This 41-story glass apartment tower called Summit was erected in 2019 by BLDG Management in Midtown East.
It features 429 rental apartments, including 109 affordable units, and various amenities like a rooftop lounge, pool, and fitness center.
Currently, 2 apartments are for rent.
Summit is a 43-story rental tower at 222 East 44th Street, occupying a through-block site between Second and Third Avenues with frontage on both East 43rd and 44th Streets. Developed by BLDG Management on the site of a former parking garage and designed by Handel Architects, the building contains 429 apartments and presents a glassy, faceted form that subtly pivots to capture views. Its Midtown East location places it within close proximity to Grand Central Terminal, the Chrysler Building, and the United Nations, situating the tower within one of Manhattan’s most transit-rich and internationally oriented districts.
The building’s massing and orientation are central to its design, allowing for expansive views of the Midtown skyline and East River, with many residences enjoying direct sightlines to the Chrysler Building. Apartments range from studios to two-bedroom layouts and are uniformly finished to a high standard, with floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and custom closets. Kitchens feature Italian cabinetry, integrated Bosch appliances, full-height backsplashes, and custom countertops, while bathrooms are finished with floor-to-ceiling tile, oversized medicine cabinets, and Italian vanities. Each residence includes an in-unit washer and dryer.
A private court drive leads to a 30-foot lobby staffed with concierge and lifestyle services, establishing a formal entry sequence more typical of condominium buildings. Amenities are distributed across multiple levels and include the Summit Sky Lounge on the 42nd floor, designed with an entertainment bar, dining room with service kitchen, private wine storage, and fireside seating. A skylit 18-meter swimming pool is paired with spa and sauna facilities, while “The Arena” provides a full suite of athletic offerings including a basketball court, squash court, and fitness center with private and group training.
Additional shared spaces reflect a comprehensive approach to resident services, including a club level with a children’s playroom and outdoor playground, a tech lounge with meeting rooms, a golf simulator, and a theater room. Outdoor amenities include a landscaped terrace with green space and grilling areas. In both planning and execution, Summit aligns with a recent generation of large-scale Midtown rental developments, combining density, amenity programming, and elevated interior finishes to compete with condominium-grade housing in a traditionally transient part of the city.
One of the major players on the New York City real estate scene, BLDG Management owns buildings both in Manhattan as well as Queens, in some of the most highly sought after neighborhoods.
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