40 West 72nd Street, Unit 91A

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Description

Less than a block from Central Park! Cozy, south-facing and sun-soaked studio with kitchenette. Beautiful 9’ beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and plenty of pre-war charm. Space to comfortably fit all you need. Perfect as a pied-a-terre.
The Bancroft is a full service pre-war co-op with a 24 hour door man and live-in super. Moments away from Central Park and some of New York’s premier cultural institutions at Lincoln Center, as well numerous shopping and dining options. Convenient access to public
...Less than a block from Central Park! Cozy, south-facing and sun-soaked studio with kitchenette. Beautiful 9’ beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and plenty of pre-war charm. Space to comfortably fit all you need. Perfect as a pied-a-terre.

The Bancroft is a full service pre-war co-op with a 24 hour door man and live-in super. Moments away from Central Park and some of New York’s premier cultural institutions at Lincoln Center, as well numerous shopping and dining options. Convenient access to public transportation. Laundry in building has been recently redone and is accessible 24/7. Storage is available for a fee (there is currently a waiting list). Pied-a-terre permitted with board approval. Pets okay with board approval. All showings including open houses are by appointment ONLY.

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Listing Agents

  1. Austin Schuster

    Austin Schuster

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Southern Exposure
  • Bike Room
  • Private Storage For Rent
  • Midrise
  • Storage Available
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 02:04 PM

Property Details for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 91A

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market167
Taxes-
Maintenance$1,077 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms1.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS Type-
Year Built1926
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

The Bancroft

117 Units16 StoriesBuilt in 1926

Location

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Building Information for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 91A

Building/ComplexThe BancroftFloor91Stories16Residences117Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1926Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$2,827 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,750

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$1,077

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 91A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Dec 9, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

Manual

$359,000
Jun 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$385,000
Sep 1, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016090101048001

$299,000

+6.4% / yr

Jun 19, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013061801689001

$245,000

-1.6% / yr

Oct 26, 2010

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
Aug 2, 2010

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
Jul 30, 2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
Jul 27, 2010

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
Jul 3, 2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
Oct 29, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008101600008001

$264,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

09/05/2025

Price Change

Manual

$359,000
06/25/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$385,000
09/01/2016

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2016090101048001

$299,000

+6.4% / yr

06/19/2013

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2013061801689001

$245,000

-1.6% / yr

10/26/2010

Permanently Off Market

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
08/02/2010

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
07/30/2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
07/27/2010

Temporarily Off Market

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
07/03/2010

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #77616c708be34bbbe1f8feb566e6334868925051

$285,000
10/29/2008

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2008101600008001

$264,000

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

Public Records for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 91A

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Home Facts
APN1011241002

Schools near 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 91A

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
PublicK to 5

Young Women's Leadership School
Public6 to 12

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