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The Rio, 304 East 65th Street, NYC - Condo Apartments
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304 East 65th Street

The Rio,
304 East 65th Street

Doorman condo located in Lenox Hill, at The Southeast corner of First Avenue

304 East 65th Street Location Map
  • Apartments For Sale (5) $1,358 Avg. price/ft2
  • Recent Sales (23) $1,398 Avg. price/ft2
  • All Units in Building (150)
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Overview of The Rio at 304 East 65th Street

The Rio is a distinctive 40 story condominium tower built in 1986 on East 65th Street, designed by Gruzen Samton as one of New York's notable "sliver" buildings. With 150 units, the building stands out architecturally with its curved balconies on the upper floors and varying balcony styles throughout, creating an unconventional but dynamic form that breaks from typical residential tower design.

Apartments at The Rio are characterized by floor-to-ceiling windows and many feature wrap around balconies or terraces that provide sweeping views of the East River, Central Park, and city skyline. 

The building offers comprehensive amenities including a 24 hour doorman, uniformed staff, live-in superintendent, and an extensive health club with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and spa services. The landscaped rooftop deck provides 360 degree panoramic views, while additional conveniences include on-site laundry, storage, and a landscaped garden. Located in prime Lenox Hill, residents enjoy proximity to Bloomingdale's, Madison Avenue boutiques, fine dining, and multiple subway lines, though the building sits near the bustling Queensborough Bridge corridor.

Year Built
1986
Apartments
150
Floors
40
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood
Min Down
10%
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Amenities

  • Concierge
  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Resident Storage
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Garden
  • Health Club
  • Pool
  • Rooftop Terrace
  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Bike Room
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies
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Nearby Subways

  1. F
at Lexington Ave and 63rd 0.25 miles
  1. 6
at Lexington Ave 0.31 miles
  1. N
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. 4
  5. 5
at 3rd Ave and 60th 0.32 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Close to Subway
  • Central air conditioning
  • Bicycle room
  • Some fireplaces
  • Storage area
  • Large roof deck with sun loungers/beds
  • Health club with pool in the basement
  • Not far from the Queens borough Bridge
  • Impressive views from higher apartments
  • Bustling location
  • Full service building with 24 hour doorman and live-in superintendent
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Some apartments feature wrap around balconies and terraces
  • Impressive city views from some higher floor apartments
  • Swimming pool and fitness center
  • Sauna and steam room
  • Roof deck with panoramic city views
  • Pet friendly
  • Central Upper East Side location, close to transportation and subway lines
  • Odd-shaped balconies
  • Bustling and noisy location
  • Heavy traffic from Queensborough Bridge proximity
  • Sliver building design with awkward proportions

CityRealty Rating

19
/44
Architecture
+
21
/36
Location
+
20
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
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67
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  • 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

Broker & Buyer Comments

This "full-service gem" offers "resort-style living" with its "comprehensive amenity package" including pool, spa and fitness center. Residents rave about the "abundant outdoor spaces," from "coveted wrap-around terraces" to a "scenic roof deck." Building provides "complete convenience" with on-site storage and laundry facilities.

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