$800,000
MLS# RLS20123730 · Lincoln Square
Listed November 2, 2026 · 1 day on the market
1 Beds 1 Baths
A STANDOUT RENOVATION AT THE LILIEN
Apartment 3C is a thoughtfully renovated home in H. Herbert Lilien's distinguished 1941 Moderne gem, one of the Upper West Side's most beloved cooperatives. The Lilien's generously proportioned apartments blend Moderne and Art Deco elements throughout, and 3C exemplifies this at its best. The apartment's graceful flow begins with a welcoming entry gallery that opens to a signature sunken living room and dining area, with graceful archways, a built-in arched niche, inlaid parquet floors, and curved moldings at every turn.
The layout is exceptional. The dining area is large and proper, rare in a one bedroom, and three arches frame the view from room to room. The bedroom sits apart for genuine privacy. Six generous closets, including a pair in the bedroom, provide storage that many two-bedroom owners would envy.
The living room faces north over West 72nd Street at treeline height, beneath airy 8'6" ceilings. On this double-wide block, the outlook is unusually open, with soft northern light, ornate Beaux-Arts facades across the street, and the treetops of Riverside Park to the west. On spring mornings, you might be lucky enough to have a blue jay visit the tree just outside the window.
The windowed kitchen was completely gut-renovated. It features white Shaker cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, charcoal quartz countertops, a white hexagon backsplash, and oversized gray hexagon floor tiles. It includes a gas range, microwave, Liebherr refrigerator, and a butcher-block counter for morning coffee. It has a dishwasher hookup, but the kitchen is currently set up for additional cabinet storage instead.
The windowed bathroom was taken down to the studs and rebuilt. It pairs floor-to-ceiling white subway tile with a hexagon mosaic floor and black rosette accents, a tub with handheld shower, a soft gray vanity with matte black pulls, and a mirrored medicine cabinet. The bedroom is a true retreat, easily fitting a king-sized bed with ample room for dressers, a desk, or a cozy seating area.
300 West 72nd Street is an intimate 34-residence cooperative designated within the West End-Collegiate Historic District, whose period 1940s interiors have appeared on the big screen. Impeccably managed by a dedicated live-in Resident Manager, the building's common areas retain their original terrazzo floors and period décor alongside an elevator, state-of-the-art surveillance, remote front-door access via mobile phone, a new laundry room, and a secure bike room. Flexible purchase policies include pieds-à-terre, co-purchases, guarantors, gifting, and subletting. Pets are welcome.
Ideally positioned at one of the Upper West Side's most desirable intersections, the location delivers an unparalleled lifestyle. Riverside Park's waterfront paths and the Hudson River lie half a block west - just steps from the dog run and the beloved statue of Eleanor Roosevelt - while Central Park and Lincoln Center are moments to the east. Pier I, a favorite for sunsets and Fourth of July fireworks, is a short distance along the water. Kossar's Bagels and Bialys is across the street, with Fairway, Zabar's, and Trader Joe's all nearby. The 72nd Street station (1/2/3 lines) is one block away. World-class dining, celebrated museums, and the full cultural richness of the Upper West Side complete this quintessential address.
Agent's Note
From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Corcoran Group.
The sunken living room, with its arched openings, is the first thing that sets this one bedroom apart.
Inlaid parquet floors and curved moldings run through the apartment, which is part of H. Herbert Lilien's 1941 Moderne building, and the rooms keep that period character without feeling like a museum piece. The dining area is large for a one bedroom, and three arches frame the sightlines from room to room, so the apartment feels more connected than its footprint suggests. The bedroom sits apart from the living spaces, and it's big enough for a king-sized bed with room left over for a desk or a seating area.
Storage is one of the stronger points here. Six closets, including a pair in the bedroom, cover a lot of ground for a one bedroom. In the kitchen you'll find white Shaker cabinets, charcoal quartz countertops and a gas range, along with a refrigerator from Liebherr and a butcher block counter that's handy for a morning cup of coffee. The kitchen has a dishwasher hookup, but it's currently set up for additional cabinet storage instead, so you'd need to plan around that if a dishwasher matters to you.
The living room faces north over West 72nd Street, under ceilings that are 8 feet 6 inches high, and the listing describes the outlook as open, with the treetops of Riverside Park to the west. If you're interested in sun, north-facing windows get direct sun for about 4.2 hours around the June solstice, split between an early morning window and an early evening one, though nearby buildings can block it.
The building has an elevator, a live-in Resident Manager, a new laundry room and a secure bike room, and pets are allowed. Riverside Park is about 2 minutes away on foot, Trader Joe's is about 4 minutes, and the 72 St station on the 1, 2 and 3 lines is about 5 minutes.
Does the building have an elevator?
Yes. The building has an elevator.
How many closets does the apartment have?
The apartment has six closets, including a pair in the bedroom.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed in the building.

Curtis Bain
Brown Harris Stevens
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The Neighborhood
Lincoln Square is covered by our Upper West Side guide.
Grand prewar residences flanked by two iconic parks and world-renowned cultural institutions.
Walkability
9/10
Public transit
9/10
Schools
10/10
Dining
9/10
Groceries & parks
9/10
Strong public schools like PS 87 and PS 199, top progressive private schools, and many students who transition into elite NYC high schools.
Private schools in the area include Collegiate School, Trinity School, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School, The Calhoun School.
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