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541 East 72nd St. #5B

Located at 541 East 72nd Street 541 East 72nd Street, #5B, 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: 1 active sales listing
2 beds, 2 baths

Truly a gem, this renovated apartment rarely comes on the market and is not to be missed!

Located at the end of a gorgeous cobblestone cul-de-sac, this generously sized two bedroom, two bathroom which is a fifth floor walkup but located on the penthouse floor features unobstructed views of the East River and grand fireplace.

Truly a gem, this renovated apartment rarely comes on the market and is not to be missed!

Located at the end of a gorgeous cobblestone cul-de-sac, this generously sized two bedroom, two bathroom which is a fifth floor walkup but located on the penthouse floor features unobstructed views of the East River and grand fireplace. The beautifully gut renovated apartment is decorated to highlight the grand space, including it’s grand living room; and was gut renovated with brand new sound proof floors, Venetian Plastered walls, brand new bathrooms and washer/dryer. With your very own view of East River that will never be lost, you can enjoy many local amenities like Sotheby’s Auction House, Bohemian National Hall, Tanoshi Sushi Bar and any mode of transportation including local and express bus, and the 6, Q and F trains on 68th, 72nd Street and 63rd Streets respectively.

This historic townhouse style pre-war building was originally built in 1894 features four entrances, but is commonly referred to as the “B and W’s” with it’s unique red lacquer entryway doors and two-tone exterior. With lots of history the “B and W’s” have had many famous owner’s and visitors including those hosted by owner Paris Review Editor George Plimpton and his wife.

This well-established co-op building known as the 72 River Tenants Corp has a live-in resident manager, full-time handyman, laundry, storage, and bike as well as a courtyard. It has excellent financials and the East River in it’s backyard. This building is pet friendly!

Contact me today for a showing of this apartment for sale. Co-Purchases Allowed, Pied-a-Terres Allowed and Sublets Allowed. There is a 3% flip tax split equally between the buyer and seller. 75% financing allowed.

*Can be purchased with it’s brand new furniture, please inquire further for pricing.


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Complex


Co-op in Lenox Hill

  • 10 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • 1910 Built

Sales listings: 1 active and 12 previous
Rentals listings: 1 previous
Documents and Permits: 131 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.4 miles

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.66 miles

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.66 miles

  • Q at 86th Street

    0.69 miles

  • F Q at 63rd Street

    0.7 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.