Five new and newly renovated Upper East Side rentals; 1.5 months free rent at 85 East End

View over the Upper East Side from Masion 78 (Photo credit: Chris Cole)

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 By CityRealty Staff, CityRealty contributor

The Upper East Side has long been associated with stately prewar apartment houses, Park and Fifth Avenue addresses, and some of New York City's most established residential streets. But the neighborhood may be entering an important new phase. Gothamist found that the Upper East Side has added only about 1,900 net new housing units over the past 15 years, despite significant development, and the neighborhood could soon be subject to a faster approval processintended to spur more housing and more affordable apartments.

With new supply scarce, Upper East Side rents are among the highest in the city. The building stock ranges from older doorman buildings and renovated postwar towers to a sprinkling of new ultra-luxury rentals. The neighborhood is prized for its full-service buildings, proximity to Central Park and the East River, strong transit access to business districts, cultural institutions along Museum Mile, and Madison Avenue shopping.

The neighborhood is also more varied than most give it credit for. Carnegie Hill and the avenues closest to Central Park are home to Museum Mile and some of Manhattan's most beautiful prewar architecture, while Lenox Hill combines residential blocks of townhouses and towers with convenient access to Midtown. Farther east, Yorkville has become attractive to renters searching for value and wanting to be near Carl Schurz Park, Asphalt Green and the East River Esplanade. The Second Avenue Subway has also made the eastern blocks considerably more convenient, with the Q train augmenting the 4/5/6 lines on Lexington Avenue.

Apartment choices are as diverse as the blocks themselves. Rental inventory ranges from walk-up studios to sprawling apartments in doorman buildings with white-glove service. High-floor units often boast views of Central Park, the East River and the Midtown skyline.

Maison 78 rental apartments on the Upper East Side

Rendering of high-floor apartment at the newly launched rental The Langdon (Alchemy Properties)

Like everywhere else in the city, recent rental development has raised the amenity bar. New and newly renovated rental buildings such as Maison 78, The Langdon, The Serrano and 501 East 74th Street offer coworking spaces, children's playrooms, screening and game rooms, rooftop lounges, landscaped terraces and increasingly elaborate gyms. The Langdon even includes a multipurpose sports court, despite having just 45 units. At 85 East End Avenue, a renovated postwar building designed by Emery Roth & Sons, renters benefit from a quiet location near the East River and Carl Schurz Park. Its in-house amenities including a fitness center, resident lounge, work-from-home spaces, children's playroom and pet spa. Altogether, these repositioned buildings and new towers give the Upper East Side the kind of amenity-rich offerings more commonly found in the city's faster-developing neighborhoods.

As you'd expect, the UES is not cheap. The newest buildings, particularly those with larger two-, three- and four-bedroom homes, can command five-figure monthly rents. However, many of these apartments offer generous layouts, extensive building services and amenities, outdoor space, and proximity to Central Park or the East River esplanade. For renters weighing the Upper East Side against trendier neighborhoods, the appeal at these price points is not having to choose between an established, storied neighborhood and a new sleek generation of rental housing.

Many of the Upper East Side's newest buildings are along its eastern blocks closer to the river and outside of its large historic districts

Five new and newly-renovated rentals on the Upper East Side

Featured Upper East Side Rental

85 EAST END AVENUE

85 East End Avenue, New York, NY

A classic Emery Roth & Sons rental overlooking the East River and steps from Carl Schurz Park, with renovated residences, private terraces in many homes, and amenities for fitness, working from home, families, and pets.

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Current Availability Studios to 4-bedrooms from $3,942/month (net effective) Current offer: Up to 1.5 months free on select residences.

85 East End Avenue is a 15-story, 175-unit rental designed by Emery Roth & Sons in 1951. The red-brick building is set within a peaceful Upper East Side location overlooking the East River and just south of Carl Schurz Park's waterfront promenade, gardens, playgrounds, and dog run.

85 East End offers a range of layouts from studios to four-bedrooms, including newly renovated residences with spacious floor plans and abundant closet space. Most apartments have in-unit washer/dryers, while many feature private terraces with city or water views. Renovated kitchens are outfitted with updated appliances.

