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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

305 E 72nd St Apt 3BN, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021

$950,000
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Asking price $950,000. Built in 1961.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome to Residence 3BN at 305 East 72nd Street, a beautifully renovated two-bedroom, one-bath corner home offering generous proportions, triple exposures, and an abundance of natural light. The expansive living and dining area stretches over 30 feet, providing exceptional flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining, with ample room for an L-shaped sofa, dining for six, and a dedicated home office. Adjacent to the living space is a thoughtfully renovated, windowed kitchen with sunny southern exposure. Designed with both style and function in mind, the kitchen features Caesarstone quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a GE five-burner range. The spacious primary bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed, nightstands, dresser, and even a desk, while southern and western exposures fill the room with natural light. Oversized closets provide excellent storage. The second bedroom is equally versatile and can easily serve as a queen-size bedroom, nursery, guest room, or home office. Thoughtful upgrades continue throughout the home, including custom window treatments, blackout shades in the primary bedroom, and CitiQuiet soundproof windows in every room, creating a peaceful retreat from city life. A washer and dryer is not currently installed but is permitted with Board approval. Charing Cross House is a full-service cooperative offering a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, fitness room, bike storage, and additional storage. The building's elegant lobby provides a timeless welcome home. Pets, pieds-a-terre, co-purchasing, and subletting are permitted with Board approval. Ideally situated at the crossroads of Lenox Hill and the Upper East Side, Residence 3BN puts some of the neighborhood's best dining, shopping, and conveniences right outside your door. Local favorites include J.G. Melon, Uva, Lusardi's, Via Quadronno, Match 65, and Quality Eats. The Q train and M72 crosstown bus are nearby, while Central Park is just four blocks away. With its generous layout, beautiful renovation, triple exposures, and prime Upper East Side location, Residence 3BN offers an exceptional combination of space, comfort, and convenience. Welcome home!

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 67/100 · Fairly complete

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    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
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    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 343 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 32% 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 1961, 177 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 $950,000, 32% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.

Median here
$1,395,000
53 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,112,500–$1,750,000
The middle half of listings

Priced below most similar homes here.

1.9% of these listings have cut their price.

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More about Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island

Location

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Nearby transit

  • 72 StN Q1 min walk
  • 68 St-Hunter College68 min walk
  • 77 St69 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

177 units · 17 floors · built 1961 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

305 East 72 Street · BBL 1-01447-7501 · built 1961 · 177 units

Roofy building score 92/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
49 (A 17 · B 28 · C 4)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
2
Rent stabilization
Had 13 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

4 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

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Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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