
40 E 72nd St Unit 5 New York, NY 10021
Upper East Side NeighborhoodEstimated payment $60,431/month
Highlights
- City View
- 1 Fireplace
- High-Rise Condominium
- East Side Elementary School, P.S. 267 Rated A
- Balcony
About This Home
40 East 72nd Street, Unit 5
Experience the perfect blend of luxury, elegance, and modern comfort in this sun-filled, full-floor residence in the heart of the Upper East Side's prestigious "Gold Coast." This grand six-room condominium, accessed via a private keyed elevator, offers an expansive and sophisticated layout, meticulously designed by world-renowned architects Jacques Grange and Barry Rice.
Upon entering the private landing, you are welcomed into nearly 45 feet of formal entertaining space. The grand living room features six oversized windows that bathe the space in natural light, offering serene, tree-lined views. A wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and charm, while oversized pocket doors lead to a versatile area that can serve as a formal dining room or a family room, depending on your needs. This flexible layout ensures both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living.
The windowed, eat-in chef's kitchen is a masterpiece of design and functionality. Custom-milled cabinetry is complemented by a striking quartzite island, countertops, and backsplash. Top-of-the-line appliances include Gaggenau double wall ovens, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a wine cooler, and a garbage disposal. Oversized pocket doors allow for the flexibility of an open or enclosed kitchen experience.
The private bedroom wing is a tranquil retreat, featuring three generously proportioned, sunlit bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and custom-fitted closets. The oversized primary suite is a serene oasis, offering picturesque views of a beautiful church through a south-facing Juliet balcony. Its spa-like en-suite bathroom is adorned with Greek marble walls, Italian marble vanities, a Waterworks deep-soaking tub, herringbone marble floors, a glass-enclosed spa shower, and radiant heat flooring. One of the additional bedrooms also features its own Juliet balcony, accessed through elegant French doors.
Additional highlights of this exquisite home include white oak floors, custom lighting, central air conditioning, a powder room, a spacious laundry room, and 43 square feet of dedicated storage space.
The Building
40 East 72nd Street is a boutique luxury condominium perfectly situated between Park and Madison Avenues. Originally designed by Schwartz and Gross in 1928, the building has been completely reimagined by Jacques Grange and Barry Rice, maintaining the grace and scale of pre-war architecture while integrating state-of-the-art modern infrastructure. Except for the landmarked fa ade, every inch of the building is brand new.
Grange's international design influence is evident throughout-from the artisanal bronze grillwork adorning the entrance doors to the sophisticated black-and-white granite diamond-patterned lobby flooring and rich Stuc Pierre walls. The elevator cabins mirror the elegant aesthetic of the lobby, luxuriously transporting residents to their private landings.
With a full-time doorman and a prime location near the city's finest galleries, museums, boutiques, restaurants, and schools, 40 East 72nd Street stands among the most distinguished addresses on the Upper East Side, offering an unparalleled living experience in one of the world's most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $58,081
Year Built
- Built in 1930
HOA Fees
- $7,191 Monthly HOA Fees
Interior Spaces
- 3,132 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- City Views
- Laundry in unit
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Additional Features
- Balcony
- No Cooling
Community Details
- 6 Units
- High-Rise Condominium
- Lenox Hill Subdivision
- 8-Story Property
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 7503 / 01386
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $58,081 | $474,639 | $35,356 | $439,283 |
2024 | $58,081 | $464,575 | $55,867 | $423,048 |
2023 | $54,257 | $442,299 | $47,443 | $394,856 |
2022 | $52,104 | $564,231 | $55,867 | $508,364 |
2021 | $48,371 | $663,801 | $55,867 | $607,934 |
2020 | $49,498 | $644,486 | $55,867 | $588,619 |
2019 | $46,343 | $537,093 | $55,867 | $481,226 |
2018 | $42,914 | $340,264 | $37,286 | $302,978 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Price Changed | $8,900,000 | -4.3% | $2,842 / Sq Ft |
04/03/2025 04/03/25 | For Sale | $9,300,000 | -16.6% | $2,969 / Sq Ft |
03/15/2018 03/15/18 | Sold | $11,150,000 | -8.2% | $3,560 / Sq Ft |
02/13/2018 02/13/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/15/2015 10/15/15 | For Sale | $12,150,000 | -- | $3,879 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | $11,155,000 | -- |
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