40 W 72Nd St

Built in 1926 by noted architect Emery Roth, this 15-story prewar cooperative on the Upper West Side reads as a classical Beaux‑Arts residential building with preserved period details. The Bancroft contains about 60 primarily two-bedroom layouts plus a range of smaller one‑bed and studio arrangements, many configured with separate foyers, formal dining rooms, dens and generous closets. Typical residences show high beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, restored moldings and optional walk‑in closets; some homes include private outdoor terraces of varying sizes. Common areas emphasize traditional finishes: a historic lobby and renovated corridor systems completed in a recent refurbishment. Building services are full‑service co-op style with a 24‑hour doorman, live‑in superintendent, central laundry, package room and on‑site bike and storage rooms (storage and bike spaces available for a fee or waiting list). The property is pet‑friendly and allows pied‑a‑terre ownership and guarantors under board rules; some apartments permit in‑unit washer/dryer installation with approval. Located half a block from Central Park on West 72nd Street, the building sits within walking distance of Lincoln Center, multiple subway lines (1/2/3, B, C), grocery options and boutique dining, offering a classic Upper West Side lifestyle anchored by park access and neighborhood retail.