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85 East End Avenue
Last updated on Nov 29, 2025

85 East End Avenue

This red-brick, 15-story rental apartment building at 85 East End Avenue was erected in 1951 and designed by Emery Roth & Sons. The building has 175 apartments and features many balconies, a doorman, canopied entrance, sidewalk landscaping, protruding air-conditioners, and a garage.

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Overview of 85 East End Avenue

85 East End Avenue, also known as 601-611 East 83rd Street, is a 15-story red-brick rental apartment building designed by the renowned architectural firm Emery Roth & Sons in 1951. The building contains 175 apartments and features a distinctive façade with numerous balconies, many offering views of the East River.

The property provides residents with a comprehensive amenity package including a 24-hour doorman, complimentary state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site garage, and multiple laundry facilities. The building maintains a canopied entrance and thoughtful sidewalk landscaping, contributing to its welcoming street presence.

The building gained attention in 2007 when the prestigious Brearley School, located directly across at 610 East 83rd Street, entered negotiations to purchase part of the building for expansion. While this deal wasn't finalized, it highlighted the property's prime location among Manhattan's elite educational institutions.

Situated just one block south of Carl Schurz Park, home to Gracie Mansion, residents enjoy easy access to the park's riverfront esplanade and green spaces. The location offers convenient access to York Avenue and 86th Street's crosstown bus service, and the recently opened Second Avenue subway line.

The building consists of various apartment configurations, from one-bedrooms to larger four-bedroom units. Many apartments feature hardwood floors, high ceilings, and updated finishes, with some units including marble bathrooms, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The building's 12-story rear section directly overlooks the East River, providing select units with impressive water views.

Doorman
Full Time
Type
Rental
Year Built
1951
Apartments
Floors
15
Pets: Allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • FT Doorman
  • High-Rise
  • Post War
  • Central AC
  • Full Service Garage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Parking
  • Outdoor Entertainment Space
  • Laundry Room
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Live-In Superintendent
  • Terraces / Balconies

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Pros & Cons

  • 24-hour doorman service
  • Sidewalk landscaping
  • Many balconies
  • On-site garage with full service
  • Within half a block of two prestigious girls schools
  • One block south of Carl Schurz Park
  • Complimentary state-of-the-art fitness center
  • Multiple laundry facilities
  • East River views from select units
  • Convenient access to Second Avenue subway
  • Updated unit finishes in many apartments
  • Many apartments
  • No roof deck
  • No fireplaces
  • Protruding air-conditioners in some units

CityRealty Rating

22
/44
Architecture
+
23
/36
Location
+
11
/39
Features
+
8
Editor’s Points
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64
CITYREALTY
RATING
  • 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

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Alternate Address

  • 601-611 East 83rd Street