1966 First Avenue is a 13 story post-war rental in East Harlem with 323 apartments and two large outdoor courtyards near the East River waterfront. Completed in 1973, it is part of The Crossing at Quintet NYC, a group of residential properties in East Harlem and Roosevelt Island.
The residential mix ranges from studios through four bedroom homes. Many apartments have oversized windows, substantial closet space, and private balconies or terraces, with outlooks toward the East and Harlem Rivers, the courtyards, or the Manhattan streetscape. Larger three and four bedroom layouts often have 1.5 baths, and rent includes heat, hot water, gas, and electricity. The building also has income restricted apartments.
Shared amenities include a resident lounge and workspace, fitness center, laundry room, dog run, landscaped recreation areas, community garden, and urban farm. The building also has 24 hour security and on-site property management and is pet friendly. The East River Greenway and Esplanade run along the waterfront east of the property; the Q train stops at 96th Street and Second Avenue, while the 6 stops at 103rd Street and Lexington Avenue.
Founded in 1997, Urban American is a Manhattan-based multifamily owner-operator specializing in workforce housing. The firm manages thousands of rental apartments citywide and focuses on affordable, quality living with improvements such as modern renovations and sustainable upgrades.