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201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
201 East 69th Street
Last updated on Jul 17, 2026

The Fairfax,
201 East 69th Street

Originally a commercial building for manufacturing silver products, this brown-brick structure later housed FBI offices. Converted to rental apartments in 1980, the 16-story Fairfax building now offers 315 units with various amenities. Currently, 1 apartment is for rent.

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Overview of The Fairfax at 201 East 69th Street

The Fairfax is a notable building located at 201 East 69th Street, occupying an entire blockfront on Third Avenue. Originally constructed as a commercial building for manufacturing and warehousing silver products, it later served as the New York offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1980, the building was converted into rental apartments. The Fairfax is a 16-story structure with a three-story limestone base, offering 315 apartments. It is also known by its alternate addresses, 1187 Third Avenue and 210 East 70th Street.

The building is situated in a desirable area of the Upper East Side, known for its luxury apartment towers and excellent neighborhood shopping, including many restaurants. The location is convenient for public transportation and is near some of the city's most beautiful sidestreets and important cultural institutions. The Fairfax offers a range of amenities, including a doorman, a 24-hour concierge, a landscaped roof deck, an entrance marquee, a bicycle room, storage space, a garage, marble baths, valet service, and video security.

The apartments in The Fairfax are characterized by their spacious layouts and modern renovations. Common features include high ceilings, separate kitchens, dining alcoves, and excellent closet space. Many units offer impressive natural light with exposures to the east or west. Notably, the penthouse studio apartments feature premium appliances, Caesarstone countertops, skylights, and in-home laundry facilities.

While there is no specific mention of celebrities who have lived in The Fairfax, the building's history and location make it a potentially attractive residence for notable individuals. The building's transformation from a commercial space to a residential one adds to its unique character and appeal.
Doorman
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Rental
Year Built
1900
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16
Pets: Allowed
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Amenities

  • Attended Lobby
  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Pre War
  • Resident Storage
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Children's Playroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
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Broker & Resident Comments

This "office-to-residential conversion" offers "spacious" units with "9-foot ceilings" and "ample closet space," complemented by "first-rate fixtures" and a "very nice lobby." While the "extremely professional" doormen and "amazing" super earn consistent praise, tenants note the building's "paper-thin walls" can be problematic. Amenities include a "convenient" laundry room, roof deck, and gym, though some find these facilities "basic." Pre-war charm comes with typical vintage building challenges, leading to mixed reviews about overall value proposition.

Managed by TF Cornerstone

In 2009, brothers Thomas and Frederick Elghanayan founded TF Cornerstone, a New York City-based real estate development and management firm. Headquartered in Manhattan, the privately held company focuses on large-scale residential, commercial and retail projects throughout the city. Its rental portfolio spans dozens of apartment and mixed-use buildings across Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn – from Midtown and the Upper East Side to Long Island City and Downtown Brooklyn – offering full-service amenities such as doormen, fitness centers, laundry facilities and rooftop decks. TF Cornerstone markets its apartments as modern, amenity-rich homes in well-connected neighborhoods, often leasing them without a broker fee.

Beyond housing, TF Cornerstone also develops and manages office and mixed-use properties. For example, in Long Island City, Queens, the Malt Drive North Tower at 2-21 Malt Drive is a newly opened luxury rental high-rise featuring modern apartments with in-unit laundry. The building’s amenities include a rooftop terrace, fitness center, resident lounge and co-working space. The company emphasizes a design-centric, community-focused approach: leadership highlights their commitment to class-A construction quality, rigorous building management and long-term neighborhood investment. This family-run firm promotes well-managed, amenity-rich communities aimed at enhancing urban living for renters.

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