The Sycamore,
250 East 30th Street

Overview of The Sycamore at 250 East 30th Street

The Sycamore is a 14 story condominium at 250 East 30th Street, completed in 2003 with 80 apartments. The building has an interesting backstory, developed by James P. Kennelly, a New York City firefighter cited five times for bravery, who learned about the property through a fellow fireman and transformed it from a small fruit stand and walk up building into a modern residential tower. Designed by H. Thomas O'Hara, the pale red brick building features an noteworthy silhouette with numerous corner windows, several setbacks, and part of the structure cantilevered over adjacent low rise buildings.

Apartments feature hardwood floors, granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and stainless steel GE Profile appliances. Many units boast floor to ceiling windows with impressive city views including the Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and East River. Corner units are particularly desirable with multiple exposures, and higher floor apartments often include private terraces. The penultimate floor units offer especially dramatic panoramic views, while some apartments feature unique layouts like alcove studios that function almost like one bedrooms.

The white glove building provides full service amenities including 24 hour doorman and concierge service, a fitness center, residents lounge with wet bar and entertainment system, and a landscaped roof deck with panoramic Manhattan views. Laundry facilities are conveniently located on every floor from the 3rd through 10th floors, with in-unit washers and dryers in apartments above the 10th floor. The building is pet friendly and offers private storage.

Located in the heart of Kips Bay, The Sycamore sits directly across from the iconic Kips Bay Plaza towers designed by I.M. Pei, providing excellent light and air. The neighborhood offers convenient access to Fairway Market, AMC Theater, Trader Joe's, and numerous restaurants, with easy transportation via the 6 train, multiple bus lines, and the East 34th Street Ferry Landing.