Lexington - 1536 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029 - Property report

110 East 99 Street is part of the Lexington Houses, an East Harlem housing development managed by the New York City Housing Authority. The Lexington Houses were the fourth project in the neighborhood after World War II, and the first that was accomplished without relocating existing residents. 110 East 99 Street is one of the four towers that make up the Lexington Houses community. Each is built from brown brick and stands 15 stories high. A cruciform design was employed to maximize light and air to the 112 apartments in the building. The Lexington Houses were built in 1951, and the grounds outside are lined with low iron fences and feature benches, playgrounds, and onsite parking.

The Lexington Houses are convenient to the East Harlem neighborhood's shops and eateries, and Mount Sinai Hospital is only two blocks away. The M101, M102, and M103 bus lines all stop at the Lexington Houses, and the 96 Street Station for the 4 and 6 trains is a five-minute walk down Lexington Avenue. 110 East 99 Street is part of School District 2, and is zoned for P.S. 198 and I.S. 167. Other private and public schools in the area include P.S. 77, Dream Charter School, St. Bernard School, P.S 964, and The Heritage School.