27 West 72nd Street, Manhattan
Condominium · 158 units · built c. 1925 · Block 1125, Lot 7502.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Oct 1, 2026, estimated cost $150K, described as “Interior alterations to include minor cosmetic renovation on non-load bearing partitions. No change to use, occupancy or egress”
- Alteration, filed May 14, 2026, estimated cost $25K, described as “Filing for modification of mechanical HVAC work in first floor lobby as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 29, 2026, described as “Suspended scaffold installation for facade repairs and inspections”
- Alteration, filed Apr 15, 2026, estimated cost $829K, described as “Filing for roof replacement work as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 28, 2026, estimated cost $555K, described as “Filing for facade repair work for floors 001-015 as per plans filed herewith. No change in egress, use or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 22, 2026, estimated cost $20K, described as “Installation of 300 psf sidewalk shed as per plans. All equipment shall comply with chapter #33 of the 2022 code. No change in use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 12, 2025, estimated cost $8K, described as “Proposed minor renovation to existing bathroom in dwelling unit 3B. Plumbing work to be filed under laa application. No change to occupancy use or egress.”
- Alteration, filed May 16, 2025, estimated cost $15K, described as “Pl application installation of new kitchen, (1) new kitchen sink, (1) new dishwasher on 15TH floor (16TH floor construction). No change in use, egress, or occupancy)”
- Alteration, filed May 16, 2025, estimated cost $56K, described as “Ot application to include removal of non-bearing partitions, installation of new kitchen on 15TH floor (16TH floor construction). No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed May 12, 2025, estimated cost $225K, described as “Repair of deficient garage structure. No change to use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Apr 3, 2025, estimated cost $117K, described as “Interior renovation of apt 312. Partition changes as per plans. No change in use, occupancy, or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Aug 27, 2024, estimated cost $138K, described as “Interior renovation of existing unit 602, minor demolition and construction of non-bearing partitions, lighting and electrical as per plan, interior fittings and finishes as per plan. No change in egress, occupancy or use under this…”
- Alteration, filed Aug 27, 2024, estimated cost $24K, described as “Interior renovation of existing unit 602, Plumbing work type replacing 12 fixtures, cap and remove 1 fixture, install i new fixture, no change in egress, occupancy or use.”
- Alteration, filed Dec 8, 2022, estimated cost $60K, described as “Renovation of apt. 1211 to include partition work and shelving, and restoration of paving tiles on balcony. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Oct 4, 2022, estimated cost $51K, described as “Interior renovation of an existing apartment”
- Alteration, filed Dec 13, 2021, estimated cost $109K, described as “Interior Renovation of Apartment #305, Partition changes to non-load bearing walls, no changes to use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Nov 4, 2021, estimated cost $5K, described as “Installation of pipe scaffolding as per plans. Pipe scaffolding shall comply with chapter # 33 of the 2014 code. No change in use occupancy or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jul 22, 2021, estimated cost $15K, described as “Proposed installation of heavy duty sidewalk shed as per plans. Live load 300 lbs per square feet. Sidewalk shed shall comply with chapter #33 of the NYC building code. No change in use, occupancy, or egress under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Mar 26, 2021, estimated cost $80K, described as “Facade repair including; bricks, stones, lintels. All as per plans. No change in use, egress or occupancy.”
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2021, estimated cost $26K, described as “Herewith filing new alt2 application for general construction work to be performed in the existing unit on the Penthouse level. All in accordance with submitted plans. No changes to use, egress or occupancy under this application.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 12, 2021, estimated cost $63K, described as “Mechanical application to include ductwork and installation of split system. No change in use, egress, or occupancy”
- Alteration, filed Jul 8, 2020, estimated cost $9K, described as “Interior renovation of apt 1211. Plumbing work as per plans. No change in use, occupancy or egress.”
- Alteration, filed Jan 22, 2020, estimated cost $55K, described as “Modifications to existing mechanical systems as per plans submitted herewith. No change to use, occupancy or egress under this application.”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $42,289,750
- 2026–27 tax
- $4,328,623
- Market value (city estimate)
- $93,977,150
- Taxable value
- $38,050,885
- Assessed land
- $3,375,027
- Assessed improvements
- $38,914,723
- Condo units with their own tax lots
- 163
Tax breaks
- Co-op and condo abatement, with no end date, a $333,372 credit this tax year.
Zoning
R10A (part of the lot is R8B): floor area ratio 11.55 built, above the 10.00 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Sep 9, 2026: $6,500,000, Apt 201
- Sep 8, 2026: $1,170,000, Apt 914
- Jul 8, 2026: $600,000, Apt G5
- Jun 25, 2026: $1,140,000, Apt 301
- May 4, 2026: $4,000,000, Apt 605
- Mar 25, 2026: $1,075,000, Apt 209
- Jul 29, 2025: $999,000, Apt 314
- Jun 27, 2025: $6,400,000, Apt 1601D
- May 13, 2025: $1,475,000, Apt 908
- Apr 30, 2025: $2,200,000, Apt G2
The 10 most recent of 65 open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District (Historic District). 50 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.
Board and land use applications
- The Olcott Condominium RD Modification (City Planning 2026M0455): Filed, filed Aug 31, 2026. An application for a Chairperson approval of a modification to a declaration pursuant to ZR Section 74-711 (C 950219 ZSM), on Block 1125, Lots 1201-1367 (formerly 12) in the Borough of Manhattan, Community District 7.
- THE OLCOTT HOTEL (City Planning P2005M0361): Completed, decided May 10, 2006. Applicant seeks authorization for the development of a 15-Space accessory parking garage.
- OLCOTT HOTEL (City Planning P1995M0163): Completed, decided Dec 1, 1995. 95DCP018M: SPEC PERM (74-711) FOR MOD OF 22-10, 34-421, 23-223, 54-311 TO USE FLOORS 2-PH FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, TRANSIENT HOTEL UNITS, APT HOTEL UNITS & 1 NON-COMM'L CLUB