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$7,950,000

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Single Family
3 Beds
3 Full Baths
5,200 Sq. Ft.
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Property Description

212 East 72nd Street is a vacant shell, formerly a single-family residence, complete with a curb cut for a private garage. With approved Department of Buildings plans in hand, the future owner can begin construction immediately to create a bespoke home. The existing structure encompasses approximately 5,200 square feet across five levels plus a cellar. The property offers five private outdoor spaces: a large south-facing garden, two covered terraces, a roof deck, and a portico at the penthouse level. Set on an oversized 102-foot-deep lot, the home benefits from abundant natural light at both the front and rear. The maximum buildable area is approximately 18,220 square feet; which, should be independently verified. Situated on East 72nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, the property is located in the heart of the Lenox Hill neighborhood on the Upper East Side and enjoys proximity to the areas impressive array of cultural pursuits, public transportation, highly ranked schools, Madison & Lexington Avenues shopping, galleries, and eateries.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 212 E 72nd St

General

Price: $7,950,000
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: REBNY
MLS ID: RLS20063320
Updated: 1/7/2026
Added to Site: 37 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Smoke Free
Furnishings: Unfurnished

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Laundry: In Unit

Parking

Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway

Location

County: New York
Subdivision: Lenox Hill

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes

Heating & Cooling

Air Conditioning: Yes
Cooling Type: Other

Structural Information

Structure Type: Townhouse
Basement Desc.: Other
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 5,200
Living Area: 5,200 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1901
Other Struct. Feat.: Green Building

Lot Features

Property View: Other
Lot Size: 1836
Lot Dimensions: 102.00 x 18.00
Zoning: R10A

Financial Considerations

Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly

Disclosures and Reports

Special Conditions: Standard
Property ID: 1426-0042
Block: 1426
Lot Number: 42

Listing Courtesy of Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc

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Schools

Schools serving 212 E 72nd St

School District:New York City Geographic School District 02

Name	Grades	Distance
East Side Elementary School, PS 267 213 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10065	K-5	0.4 mi
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 220 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021	6-8	0.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 212 E 72nd St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/11/2025

Listed

$7,950,000

20.45%

MLS

10/26/2023

Sold

$6,600,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 212 E 72nd St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$79,115

-3%

$419,696

3%

2024

$81,871

6%

$407,624

6%

2023

$77,237

-1%

$384,552

-18%

2022

$78,099

1%

$469,980

-7%

2021

$77,518

5%

$505,020

-12%

2020

$74,031

4%

$575,220

11%

2019

$71,059

6%

$516,720

61%

2018

$67,037

1%

$320,460

-2%

2017

$66,327

8%

$325,371

6%

2016

$61,363

8%

$306,955

5%

2016

$56,991

3%

$291,456

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2014

$55,157

—

$291,456

1%

2014

$55,157

—

$287,411

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212 E 72nd Street, New York City, NY 10021 (MLS# RLS20063320) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 212 E 72nd Street is currently listed for $7,950,000 and was received on December 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 212 E 72nd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New York City? You can browse all New York City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

212 E 72nd St New York City, NY 10021