2 beds1,100 sqft$662/sqft
305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN, Lenox Hill
Building Info: Charing Cross House, 17 stories, Built 1957
Est: $6,163/moGet pre-approved

Description

Welcome to Residence 5GN at Charing Cross House, an oversized two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offering spacious proportions and tremendous value in one of the Upper East Side's most convenient full-service cooperatives.
A gracious entry foyer leads to an expansive living room and a separate formal dining room—an increasingly rare layout that offers the flexibility to entertain, work from home, or simply enjoy the generous scale of the apartment. The windowed kitchen is ready to be reimagined into your
...Welcome to Residence 5GN at Charing Cross House, an oversized two-bedroom, two-bathroom home offering spacious proportions and tremendous value in one of the Upper East Side's most convenient full-service cooperatives.

A gracious entry foyer leads to an expansive living room and a separate formal dining room—an increasingly rare layout that offers the flexibility to entertain, work from home, or simply enjoy the generous scale of the apartment. The windowed kitchen is ready to be reimagined into your dream culinary space.

Both bedrooms are exceptionally spacious, including a sun-filled corner primary bedroom with quiet. peaceful leafy Northern views. A second bedroom has a picturesque corner window with brigtt he southern views. There is also abundant closet space throughout - providing outstanding storage.

Whether you're looking for a move-in-ready home with a few cosmetic updates or a blank canvas to create something truly special, Residence 5GN offers an incredible opportunity to customize a home with great bones in a sought-after Upper East Side location.

Charing Cross House is a full-service cooperative featuring a 24-hour doorman, live-in resident manager, fitness center, landscaped roof deck, bike room, storage, and central laundry. The unbeatable location is just one block from the Second Avenue Q train, moments from the 6 train, and close to all of the charming restaurants and shopping the UES has to offer. Guarantors, pets, subletting, pied-a-terres, gifting, and parents buying for employed children are allowed with coop board approval.

Some photos have been virtually staged. Furnishings and décor shown are for illustrative purposes only.
LISTING UPDATED: 07/08/2026 08:10 PM

Listing Agents

  1. Reilly Adler

    Reilly Adler

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (302) 598-8421

  2. Basil Boziotis

    Basil Boziotis

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (917) 992-5189

  3. Carl Gambino

    Carl Gambino

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (646) 465-1766

  4. Gambino - Manhattan

    Gambino - Manhattan

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    Details not available

    Details not available

Property Details for 305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN

Status
Days on Market
41
Pet Policy
Allowed
Taxes
-
Maintenance
$2,694 / month
Min. Down Pymt
25%
Total Rooms
4.0
Property Type
MLS Type
Co-op
Year Built
1957
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%

Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Common Roof Deck
  • Gym
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Elevator
  • Laundry in Building
  • Dishwasher
  • Northern Exposure

Location

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Building Information for 305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN

Building/ComplexCharing Cross HouseFloor5Stories17Residences178Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1957Building AgePost-war

Payment Calculator

$6,163 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,469

Property Taxes

$0

Maintenance/Common Charges

$2,694

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Property History for 305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
Jul 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$728,000
May 31, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20053028

$800,000
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20053028

$800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/08/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$728,000
05/31/2026

Temporarily Off Market

RLS RESO #RLS20053028

$800,000
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

RLS RESO #RLS20053028

$800,000

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

Schools near 305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN

This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson
PublicPK to 12

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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305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN is a co-op for sale in Lenox Hill. This property was listed for sale on July 8, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $728,000. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District # 2. Nearby schools include P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson, Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative Studies and Lower Manhattan Community Middle School. 305 East 72nd Street, Unit 5GN is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,100 sqft co-op built in 1957.

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