340 East 72nd Street, Unit 5SW
Description
Step into a gracious, sophisticated foyer...Oversized Pre-War Gem in the Heart of Lenox Hill. Welcome to this turnkey, two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence in the desirable 340 East 72nd Street, full-service, white-glove pre-war cooperative in prime Lenox Hill. Perched on a semi-private floor shared with only two other apartments, this well-renovated home seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern updates. With approximately 1520 square feet, this residence boasts high ceilings and a great layout.
Step into a gracious, sophisticated foyer adorned with classic wainscoting, that immediately conveys scale and elegance. Straight ahead lies a gorgeous living room/dining room with a beautiful French marble working wood-burning fireplace and oversized casement windows. The Murano glass ceiling fixtures offer beauty and style.
A well designed, renovated windowed eat-in kitchen is outfitted with real wood cabinets, quartz counters, a Bosch refrigerator, an LG stove and a Bosch dishwasher. There is even storage under the banquette.
Two spacious bedrooms, and two full bathrooms provide a comfortable layout that feels more like a home than an apartment. The bedrooms are large and have excellent storage. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The master bathroom even has a top-of-the-line heated seat Toto toilet.
340 East 72nd Street is an exceptionally well run and lovely pre-war building with warm and caring staff. Owners enjoy a fitness room, a landscaped private garden, a laundry room (no charge for the machines) and bike storage. The building even supplies wood for the working wood burning fireplace. A large storage cage conveys with the sale.
The building permits washer/dryers, pets and allows 50% financing. There is a 2% flip tax payable by the purchaser. There is also a reduced price cable television package at $47 per month. Pied-a-terre, guarantors, co-purchasers and gifting allowed on a case by case basis. Located near the Q and 6 trains, M72 crosstown, and M15-SBS, and surrounded by beloved neighborhood spots like JG Melon, La Esquina, Breads Bakery, Seamore's, Nightly's and so much more. Showings by private appointment.
Amenities
- Full-Time Doorman
- Common Garden
- Gym
- Working Fireplace
- Elevator
- Laundry in Building
- Bike Room
- Private Storage Included
Property Details for 340 East 72nd Street, Unit 5SW
| Status | Permanently Off Market |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 39 |
| Taxes | - |
| Maintenance | $3,740 / month |
| Min. Down Pymt | 50% |
| Total Rooms | 4.0 |
| Compass Type | Co-op |
| MLS Type | - |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| County | New York County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building
340 E 72nd St
Location
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Building Information for 340 East 72nd Street, Unit 5SW
Payment Calculator
$8,373 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$4,633
$0
$3,740
Property History for 340 East 72nd Street, Unit 5SW
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 10/16/2025 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,500,000 |
| 08/17/2022 | Sold Manual | $1,240,000 |
| 08/17/2022 | $1,240,000 | |
| 04/29/2022 | Contract Signed Manual | — |
| 03/18/2022 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,350,000 |
| 02/22/2022 | Permanently Off Market Manual | — |
| 09/01/2021 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,275,000 |
| 09/01/2021 | Temporarily Off Market Manual | — |
| 07/19/2021 | Contract Out Manual | — |
| 10/23/2020 | Price Change Manual | $1,325,000 |
| 08/24/2020 | Listed (Active) Manual | $1,395,000 |
| 08/19/2003 | $750,000 | |
| 07/14/2003 | — | |
| 09/09/2002 | $1,200,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 340 East 72nd Street, Unit 5SW
Schools near 340 East 72nd Street, Unit 5SW
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson PublicPK 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 |
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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