320 East 72nd Street, Unit 5B

$2,699,000
Price
4
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Offered for the first time in several decades, this well-proportioned Classic 8 residence features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, blending timeless prewar elegance with abundant natural light. A private elevator landing opens into a gracious entrance gallery, leading to a 28-foot living room adorned with a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, decorative moldings, and oversized south-facing windows. The large, windowed kitchen includes a washer and dryer, offering both functionality and...Offered for the first time in several decades, this well-proportioned Classic 8 residence features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, blending timeless prewar elegance with abundant natural light. A private elevator landing opens into a gracious entrance gallery, leading to a 28-foot living room adorned with a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, decorative moldings, and oversized south-facing windows. The large, windowed kitchen includes a washer and dryer, offering both functionality and convenience. Newly refinished oak hardwood floors and a generous southern exposure enhance the home's warmth and scale. The unit also includes a dedicated storage unit that transfers with the sale.

This distinguished home is located in the esteemed 320 East 72nd Street, a full-service cooperative built in 1930 and designed by renowned architect Lafayette Goldstone. The building offers a full-time doorman, live-in superintendent, and a pet-friendly policy. Pied-à-terres are permitted, and up to 65% financing is allowed, making this a rare opportunity in a classic Upper East Side setting.

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Doorman
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Working Fireplace
  • Decorative Mouldings
  • Built-Ins
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 12:05 PM

Property Details for 320 East 72nd Street, Unit 5B

StatusContract Signed
Days on Market19
Taxes-
Maintenance$6,153 / month
Min. Down Pymt35%
Total Rooms8.5
Compass TypeCo-op
MLS TypeCo-op
Year Built1930
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

320 E 72nd St

42 Units19 StoriesBuilt in 1930

Location

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Building Information for 320 East 72nd Street, Unit 5B

Building/Complex320 E 72nd StFloor5Stories19Residences42Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1930Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$16,989 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,836

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$6,153

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property History for 320 East 72nd Street, Unit 5B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 9, 2025

Contract Signed

Manual

Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,699,000
Jul 28, 2003

Sold

RealPlus #27834586d8d8d42d53be11b83e71d3dc951d72ff

$1,850,000
May 5, 2003

Contract Signed

RealPlus #27834586d8d8d42d53be11b83e71d3dc951d72ff

$1,850,000
Apr 23, 2003

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #27834586d8d8d42d53be11b83e71d3dc951d72ff

$1,850,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/09/2025

Contract Signed

Manual

11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

Manual

$2,699,000
07/28/2003

Sold

RealPlus #27834586d8d8d42d53be11b83e71d3dc951d72ff

$1,850,000
05/05/2003

Contract Signed

RealPlus #27834586d8d8d42d53be11b83e71d3dc951d72ff

$1,850,000
04/23/2003

Listed (Active)

RealPlus #27834586d8d8d42d53be11b83e71d3dc951d72ff

$1,850,000

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Schools near 320 East 72nd Street, Unit 5B

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
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

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