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

420 E 72nd St # 10FG, Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021

$1,350,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
1,400 ft² (130 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,400 ft². Asking price $1,350,000. Built in 1962.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

SUN-DRENCHED, DOUBLE-WIDE LIVING w/OPEN SOUTHERN VIEWS - CONVERTIBLE 3BR OPPORTUNITY ON PRIME UES BLOCK RENOVATED 2BR (EASY 3BR), Appx 1,400sf, 2.5 BATHS w/WASHER-DRYER, OPEN CHEF'S KITCHEN & FULL-SERVICE BUILDING There's a certain ease to life when space, light, and layout all align-and this expansive, sun-flooded residence delivers on all three. Currently configured as a generous two-bedroom with a double-wide living and dining room, this flexible home offers a seamless path to a true three-bedroom, layout. Five oversized south-facing windows pour in all-day light, illuminating a beautifully scaled entertaining space that comfortably accommodates living, dining, and a dedicated home office-without compromise. At the heart of the home, the open chef's kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring a full suite of stainless steel appliances including Sub-Zero refrigeration, Viking range, and Bosch dishwasher. Granite countertops, a breakfast bar, under-cabinet lighting, and custom wood cabinetry (with built-in wine storage) make this a natural gathering point for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The primary suite is a quiet, sunlit retreat with three south-facing windows, excellent closet space-including a double-wide closet plus a walk-in. Unwind in the spa like bath which features a deep soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, a double vanity, towel warmer, and thoughtful storage throughout. The second bedroom is well-proportioned with open southern exposures and two closets, positioned conveniently near a beautifully finished bathroom with Carrera marble, Toto fixtures, and refined details. Additional highlights include an in-unit LG washer/dryer, powder room, solid oak floors, and elegant crown and baseboard moldings-bringing both comfort and polish to this move-in ready home. THE BUILDING 420 East 72nd Street is a well-run, full-service cooperative offering 24-hour doorman and concierge service, a live-in resident manager, updated common areas, on-site garage (with shareholder discounts), and it's pet-friendly. Flexible policies allow guarantors, and pied-a-terres, with financing up to 75%. THE LOCATION Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Upper East Side, moments from the Q train at 72nd Street and convenient access to the 4/5/6 lines. Enjoy proximity to Carl Schurz Park, the East River Promenade, and Asphalt Green, along with some of the neighborhood's best food shopping-Citarella, Agata & Valentina, Eli's, Fairway, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's-all just minutes away. A rare combination of light, scale, and flexibility-this is Upper East Side living at its most effortless.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 71/100 · Complete

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    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 424 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1962, 191 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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Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,350,000, 3% 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
Per ft²
$964.29 vs $1,256.98
This home vs the median, 23% lower

Priced in line with similar homes here.

1.9% of these listings have cut their price.

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 Island

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 72 StN Q5 min walk
  • 68 St-Hunter College611 min walk
  • 77 St613 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

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The building

191 units · 19 floors · built 1962 · 2 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

420 East 72 Street · BBL 1-01466-0037 · built 1962 · 191 units

Roofy building score 99/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
9 (A 5 · B 4 · C 0)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
May have stabilized units
Last sale (12-month file)
$470,000 on May 12, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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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