Last updated on Jun 8, 2026

50 East 72nd Street

This attractive 15-story brown-brick building from 1928 has 52 apartments and was converted to a condominium. It features a limestone base, wrought-iron balconies, and a doorman, located in a prime Upper East Side location near museums and boutiques. Currently, 3 apartments are for sale and 2 for rent.

All Apartments For Sale (3) $1,816 Avg. price/ft²
For Rent (2) $126 Avg. price/ft²
Recent Sales (8) $1,552 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (48)

Apt. 14C
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2 beds

2 baths

1,300 ft²

$1,999

$2,599,000

May 19, 2026

20 days

Apt. 9B
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3 beds

3 baths

1,650 ft²

$1,633

$2,695,000

May 1, 2026

38 days

Apt. 10C
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2 beds

2.5 baths

$2,495,000 -4%

Feb 25, 2026

103 days

#14C: $2,599,000 - 2 beds

#9B: $2,695,000 - 3 beds

#10C: $2,495,000 (-4%) - 2 beds

#14C: $2,599,000 - 2 beds

#9B: $2,695,000 - 3 beds

#10C: $2,495,000 (-4%) - 2 beds

Include In-Contract Listings (1)

Apt. 7B
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3 beds

3 baths

1,650 ft²

$124

$17,000

Jun 5, 2026

3 days

Apt. 10B
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3 beds

3 baths

1,645 ft²

$128

$17,500

May 26, 2026

13 days

#7B: $17,000 - 3 beds

#10B: $17,500 - 3 beds

in contract

#2C: $9,000 (-3.2%) - 2 beds

#7B: $17,000 - 3 beds

#10B: $17,500 - 3 beds

Apt. 1D

2 beds

1.5 baths

$999,000 -8.4%

$1,195,000

Jun 10, 2025

Apt. 5C

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,250 ft²

$1,999,999

$1,600

$2,000,000

Nov 27, 2024

Apt. 10B

3 beds

3 baths

1,607 ft²

$2,399,000 -9.1%

$1,493

$2,750,000

Oct 22, 2024

Apt. 3D

1 bed

1 bath

676 ft²

$1,325,000

$1,960

$1,350,000

Apr 10, 2024

Apt. 3C

2 beds

1.5 baths

1,078 ft²

$1,895,000

$1,758

$1,895,000

Aug 17, 2023

Apt. 2B

2 beds

4 baths

1,650 ft²

$2,200,000 -11.7%

$1,333

$2,599,000

Dec 20, 2022

Apt. 2D

1 bed

1 bath

752 ft²

$1,275,000 -5.9%

$1,695

$1,355,000

Sep 28, 2022

Apt. 10B

3 beds

3 baths

1,607 ft²

$1,650,000 -10%

$1,027

$1,999,000

Sep 1, 2022

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Overview of 50 East 72nd Street

50 East 72nd Street is a distinguished pre-war condominium building constructed in 1928 and converted from rentals in 1985. The 15-story brown-brick building features 52 apartments and showcases classic pre-war architecture, including a three-story limestone base, fluted columns flanking its canopied entrance, and decorative wrought-iron balconies on the third floor.

The residences are characterized by their generous proportions and pre-war details, including 10-foot ceilings, original herringbone hardwood floors, and wood-burning fireplaces. Many units have been extensively renovated to incorporate modern luxuries while preserving their architectural integrity. Most apartments feature high-end appliances, and many include in-unit washer/dryers and dedicated storage bins in the basement.

This full-service building offers white-glove amenities including a 24-hour doorman and live-in resident manager. Its location between Madison and Park Avenues places it in the heart of the Upper East Side's "Gold Coast," just a block and a half from Central Park. The building enjoys proximity to world-class cultural institutions including the Frick Collection and Whitney Museum, as well as Madison Avenue's luxury boutiques and art galleries.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1928

Converted: 1985

Apartments

48 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St. (Manhattan)

Min Down

20%

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Resident Storage
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Fireplaces
Live-In Superintendent

Area Map StreetView

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at Lexington Ave 0.21 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.46 miles

Pros & Cons

Elegant Upper East Side location
Sidewalk landscaping
Good cross-town bus service
Doorman
Attractive pre-war building with canopied entrance
Close to subway, famous boutiques, major museums and art galleries
10-foot ceilings with pre-war details
Storage bins included in basement
Wood-burning fireplaces
Live-in resident manager

No garage
Inconsistent fenestration
Protruding air-conditioners

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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This "elegant" pre-war condominium offers "impressive" architectural details including a "grand marble lobby with soaring ceilings." Residents appreciate the "practical amenities" including basement laundry and "generous storage options." Situated in a "prime Upper East Side location," the building is "steps away" from the Whitney Museum and "prestigious" Madison Avenue boutiques. The "straightforward" board process and "well-organized" management add to this building's appeal.

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Alternate Addresses

44 East 72 Street
44-50 East 72 Street

720 West End Avenue

between West 96th Street & West 95th Street

Riverside Dr./West End Ave.

Upper West Side condos from $995K near Riverside Park and the Hudson River. Occupancy 2025 | 30,000 SF of indoor/outdoor amenities.

1 beds starting at $1,250,000
2 beds starting at $2,460,000
3 beds starting at $2,900,000
4 beds starting at $5,600,000
5 beds starting at $10,275,000

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50 East 72nd Street

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