27 West 72nd Street, Unit 605/606

2,189 Sq. Ft.
$1,827 / Sq. Ft.
2,189
Sq. Ft.
$1,827
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Park Block Perfection! Welcome to a truly special 3 Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath home at the legendary Olcott, built in the 1920s as an elegant hotel and stunningly converted to condominium in 2005 by renowned designer Andres Escobar. This spacious and bright home features open south-facing views across 72nd Street from the double-wide living and dining room coupled with an open chefs kitchen boasting Ceasar Stone counters and breakfast bar, Italian custom cabinetry, a huge custom pantry, and top-of-the-line...Park Block Perfection! Welcome to a truly special 3 Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath home at the legendary Olcott, built in the 1920s as an elegant hotel and stunningly converted to condominium in 2005 by renowned designer Andres Escobar. This spacious and bright home features open south-facing views across 72nd Street from the double-wide living and dining room coupled with an open chefs kitchen boasting Ceasar Stone counters and breakfast bar, Italian custom cabinetry, a huge custom pantry, and top-of-the-line appliances including a SubZero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and 5-Burner Dacor range...truly an entertainers dream. The three generously sized bedrooms are complimented with pristine en suite baths beautifully appointed with Waterworks fixtures, marble floor tiles and handmade porcelain wall tile. Prewar-style detailing such as high beamed ceilings, beautiful Oak hardwood floors, and elegant wainscoting adds charm and character while modern comforts including central air-conditioning and radiant heat floors in the bathroom make this home the ideal blend of prewar opulence and contemporary design. Enjoy amazing storage throughout with nine custom outfitted closets and an oversized personal deeded storage bin. Top it off with an elegantly appointed powder room with a full size washer and dryer. The Olcott is a luxurious prewar gem with a gorgeous restored lobby, white glove service including 24-hour doorman and concierge, on-site management, excellent gym, playroom, cold storage, resident lounge, and laundry facilities on every floor. Pets are welcome! Taxes quoted are for primary residents. Please note, there is a monthly assessment in place for $629.

Amenities

  • Primary Ensuite
  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Playroom
  • Resident's Lounge
  • Crown Mouldings
  • Decorative Mouldings
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2026 11:48 AM

Property Details for 27 West 72nd Street, Unit 605/606

StatusSold
Days on Market14
Pet PolicyAllowed
Taxes$3,098 / month
Common Charges$3,271 / month
Min. Down Pymt10%
Total Rooms6.0
Property TypeCondo
MLS Type-
Year Built1924
CountyNew York County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Building

The Olcott

158 Units15 StoriesBuilt in 1924

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Warbuburg

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Building Information for 27 West 72nd Street, Unit 605/606

Building/ComplexThe OlcottFloor6Stories15Residences158Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsCase by caseYear Built1924Building AgePre-war

Payment Calculator

$28,793 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,424

Property Taxes

$3,098

Maintenance/Common Charges

$3,271

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Property History for 27 West 72nd Street, Unit 605/606

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 4, 2026

Sold

Manual

$4,000,000
Mar 5, 2026

Contract Signed

Manual

Feb 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2026

Sold

Manual

$4,000,000
03/05/2026

Contract Signed

Manual

02/19/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$3,800,000

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Schools near 27 West 72nd Street, Unit 605/606

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 3.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - K to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 87 William Sherman
PublicPK to 5

Ms 245 The Computer School
Public6 to 8

Special Music School
PublicK to 12

The Anderson School
PublicK to 8

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