The red-brick, mid-block building has a four-step-up entrance flanked by wall lanterns and discrete air-conditioners. It has a one-story gray marble base, consistent fenestration. It has fire escapes, no doorman, no health club, and no garage and no sidewalk landscaping.

There is good local shopping and several fine private schools and some religious institutions in this area.

There is an express subway station at Lexington Avenue and 86th Street and there is excellent cross-town bus service on 86th Street.