40 West 72nd Street, Unit 121

The Bancroft
Upper West Side

$2,795,000
Price
3
Beds
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Permanently Off Market
Permanently Off Market

Description

CENTRAL PARK BLOCK UWS fully-renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located on the 12th floor at the beautiful Bancroft. This mint co-op apartment is a perfect combination of prewar charm and contemporary living and is ready for immediate move-in. Superb finishes, 9’ ceilings with Northern and Southern exposures, this apartment feels brand new! The gleaming gourmet kitchen features carrara marble countertops and backsplash, custom cabinetry and a full suite of top-of-the-line appliances including a...CENTRAL PARK BLOCK UWS fully-renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home located on the 12th floor at the beautiful Bancroft. This mint co-op apartment is a perfect combination of prewar charm and contemporary living and is ready for immediate move-in. Superb finishes, 9’ ceilings with Northern and Southern exposures, this apartment feels brand new! The gleaming gourmet kitchen features carrara marble countertops and backsplash, custom cabinetry and a full suite of top-of-the-line appliances including a concealed Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, pantries and wine refrigerator. It opens to the bright and inviting living/dining room with perfect built-ins. The spacious floor plan offers great flexibility with three separate bedroom areas. The primary bedroom enjoys a large en-suite bathroom with Italian marble, double sinks, Hansgrohe fixtures, and separate stall shower. A HUGE, custom-built, walk-in dressing room makes you forget you are in a pre-war building. On the opposite side of the apartment a king-sized second bedroom features ample closet space and its own en-suite bathroom. The third large bedroom faces South and has its own big closet and en-suite bathroom with two entrances allowing use as a powder room too. Additional features include new wide-plank hardwood floors, doors, hardware and custom lighting. This home also features a new Bosch washer & dryer. Central air can be installed. The Emory Roth designed Bancroft is a full service, pet friendly co-op with 24-hour doorman, live-in super, gorgeous common areas, additional central laundry, bike room and storage bins available for a fee. Located half a block from Central Park. and close to transportation, shopping (including Trader Joe's, Fairway, Citarella and world class boutiques), and all of the Upper West Side’s numerous renown cultural, educational and dining venues. Pied-a-terres, co-purchasing and sub-letting subject to Board approval. 1% Flip Tax paid by Seller. Please contact me to see this very special home.

Listing Agent

  1. Robert Dowling

    Robert Dowling

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Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Built-Ins
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
  • Washer / Dryer in Unit
  • Washer
  • Laundry in Building
LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2022 11:09 PM

Property Details for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 121

StatusPermanently Off Market
Days on Market86
Taxes-
Maintenance$4,004 / month
Min. Down Pymt20%
Total Rooms5.0
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-Operative
Year Built1926
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

The Bancroft

117 Units16 StoriesBuilt in 1926
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Location

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Building Information for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 121

Building/ComplexThe BancroftFloor12Stories16Residences117Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsSubject to approvalYear Built1926Building AgePre-war

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$18,078 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,074

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$4,004

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Property History for 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 121

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 12, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023071300203001

$2,750,000

-1.2% / yr

Jun 27, 2023

Contract Signed

Manual

$2,750,000——
Dec 2, 2022

Permanently Off Market

Manual

——
Sep 7, 2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,795,000——
Nov 30, 2021

Permanently Off Market

Manual

——
Jun 22, 2021

Price Change

Manual

$2,895,000——
Mar 25, 2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,995,000——
Aug 22, 2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10467553

$2,915,165—
Aug 22, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018090401123001

$2,915,166—
Nov 7, 2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10467553

$2,997,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2023

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2023071300203001

$2,750,000

-1.2% / yr

06/27/2023

Contract Signed

Manual

$2,750,000
12/02/2022

Permanently Off Market

Manual

—
09/07/2022

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,795,000
11/30/2021

Permanently Off Market

Manual

—
06/22/2021

Price Change

Manual

$2,895,000
03/25/2021

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,995,000
08/22/2018

Sold

RLS RESO #RLS10467553

$2,915,165
08/22/2018

Sold (Public Record)

ACRIS #2018090401123001

$2,915,166
11/07/2017

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS10467553

$2,997,000

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 121

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Home Facts
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Schools near 40 West 72nd Street, Unit 121

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
Public - K to 5
The Anderson School
Public - K to 8
Special Music School
Public - K to 12
Ms 245 The Computer School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
PublicK to 5

The Anderson School
PublicK to 8

Special Music School
PublicK to 12

Ms 245 The Computer School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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