Last Updated: 2 Wks. Ago

Monthly Rent

No Availability

Beds

Studio - 3

Baths

1 - 2

Note: Price and availability subject to change without notice. Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.

Lease Terms

12 and 24

Expenses

Recurring

  • $450 Unassigned Garage Parking:

One-Time

  • $20 Application Fee Per Applicant:

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat

About 685 First Ave

685 First Avenue is situated in a prominent Manhattan location on First Avenue between East 39th and East 40th Streets. Brought to you by the renowned Solow Building Company, this iconic 43-story tower is clad in black glass, a Solow trademark. The 43-story, 460-foot high residential tower is comprised of 408 studio-to-three-bedroom rental residences on the 3rd through 27th floor, including a collection of oversized loft residences. Located just south of the United Nations Headquarters along the East River, residences feature breathtaking views of New York City and the riverfront. One of its most distinguishing features – a clear glass cut-out on the 28th and 29th floors – lights up at night and is visible from across the river. The western facade is defined by a glass screen that provides privacy for residence balconies while still allowing abundant natural light to fill the interior space. Residents of 685 First Avenue will enjoy the highest level of service from the moment they arrive. Whether entering from First Avenue through the grand East Atrium adorned in travertine, or the discreet direct entry from the onsite parking garage, the building has been carefully designed for the ultimate convenience and luxury. The amenities suite has been designed with soaring ceiling heights and naturally lit spaces to promote residents' health and wellness, including a 70' indoor lap pool with steam and sauna and expansive fitness center with private training studio. Residents can also enjoy thoughtfully curated entertaining spaces featuring a billiards and games lounge, catering kitchen, private dining, screening room, and playroom. 685 First Avenue transforms the East River skyline and brings a new standard of luxury living to Midtown East.

685 First Ave is located in New York, New York in the 10016 zip code. This apartment community was built in 2019 and has 43 stories with 408 units.

Special Features

  • Children'S Playroom
  • Resident Lounge
  • State Of The Art Fitness Center
  • Indoor 70’ Lap Pool With Steam Room
  • 12-Seat Screening Room
  • Triple-Height Lobby

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Storage Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Pool
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Floorplan Amenities

  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Parking

Garage

Direct discreet entry. $450

Other

Laz parking is vendor

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Concierge

Pet Policy

Pets Negotiable

Airport

  • LaGuardia

    Drive: 17 min 7.4 mi
  • Newark Liberty International

    Drive: 23 min 15.4 mi

Commuter Rail

  • Grand Central Terminal

    Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
  • Grand Central

    Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
  • 33 St (Path)

    Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
  • New York Penn Station (Njt)

    Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
  • Long Island City Station

    Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi

Transit / Subway

  • Grand Central-42 Street

    Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
  • Grand Central-42 St

    Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
  • 51 Street

    Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
  • 5 Avenue-Bryant Park

    Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
  • 33 Street (4,6 Line)

    Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi

Universities

Parks & Recreation

  • Asser Levy Playground

    Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
  • Bellevue South Park

    Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
  • Bryant Park

    Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
  • Madison Square Park

    Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
  • Gantry Plaza State Park

    Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi

Shopping Centers & Malls

Military Bases

Schools

GreatSchools Rating

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

169 Students
(212) 867-9594
Grades K-12

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