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Back to the listing1-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
531 E 72nd St Apt 5B, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021
- Size
- 620 ft² (57.6 m²)
- Available
- Now
- Year built
- 1910: Building details
About this home
Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 620 ft². Asking price $499,000. Built in 1910.
From the original listing · Realtor.comShowHide
Tucked away on the picturesque, tree-lined cul-de-sac of East 72nd Street, this charming residence offers a rare sense of tranquility in the heart of the Upper East Side. Situated near the cobblestoned East River overlook, this special Manhattan enclave feels worlds away from the bustle of the city, yet remains moments from everything the neighborhood has to offer. The residence is part of the distinctive "Black and Whites," a collection of former townhouses later converted into cooperative residences, known for their striking black-and-white facades and signature red entry doors. Situated on the fifth floor, this inviting home features ceilings over nine feet high, generously proportioned rooms, and windows in every room that provide wonderful natural light. The spacious living room is complemented by built-in bookshelves, while a separate dining alcove provides a dedicated space for everyday meals or entertaining. The south-facing, king-sized bedroom offers comfortable proportions and excellent natural light. Combining historic character, a peaceful residential setting, and the convenience of a full-time resident manager, this residence presents a unique opportunity to enjoy one of the Upper East Side's most charming enclaves. Fifth-floor walk-up. Current monthly assessment of $255 through April 2027.
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Roofy listing score
Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete
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Details15/20
- Full points: Price stated3/3
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- Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
- Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
- No points: No pet policy0/1
- No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
- No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
- No points: No amenities listed0/2
- Full points: Description of 204 words3/3
True cost5/15
- No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
- Some points: Priced 31% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
Accuracy12/15
- Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
- Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 20 homes)5/5
- Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
Legal10/10
- Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
- Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
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Compared with the area
Asks $499,000, 31% below the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.
- Median here
- $725,000
- 122 listings, last 90 days
- Typical range
- $599,250–$895,000
- The middle half of listings
- Per ft²
- $804.84 vs $1,126.36
- This home vs the median, 29% lower
Priced below most similar homes here.
Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.
More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt IslandLocation
- NeighborhoodUpper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt IslandHousing records and complaints
- BoroughManhattanHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 10021Buildings and sales
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- CityNew YorkHomes for sale
Nearby transit
- 72 StN Q10 min walk
- Roosevelt IslandF M13 min walk
- 68 St-Hunter College616 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 2
- P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Islandk-8, grades PK-8420 m
- P.S. 158 Bayard Taylorelementary, grades PK-5450 m
- Eleanor Roosevelt High Schoolhigh, grades 9-12460 m
Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.
The building
20 units · 5 floors · built 1910
Building record (NYC)
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)531 East 72 Street · BBL 1-01484-0022 · built 1910 · 20 units
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Open HPD violations
- None
- Heat complaints
- 0 this season
- Complaints, last 12 months
- 0
- Rent stabilization
- May have stabilized units
- Last sale (12-month file)
- No sales in our 12-month file
No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.
See the full building recordPublic NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).
Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.


























