Natural History | 0.35 miles |
1at 79th St | 0.49 miles |
About Lincoln Square
Rental prices shown are base rent before any fees. Visit listings for cost and fees breakdown.
SalesMedian asking price
Studio
$547K
RentalsMedian asking base rent
Studio
$3,600
Named after and defined by the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Square is home to the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera, among many other cultural institutions. The neighborhood blends the prewar architecture and and style of the Upper West Side with modern, tall residential buildings. Great subway access at Columbus Circle and proximity to Midtown make this neighborhood popular with those looking to be in the center of it all.
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