Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

Gerel,
1100 Madison Avenue

12-story gray-brick apartment building at 1100 Madison Avenue, known as Gerel, designed in 1911 by Schwartz & Gross for Princeton Construction Company. The building features 101 rental apartments, a canopied entrance, limestone base, and is located near PS 6 and one block east of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Overview of Gerel at 1100 Madison Avenue

The building known as Gerel, located at 1100 Madison Avenue, is a 12-story gray-brick structure designed by Schwartz & Gross in 1911. It occupies the entire west blockfront between 82nd and 83rd Streets and features a two-story rusticated limestone base with several bandcourses. The building is notable for its architectural details, including a center two-story roof element and five quoins along its avenue frontage. It is situated diagonally across from PS 6, a highly rated public school, and is just a block away from the main entrance to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fifth Avenue.

Gerel houses 101 rental apartments and offers a range of amenities, including a 24 hour doorman, a live-in super, and a laundry room. The apartments are characterized by prewar charm, with features such as 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and ample storage space. Many units have windowed kitchens and bathrooms, and some have been recently renovated with modern fixtures and finishes. The building is pet-friendly on a case-by-case basis.

The location of Gerel is highly convenient, with easy access to public transportation, including the 4, 5, and 6 trains at 86th Street, and cross-town bus service at 79th and 86th Streets. The ground floor of the building includes retail spaces, such as a famous pastry store, adding to the convenience for residents. The Upper East Side location offers a wealth of shopping, dining, and recreational options within a few blocks in every direction.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1911

Apartments

101 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Carnegie Hill (Manhattan)

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Amenities

FT Doorman
Pre War
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator
Live-In Superintendent

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at Lexington Ave 0.27 miles

Pros & Cons

Diagonally across avenue from PS 6
Many quoins
Good bus service
Canopied entrance
Doorman
One block from Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pre-war building
Close to Subway

No roof deck
Protruding air-conditioners
No sidewalk landscaping
No garage

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Building Management

Since 1929, Elyachar Properties LLC has been, and continues to be, a family run management company with a focus on professionalism and integrity, and an experienced staff that works to ensure all residents feel perfectly at home.

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Alternate Addresses

21 East 82nd Street
30 East 83rd Street

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