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212 E 72Nd Street, New York City, NY 10021

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0 Baths
5,200 Sq Ft

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.

Listing Courtesy of Matthew S Lesser - Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc
  • MLS# RLS20063320
  • Date Listed11/25/2025
  • Days on Realty 21 Days
  • Bedrooms -
  • Bathrooms
  • Lot Size -
  • Subdivision Lenox Hill
  • County New York
  • Year Built 1901
  • Square Feet 5,200 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $1528.85

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres -
  • Lot Size SQFT -
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Ella Baker School

Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home

0.05 mi

Distance

P.s. 158 Baylard Taylor School

Public • PK - 5

0.66 mi

Distance

P.s. 183 Robert L. Stevenson School

Public • PK - 5

0.81 mi

Distance

P.s. 006 Lillie D. Blake School

Public • PK - 5

0.92 mi

Distance

P.s./i.s. 217 Roosevelt Island School

Public • PK - 8

1.04 mi

Distance

Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Public • PK - 5

1.13 mi

Distance

Yorkville Community School

Public • PK - 5

1.13 mi

Distance

P.s. 198 Isador E. Ida Straus School

Public • PK - 5

1.13 mi

Distance

Ps 76 William Hallett

Public • PK - 5

1.54 mi

Distance

P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell School

Public • PK - 8

1.54 mi

Distance

J.h.s 167 Robert F Wagner Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.05 mi

Distance

Yorkville East Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

0.66 mi

Distance

East Side Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

1.13 mi

Distance

M.s. M247 Dual Language Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

1.6 mi

Distance

M.s. M245 The Computer School

Public • 6 - 8

1.6 mi

Distance

Capital Preparatory - Harlem Charter School

Public • 6 - 12

1.9 mi

Distance

Young Women's Leadership School

Public • 6 - 12

1.9 mi

Distance

M.s. 243 Center School

Public • 5 - 8

1.9 mi

Distance

M.s. 258 Community Action School

Public • 6 - 8

1.9 mi

Distance

Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts

Public • 6 - 8

1.96 mi

Distance

Talent Unlimited High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.05 mi

Distance

Urban Academy Laboratory High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

Vanguard High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

Manhattan International High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

0.66 mi

Distance

Art And Design High School

Public • 9 - 12

1.04 mi

Distance

High School For Climate Justice

Public • 9 - 12

1.13 mi

Distance

Judith S Kaye High School

Public • 9 - 12

1.13 mi

Distance

High School Of Arts And Technology

Public • 9 - 12

1.31 mi

Distance

High School For Law, Advocacy And Community Justice

Public • 9 - 12

1.31 mi

Distance

St. Jean Baptiste High School

Private • 09 - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

Manhattan High School For Girls

Private • 09 - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

Birch Wathen Lenox School

Private • KG - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

The Hewitt School

Private • KG - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

St Vincent Ferrer High School

Private • 09 - 12

0.05 mi

Distance

Lycee Francais De New York

Private • KG - 12

0.66 mi

Distance

Brearley School

Private • KG - 12

0.66 mi

Distance

The Chapin School Ltd

Private • KG - 12

0.66 mi

Distance

Dominican Academy

Private • 09 - 12

0.66 mi

Distance

Cathedral High School

Private • 09 - 12

0.81 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in NY / 10021

Source: Walkscore

99/100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score ®

100/100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score ®

81/100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Daily errands do not require a car. World-class public transportation. Biking is convenient for most trips.

Transit Summary

106 nearby routes: 83 bus, 23 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 81/100, Transit Score: 81/100, Bike Score: 72/100.

Points of Interest near 212 E 72nd Street, New York City, NY 10021

Frequently Asked Questions for 212 E 72nd Street

Source: Realty.com

212 E 72nd Street, New York City, NY 10021 is a Single Family 5,200 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 14 photos available of this 0 bed, 0 bath house, listed at $7,950,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 14 photos of 212 E 72nd Street.

Our records indicate that 212 E 72nd Street was built in 1901.

The full address for this home is 212 E 72nd Street, New York City, NY 10021.

212 E 72nd Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue November 25, 2025

Daily errands do not require a car. World-class public transportation. Biking is convenient for most trips.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 81/100, Transit Score: 81/100, Bike Score: 72/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 212 E 72nd Street. Ella Baker School (Grades: PK - 8), J.h.s 167 Robert F Wagner Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Talent Unlimited High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Leslie J Garfield & Co Inc (tel: 212-371-8200)
Listing agent: Matthew Lesser (tel: 212-371-8200) (#45093)

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