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Residents also have access to a sizable collection of shared spaces geared toward fitness, families, pets, and working from home. Current availability includes studios through four-bedrooms, with net-effective rents starting at $3,942 per month and an incentive of up to 1.5 months free on select residences.

The amenity package at 85 East End Avenue includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, resident lounge with fireplace, media room, children’s playroom, and pet spa. A dedicated work-from-home zone provides additional space outside the apartments, while residents also have access to a 24-hour attended lobby and available storage. Amenity fees may apply.

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Studios to four-bedroom residences
Newly renovated apartments
Spacious layouts
Abundant closet space

Washer/dryer in most residences
Renovated kitchens with updated appliances
Private terraces in many homes
City and East River views

Featured Upper East Side Rental

501 EAST 74TH STREET

501 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021

A contemporary 20-story Upper East Side rental with spacious residences, private outdoor space in most homes, two landscaped roof decks, and a full suite of fitness, work, and resident amenities.

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Current Availability 2-bedrooms from $10,194/month (net effective)

501 East 74th Street

501 East 74th Street is a 20-story rental at the corner of York Avenue, completed in 2016 and designed by Stephen B. Jacobs Group. The building contains 82 residences, with a mix of studios, one-, two-, and three-bedrooms along with four penthouse layouts. Its contemporary design is distinguished by expansive glass walls, metal panels with a reflective sheen, and vertical arrays of balconies. Most apartments feature private outdoor space.

Inside, residences have kitchens with stainless steel appliances and Caesarstone countertops, spa-inspired bathrooms with soaking tubs and showers, and in-home washer/dryers. Upper-floor homes offer open city and East River views.

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The East Side location is a few blocks from the Second Avenue Subway's 72nd Street Q station and convenient to the East River waterfront. Central Park and a plethora of restaurants, shopping, and cultural destinations are within easy reach. The building has two two-bedroom units available and is now managed and leased by Fetner Properties.

The amenities at 501 East 74th Street extend from the ground floor to the building's top levels. Residents have access to a lounge with a fireplace and pool table, a business center and library for working from home, and a fitness center equipped for cardio and strength training. Two outdoor spaces take advantage of the building's height: a 20th-floor roof deck has gas grills, dining tables, seating, and East River and skyline views, while a 17th-floor sun deck offers loungers and open southern exposure.

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24-hour doorman and concierge
Resident lounge with fireplace
Library and business center
Fitness center
Yoga and dance studio

20th-floor roof deck with grills and dining areas
17th-floor sun deck
Children's playroom
In-building parking
Bike and resident storage

Featured Upper East Side Rental

THE SERRANO

1735 York Avenue, New York, NY 10128

A renovated Yorkville high-rise with one- to three-bedroom residences, sweeping East River and skyline views, a rooftop sky lounge and terrace, and an extensive amenity package for fitness, families, pets, and entertaining.

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Current Availability 1- and 2-bedrooms from $5,395/month

The Serrano is a 37-story Yorkville rental at 1735 York Avenue, originally built in the 1980s and later extensively renovated after Bonjour Capital acquired the property. Its red-brick exterior and bay windows are classic Upper East Side, while the interiors and amenity spaces were reworked with a more contemporary, Italian-inspired design.

Residences range from one to three bedrooms and feature updated interiors by Durukan Design, with wide-plank flooring, walk-in closets in many homes, keyless entry, and large windows that take advantage of the building's height. Kitchens are finished with custom cabinetry, Calacatta quartz countertops, Asian Statuary marble backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances, while many homes enjoy open East River and skyline views.

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The location is strong for those who value the East River waterfront and recreational access. The Serrano sits across from Asphalt Green and close to Carl Schurz Park, the East River promenade, the NYC Ferry, Whole Foods, and the 86th Street Q train, with additional access to the 4/5/6 lines farther west.

The Serrano's amenity package is one of the more extensive among Yorkville rentals. Residents have access to a fitness center with separate yoga and boxing areas, a third-floor lounge with billiards and workspace, indoor and outdoor children's playrooms, a pet spa and landscaped dog run, plus a penthouse sky lounge that opens directly onto a rooftop terrace with cabanas, dining areas, and panoramic East River and skyline views.

