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265 East 66th Street
Last updated on Sep 30, 2025

Two Sixty Five,
265 East 66th Street

One of the city's few sleekly modern apartment buildings, this large, black-glass tower at 265 East 66th Street has rounded corners and is striking and dramatic. The 47-story tower, designed by Gruzen & Partners for Sheldon Solow, was erected in 1979 and has 301 rental apartments.

265 East 66th Street Location Map

Overview of Two Sixty Five at 265 East 66th Street

Two Sixty Five is a towering rental building with a 24-hour concierge, fitness center, laundry room, swimming pool, and furnished roof deck. Every detail exudes opulence, from the expansive living space blending comfort and style to the awe-inspiring city views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Gourmet kitchens feature high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a dishwasher. Additional highlights include spacious bedrooms, in-unit  washer/dryer, multi-zoned heating and cooling system, and walk-in closets.

 

The Solow-built tower is located within Lenox Hill off East 66th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. The neighborhood is a serene oasis amidst the bustling city, with tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and proximity to Central Park. 

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
1979
Apartments
Floors
47
Pets: Not allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Intercom
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • Porte-Cochère / Driveway
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros & Cons

  • Many fine views
  • Porte-corchere
  • Driveway
  • Not too far from subway
  • Rooftop health club
  • Garage
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour doorman
  • Many apartments
  • No balconies

CityRealty Rating

36
/44
Architecture
+
23
/36
Location
+
17
/39
Features
+
9
Editor’s Points
=
85
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

Building Management

The Solow standard of luxury rental living in New York City is distinguished by award winning, sheer glass architecture, superb Upper East Side Manhattan locations, white gloves services and outstanding amenities. Solow rentals are endowed with spectacular river and city views, penthouse atrium pools and state-of-the-art fitness centers, as well as 24-hour concierge and attended garage services.

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Alternate Addresses

  • 1261 Second Avenue
  • 1281 2nd Avenue
  • 244 East 67th Street
  • 250 East 67th Street
  • 251 East 66th Street
  • 260 east 67th street