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The Fontaine at 353 East 72nd St. #5D

Located at The Fontaine 353 East 72nd Street, #5D, New York, NY Co-op in Lenox Hill, Upper East Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 2 active sales listings
1 bed, 1 bath, 700 ft²

BACK ON THE MARKET!

Walk through the lush garden entrance of this amazing building into a sleek modern lobby with the best community in residence. Between the neighbors and the staff, you will be surrounded by the nicest group of people. Take the elevator to the 5th floor where this fabulous home is nestled overlooking the gardens at the back of the building.

BACK ON THE MARKET!

Walk through the lush garden entrance of this amazing building into a sleek modern lobby with the best community in residence. Between the neighbors and the staff, you will be surrounded by the nicest group of people. Take the elevator to the 5th floor where this fabulous home is nestled overlooking the gardens at the back of the building. Offering sky views yet quiet serenity, this apartment is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The extra-large windows throughout the apartment offer unlimited sunlight even on the dullest day. The beautifully renovated and extremely functional kitchen has lovely gray cabinetry, complimented with quartz countertops, copper sink and faucet, a Bosch dishwasher, Liebherr refrigerator and an LG range. An additional benefit to this one-bedroom apartment is that it has already been subdivided to create a fabulous home office space or child’s room. Generous in closet space, storage will not be an issue in this lovely home.

The Fontaine offers communal laundry, a newly renovated work out room, and communal storage at no fee. Bike storage is also provided, if space is available, for a small fee. A full-time door staff and super are in place to meet all your needs. The roof top is primarily facing west with northern and southern exposures. It is a fabulous place to catch the most amazing sunsets. Situated on the Q train block, getting around the city has gotten far quicker than in years past. The Fontaine is also conveniently located 3 blocks from the East River promenade entrance and 6 blocks to Central Park with numerous green spaces/playgrounds to stop in and enjoy along the way. Surrounded by 4 major hospitals, this home is perfect for medical personnel that need to live nearby. Another benefit to this fabulous co-op is that parents buying for children, gifting, co-purchasing, trusts and pied a terres are permitted. In addition, renting is allowed in 12-month cycles for a fee and with board approval, however investors are not allowed.

After going through several significant capital improvement projects over the last 7 years, The Fontaine has never been in better shape. Come see this fabulous space, better yet come call it home!

Due to local law 11 there are two assessments in place as follows:
Assessment#1: $253.11 ends June 2025
Assessment#2: $316.03 ends March 2026


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About the Building

The Fontaine 353 East 72nd Street  New York, NY 10021

Co-op in Lenox Hill

  • 138 Units
  • 35 Stories
  • 1975 Built

Sales listings: 2 active and 150 previous
Rentals listings: 143 previous
Documents and Permits: 303 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • Q at 72nd Street

    under 500 feet

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.39 miles

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.4 miles

  • F Q at 63rd Street

    0.51 miles

  • F Q at Lexington Av

    0.57 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner

(06,07,08,SE)

P.S. 183 Robert L. Stevenson

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE)

Disclaimer: School attendance zone boundaries are not guaranteed to be accurate – they are provided by a third party and subject to change. Check with the applicable school district prior to making a decision based on these boundaries.