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Last updated on May 15, 2025

215 East 68th Street

This mammoth rental apartment building was erected by the Rudins in 1962 and designed by Emery Roth & Sons. It has 608 apartments and recently underwent a $90 million refurbishment, including a new terracotta facade and added amenities.

Overview of 215 East 68th Street

215 East 68th Street was built in 1962 and has a total of 608 rental apartments. Located in Lenox Hill, 215 East 68th Street is very close to the 6 subway line.

Amenities at this post war building include doorman, rooftop terrace, full service garage and terraces / balconies.

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Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

1962

Apartments

608 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

Lenox Hill (Manhattan)

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Amenities

FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Full Service Garage
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Rooftop Terrace
Porte-Cochère / Driveway
Terraces / Balconies

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at Lexington Ave 0.18 miles

at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.32 miles

at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.45 miles

Pros & Cons

Very impressive landscaping
Fountain
Consistent fenestration
Garage
Driveway
Very good public transportation
Very good local shopping
Across street from attractive townhouses
Doorman
Handsome and large windowed lobby
Close to Subway

Many apartments
No roof deck
No balconies

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

Family owned and operated, Rudin Management Company's holdings rank as one of the largest and most prestigious privately owned portfolios in New York City.

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