Building: 36 East 72nd Street

Built as a cooperative in 1927, this handsome 14 story red brick building is located on the toniest stretch of East 72nd Street, between Madison and Park Avenues, steps from Central Park and Manhattan’s most famous shopping avenue, where glamorous designer boutiques and upscale food markets abound. There is a maximum of two apartments on a landing though many of the apartments occupy the entire floor or are duplexed, giving the building a discreet and very private feeling. With 24/7 doormen, live-in super and daily porter, the residents in this small, secure building are well-serviced. Washer/dryers are permitted, however, each apartment has its own laundry room in the basement, shared only with the neighbor on the landing, if there is another neighbor. Each apartment has a large storage room as well. An excellent amenity is the play area behind the building, where there is a basketball hoop and room for children to run and ride tricycles. Pied-a-terres and pets are allowed. There is a 2 percent flip tax.

Description provided by Cathy Taub