$1,195,000 $1,275,000
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The Bancroft

40 West 72nd Street, 143

Manhattan | Columbus Ave & Central Park West

4.5 Rooms2 Beds2 BathsCo-op

$1,195,000 $1,275,000
Maintenance$4,083

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Corner Apartment
  • High Ceilings [9']
  • Separate Dining Area
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Dishwasher
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • S Steel Appliances
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • En Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • North Exposure
  • South Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Room
  • Storage
  • Valet Service

Policies

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pieds A Terre Ok

Property Description for 40 West 72nd Street, 143

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY (11/8) FROM 1-2PM. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

SPONSOR SALE! NO BOARD APPROVAL!
Perched high on the 14th floor above 72nd Street off of Central Park. this gracious 4.5 room corner two bedroom, two bathroom home in need of renovation awaits your creative touch. The eat-in kitchen can be opened to the Living/Dining Room. The corner primary bedroom features two exposures plus a walk-in closet, and the 2nd bedroom boasts breathtaking views of the Midtown Manhattan skyline. Other features of this sunny prewar home include three exposures (North, East and South), spacious living/dining room, two windowed bathrooms, abundant closet space including three walk-in closets, oak hardwood floors, and 9 foot beamed ceilings throughout. Washer/dryer allowed with board approval.

The Bancroft is a full service, pet friendly co-op with a 24 hour doorman, live-in superintendent, bike room, storage bins available for a fee, and central laundry room. The building is located half a block from Central Park and many transportation options. Trader Joe's, Fairway and Citarella are located close by, along with fine dining and world class boutiques. There are several fitness centers within a few blocks, including New York Sports Club on 73rd Street and Equinox on 67th Street which features amenities such as a pool and rock climbing wall.
PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOS ARE VIRTUALLY STAGED.

Listing History for 40 West 72nd Street, 143

Now
11/04/2026
$1,195,000 [-$80,000] [6.3%]
Price Drop by Greg Kammerer
Corcoran
09/17/2026
$1,275,000 [-$75,000] [5.6%]
Price Drop by Greg Kammerer
Corcoran

Building Details for 40 West 72nd Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePre-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1925
Financing Allowed80%
Floors/Apts16/142
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

72 St
0.11 miles
72 St
0.24 miles
66 St-Lincoln Center
0.32 miles
81 St-Museum of Natural History
0.44 miles

Citi Bike

Columbus Ave & W 72 St
0.06 miles
W 74 St & Columbus Ave
0.13 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
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$1,195,000
$1,195,000
-
$495,000
$495,000
Last 12 months
$1,093
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OLR ID: 2198130