Overview of 1510 Lex at Carnegie Hill Place at 1510 Lexington Avenue
1510 Lex at Carnegie Hill Place is an 18 story, 298 unit rental building at Lexington Avenue and East 97th Street, completed in 2009. Developed by Kenbar Management LLC and designed by SLCE Architects, it opened with a smoke free policy and was planned in pursuit of LEED Silver certification. It is one of three rental properties in the Carnegie Hill Place development.
The rent stabilized residences range from studios to three bedrooms and span approximately 450 to 1,300 square feet. Apartments have triple pane windows, in-unit laundry, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and red oak floors. Open pass through kitchens recur in layouts of different sizes, while many kitchens are windowed; high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling window walls appear in parts of the building.
A 24 hour concierge serves the attended lobby. Shared spaces include a fitness center, children’s playroom, conference room and library, courtyard, fireplace lounge, and rooftop club with billiards and dining space. The landscaped roof terrace has broad city views and an outdoor fireplace, while additional services include a full service garage, bicycle and personal storage, and refrigerated package storage.
The building is near the northern edge of Carnegie Hill, with the 96th Street station for the 6 train on Lexington Avenue one block south. The Q train stops at 96th Street and Second Avenue, and crosstown bus service runs along 96th Street. Central Park and the museums, schools, and cultural institutions farther south in Carnegie Hill are also within walking distance.
Kenbar Management LLC is a New York City rental property manager focusing on high-end residential buildings. It oversees luxury apartments such as 1510 Lexington Avenue—a LEED Silver-certified tower—and emphasizes attentive service and a home-like atmosphere.