Property Details

MIDTOWN EAST'S BEST KEPT SECRET.
This three-bedroom, two-bath corner home in 685 First Avenue sits in a new Solow–Meier tower known for its black-glass architecture and quietly elevated atmosphere. The apartment is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows with exposures in all four directions, pulling in uninterrupted views of the East River, the new JPMorgan headquarters, the Empire State Building, and the Chrysler Building. Wide-plank oak floors, near nine-foot ceilings, and a multi-zone climate system keep the space open, calm, and consistently comfortable.

One feature that sets this home apart: an oversized entry closet large enough to function as a small room. Built-in shelving and full-height hanging space allow it to hold two full-size strollers, multiple suitcases, golf clubs, shoes, coats, and the usual overflow that typically requires paid storage in most New York apartments.

The kitchen is fitted with custom Italian cabinetry, stone countertops, and a Bosch/Miele appliance suite. The layout easily supports a real dining area and a full living setup without feeling tight. Bedrooms are quiet and well proportioned, and bathrooms are finished in marble and stone with rainfall fixtures. In-unit washer/dryer included.

The building is composed largely of condominium residences, creating a family-friendly, well-maintained, and sophisticated environment. Amenities include a glass-enclosed lap pool in the skybridge, a full fitness center with studio, sauna and steam rooms, a screening room, residents’ lounge, games area, children’s playroom, bike room, storage, valet parking, and 24-hour concierge.

Set on the calmer East River corridor just south of the United Nations, this location is central yet removed from the bar-heavy pockets of Murray Hill, and it becomes one of Manhattan’s quietest stretches after office hours. A rare corner home with landmark views, real space, and a level of livability that’s hard to match.

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