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140 East 72nd St. #5A

Located at 140 East 72nd Street 135 East 71st Street, #5A, 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
2 beds, 2 baths, 1,350 ft²

Please note: this is a 50% down building.
Set in a distinctive postwar building set on the heart of the Upper East Side, this spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment features beautiful deep-stained hardwood floors, tremendous windows and fantastic custom built-ins

Please note: this is a 50% down building.
Set in a distinctive postwar building set on the heart of the Upper East Side, this spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment features beautiful deep-stained hardwood floors, tremendous windows and fantastic custom built-ins.

Enter via the foyer to find the spacious living/dining room, with northern exposures ushering natural light inside all day, complementing the lovely built-in wood cabinetry. The adjacent windowed kitchen has extra-long countertops, copious storage, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher and hood exhaust, and a breakfast counter cutout. The master bedroom wing features more built-ins, two closets including a gigantic walk-in, and an en-suite bath. The second bedroom has an additional walk-in, plus another closet, while three more large closets can be found in the hallway, along with the second full bathroom.

The building features just three exclusive apartments on each floor, while amenities include a fitness center, children’s playroom and garage. Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, just three blocks east of Central Park on one of the Upper East Side’s most attractive streets, residents are steps away from innumerable bars, restaurants and cafes, with world-renowned shopping and cultural destinations right around the corner. The 6 train is just a few short blocks away, while the crosstown bus is within a few steps. (2% Flip Tax payable by either buyer or seller)


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About the Building

140 East 72nd Street  New York, NY 10021

Co-op in Lenox Hill

  • 101 Units
  • 22 Stories
  • 1955 Built

Sales listings: 2 in contract and 80 previous
Rentals listings: 2 previous
Documents and Permits: 195 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • 6 at 68th St

    0.17 miles

  • Q at 72nd Street

    0.24 miles

  • 6 at 77th St

    0.28 miles

  • F Q at Lexington Av

    0.41 miles

  • F Q at 63rd Street

    0.42 miles

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Schools

District 02 - Schools zoned for this address:
East Side Elementary School, PS 267

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

P.S. 006 Lillie D. Blake

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

J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner

(06,07,08,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.