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The Charing Cross House

305 East 72nd Street, PH-C

Upper East Side, Manhattan | Second Ave & First Ave

3.5 Rooms1 Bed1 Bath1,100 Square FeetCo-op

$1,150,000
Maintenance$3,425
Price Per SF
$1,045

Listing Features

  • Abundant Closets
  • Corner Apartment
  • Custom Closets
  • Dining Alcove
  • Entry Foyer
  • Library / Den
  • Moldings
  • Penthouse/Top Flr
  • Surround Sound
  • Walk-in Closet
  • Wall of Windows
  • Dishwasher
  • Galley
  • Microwave
  • Windowed Kitchen
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Soaking Tub

Outdoor space and views

  • Terrace [10'x12']
  • City Views
  • East Exposure
  • South Exposure
  • West Exposure

Building Amenities

  • Full-Time Doorman
  • Bike Storage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Facility
  • Laundry Room
  • Renovated Lobby
  • Storage

Policies

  • Pets Allowed

Property Description for 305 East 72nd Street, PH-C

SPACIOUS AND SUNNY WITH A PRIVATE OUTDOOR TERRACE!

Welcome to 305 East 72nd Street Penthouse C, an exceptional corner apartment at 'The Charing Cross', perfectly nestled in the Lenox Hill neighborhood on the desirable Upper East Side. This splendid one-bedroom, one-bath coop apartment offers over 1000 square feet of living space and is a true urban oasis, with sweeping views from your private terrace of the city, sky, and rooftops below. Sun-drenched and filled with natural light from triple exposures to the south, east, and west, this warm and inviting home is a true retreat, ready to be enjoyed by its next lucky owner.

A very large and open foyer greets you as you enter the apartment, and offers the perfect place to sit while you put down your packages, take off your shoes, and hang your coat in one of the two large closets while taking in the views from the bank of windows just ahead. This spacious entry is large enough to be used as a work-from-home office area and/or library as well.

Adjacent is the multi-windowed dining alcove, with ample space to set a table for 10 and host delightful dinner parties. If desired, this area can also easily be converted into a 2nd bedroom or separate home-office (see alternate floor plan). The cherry on top is the adjacent private corner terrace, a perfect place to host dinner parties and watch the sunset, or start your day here with a morning coffee, offering wonderful views of the city that surrounds you and the sky above.

The living room is expansive, and easily accommodates a large sectional sofa, a full media center, and plenty of additional seating in which to relax and enjoy the respite from the city below. A separate windowed kitchen with two exposures boasts custom cherry cabinets with under-cabinet lighting and tons of storage, black granite countertops, a Sub Zero fridge, gas range and separate oven, Miele dishwasher, and a built in microwave.

The king-sized bedroom is on the other side of the apartment, with a large wall of windows, a vast double sized custom California Closet, with plenty of extra room for an additional dresser or vanity and reading nook. The entire apartment is freshly painted and has brand new hard wood parquet flooring throughout.

The Charing Cross is a meticulously maintained co-op, offering full-service luxury living. Enjoy the convenience of a full-time doorman and a live-in resident manager, as well as an on-site gym, central laundry facilities, storage area, and bike storage (small fee and subject to availability). LAUNDRY PERMITTED IN UNIT (with board approval). Pets are welcome. Subletting permitted (subject to board approval) and up to 75% financing is allowed. Perfectly located on the vibrant Upper East Side, you are truly at the crossroads of every amenity the city has to offer, with easy access to world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. For those who relish the outdoors, Central Park is just moments away, as well as the East River Promenade and Carl Schurz Park. The Second Ave Subway (Q train) is just outside the front door, providing effortless access to the rest of the city in minutes. This is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle.

Don't miss the opportunity to own this breathtaking penthouse coop. SHOWINGS AND OPEN HOUSES ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Listing History for 305 East 72nd Street, PH-C

Now
07/30/2026
Contract Signed by Karen Wolfe
Brown Harris Stevens
06/04/2026
Back on the Market by Karen Wolfe
Brown Harris Stevens

Building Details for 305 East 72nd Street

OwnershipCo-op
Building TypeMid-Rise
Service LevelFull-Time Doorman
AgePost-War
AccessElevator
Year Built1955
Financing Allowed75%
Floors/Apts17/178
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Transit and Citi Bike

Subway

72 St
0.04 miles
68 St-Hunter College
0.32 miles
77 St
0.33 miles

Citi Bike

E 75 St & 3 Ave
0.14 miles
E 74 St & 1 Ave
0.16 miles

Building Availability

APPSF
Median
Average
$765
$862,500
$862,500
$854
$939,000
$939,000
Last 12 months
$899
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One Bed in Upper East Side

APPSF
Median
Average
$1,243
$830,000
$921,284
$1,104
$771,000
$845,074

Upper East Side | Manhattan

Quick Profile

Exuding a cosmopolitan, refined air that is reminiscent of Paris or other European cities, the Upper East Side (the UES, to local cognoscenti) has a reputation as being a bastion of wealth and privilege. Even though it was built by American “royalty” families like the Vanderbilts, Roosevelts, Kennedys, Carnegies and Rockefellers, whose elaborate mansions once anchored Fifth Avenue, there are affordable housing options throughout the neighborhood. The further east you move, away from Central Park and the more commercial avenues, the more likely you are to find quiet, tree-lined streets with historic townhouses and brownstones. Keep your eye out for reasonably priced apartments in pre-war low-rise and even a few high-rise buildings.

With abundant, beautifully landscaped green spaces, including the oasis of Central Park acting like a backyard, the area is quiet and lushly green. You can relax and unwind in John Jay Park, Carl Schurz Park or take a stroll along the East River Promenade. The whole neighborhood seems isolated from the workaday chaos of the city at large. Add to that the history of the neighborhood and the abundance of cultural institutions, and you have a uniquely welcoming neighborhood.

Known for its abundance of high-end retail shopping, especially on Madison Avenue, the Upper East Side is host to the Barneys New York flagship department store. Here you can find upscale goods, fashion and home decor items. You will also find the edgy runway-inspired Alexander McQueen collections. If you are dying to treat your feet to red-soled opulence, be sure to visit the Christian Louboutin boutique. These are only a small sampling of this high-end shopper’s paradise that features everything from designer boutiques that offer the ultimate in haute couture to resale shops where you can find last season’s best on sale at hefty discounts .

There are many unique dining experiences, from fine dining to the casual bite-on-the-go, awaiting you in the UES. Sushi is going through a renaissance in the city, and the best omakase-style sushi can be found at Sasabune on E 73rd Street. Omakase sushi means that you leave the choice of ingredients, preparation method and presentation to the chef. Elegant French cuisine can be experienced at JoJo, E 64th Street, housed in gorgeous townhouse. Just for fun, visit the Lexington Candy Shop on Lexington Avenue, to get a taste of an old-fashioned soda fountain.

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OLR ID: 589426