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121 W 72nd St
New York, NY 10023 Upper West Side

Rate Upon Request

Apartments For Lease  •  650 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Apartments
  • Year Built 1926
  • Total Building Size 74,654 SF
  • Building Class C
  • Zoning C4-6A
100 Transit Score
99 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste #10 Retail 650 SF Rate Upon Request
Retail space East of the residential entrance.

  • Date available: 60 Days
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Standard Retail
  • Space Type: Relet

Description

121 West 72nd Street offers a rare opportunity to acquire or reposition a classic brownstone in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Located just off Columbus Avenue, this property sits on a vibrant corridor known for its blend of residential charm and retail vitality. The building is surrounded by a dynamic mix of cafes, boutiques, cultural institutions, and national retailers, making it ideal for a boutique office, gallery, or residential conversion.

The property’s historic façade and architectural detailing reflect the neighborhood’s pre-war elegance, while its interior layout offers flexibility for a variety of uses. Whether configured as a multifamily residence, creative office, or retail/gallery hybrid, the building’s scale and location support a wide range of high-end possibilities.

Just steps from the 72nd Street subway station (1, 2, 3 lines), the property offers exceptional transit access and walkability. Central Park is two blocks east, and the surrounding area includes Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and a dense residential population with strong household income metrics. The block benefits from consistent foot traffic and proximity to both destination retail and neighborhood staples.

Whether repositioned for income-generating residential units or a flagship commercial presence, 121 West 72nd Street delivers timeless architecture, strategic location, and enduring value in one of Manhattan’s most desirable and livable neighborhoods.

Highlights

Prime Upper West Side location near Columbus Avenue
Historic brownstone with flexible mixed-use potential
Steps from Central Park and major subway lines
Surrounded by cultural institutions and destination retail
Ideal for boutique office, gallery, or residential conversion
Strong neighborhood demographics and consistent foot traffic

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Heating
  • Doorman
  • Kitchen
  • Tub/Shower
  • Roof Terrace
  • Elevator

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
6 min - 2.3 mi
Grand Central Terminal (Harlem Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North), Hudson Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North), New Haven Line - Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Metro-North)) 7 min - 2.6 mi
Transit/SubwayDriveWalkDistance
72 Street (1,2,3 Line) (1 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 2 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 3 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 0 min 2 min 0.1 mi
72 Street (A,B,C Line) (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), B - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 1 min 6 min 0.3 mi
66 Street-Lincoln Center (1 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 2 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 8 min 0.4 mi
79 Street (1,2 Line) (1 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), 2 - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 1 min 9 min 0.5 mi
81 Street-Museum of Natural History (A - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), B - New York MTA Subway (The Subway), C - New York MTA Subway (The Subway)) 2 min 12 min 0.6 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
LaGuardia 20 min - 8.0 mi
Newark Liberty International 23 min - 15.2 mi
John F Kennedy International 33 min - 18.1 mi
Francisco Marquez 212-696-7149 Walter & Samuels, Inc.
Francisco Marquez 212-696-7149 Walter & Samuels, Inc.