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Changes afoot for Manhattan's "Curry Hill" as five new condo developments move ahead

By CityRealty Staff | From Future New York Monday, May 18, 2026

New York City's neighborhoods' demographics are almost constantly evolving, and that is especially evident on a stretch of Lexington Avenue between East 25th and 29th Streets. Over the past 150 years, it has gone from from "Little Armenia" to "Curry Hill" to the home of centrally located, highly attainable and attractive residential real estate.

While Armenians started coming New York City in the mid-19th century in search of business opportunities, Untapped Cities notes that immigration from Armenia dramatically increased following the Ottoman massacres under Sultan Abdul Hamid II from 1894-1896 and the Armenian genocide in the 1910s. The new arrivals established a small community in Murray Hill, with churches like St. Illuminator's Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral taking shape and coming to serve as gathering spaces in the decades that followed.

In 1988, Armenian grocer Kerope Kalustyan sold Kalustyan's, his grocery store known for selling hard-to-obtain spices and ingredients used in Armenian and Asian cuisines, to Bangladeshi cousins Aziz Osmani and Syedul Alam. From there, Curry in a Hurry was an early entrant in what would become a new wave of Indian restaurants that would give the neighborhood its nickname.

In the present day, this stretch of Lexington Avenue is home to approximately 20 Indian restaurants, not to mention boutiques and specialty stores. Martha Stewart and Padma Lakshmi have sung the praises of Kalustyan's extensive spice selection, and the restaurants' clientele ranges from Southeast Asian taxi drivers to food influencers, with Silver Fork Foodie quipping, "If the streets smell like tandoor...you're in the right place."

Curry Hill, May 2026 (CityRealty)

The Armenite notes that the neighborhood was popular among 19th-century émigrés because it was easy to access from multiple transportation options; for all the neighborhood's changes, this remains true to this day. Murray Hill is also attractive to both renters and buyers for its small-scale shops, its vibrant and down-to-earth atmosphere, and affordable (for Manhattan) prices.

The area's low-rise, prewar architecture is also instrumental in its charm, but new high-rise projects are taking shape. Some of Murray Hill's historic Armenian churches have been demolished to make way for new housing in sleek new buildings, and it remains to be seen whether the restaurants that gave Curry Hill its nickname will continue to flourish in this new age. In the meantime, we look at several new projects in the works, as well as listings in nearby buildings open for immediate occupancy.

Coming Soon

140 Lexington Avenue
Developed by Guy Peleg
Design by Issac & Stern Architect
8 stories | 12 condos
Completion estimated for late 2027

(l-r) Previous design and rendering of 140 Lexington Avenue (Issac & Stern Architects)

About four years after developer Guy Peleg purchased the development site on the northwest corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue, excavation and foundation work are underway. A rendering by Issac & Stern Architects depicts a building with a stone veneer facade, a penthouse bulkhead, and floor-to-ceiling windows that promise abundant natural light for the apartments starting on top of ground-floor commercial space. The rendering also shows a landscaped terrace on the top floor of the building, though it is not known whether it will be a private penthouse terrace or a shared amenity.

140 Lexington Avenue construction progress

140 Lexington Avenue, May 2026 (CityRealty)

120 Lexington Avenue
Developed by Spectra Development
Design by ZArchitecture
8 stories | 48 condos
Completion estimated for 2028

Rendering of 120 Lexington Avenue (ZArchitecture)

A new mixed-used building is taking shape on the northwest corner of East 29th Street and Lexington Avenue. Renderings by ZArchitecture show a two-toned building with floor-to-ceiling windows and apartments starting on top of ground-floor retail space. Several corner units have private balconies, and setbacks on the uppermost floors allow for terraces with views of the Empire State Building. The low-rise buildings previously on the site have been demolished.

120 Lexington Avenue, May 2026 (CityRealty)

The Hatfield, 103 East 29th Street
Developed by Impact Equities
Design by Michael Muroff Architect LLC
19 stories | 49 condos
Completion estimated for 2029

Renderings of The Hatfield (Impact Equities and Michael Muroff Architect LLC)

A new condominium is planned for the former site of the Beaux-Arts building that once occupied the northeast corner of Park Avenue South and East 29th Street. It was originally constructed as a residential hotel called the Hatfield House, but was later turned into the Deauville Hotel, attracting guests like Sid Vicious and Courtney Love. Local preservationists lobbied to make it a New York City Landmark, but they did not succeed.

