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Apartment for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

12 W 72nd St Apt 5L, Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan, New York, NY, 10023

$440,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
Studio
Size
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Available
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About this home

Apartment for sale in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, Manhattan: studio, 1 bathroom. Asking price $440,000. Built in 1927.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Welcome home to this charming studio at The Oliver Cromwell, ideally located just half a block from Central Park. A gracious entry foyer leads into a thoughtfully laid-out home with beautiful hardwood floors, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and a separate kitchen with marble countertops. The spacious living area features a western-facing window, while the generously sized walk-in closet provides exceptional storage. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, the apartment is truly pin-drop quiet, yet perfectly positioned to enjoy all that the Upper West Side has to offer, with Central Park, neighborhood shops, restaurants, and transportation just moments away. The Oliver Cromwell is a full-service co-op offering a 24-hour doorman, live-in superintendent, central laundry, storage, and bike room. With its prime location and array of amenities, the building offers a comfortable and convenient Upper West Side lifestyle. Co-purchasing, Pied-a-terres and pets allowed.

Description from Realtor.com, shown as published there. See the original listing

Roofy listing score

Grade C, 56/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos21/25
    • Some points: Only 6 photos (8 or more for full points)11/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • No points: Bedrooms not stated0/2
    • 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
    • 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 152 words3/3
  • True cost4/15
    • No points: No running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)0/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1927, 152 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site today4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • No points: No active license found for the agent0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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

Buying costs

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • 72 StC B2 min walk
  • 72 St1 2 37 min walk
  • 66 St-Lincoln Center18 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 3

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The building

152 units · 29 floors · built 1927 · 3 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

12 West 72 Street · BBL 1-01124-0042 · built 1927 · 152 units

Roofy building score 98/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Elevator apartment building
Open HPD violations
3 (A 0 · B 2 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
Had 7 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
$735,000 on Jul 17, 2026

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

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Added to Roofy Nov 2, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Nov 2, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.