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685 First Ave
685 First Ave,
New York,
NY
10016
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About 685 First Ave New York, NY 10016
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 an apartment community located in New York County and the 10016 ZIP Code. This area is served by the New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Children'S Playroom
- Resident Lounge
- 12-Seat Screening Room
- Triple-Height Lobby
- Indoor 70’ Lap Pool With Steam Room
- State Of The Art Fitness Center
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Concierge
- Controlled Access
- Concierge
- 24 Hour Access
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Sauna
- Pool
- Bicycle Storage
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Apartment Features
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
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Location
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Coupled by historic brownstones and urban developments, Murray Hill is an excellent example of where old New York charm meets innovation. Locals in the area enjoy close proximity to Grand Central Station, perfect for those commuting to jobs in Midtown Manhattan. Recognized for its quiet days and thriving nightlife, Murray Hill has become a popular destination for college students.
Because of its active nightlife scene, off-the-clock employees and students choose bars like Joshua Tree on 3rd Avenue for weekday happy hours. Murray Hill houses many global businesses and over a dozen United Nations embassies. Locals find comfort and relaxation in jogging on the East River trail, a block from Saint Vartan Park.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
685 First Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Berkeley College-New York. It is also near Yeshiva Univ., Beren and DeVry College of New York.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
176 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
891 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
184 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
169 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
197 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in New York include Grand Central-42 Street, located 0.5 mile from 685 First Ave. 685 First Ave is near LaGuardia, located 7.4 miles or 17 minutes away, and Newark Liberty International, located 15.4 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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LaGuardia
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.4 mi |
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Newark Liberty International
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Drive: | 23 min | 15.4 mi |
Time and distance from 685 First Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
685 First Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Asser Levy Playground
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Bellevue South Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Bryant Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Madison Square Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Gantry Plaza State Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
685 First Ave has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Bellevue South Park, Bryant Park, and Asser Levy Playground.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
685 First Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is New York University Langone Medical Center which is 0.4 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 12.6 mi |
685 First Ave is 6.6 miles from Governors Island Support Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Military Ocean Terminal.
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685 First Ave
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