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4 East 72nd Street
Last updated on Jan 15, 2026

4 East 72nd Street

Elegant 15-story apartment building erected in 1929 with ornate limestone facade and wrought-iron details Converted to cooperative in 1947 with 18 apartments, doorman, and convenient location near Central Park and museums Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

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Overview of 4 East 72nd Street

Built in 1929 and designed by renowned architect F. Burrell Hoffman, Jr., 4 East 72nd Street is a prestigious white-glove cooperative and one of the Upper East Side’s most distinguished addresses. This 15-story limestone building, converted to co-op ownership in 1947, features an exquisitely detailed façade with wrought-iron window grilles, arched double-height windows, Art Deco friezes, and a balustraded roofline.

With only 18 residences, the building offers a level of privacy and exclusivity rarely found in Manhattan. Amenities include a full-time doorman, concierge service, and sidewalk landscaping. A large basement storage unit transfers with each purchase, and pets are welcome. Ideally situated near a major entrance to Central Park, the building is steps from Madison Avenue’s boutiques, top restaurants, renowned museums, and convenient crosstown bus service. Some units feature elegant glass-enclosed "wintergardens," adding to the building’s refined charm.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Co-op
Year Built
1929
Apartments
Floors
15
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Elevator
  • Landmarked
  • Historic District
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  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.30 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Delicate- fine ironwork window grills
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Convenient cross-town bus service
  • Very close to a major entrance to Central Park
  • Doorman
  • Lovely and stately Art Deco-style building
  • Only 18 apartments
  • High ceilings
  • Large apartments
  • Close to Subway
  • No health club
  • Considerable traffic
  • No sundeck
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

30
/44
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/36
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/39
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9
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84
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  • 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

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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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