236 E  72nd St, New York, NY 10021
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236 E 72nd St
New York, NY 10021

Upper East Side
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths

$5,995,000

Original price: $6,295,000
Est. Mortgage $34,957/mo*

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Description

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236 East 72nd Street is an elegant, single-family townhouse with a private parking garage, perfect for a car or extra storage.
The front door opens to a foyer revealing the spectacular living room, with its soaring 20-foot ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace. Through the double-height, arched windows are views of the two-level, south-facing garden that offers a peaceful urban oasis.
Overlooking the living room is the dramatic dining room with a built-in bar, beverage drawers, and it is open to the wonderful chef's kitchen with its wall of windows, abundance of cabinets, top-of-the-line appliances, Caesarstone countertops, a built-in banquet, and a breakfast bar.
The sunny primary has a nook perfect for a desk and a terrace that is ideal for sipping your morning coffee or reading the New York Times. There is a wall of closets and a marble en-suite bathroom with a luxurious soaking tub, glass-enclosed stall shower, and double sink.
The library or dressing room is also on this floor and has another fireplace and a built-in desk with custom shelving.
On the next level there are two more bedrooms, two renovated bathrooms, and a vented washer/dryer.
Additional features of this turn-key home are pristine original details, a powder room, central air, recessed lighting, a skylight, and a basement that houses the mechanics and gives the new owner another spot for laundry and/or storage.
Extra square footage can be added to the top or back of this one-of-a-kind property with proper approvals.

Open House

Sunday, March 31
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
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Listed
180+ days ago
Listing by: Douglas Elliman, (212) 769-9862

Home Details for 236 E 72nd St

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+ Days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1901
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Agent Information

Listing Agent
MLS/Source ID: 22703543

Community

Units in Building: 1

Price History for 236 E 72nd St

DatePriceEventSource
03/15/2024$5,995,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #22703543
01/03/2024$6,295,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #22703543
11/10/2023ListingRemovedStreetEasy
09/29/2023$6,495,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #22703543
09/05/2023ListingRemovedStreetEasy
08/31/2022$6,950,000Listed For SaleStreetEasy #1125344165493545465
07/18/2022ListingRemovedStreetEasy
06/06/2022$6,950,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #21176439
09/08/2021$7,900,000PriceChange
StreetEasy #21176439
07/26/2021$8,750,000Listed For SaleDouglas Elliman #21176439
06/12/2021ListingRemovedStreetEasy
01/21/2021$9,430,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/20/2020$9,880,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/22/1999$2,275,000Sold
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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2022
Tax
Assessment$8,307,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 236 E 72nd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.20
Single-Family Home
$3,999,000
03/13/24
4
4
2,160
0.44
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$7,550,000
03/20/24
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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Ann Cutbill Lenane - Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, Douglas Elliman
236 E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home built in 1901. 236 E 72nd St is located in Upper East Side, New York. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by StreetEasy on Sep 29, 2023. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 22703543.