
685 First Ave Apartments
685 First Ave, New York, NY 10016
Details
Lease Term Options
- 12 and 24
Property Information
- Built in 2019
- 408 units / 43 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Move-In Fees
- Application Fee$20
Cats Allowed
- Pet Limit2
Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit50 lbs
- Pet Limit2
Restrictions
No Pit-bull Rottweiler and similar breeds
Parking
- Garage1 space$450/mo
- Other--
Storage
- Storage UnitRefundable deposit$75/mo$0
Property Highlights
- Children'S Playroom
- Resident Lounge
- Triple-Height Lobby
- State Of The Art Fitness Center
- Indoor 70’ Lap Pool With Steam Room
- 12-Seat Screening Room
Apartment Features
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Community Features
- 24 Hour Access
- Bicycle Storage
- Concierge
- Controlled Access
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Garages
- Lounge
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pool
- Sauna
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise99 / 100
Transit Score ®
Rider's Paradise100 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable65 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy59 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
River School (The)
Grades PK-5
Public
Jhs 104 Simon Baruch
Grades 6-8
Public
47 the American Sign Language and English Lower School
Grades PK-8
Public
New Visions Charter HS-Humanities III
Grades 9-12
Charter
Aaron School
Grades K-12
Private
Lyceum Kennedy Japanese School
Grades PK-12
Private
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About 685 First Ave Apartments
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 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.
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Renter Reviews
For 685 First Ave
4.8
2 Ratings & Reviews
6/27/24
Crappy Apartments in a Pretty Exterior
Rent here only if you want to be treated like a 2nd class citizen. They don't let our food get delivered and they leave it on the street or in the vestibule between the front doors, not even at the front desk. Homeless people steal my food and other people in the building rifle through it when looking for their own food. The hallways are dingy with stains on the carpets and the apartments are in disrepair with leaking and other problems. The package room closes super early. If you have a... 9-5 job, forget about ever being able to get your package. They don't allow renters to access the basement garage and they charge huge gym fees for the saddest, smallest gym you ever saw. There are loud parties all the time and it's a lot of students.
Review from Apartments.com
7/10/20
Save your money
This building is dysfunctional. Staff mostly unhelpful with attitude. Management responds but does not act. Limited package room hours. Additional fees per guest when using common area. No shower/change room in the pool or gym. Carpet dirty. Garbage rooms always smell. Poor ventilation.
Find better building at a lower cost.
Review from Apartments.com
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