The Olcott

27 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023

Condo Building In New York

Units

158

Stories

15

Year Built

1925

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Units for Rent

2 Available Units

The Olcott

206,585

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

JTRE, LLC

Property Manager

The Olcott, a 15-story condo building on West 72nd Street, turns 100 in 2024. The street was lined with mansions in the early 19th century and was so exclusive that only residents — or those delivering their coal or groceries — could drive carriages down it. Later, during the depression, the street was a center for mobsters who set up brothels in many of the apartment buildings on the thoroughfare, an example of how quickly New York City neighborhoods can change, according to Tom Miller, a New York historian and blogger. The area morphed again around World War I, he explains. “Developers were trying to lure people away from private houses into multi-family dwellings, and that was a hard thing to do,” he says. “By providing all the amenities of a hotel — maid service and such — you could lure people into what were essentially apartment buildings. One of the things they would say was, ‘well, this solves the servant problem.’” Although they might still staff a butler or a lady’s maid, they no longer needed chambermaids or cooks. It was still a residential hotel in the 1990s and was converted to condos in the mid-aughts, with Thomas O’Hara as architect. Many Upper West Siders were “curious and enthusiastic” about the conversion, says Cathleen Carmody, a broker at The Corcoran Group who headed up sales when the building launched and is still the primary resale agent there. “It’s located in the Gold Zone on the West Side, a Central Park block in the 70s,” she says. “It was an unusual offering in that it’s a pre-war condominium, and there were only a handful of those on the Upper West Side.” Although there were some investors, many buyers were local to the area and wanted to stay on the Upper West Side, she adds.

The Olcott is a condominium located in New York and the 10023 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Concierge
  • Fitness Center
  • Tenant Controlled HVAC
  • Heating
  • Doorman
  • Laundry Service
  • Package Service
  • Vintage Building
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Elevator
  • Online Services
  • Dining Room
  • Freezer
  • Wet Bar

Location

27 W 72nd, New York,
NY 10023

Neighborhood

New York City has it all, from iconic landmarks to industry powerhouses to every type of cuisine you can imagine. Here, staples of the American image are everywhere: the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, an unparalleled skyline, and dynamic neighborhoods teeming with diverse cultures and activities.

All the perks of living in the Greatest City in the World come with a price tag to match. The cost of living in New York City is the second highest in the nation. Those living in New York City tend to earn higher salaries, in addition to having a walkable lifestyle with quick access to the subway (and less of the fees and maintenance associated with car ownership). There are other ways to curb living expenses, such as looking in more affordable neighborhoods or renting with a roommate.

If you find an apartment you like in New York City, you’ll want to act fast. The vacancy rate is only around 2.

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Education

College & Universities Distance

Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Walk: 16 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.4 away
1.4 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi

The Olcott is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Fordham Univ., Lincoln Center. It is also near John Jay College, CUNY and Hunter College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in New York include 72 Street (A,B,C Line), located 0.2 mile from The Olcott.

Transit/Subway Distance

Walk: 3 mins walk / 0.2 away
0.2 mi
Walk: 5 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 12 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.2 away
2.2 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
The Olcott is near Laguardia, located 8.5 miles or 19 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.2 miles or 23 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 19 mins drive / 8.5 away
8.5 mi
Drive: 23 mins drive / 15.2 away
15.2 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Olcott.

Shopping Centers Distance

Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.8 away
1.8 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi
The Olcott 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 & Recreation Distance

Walk: 8 mins walk / 0.4 away
0.4 mi
Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 11 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Walk: 15 mins walk / 0.8 away
0.8 mi
Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
The Olcott has 5 parks within 0.9 mile, including American Museum of Natural History, Central Park, and Damrosch Park.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
The Olcott 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 minute drive.

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