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50 East 72nd Street

50 East 72nd Street

Doorman condo located in Upper East Side, between Madison Avenue & Park Avenue

50 East 72nd Street Location Map
  • Recent Sales (10) $1,589 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (48)
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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.

Year Built
1928
Converted: 1985
Apartments
48
Floors
15
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
20%
48Apartments
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Amenities

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

  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.21 miles
  1. F
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

18
/44
Architecture
+
24
/36
Location
+
13
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
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63
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 "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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