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New Development Opened in 2017

Last updated on Jan 26, 2026

40 East 72nd Street

This handsome 5-story condominium building at 40 East 72nd Street on the Upper East Side was designed in 1928 and has 6 units. The building features a 24-hour doorman, canopied entrance, some rear balconies, and wood-burning fireplaces, with luxurious apartments including high-end appliances and spacious layouts. Currently, 1 apartment is for sale.

All Apartments For Sale (1) $2,424 Avg. price/ft²
Recent Sales (5) $3,261 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (6)

Apt. MAISONETTE
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4 beds

3.5 baths

3,402 ft²

$2,424

$8,245,000

Jan 26, 2026

15 days

#MAISONETTE: $8,245,000 - 4 beds

Apt. 5

3 beds

3.5 baths

3,132 ft²

$8,900,000 -4.3%

$2,842

$9,300,000

Oct 27, 2025

Apt. 2

3 beds

4 baths

3,131 ft²

$8,750,000 -1.7%

$2,795

$8,900,000

Nov 12, 2021

Apt. 5

3 beds

3.5 baths

3,132 ft²

$11,155,000 -8.2%

$3,562

$12,150,000

Jun 15, 2017

Apt. 3

3 beds

3.5 baths

3,132 ft²

$11,205,841

$3,578

$11,650,000

Jun 1, 2017

Apt. 4

3 beds

3.5 baths

3,132 ft²

$11,055,000

$3,530

$11,900,000

May 30, 2017

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Overview of 40 East 72nd Street

40 East 72nd Street was built in 1928 and converted to condos in 2017. 40 East 72nd Street has a total of 6 apartments and is located in the Upper East Side, very close to the 6 subway line.

Amenities at this pre war building include resident storage, terraces / balconies, garden and outdoor entertainment space.

Similar nearby buildings include 201 East 74th Street, 127 East 64th Street, 27 East 79th Street and 135 East 79th Street. See more ->

Doorman

None

Type

Condo

Year Built

1928

Converted: 2017

Apartments

6 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

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

Min Down

20%

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Amenities

Pre War
Resident Storage
Garden
Elevator
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Laundry Room
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Fireplaces
Landmarked
Terraces / Balconies

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at Lexington Ave 0.22 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.46 miles

Pros & Cons

Full-tiime doorman
One apartment per floor
Large apartments
Some balconies
Close to the Frick Collection
Very good bus service
Handsome Schwartz & Gross mid-rise
Barry Rice architect
Jacques Grange designer

No concierge
No roof deck
No fitness center

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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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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1 beds starting at $1,975,000
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3 beds starting at $3,060,000

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