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The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021 - Property report

Also known as: 1353-1355 1st Ave

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Property type

Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)

Year built

2009

Lot sq. ft.

5,100

General information

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Address
Building name
The Charles
Primary address
The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1353-1355 1st Ave
ZIP code
10021
Neighborhood
Lenox Hill
Borough
Manhattan
Block & lot
01447-7502

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Building
Property type
Special Condominium Billing Lot (R0)
Building sq. ft.
112,407
Building dimensions
51 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
31
Year built
2009
Last altered
2015
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
27
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
1 Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
51 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,100

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
2
Community district
8

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Units for The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY

Unit Sale date Sale price Sq. ft. Price/Sq. ft.
Unit 10FL 10/26/2020 3,135
Unit 11FL 03/12/2019 3,140
Unit 12FL 05/29/2015 3,140
Unit 14FL 04/28/2015 3,448
Unit 15FL 09/19/2025 3,451
Unit 16FL 03/30/2018 3,448
Unit 17FL 10/27/2023 3,448
Unit 18FL 02/21/2017 3,451
Unit 19FL 04/16/2018 3,455
Unit 20FL 05/14/2018 3,451
Unit 21FL 08/12/2015 3,452
Unit 22FL 07/15/2015 3,452
Unit 23FL 02/28/2019 3,453
Unit 24FL 04/05/2019 3,453
Unit 25FL 01/03/2020 3,458
Unit 26FL 09/07/2016 3,595
Unit 2FL 07/03/2018 2,089
Unit 3FL 06/27/2024 3,637
Unit 4FL 04/07/2026 3,637
Unit 5FL 04/29/2015 3,637
Unit 6FL 12/21/2022 3,637
Unit 7FL 04/30/2015 3,639
Unit 8FL 10/23/2025 3,135
Unit 9FL 03/31/2016 3,135
Unit PH1 08/07/2015 11,740
Unit PH2 08/07/2015 7,198
Unit RET 1,749
Unit RM 12/24/2019 1,056

Building Description

Standing between landscaped 72nd and 73rd streets on the Upper East Side, is The Charles. Built in 2009, the modernist post-war high-rise was designed to showcase a pale blue facade. The 30 residential units span entire floors, and over 3,000 square feet each. These naturally-lit living spaces are four-bedroom, four-bath, and each with a private elevator landing.

The Charles' staff is as attentive to tenants. Amenities begin with a 24-hour attended lobby, elevator, refrigerated storage, basement storage, pool, fitness center with Technogym and Peloton machines are among the standard amenities. The building also has a party room and lounge. Public transpiration include subway lines: F, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6. Schools PS 267 and JHS 167 are close by. Nearby dining opportunities are Nino's for Italian and Tanoshi for sushi. In addition to calling the East River a neighbor, The Charles is also near John Jay Park and two branches of major hospitals - Cornell and New York Presbyterian.

Ownership information for The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY

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Sales history for The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021

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Property taxes for The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY

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Permit information for The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/26/2023 Alteration
09/10/2021 Alteration
03/06/2020 Alteration
07/23/2019 Alteration
06/17/2019 Alteration type 2

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Lenox Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,242,757

-7.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,367

2.6% Y-o-Y

Manhattan median sale price

$1,260,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
2nd Ave & 72nd St at SE Corner
Station lines
Q
Distance (miles)
0.122

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 498 0.32
P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 498 0.32
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.11
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.24
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.24
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.29
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.29
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 9 No Public PK, K-5 644 0.30
P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor 9 No Public PK, K-5 644 0.30
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 167 Robert F Wagner 8 Yes Public 6-8 1,019 0.26
The Cathedral School NR No Private K-8 53 0.11
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.24
Rudolf Steiner Upper School NR No Private 7-12 0 0.28
Ella Baker School 7 No Public PK, K-8 337 0.29
YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 9 No Public 6-8 256 0.30
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.30
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.30
P.S. Is 217 Roosevelt Island 7 No Public PK, K-8 716 0.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eleanor Roosevelt High School 10 No Public 9-12 541 0.19
Lycee Francais De New York NR No Private PK-12 1,364 0.24
Rudolf Steiner Upper School NR No Private 7-12 0 0.28
Manhattan International High School 1 No Public 9-12 352 0.29
Urban Academy Laboratory High School 1 No Public 9-12 135 0.29
Vanguard High School 5 No Public 9-12 421 0.29
Talent Unlimited High School 7 No Public 9-12 438 0.29
The Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 541 0.30
Birch Wathen Lenox School NR No Private K-12 576 0.30
St. Jean Baptiste High School NR No Private 9-12 338 0.33

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021?

The development at The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021 was built in 2009.

What is the total square footage of The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021?

The Charles - 1355 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021 has a total of 112,407 square feet.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 27 residential unit(s).

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