Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

The Park Lane,
185 East 85th Street

The Park Lane is a 35-story beige-brick apartment tower built in 1967 with 442 rental apartments. It features rounded and angled balconies, a cylindrical rooftop watertank enclosure, and was designed by H. I. Feldman.

Overview of The Park Lane at 185 East 85th Street

The Park Lane is a prominent 35-story apartment tower located on Third Avenue between 85th and 86th Streets in the Yorkville neighborhood of New York City. Designed by H. I. Feldman and completed in 1967, this beige-brick building features a distinctive L-shaped design with rounded and angled balconies, and a cylindrical rooftop watertank enclosure. Despite being surrounded by newer developments like the Brompton and the Lucida, The Park Lane remains a notable landmark in the area.

The building offers a range of amenities including a 24 hour doorman, a private driveway, an attached parking garage, and a bicycle room. Residents benefit from the building's proximity to public transportation, cultural institutions along Museum Mile, and excellent local shopping. However, the area is known for considerable traffic and the presence of a noisy fire station nearby.

Apartments in The Park Lane are characterized by spacious layouts, abundant closet space, and modern finishes. Many units feature private balconies with impressive city views, refurbished hardwood flooring, and kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The building's upper floors offer spectacular views, and the apartments are designed to maximize natural light.

The Park Lane also holds a place in popular culture as the fictional home of "The Jeffersons," a television show about an upwardly mobile family. While the building's architecture may not be universally praised, it played a significant role in the transformation of Third Avenue following the demolition of the "El" in the mid-1950s.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1967

Apartments

442 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)

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Amenities

Concierge
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Full Service Garage
Garden
Elevator

Area Map StreetView

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at Lexington Ave 0.07 miles

Pros & Cons

Concierge
Good local shopping
Excellent public transportation
Many balconies
Many spectacular views
Garage
Cylindrical rooftop water tank
Free-standing
Large circular marquee
Lush sidewalk landscaping
Close to Subway

Adjacent to fire engine company
No health club
Considerable traffic
Many apartments

Building Management

Founded more than fifty years ago, The Charles H. Greenthal Group is a privately held full service real estate company with a legacy of experience in property management

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Editorial Coverage

Neighbors reportedly want Shake Shack alley on 86th Street closed at night Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Alternate Addresses

1510 Third Avenue
198 East 86th Street
Park Lane Plaza

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