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Sales›Manhattan›All Upper East Side›Lenox Hill›29 E 72ND Street›29 E 72ND Street 2

29 E 72ND Street 2

$10,000,000

MLS# RLS20123695 · Lenox Hill

Listed October 29, 2026 · 4 days on the market

5 Beds 2 Baths 4,360 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Apartment 2 at 29 East 72nd Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional space in one of the Upper East Side's most prestigious locations. Offering approximately 4,360 square feet, this expansive space enjoys prominent frontage along Madison Avenue, placing it at the intersection of distinguished architecture, luxury retail, and classic Manhattan elegance.

Currently configured as a multi room art gallery, the space offers remarkable versatility, with the potential to continue as a commercial gallery or be transformed into a full-floor private residence, subject to applicable approvals and cooperative requirements. Ten-foot ceilings throughout enhance the sense of volume, creating an elegant canvas for a variety of uses.

Constructed in 1917 by renowned architects Rouse & Goldstone, the distinguished 15-story cooperative, also known as 31 East 72nd Street, comprises 35 residential units and reflects the enduring architectural character of the neighborhood.

With its coveted Madison Avenue frontage with separate entrance, generous interior proportions, and rare residential and commercial flexibility, Apartment 2 offers a distinctive opportunity to establish a valuable presence on one of the Upper East Side's most celebrated streets.

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Property Features

Policies

  • Pets allowedPets Allowed With Board Consent.

Home features

  • Washer/dryer allowed
  • City view
  • Formal dining room
  • High ceilings

Building amenities

Services and facilities

  • Bike room
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Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$58,479 / month

  • Principal and interest$50,565
  • Maintenance$7,914

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$2,000,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (3.25%)$325,000

Co-op share loans aren't subject to mortgage recording tax. Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

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Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Group

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About the Building

29 E 72ND Street is a 12-story elevator cooperative in Lenox Hill, completed in 1917 and home to 35 residential units. It sits within the Upper East Side Historic District. The most recent major alteration on record was in 1988.

The closest subway is 68 St-Hunter College (6), about a 7-minute walk. Central Park is roughly 3 minutes away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1917
Stories
12
Units
35
Building Type
Elevator Cooperative
Historic District
Upper East Side Historic District

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Location & Nearby

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29 E 72ND Street 2

Subway

  • 668 St-Hunter CollegeAbout 7 min walk · Accessible
  • 677 StAbout 8 min walk
  • Q72 StAbout 11 min walk · Accessible

Parks

  • Central ParkAbout 3 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • P.S. 6 Lillie D. BlakeAbout 12 min walk
  • Ella Baker SchoolAbout 14 min walk
  • East Side Elementary School, PS 267About 14 min walk

Middle schools

  • J.H.S. 167 Robert F. WagnerAbout 10 min walk

High schools

  • Vanguard High SchoolAbout 14 min walk
  • Talent Unlimited High SchoolAbout 14 min walk

Colleges & universities

  • Hunter College (CUNY)About 6 min walk
  • New York School of Interior DesignAbout 7 min walk
  • Marymount Manhattan CollegeAbout 9 min walk
  • Louis V Gerstner Grad SchAbout 18 min walk

Museums

  • The Frick CollectionAbout 3 min walk
  • Whitney Museum of American ArtAbout 3 min walk
  • The Metropolitan Museum of ArtAbout 14 min walk
  • Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & GardenAbout 22 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

The Neighborhood

About Lenox Hill

A refined Upper East Side enclave of prewar elegance, Central Park proximity, and Madison Avenue prestige.

Walkability

9/10

Public transit

9/10

Schools

9/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

9/10

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