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The Phoenix, 160 East 65th Street

between Lexington Avenue & Third Avenue | Lenox Hill

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Key Details

Co-op
Built in 1968
178 Apartments
32 Floors

Size From # avail
1 Bed $1,195,000 3
2 Beds $2,000,000 1
Last updated Jun 21, 2017
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$1,195 Avg. Price / Ft²

Size Avg. Price # Sold
1 BED $1,102,831 4
Avg. Price based on 4 closings during past 12 months Last updated Jun 22, 2017
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$966 Avg. Price / Ft²

Overview

The Phoenix, 160 East 65th Street has received a CityRealty Rating of 79, based on:

Architecture

Anything above 30 is remarkable, from 20-29 is distinguished and from 11-19 is average, while below 11 is below average.

Location

Anything above 27 is remarkable, from 18-26 is distinguished and from 9-17 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Features

Anything above 22 is remarkable, from 16-21 is distinguished and from 9-15 is average, while below 9 is below average.

Rating Summary

Out of 44

Out of 36

Out of 39

Out of 119

Architecture Rating: Points Breakdown

Exterior:

Very Attractive 5 out of 8 points

Retail Quality:

High-End 5 out of 5 points

Canopy Entrance:

Dramatic 3 out of 3 points

Alterations:

None 2 out of 2 points

Plaza Or Atrium:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Contextual Design:

No, but Very Good 3 out of 3 points

Skyline:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Local Visibility:

Highly Visible 2 out of 2 points

Watertank:

Enclosed 1 out of 2 points

Airconditioners:

Discrete 1 out of 2 points

Free Standing:

Corner 1 out of 2 points

Gargoyles:

None 0 out of 2 points

Garden:

Attractive 2 out of 2 points

Fenestration:

Consistent 1 out of 1 points

Landmark:

No 0 out of 2 points

Unity:

Unified Design 1 out of 1 points

Illumination:

None 0 out of 1 points

Water Element:

None 0 out of 1 points

Location Rating: Points Breakdown

Street Ambience:

Very Attractive with Trees 4 out of 5 points

Distance To Neighborhood Center:

Less than 30 blocks 3 out of 5 points

Views:

Open 2 out of 4 points

Neighborhood Ambience:

Very Attractive 3 out of 3 points

Traffic Noise:

Some 2 out of 3 points

Protected Views:

Many 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Subway:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Firedepartment Noise:

No Noise 2 out of 2 points

Distance To Supermarket:

3-5 Short Blocks 1 out of 2 points

Distance To Park:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Distance To Water:

More than 6 Short Blocks 0 out of 2 points

Shopping:

5 or less Short Blocks 2 out of 2 points

Schools:

No Noise 1 out of 1 points

Noise From Nightlife:

None 1 out of 1 points

Features Rating: Points Breakdown

Lobby:

Stunning 5 out of 5 points

Units Per Floor:

5-9 2 out of 5 points

Ceiling:

8-9 Feet 1 out of 4 points

Balconies:

None 0 out of 3 points

Health Club:

None 0 out of 2 points

Private Gardens:

Yes, but Small 1 out of 2 points

Storage Rooms:

Minimal 1 out of 2 points

Bay Windows:

None 0 out of 1 points

Fireplaces:

None 0 out of 1 points

Door Person:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Concierge:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Elevator Person:

None 0 out of 1 points

Recreational Roof:

None 0 out of 1 points

Driveway:

None 0 out of 1 points

Maids Room:

None 0 out of 1 points

Catering:

None 0 out of 1 points

Garage:

Yes 1 out of 1 points

Mixed Use:

No 0 out of 1 points

Non Rectilinear Form:

No 0 out of 1 points

Unusual Layouts:

No 0 out of 1 points

Prewar:

No 0 out of 1 points

Other Amenities:

Some 1 out of 2 points

#4 Rated co-op - Lenox Hill

How was this building rated?

One of the anchors of the "new" residential Third Avenue on the Upper East Side, the Phoenix was one of the first of the many tall towers that would transform the avenue in the 60's into one of the city's most attractive enclaves. Built in 1969, the 31-story tower, which occupies the west avenue frontage between 64th and 65th Streets, rises without setbacks above one one-story commercial base. That base was distinguished by its handsome and unusual angularity that was set back from the building line providing more sidewalk space. The building's center, containing the elevator core, along the avenue was recessed considerably to give the building a more interesting form. Its north and south façades are enlivened considerably by the asymmetrical placing of the windows. The 179-unit tower has no balconies, but most apartments have corner windows and superb views. Although later towers in the area would have a bit more gloss, this helped set the standard with its spacious lobby and landscaped entrance and unusual plaza. A small garden designed by M. Paul Friedberg is behind the lobby. Its location is superb and relatively quiet for this neighborhood. It was converted to a cooperative in 1984. The building was designed by Emery Roth & Sons, who also designed Tower East further up the avenue at 72nd Street in 1962.

Features & Amenities

FT Doorman
Hi Rise
Post War
Basement Storage
Full Service Garage
Garden
Washer/Dryer in building
Elevator

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Nearby Subway Stations

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- Lexington Av (at Lexington Ave and 63rd) (0.10 miles)
N
N
- Lexington Av (at 3rd Ave and 60th) (0.23 miles)
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Q
- Lexington Av (at 3rd Ave and 60th) (0.23 miles)
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- Lexington Av (at 3rd Ave and 60th) (0.23 miles)
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4
- Lexington Av (at 3rd Ave and 60th) (0.23 miles)
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5
- Lexington Av (at 3rd Ave and 60th) (0.23 miles)
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6
- 68th Street - Hunter College (at Lexington Ave) (0.21 miles)

Carter Horsley's Review

The Phoenix, 160 East 65th Street Carter Horsley's Building Review

"One of the anchors of the "new" residential Third Avenue on the Upper East Side, the Phoenix was one of the first of the many tall towers that would transform the avenue in the 60's into one of the city's most attractive enclaves. Built in 1969, the 31-story tower, which occupies the west avenue frontage between 64th and 65th Streets, rises without setbacks above one one-story commercial base. That base was distinguished by its handsome and unusual angularity that was set back from the building line providing more sidewalk space. The building's center, containing the elevator core, along the avenue was recessed considerably to give the building a more interesting form. Its north and south façades are enlivened considerably by the asymmetrical placing of the windows. The 179-unit tower has no balconies, but most apartments have corner windows and superb views. Although later towers in the area would have a bit more gloss, this helped set the standard with its spacious lobby and landscaped entrance and unusual plaza. A small garden designed by M. Paul Friedberg is behind the lobby. Its location is superb and relatively quiet for this neighborhood. It was converted to a cooperative in 1984. The building was designed by Emery Roth & Sons, who also designed Tower East further up the avenue at 72nd Street in 1962." Read Carter's Full Review

The pros & cons

Pros

Superb- attractive and relatively quiet location
Concierge
Corner windows
Unusual plaza configuration
Handsome and large lobby with landscaped entrance
Garage
Close to Subway
Doorman

Cons

No sundeck
No health club
No balconies

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