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2-bedroom apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

140 E 72nd St Apt 4A, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10021

$1,249,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Manhattan: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Asking price $1,249,000. Built in 1959.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Seize this opportunity - Apartment 4A is a generously proportioned two bedroom, two bathroom home with dining area, in a full service amenity building, in one of the most premier locations in the Upper East Side. A gracious entrance foyer, complete with two oversized closets, leads into an expansive and quiet living room with bright exposures. The oversized living area comfortably accommodates both a substantial seating area and a separate dining area, perfect for entertaining. The windowed kitchen positioned beside the dining area features white lacquer cabinetry and granite countertops. Both king size bedrooms are removed from the main living spaces and feature abundant closet space, and are complemented by two full bathrooms. Excellent storage and a thoughtful separation between the entertaining and sleeping areas make the apartment uniquely comfortable and functional. 140 East 72nd Street is a highly desirable full service co-op offering a full time doorman, live in super, fitness center, parking garage, central laundry facilities, private storage, bicycle storage and a children's playroom. Located between Park and Lexington Avenues, the building is moments from Central Park, Madison Avenue shopping, world class museums, restaurants, neighborhood markets and public transportation - placing the best of the Upper East Side just outside your door. 2% flip tax payable by purchaser. Photos are virtually staged.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 57/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos23/25
    • Some points: Only 7 photos (8 or more for full points)13/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • 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
    • Full points: Laundry mentioned1/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 214 words3/3
  • True cost5/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Some points: Priced 33% below similar homes in its neighborhood5/7
  • Accuracy9/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Problem: Differs from city records (built 1955, 101 homes)2/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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 $1,249,000, 33% below the median asking price for 2-bedroom homes for sale in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill.

Median here
$1,872,500
98 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,250,000–$3,150,000
The middle half of listings

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-Carnegie Hill

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 68 St-Hunter College64 min walk
  • 72 StN Q6 min walk
  • 77 St67 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 2

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

101 units · 22 floors · built 1955

Building record for 976 Lexington Avenue

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

976 Lexington Avenue · BBL 1-01406-0017 · built 1955 · 101 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator 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)
$3,125,000 on Sep 17, 2026

The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at 976 Lexington Avenue. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public 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.