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151 East 85th Street

The Lucida,
151 East 85th Street

Doorman Condo located in Carnegie Hill, between Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue

$2,143 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Sale
$121 Avg. price/ft2 Apts. For Rent
$1,732 Avg. price/ft2 Recent Sales
(past 12 months)
  • Apartments For Sale (1)
  • For Rent (5)
  • Recent Sales (15)
  • All Units in Building (110)
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Overview of The Lucida at 151 East 85th Street

The Lucida at 151 East 85th Street is a luxury condominium building located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood.

The LEED-certified Lucida was constructed in 2009 and features an all-glass exterior that allows for ample natural light. The development has 122, two- to six-bedroom units featuring modern, high-end appliances and fixtures. Layouts were intentionally varied and all of the residences have high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and chocolate-stained oak floors.

The Lucida’s amenities are some of the best in the neighborhood, as residents have access to a number of topnotch services and recreational areas. The building has a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, a La Palestra spa with a skylit pool, a residents’ lounge with a catering kitchen and a Kidville-designed children’s playroom.

The building is located near some of the city’s best museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and excellent public transportation. 

Year Built
2009
Apartments
110
Floors
18
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
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20%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Health Club
  • Intercom
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Party Room
  • Children's Playroom
  • Valet Parking
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Fireplaces
  • LEED Accreditation
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
  • LEED

Shh... Many units sell without being publicly listed.

Learn more about off-market listings at The Lucida!

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Nearby Subways

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.04 miles

Carter’s Review

"This reflective-glass-clad, 21-story apartment building is known as the Lucida and was erected by the Extell Development Company.  It opened in 2009.

It has 122 apartments, 110 of which are condominiums and the remainder rentals."
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Pros & Cons

  • Large- dramatic bronze planter entrance surround
  • Some terraces
  • Large Barnes & Noble bookstore in building
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Bicycle room
  • La Palestrina spa with pool
  • Concierge
  • Doorman
  • Garage
  • Large lobby with fireplace
  • Close to Subway
  • Considerable traffic
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Many apartments
  • Fire station on block

CityRealty Rating

26
/44
Architecture
+
20
/36
Location
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22
/39
Features
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9
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77
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  • How is the CityRealty Rating calculated?

    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

Broker & Buyer Comments

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This property in on a perpetual land lease. full service with health club including pool,childrens room, bike storage, wine storage



Located in the heart of the UES with many great restauants,specialty stores and close to Madison Ave shopping. Subway at 86th st.
Green building designed by Cook + Fox boasts numerous "green" amenities, exceeding standards of the U.S. Green Building Council and achieving LEED certification. Landscape is watered only by the rain. Insulating glass reduces electricity consumption needed in the Summer and Winter seasons. Installation of advanced filtration systems for the air. Heavy use of sustainable woods of bamboo, cork and palm.

24-hour doorman and concierge, special access to La Palestra fitness club, indoor play area for children.



Subway is only one block up at 86th and Lexington. Park and Madison Avenue shops and Central Park are only a few blocks away.

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