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1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
1295 Fifth Avenue
Last updated on Jul 31, 2025

The Heritage Fifth Avenue,
1295 Fifth Avenue

1295 Fifth Avenue Location Map

Overview of The Heritage Fifth Avenue at 1295 Fifth Avenue

The Heritage is a rental apartment complex comprised of a pair of 35-story, octagonal towers facing the Frawley Circle at Central Park’s northeast corner, and a 12-story building on Madison Avenue. The buildings, designed by noted architecture firm of Gruzen & Partners, rise prominently above their surroundings, and form an elegant visual marker at the junction of East and Central Harlem. Sweeping vistas open from most floors, showcasing the Central Park and the surrounding city. On-site management staff provides assistance and security to the residents.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
1974
Apartments
600
Floors
35
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Garden
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • On-Site Parking
  • Laundry Room
  • Terraces / Balconies
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The Heritage Fifth Avenue building photo 1
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  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.24 miles
  1. 2
  2. 3
at Lenox Ave and 111th 0.25 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Very handsome twin octagonal towers
  • Excellent public bus service
  • Across from Central Park
  • Superintendent
  • Angled living rooms
  • Many balconies
  • Close to Subway
  • No roof deck
  • No gym
  • No garage

CityRealty Rating

33
/44
Architecture
+
31
/36
Location
+
14
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
=
86
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • 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

Managed by Urban American

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.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 1309 Fifth Avenue
  • 4 East 111st Street
  • Arthur A. Schomburg Plaza I
  • Arthur A. Schomburg Plaza II
  • Schomburg Plaza
  • The Heritage I