20 W 72Nd St

The Franconia is a pre-war cooperative erected in 1925, rising 16 stories with 127 apartments that range from studios to four-bedroom residences. Architecturally it retains classic Upper West Side pre-war character: high (around 9–9.5 foot) beamed ceilings, decorative crown moldings, original hardwood floors and plaster details in many units alongside periodically renovated kitchens and baths. Typical apartment features reported across listings include formal entry foyers, defined dining areas, built-in storage, granite or quartz counters in updated kitchens, and some private outdoor terraces under 60 sq ft. Common areas and services reflect a full-service coop model: a 24-hour concierge/doorman, resident superintendent, package room, laundry room, bike storage, rentable storage units and a children’s playroom. Utilities (heat, gas and often electric and basic cable) are frequently rolled into maintenance. The building’s policies are notably flexible for a traditional coop: it permits one pet per apartment, pied-à-terres, co-purchasers, guarantors, gifting, subletting within limits, and up to 80% financing with board approval. Located half a block from Central Park on West 72nd Street near Lincoln Center and the Museum of Natural History, the building sits atop multiple subway lines and an active street of restaurants and shops, offering a quintessential Upper West Side lifestyle.