20 W 72Nd St

Built in 1925, this 16-story prewar cooperative occupies a prime Upper West Side block directly opposite Central Park and the Dakota. The Franconia combines Neo‑Renaissance brick, stone and terra cotta detailing with interior layouts that range from studios to four‑bedroom residences across 46 units. Typical apartments showcase high beamed ceilings, picture moldings, crown trim, hardwood floors and built‑in cabinetry; many homes have been renovated to include modern kitchens with granite or quartz counters and upgraded appliances while retaining prewar architectural features. Common areas support full-service urban living: a 24‑hour doorman/concierge, resident superintendent, package and laundry rooms, cold storage, a renovated children’s playroom, bike room and rentable storage. The building permits a broad set of ownerships and uses—pied‑a‑terres, co‑purchasers, guarantors, gifting, parents buying for children, international buyers—and allows pets and subletting after board approval terms. Maintenance packages typically include major utilities and discounted cable, simplifying monthly costs. Located steps from Lincoln Center, museums, grocery emporiums, restaurants and multiple subway lines, the property delivers classic prewar character with full‑service conveniences in one of Manhattan’s most walkable, park‑front neighborhoods.