Deauville Hotel, the site's former occupant

When the first permits for a boutique hotel were filed in January 2019, locals lamented a "glass-and-steel piece of crap" replacing the historic hotel. However, a residential building is now planned for the site, and renderings depict a more contextual design with a fluted facade, arches at the entryway, oversized windows, and setbacks on the uppermost floors.

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140 Lexington Avenue
88 & 90 Lex, 90 Lexington Avenue
The Park East, 117 East 29th Street
120 Lexington Avenue
419 Park Avenue South
The Hatfield, 103 East 29th Street
VU New York, 368 Third Avenue
Rose Hill, 30 East 29th Street
Gramercy North, 50 Lexington Avenue
200E20th, 200 East 20th Street
Hendrix House, 250 East 25th Street
Eastlight, 501 Third Avenue

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There will be no more than four units per floor, with the uppermost levels dedicated to two full-floor penthouses and one duplex. Amenities will include a package room, a bike room, a lounge with courtyard access, and a shared roof terrace.

103 East 29th Street, May 2026 (CityRealty)

Lexington South, 154 Lexington Avenue
Developed by Evenhar Development Corporation
Design by Woods Bagot
11 stories | 60 rental units
Completion estimated for 2029

Rendering of Lexington South (Evenhar Development Corporation)

The forthcoming Lexington South building will take shape on the site of four low-rise buildings, including the historic First Moravian Church and the original home of The Old Print Shop. The Old Print Shop has since moved to a new location in NoMad, and the church will reportedly have worship space in the new building.

First Moravian Church (Flickr - Eden, Janine and Jim, https://www.flickr.com/photos/edenpictures/5972703772/in/photolist-ovDNrV-oydMyM-oeXuu1-ou6gT5-oukP1c-wQqboY-owiouV-ow9YjK-a6MEKf-owfFN7-oszWcW-oeXZkW-otKDM5-oexBKS-ow2ZNn-owTRGv-oeXZ17-ouqDQZ-oxwHvr-osxxVA-osAkph-owqz6i-owcnSk-oeYUmL-ow5pYP-ovxZRa-otNi4W-ouaUVd-oeNx3K-oevkr2-oeRTFU-oeLpAL-ovqaKW-oeJrsn)

Renderings of the new project depict a tall building with a dark gray base, light gray upper levels, floor-to-ceiling windows, a curved corner, and multiple setbacks that allow for terraces. Select units will have private balconies, and amenities will include a package room, a fitness center, and a coworking lounge.

419 Park Avenue South
Developed by Elad Group
Design by Hill West Architects
20 stories | 111 condos
Completion estimated for 2027

Rendering of 419 Park Avenue South (Elad Group)

When developer Elad Group bought the office building on the southeast corner of Park Avenue South and East 29th Street in August 2024, a spokesperson for the seller told Crain's New York Business that its spectacular views and central location would make it highly attractive to residential buyers.

Diagram (NYC Department of Buildings)

Permits indicate that will be no more than seven apartments per floor. Residential amenities will include a package room, bike storage, private storage, a fitness center, a spa with sauna and steam room, a social lounge, a children's playroom, and a roof terrace.

419 Park Avenue South, office-to-condo conversion

419 Park Avenue South, May 2026 (CityRealty)

Local Listings

Eastlight, #21B
$1,285,000

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 720 ft²

Eastlight, #21B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: Luxury corner home with 10' floor to ceiling windows and expansive views of the River, Manhattan skyline and Long Island City. Residences feature Bosch in-residence washer and dryer, 7" white oak plank flooring, deluxe white marble kitchen countertops, premium Miele kitchen appliances, and custom white oak kitchen cabinetry and under-cabinet lighting. See floor plan and full details here.

Gramercy North, #16D
$1,350,000

Gramercy Park | Condop | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Gramercy North, #16D (Corcoran Group)

From the Listing: Inside 50 Lexington is a beautifully renovated split 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment, with excellent natural light, outdoor space, dropped lighting and stunning wide plank white oak 6 inch floors throughout. Step inside to a well proportioned living room, sun bathed through oversized windows, to your private balcony that views the sunrise and the Chrysler Building. See floor plan and full details here.

Rose Hill, #19B
$1,750,000

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 571 ft²

Rose Hill, #19B (Christies International Real Estate Group LLC)

From the Listing: Perched on the 19th floor of Rose Hill, Rockefeller Group's landmark NoMad condominium, this refined 1-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers a polished expression of modern Manhattan living. Spanning 571 square feet, this thoughtfully composed home is framed by soaring 11-foot ceilings and dramatic 9-foot windows, welcoming beautiful northern light and open skyline views, including a striking perspective of the Chrysler Building. See floor plan and full details here.