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24-hour doorman
Fitness center
Yoga and boxing studio
Resident lounge with billiards
Sky lounge
Indoor children's playroom

Rooftop terrace with cabanas
Outdoor children's play area
Pet spa and landscaped dog run
Three-level parking garage with valet
Bike and resident storage
On-site dry-cleaning drop-off

Featured Upper East Side Rental

MAISON 78

356 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

A new 146-residence Upper East Side rental with light-filled homes, private terraces in many apartments, sweeping Manhattan views, and a collection of indoor and outdoor amenities for fitness, working, entertaining, families, and pets.

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Current Availability 2-bedrooms from $10,720/month; 3-bedrooms from $18,650/month

Maison 78 is a newly completed Upper East Side rental at 356 East 78th Street at the corner of First Avenue. Developed by Carmel Partners and designed by Hill West Architects with interiors by DXA, the high-rise contains 146 residences ranging from one to four bedrooms.

Residences feature 9- to 10-foot ceilings, plank flooring, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and full-height backsplashes, panelized appliances, and full-sized Bosch washer/dryers. Floor-to-ceiling windows are found in many homes, as are custom walk-in closets and private terraces, while primary bathrooms in select layouts feature soaking tubs and radiant floor heating.

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Maison 78 is positioned on the eastern side of the Upper East Side, with John Jay Park and the East River waterfront nearby and the 72nd Street Q station several blocks away. Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, restaurants, and neighborhood markets are also within reach.

Maison 78's amenity package covers working, fitness, entertaining, families, and pets. Residents have access to a fitness center and separate yoga studio, a coworking lounge, game room with billiards, children's playroom, and a catering kitchen and dining room. Outdoor spaces include an expansive dining loggia and rooftop lounge with city views, while pet owners get a private dog run and dog-washing station.

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24/7 concierge service
State-of-the-art fitness center
Yoga studio
Co-working lounge
Game room with billiards
Children's playroom

Rooftop lounge with city views
Expansive dining loggia
Catering kitchen and dining room
Private dog run and dog spa station
On-site resident parking
Personal storage and package lockers

Featured Upper East Side Rental

THE LANGDON

288 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128

A new boutique Upper East Side rental with just 45 residences, oversized windows, full-floor penthouses, and a collection of amenities for fitness, working, entertaining, and families.

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Current Availability 3-bedrooms from $18,050/month; 4+ bedrooms from $26,500/month

The Langdon is a newly completed 24-story rental at 288 East 88th Street, developed by Alchemy Properties and designed by Hill West Architects with interiors by Whitehall Interiors. With only 45 residences, it is unusually intimate for a new Upper East Side rental tower, and its apartment mix is weighted toward larger homes, including full-floor penthouses and terraced residences.

Residences feature oversized windows, white oak flooring, recessed lighting, smart climate control, and in-unit washer/dryers. Kitchens are outfitted with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplashes, integrated Fisher & Paykel appliances, and dedicated wine refrigerators, while primary baths include radiant heated floors, dual vanities, and oversized showers. Select homes and several penthouses have wraparound terraces with open skyline views. Current listings show seven three-bedrooms from $18,050/month and three four-plus-bedroom residences from $26,500/month.

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The building sits at the corner of Second Avenue and East 88th Street, close to the 86th Street Q and 4/5/6 trains. Central Park, Museum Mile, Madison Avenue shopping, and the restaurants and services of Yorkville are also nearby.

The Langdon's amenity package is substantial relative to its 45 residences. A double-height resident lounge with billiards and a beverage station is joined by a screening room, coworking lounge with private offices and a conference room, a children's playroom, and a fitness center with cardio and strength equipment plus a multipurpose sports court. The landscaped roof terrace adds an outdoor kitchen, dining areas, and skyline views.

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24-hour attended lobby
Fitness center
Multipurpose sports court
Resident lounge with billiards
Screening room

Landscaped roof terrace
Outdoor kitchen and dining areas
Coworking lounge
Private offices and conference room
Children's playroom
Pet spa

85 East End Avenue Leasing

85 East End Avenue Leasing
85 East End Avenue
85 East End Avenue
New York, NY 10023

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