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$3,275,000

140 E 72nd St # #ph

New York, NY, 10021
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4Beds
4.5Baths
N/ASqft
N/A$/sqft

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Listing Notes

Stunning Location, Stunning View First time to market since being built in 1960 this amazing Penthouse Duplex looks towards all points of the compass from its prime and coveted corner of 72nd St and Lexington Avenue. The views are just half the story, with terraces that look North South East and West, they are delightful outdoor-spaces to behold. Sunny and spacious the Penthouse is currently built as 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, including a small staff room, Large entry foyer, Living room and Kitchen the possibilities are open wide, just like the views. Bring your imagination, we have the inspiration. An Estate Sale with both incredible value and opportunity to create the perfect apartment on the Upper East Side. Architects / Interior Designers and Contractors welcomed to inform and deliberate on how this Penthouse can be transformed into the apartment everyone craves. 140 East 72nd St is a small 50 unit co-op building benefiting from a time when space was of secondary thought and full service was the normal. A garage with access via elevator from the Penthouse, Gym, live in Superintendent, laundry room, bike storage, childrens playroom and bicycle storage, all prove out the buildings defining character. Photographs shown are virtually staged.

Market Insights

Market comparison pendingN/A

Comparable price-per-square-foot data is still developing for this home.

Nearby median$1375/sqft
Nearby properties24
Property sizeN/A
  • 24 nearby properties available for comparison.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • Square footage is missing, so valuation should lean more heavily on comps and condition.

Estimated Monthly Payment

Per month, all-in$21,525/mo

Assumes 20% down, 7.00% APR over 30 years. Tax and insurance are national-average estimates — your lender quote will differ.

  • Principal & interest$17,431
  • Property tax (est.)$3,002
  • Home insurance (est.)$1,092

Property Read

FreshnessCurrent market data

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Market Position24 nearby signals

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Listing Details

Days on market
69 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Mar 5, 2026
Photos
13 photos
Property type
coop
Status
for sale

Features & Amenities

City ViewDoormanElevatorGymOutdoor SpaceDishwasherRecreation FacilitiesViewTwo Or More StoriesGarage 1 Or MoreElevatorStunning ViewsViewsDen

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Building Facts

Year built
1960
Stories
22
Total units
112
Residential units
101
Building area
4.79 ac
Lot size
15,121 sqft
Land use
Multi-family elevator buildings
Building class
D4

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 13, 2026Initial record
$3,275,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations1 open

40 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

0 total recorded

ACRIS documents139

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)8,547

Top: illegal parking

Top complaint types in ZIP 10021

  • Illegal Parking1,282
  • HEAT/HOT WATER535
  • Noise447
  • Noise - Residential380
  • Vendor Enforcement348

Recent DOB

  • Sep 6, 2019V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Apr 5, 2019V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Jul 25, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED
  • Jul 25, 2017V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved · E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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