88 & 90 Lex, #9A
$1,850,000 (-7.5%)

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | 1,185 ft²

88 & 90 Lex, #9A (Compass)

From the Listing: A beautifully proportioned one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath residence with soaring 10.5’+ ceilings, oversized north-facing windows, and a private terrace offering open city views with a glimpse of the Chrysler Building. Designed by Workshop/APD, the home features a seamless open layout with a refined material palette of French limestone, silver travertine, and fumed grey oak flooring. See floor plan and full details here.

Hendrix House, #PHB
$2,898,000 (-3%)

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 1,123 ft²

Hendrix House, #PHB (ONE REALTY GLOBAL CORP)

From the Listing: Penthouse B is a spacious and airy two-bedroom sanctuary with expansive private outdoor spaces. Natural light pours through floor-to-ceiling oversized windows, enhancing the spacious ambiance. A private terrace extends your living space, while an exclusive rooftop retreat offers a secluded escape with open skies. See floor plan and full details here.

200E20th, #12B
$3,350,000

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 1,326 ft²

200E20th, #12B (Douglas Elliman Real Estate)

From the Listing: This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom residence offers northern and western exposures through panoramic windows with views of the Empire State Building. Approximately 9'8" ceilings, and Italian White Oak 6 inch wide-plank flooring. The VRF heating and cooling system ensures personalized comfort. See floor plan and full details here.

The Park East, #6B
$5,395,000

Flatiron/Union Square | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,100 ft²

The Park East, #6B (Platinum Properties)

From the Listing: Experience elevated living in this rare 3-bed, 3-bath penthouse in the heart of NoMad. Designed by architect David Nosanchuk, the 2,100-square-foot residence blends luxury and tranquility, highlighted by a private rooftop oasis with skyline views, a year-round plunge pool featuring overflow spa feature, and lush birch tree landscaping. See floor plan and full details here.

VU New York, #PH34A
$8,695,000 (-7.4%)

Gramercy Park | Condominium | 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths | 2,926 ft²

VU New York, #PH34A (Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC)

From the Listing: Elevated high above neighboring structures, Penthouse 34A commands expansive, protected downtown views while also capturing open vistas north and east to the skyline and East River - three exposures and a dramatically seamless indoor-outdoor presence rarely found at this price point. Spanning nearly 3,000 interior square feet across two levels, the residence dedicates its upper floor entirely to entertaining - a rarity in modern duplex design. See floor plan and full details here.

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Select which properties are of interest to you:

140 Lexington Avenue
88 & 90 Lex, 90 Lexington Avenue
The Park East, 117 East 29th Street
120 Lexington Avenue
419 Park Avenue South
The Hatfield, 103 East 29th Street
VU New York, 368 Third Avenue
Rose Hill, 30 East 29th Street
Gramercy North, 50 Lexington Avenue
200E20th, 200 East 20th Street
Hendrix House, 250 East 25th Street
Eastlight, 501 Third Avenue

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140 Lexington Avenue Developed by Guy Peleg Design by Issac & Stern Architect 8 stories | 12 condos Completion estimated for late 2027

120 Lexington Avenue Developed by Spectra Development Design by ZArchitecture 8 stories | 48 condos Completion estimated for 2028

The Hatfield, 103 East 29th Street Developed by Impact Equities Design by Michael Muroff Architect LLC 19 stories | 49 condos Completion estimated for 2029

Select which properties are of interest to you:

Lexington South, 154 Lexington Avenue Developed by Evenhar Development Corporation Design by Woods Bagot 11 stories | 60 rental units Completion estimated for 2029

419 Park Avenue South Developed by Elad Group Design by Hill West Architects 20 stories | 111 condos Completion estimated for 2027

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140 Lexington Avenue
Developed by Guy Peleg
Design by Issac & Stern Architect
8 stories | 12 condos
Completion estimated for late 2027

120 Lexington Avenue
Developed by Spectra Development
Design by ZArchitecture
8 stories | 48 condos
Completion estimated for 2028

The Hatfield, 103 East 29th Street
Developed by Impact Equities
Design by Michael Muroff Architect LLC
19 stories | 49 condos
Completion estimated for 2029

Lexington South, 154 Lexington Avenue
Developed by Evenhar Development Corporation
Design by Woods Bagot
11 stories | 60 rental units
Completion estimated for 2029

419 Park Avenue South
Developed by Elad Group
Design by Hill West Architects
20 stories | 111 condos
Completion estimated for 2027