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20 West 72nd Street
Last updated on Feb 20, 2026

The Franconia,
20 West 72nd Street

This red-brick apartment building, erected in 1925, features a three-story limestone base and a canopied entrance with a revolving door. The 17-story building has 165 apartments, a concierge, and a marble lobby, located in an excellent Upper West Side location near Central Park and various amenities. Currently, 2 apartments are for sale.

20 West 72nd Street Location Map
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Overview of The Franconia at 20 West 72nd Street

20 West 72nd Street was built in 1925 and has a total of 169 apartments. Located in the Upper West Side, The Franconia is very close to the B and C subway lines.

There are currently 2 apartments for sale at 20 West 72nd Street, ranging in price from $550,000 to $2,700,000. The most recent closing in the building was in January 2026 - a six plus bedroom that closed for $425,000.

During the past two years, 6 apartments have sold: the most expensive was a one bedroom that sold for $945,000, and the least expensive was a six plus bedroom that sold for $425,000.

Amenities at this pet friendly pre war building include doorman, children's playroom, bike room and concierge.

Similar nearby buildings include 40 West 72nd Street, 140 West 69th Street, 2025 Broadway and 165 West 66th Street. See more ->

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1925
Apartments
Floors
16
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • Pre War
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
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  1. B
  2. C
at Central Park West 0.09 miles
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
at Broadway 0.27 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Concierge
  • Revolving Door Entrance
  • Nice Marble Lobby
  • Half a block from Central Park
  • Half a block from subway
  • Close to several landmarks
  • Convenient to many restaurants and boutiques
  • Many Apartments
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • No garage
  • No health club
  • No Balconies

CityRealty Rating

17
/44
Architecture
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24
/36
Location
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9
/39
Features
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50
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "storied" mid-rise co-op, once the "glamorous" Fairfield Hotel, boasts an "illustrious past" as home to Hollywood star Barbara Stanwyck. Now a "well-maintained" residential building offering "prime Upper West Side living" with a concierge, bike room and laundry facilities. "Perfectly positioned" steps from Central Park and major subway lines (B/C/1/2), while surrounded by an "impressive array" of dining options from "casual cafes to upscale Italian." Building maintains "traditional co-op policies" with reasonable sublet allowances and financing options.

Sales History

Price/Room (Est)

Why are we displaying the estimated price per room?

For some co-ops, instead of price per square foot, we use an estimate of the number of rooms for each sold apartment to chart price changes over time. This is because many co-op listings do not include square footage information, and this makes it challenging to calculate accurate square-foot averages.

By displaying the price per estimated room count, we are able to provide a more reliable and consistent metric for comparing sales in the building. While we hope that this gives you a clearer sense of price trends in the building, all data should be independently verified. All data provided are only estimates and should not be used to make any purchase or sale decision.

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