212 East 72nd Street

212 E 72nd St
Lenox Hill

$7,950,000
Price
3
Beds
5,200 Sq. Ft.
$1,529 / Sq. Ft.
5,200
Sq. Ft.
$1,529
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

212 East 72nd Street is a vacant shell, formerly a single-family residence, complete with a curb cut for a private garage. With approved Department of Buildings plans in hand, the future owner can begin construction immediately to create a bespoke home. The existing structure encompasses approximately 5,200 square feet across five levels plus a cellar. The property offers five private outdoor spaces: a large south-facing garden, two covered terraces, a roof deck, and a portico at the penthouse level....212 East 72nd Street is a vacant shell, formerly a single-family residence, complete with a curb cut for a private garage. With approved Department of Buildings plans in hand, the future owner can begin construction immediately to create a bespoke home. The existing structure encompasses approximately 5,200 square feet across five levels plus a cellar. The property offers five private outdoor spaces: a large south-facing garden, two covered terraces, a roof deck, and a portico at the penthouse level. Set on an oversized 102-foot-deep lot, the home benefits from abundant natural light at both the front and rear. The maximum buildable area is approximately 18,220 square feet; which, should be independently verified. Situated on East 72nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, the property is located in the heart of the Lenox Hill neighborhood on the Upper East Side and enjoys proximity to the areas impressive array of cultural pursuits, public transportation, highly ranked schools, Madison & Lexington Avenues shopping, galleries, and eateries.
  1. Listed by Matthew S Lesser • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (212)-371-8200 C: (917)-754-7783 ml@lesliegarfield.com
  2. Listed by Jed H Garfield • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (212)-574-6980 C: (212)-574-6980 jhg@lesliegarfield.com
  3. Listed by Tori Landon • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (570)-574-5289 C: (570)-574-5289 tl@lesliegarfield.com
  4. Listed by Casey Leonard • Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
    P: (703)-439-8741 cml@lesliegarfield.com

Property Details for 212 East 72nd Street

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Property Details for 212 East 72nd Street

StatusActive
MLS IDRLS20063320
Days on Market81
Taxes-
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms9.0
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle Family Townhouse
Year Built1901
Lot Size1,836 SF / 102' x 18'
CountyNew York County

Building

212 E 72nd St

1 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1901
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Building Information for 212 East 72nd Street

Stories3Year Built1901Building Size17.83' x 52'Building Sq. Ft2,781.48 SFLot Size1,836 SF / 102' x 18'Building Age-Building Type-

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Property Information for 212 East 72nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Subdivision Name: Lenox Hill
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: R10A
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Lot: 0042
  • Tax Block: 01426
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Flip Tax: $0
  • Building Tax Lot: 0042
  • Tax Abatement YN: false
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces Assigned YN: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Living Area: 5200.0
  • Building Area Total: 5200.0
  • Building Area Units: SquareFeet
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 102.00x18.00
  • Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Building Information
  • Landmark Status YN: false
  • Building Smoke Free YN: true
  • Building Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Building Pets Allowed: BuildingYes
  • Capital Reserves YN: false
  • Green Building YN: true
Property and Assessments
  • New Development: No
  • Sponsor Unit: No
  • Certificate Of Occupancy: Yes
  • Percent Of Common Elements: .00%
  • New Construction: No
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Property Condition: Good
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Basement: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: None
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Other
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Yes
  • ElevatorsTotal: 0
  • Size Dimensions: 52.00x17.83
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: UnitNo
  • Delivered Vacant: No
  • Attendance Type: None
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 212 East 72nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20063320

$7,950,000—
Oct 26, 2023

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10915997

—
Oct 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023103000756001

$6,600,000

-68.9% / yr

Oct 2, 2023

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10915997

—
Sep 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10915997

$6,495,000—
Jul 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023072600327001

$9,000,000—
Apr 22, 2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10874539

$7,500,000—
Dec 11, 2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10874539

$7,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20063320

$7,950,000
10/26/2023

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10915997

—
10/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023103000756001

$6,600,000

-68.9% / yr

10/02/2023

Contract Signed

RLS RESO #RLS10915997

—
09/07/2023

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10915997

$6,495,000
07/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023072600327001

$9,000,000
04/22/2023

Permanently Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS10874539

$7,500,000
12/11/2022

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10874539

$7,500,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 212 East 72nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$153,360Additions$237,300Total$390,660
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt3,488 SqFtLot Size1,822 SqFtYear Built1901ZoningR10AAPN1014260042

Schools near 212 East 72nd Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
Public - K to 5
Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public - 6 to 8
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267
PublicK to 5

Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies
Public6 to 8

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Public6 to 8

Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner
Public6 to 8

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More information about 212 East 72nd Street, Lenox Hill

212 East 72nd Street is a townhouse for sale in Lenox Hill. This property was listed for sale on December 11, 2025 by Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc, it's currently listed at $7,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 81 days and was last sold on October 26, 2023. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include East Side Elementary School, PS 267, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 212 East 72nd Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 5,200 sqft townhouse built in 1901.

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