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228 East 85th Street
228 East 85th Street
Last updated on Apr 3, 2026

Bettina Tower,
228 East 85th Street

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Overview of Bettina Tower at 228 East 85th Street

Bettina Tower is a 14-story rental apartment building located at 228 East 85th Street, designed by Avinash K. Malhotra. The building features 67 units, including duplexes, studios, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, many of which come with balconies and double-pane windows. Residents benefit from amenities such as air conditioning, dishwashers, and included heat in the rent. The building also offers a garage and a disabled entrance, enhancing accessibility.

Situated in the Upper East Side, Bettina Tower is conveniently located near a variety of restaurants and retail options, including a post office and a Barnes and Noble just a block away. Public transportation is easily accessible, with excellent bus service and a subway station at 86th Street and Lexington, making commuting straightforward for residents.

Apartment listings highlight features such as hardwood floors, new kitchens, and outdoor spaces like balconies and terraces. The building has a live-in super and offers flexible leasing terms, accommodating both short and long-term stays. While pets are generally not permitted, some exceptions for cats may apply.

Doorman
None
Type
Rental
Year Built
1982
Apartments
Floors
14
Pets: Not allowed
Neighborhood

Amenities

  • Washer/Dryer in building
  • Elevator
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at Lexington Ave 0.19 miles

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent bus service
  • Not too far from subway station
  • Across street from post office
  • Many nearby restaurants
  • Discrete air-conditioners
  • Garage
  • Video Security
  • Double-Pane Windows
  • Balconies
  • No roof deck
  • No sidewalk landscaping
  • Many apartments

CityRealty Rating

15
/44
Architecture
+
16
/36
Location
+
9
/39
Features
+
7
Editor’s Points
=
47
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

Managed by Bettina Equities

Bettina Equities is a family-owned apartment management firm headquartered on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. It has a long history in New York real estate and now oversees roughly 40 residential buildings comprising over 2,000 rental units across multiple Manhattan neighborhoods including Gramercy Park, Murray Hill, the Upper East Side and the East Village. Its portfolio is exclusively residential, spanning classic prewar walk-up buildings to mid-rise elevator developments. Apartments range from studios to spacious three-bedroom units, often featuring hardwood floors and renovated kitchens. Common building amenities include modern lobbies, secure entry systems, elevators and on-site laundry facilities for resident convenience.

Bettina Equities’ holdings are exclusively rental apartments, and the company prides itself on a hands-on, family-focused management style. For example, Bettina Tower at 228 East 85th Street on the Upper East Side is a mid-rise rental in their portfolio with modernized apartments; many units have private balconies. The building offers conveniences like on-site laundry and a private parking garage. As owner and landlord, Bettina Equities maintains its own construction crews and live-in superintendents to keep buildings up-to-date and well maintained. The firm also emphasizes no-broker-fee leasing and competitive pricing as part of its value-oriented approach. This combination of direct management, quality upkeep and tenant-focused service distinguishes Bettina Equities for renters in New York’s competitive market.

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