12 W 72nd St
New York, NY 10023
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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About This Property
12 W 72nd Street, Unit 11E is a stunning three-room apartment in the heart of the Upper West Side. Located next to Central Park, classic Manhattan living is at your fingertips. Upon entering the apartment, you are greeted by a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is plenty of prep space with granite countertops and an abundance of storage. A breakfast counter is located in this room for eating, and with floor-to-ceiling mirrored walls, the room feels deeper and more spacious. The living room receives beautiful sunlight and you can easily host family and friends with any size furniture and layout – including room for an eating area. The king-size bedroom is equally large, with double closets providing more than enough storage. The ensuite bath offers great size with a tub/shower combo, tile, and modern finishes. The Oliver Cromwell is a pre-war work of art designed by architect Emery Roth in the Neo-Renaissance style, located in the UWS/CPW Historic District. It is a few steps from Central Park West and all the wonderful offerings of Central Park and the UWS. There are not a lot of residences in New York that can boast Central Park as its backyard. The building also offers a 24-hour doorman, laundry, live-in super, bike storage, and is pet friendly. Pied- a-terres are welcomed! You are within close proximity to Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, high-end shopping, and some of the best dining in Manhattan. With five subway lines at your fingertips, all of New York City is yours. Rental Terms: Monthly: $3,495
12 W 72nd St is a condo located in Manhattan County and the 10023 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance zone.
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
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Early 20th-century architect Emory Roth was particularly prolific in the design of Beaux-Arts style residential towers that went up on the then rapidly developing Upper West Side of Manhattan. Among the iconic buildings he conceived — including the El Dorado and The Beresford — The Oliver Cromwell is one of the best preserved. Rising 31 stories, this 174-unit co-op is adorned in Italian Renaissance style accents and pseudo balconies. Deep setbacks, starting on the 14th floor, double as sweeping terraces that outline the building’s particularly monumental spire.
Erected in 1926 as a half hotel, half full-time residence, The Oliver Cromwell was a quintessential roaring twenties address and home to several prominent Wall Street figures, some more notorious than others. Given that the building is almost a century old, conditions vary quite a bit from unit to unit. “Some still feature original hardwood floors, dramatic archways and curved details,” says Jesse Rosenthal, a broker with Douglas Elliman. “The Oliver Cromwell is among a handful of prewar co-ops along or near Central Park West that are in competition with each other when it comes to capturing the attention of buyers seeking out homes with historic character.”
“Penthouse A [selling for $6.4 Million in summer 2024] is a beautiful, modern take on the building,” Rosenthal describes. “The architects really embraced curves in the door openings and restored the casement windows.” Seattle interiors firm Mutuus outfitted this triplex with a fresh yet historically sensitive design scheme. In a 2020 Architectural Digest feature article, journalist Lauren Jones notes that principal Kristen Becker made the most of smaller sized rooms with pops of color and meticulously crafted built-in bookshelves. The previously outdated, French-style kitchen went through a complete revamp and now incorporates top-line Subzero, Thermador and Miele appliances. This expansive yet homey top-level residence includes one of the previously mentioned 300 square-foot private roof terraces, which comes with retractable awnings and automated irrigation. “The northern and southern views of the park are stunning.”
Another unit, 4H, is a combined two bedroom — on the market in 2024 for $1.2 Million — with a clever layout conducive to contemporary needs and restored parquet flooring. Prices for the building’s offering of studios to four bedrooms reflect size, condition and position. Units on higher floors garner a premium. Particularly compact studios on lower levels have sold for as low as $350,000 while four bedrooms can go for upwards of $4 million. There’s currently an assessment of $961.38 in place for facade improvements that will run through December 2026. Though The Oliver Cromwell is a co-op, units can be used as pied a terres.
Though located midblock along prime West 72nd Street, the residence still benefits from commanding Central Park views as well as those of equally ornate prewar Beaux Arts and Art Deco buildings in its vicinity, The Dakota and Majestic Apartments respectively. One of the iconic 843-acre green space’s main entrances is right around the corner. Its picturesque Bethesda Terrace and sprawling Sheep Meadow lawn are just a short stroll away. While owner-operated bistros line adjacent Columbus Avenue, the intersection of Broadway and 72nd Street — just a bit further west — is a commercial hub with numerous brand-name stores and a Trader Joe’s supermarket. This intersection also has a subway stop served by local 1 and express 2 and 3 trains. The local 6 stops right outside The Oliver Cromwell on Central Park West. Another area attraction is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, incorporating the Metropolitan Opera House and the New York City Ballet, among other cultural venues.
Given that the building is a co-op, amenities are limited. There are well-maintained storage units but the waiting list to get one is long. Featuring a small lounge area, the lobby is helmed by 24/7 door attendants and, in classic Uptown Manhattan fashion, white gloved porters. The main draws of this property are its tastefully updated residences but, also those in dire need of renovation which present potential buyers with the chance to make their own mark, create homes based on their own specifications.
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Property Address:
12 W 72nd St,
New York,
NY
10023
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New York City’s Upper West Side is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Manhattan. While landmarks like the Metropolitan Opera, the Lincoln Center, and the American Museum of Natural History lend a distinctly highbrow air to the landscape, the overall community environment favors down-to-earth personalities and accessible neighborhood amenities.
So what’s it like to live in the Upper West Side, and what exactly is this neighborhood known for? The local dining scene is superb, featuring a vast landscape of restaurants representing every style and flavor imaginable, most of which are affordable enough to become regular stops. Grocers and retail stores are close at hand, and everywhere in the Upper West Side is within walking distance of Central Park— those living near the eastern edge of the neighborhood can enjoy gorgeous views of the sun rising over the park every morning.
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Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
12 W 72nd St is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Fordham Univ., Lincoln Center. It is also near John Jay College, CUNY and Hunter College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
667 Students
Nearby
8
Out of 10
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
295 Students
Nearby
8
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
538 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
199 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
337 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in New York include 72 Street (A,B,C Line), located 0.1 mile from 12 W 72nd St. 12 W 72nd St is near Laguardia, located 8.5 miles or 19 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.2 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Laguardia
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Drive: | 19 min | 8.5 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.2 mi |
Time and distance from 12 W 72nd St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
12 W 72nd St has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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American Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Central Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Damrosch Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Children's Museum of Manhattan
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Central Park Zoo
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
12 W 72nd St has 5 parks within 0.9 mile, including American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, and Damrosch Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
12 W 72nd St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.3 mi |
12 W 72nd St is 6.8 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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12 W 72nd St
New York, NY 10023