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The Olcott at 27 West 72nd St. PENHOUSE

Located at The Olcott 27 West 72nd Street, Penhouse, Manhattan, NY Upper West Side, All Upper West Side
This unit is not currently listed on StreetEasy Other units available in this building: 4 active sales listings
3 beds, 3 baths, 3,000 ft²

THE PENTHOUSE
This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in one of the most extraordinary penthouses in New York City! The unparalleled palatial duplex offers approximately 3,000 square feet of dazzling indoor space, in addition to a mesmerizing 1,700 square foot outdoor oasis.

THE PENTHOUSE
This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live in one of the most extraordinary penthouses in New York City! The unparalleled palatial duplex offers approximately 3,000 square feet of dazzling indoor space, in addition to a mesmerizing 1,700 square foot outdoor oasis. Sitting atop the magnificent Olcott, this spectacular triple mint home offers unparalleled luxury, style, comfort and function, with no detail overlooked for the most discriminating renter. The breathtaking and massive corner great room is perfect for lavish entertaining and exceptional living — with soaring 11 foot ceilings it has three exposures with walls of over-sized windows offering sweeping city panoramas. An incredible state-of-the-art eat-in chef’s kitchen has double Sub Zero refrigerators, two Wolf ovens, a six burner stove, a wine refrigerator, custom designer cabinetry, and generous stone countertops. The lower floor includes a magnificent master suite with huge custom walk-in closet and sumptuous marble master bath with a soaking tub and enormous separate shower, two additional large bedrooms, another spacious stunning marble bath with double sinks, and a laundry with double washer/dryers. Living in the city will never be the same with your fully-landscaped roof terrace, providing a spectacular outdoor retreat that is perfect for relaxing, entertaining, playing with your children or dining al fresco! Plus, it is fully equipped with electric, water, an outdoor grill and storage. Some of the other incomparable features include gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, central air-conditioning and heating, Lutron lighting system, exquisite custom millwork, electric shades, luxurious Waterworks marble baths with radiant heat floors, custom closets, and more. This magical sun-filled mansion in the clouds is truly your dream come true!

THE BUILDING
Built in 1925, the Olcott is a landmark white glove full-service prewar Condominium just steps from Central Park, designed by the renowned architect, Andres Escobar. The Olcott offers impeccable concierge and doorman service, a resplendent lobby, double height ceiling fitness room, children’s playroom, cold storage, bicycle storage and separate community dining room with catering kitchen for its residents. All in a premier West Side location with Central Park outside your door, and all the finest restaurants, shopping, culture, schools and transportation. Simply rare and unrivaled.

THE FEATURES
PALATIAL 3,000 SF (APPROX.) DAZZLING DUPLEX LAYOUT
EXTRAORDINARY 1,700 SF WRAP—TERRACE
SOARING 11 FOOT CEILINGS
WALLS OF OVER-SIZED WINDOWS
BREATHTAKING CITY PANORAMAS
EXCEPTIONAL EXPOSURES
TRIPLE MINT RENOVATION
STATE-OF-THE-ART CHEF’S KITCHEN
3 SUMPTUOUS MARBLE BATHS WITH RADIANT HEATED FLOORS
GORGEOUS HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT
2 SETS OF WASHER/DRYERS
CENTRAL AIR-CONDITIONING & HEAT
PREMIER WHITE GLOVE PREWAR CONDOMINIUM
SUPERB PRIVATE FITNESS ROOM
WONDERFUL CHILDREN’S PLAYROOM
BIKE ROOM
COMMUNITY DINING ROOM
FINEST WEST SIDE LOCATION OFF CPW


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About the Building

The Olcott 27 West 72nd Street  New York, NY 10023

Condo in Upper West Side

  • 158 Units
  • 15 Stories
  • 1924 Built

Sales listings: 3 active, 1 in contract and 251 previous
Rentals listings: 244 previous
Documents and Permits: 667 documents

Unit History

Nearby

Transportation

  • B C at 72nd St

    under 500 feet

  • 1 2 3 at 72nd St

    0.25 miles

  • B C at 81st St

    0.3 miles

  • 1 at 66th St

    0.35 miles

  • 1 at 79th St

    0.45 miles

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Schools

District 03 - Schools zoned for this address:
P.S. 087 William Sherman

(PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,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.