Solow Building Company has announced the official launch of sales at 685 First Avenue, the company’s highly-anticipated luxury residential tower in Midtown East. Rising 43 stories above the East River, 685 First Avenue offers a collection of 148 gracious condominium residences boasting sweeping views of the East River and Manhattan skyline. The building signifies Solow Building Company’s first condominium offering to-date, with its striking black glass façade a company trademark.
“Today marks an important company milestone as we begin sales of our first condominium,” said Sheldon Solow, Founder and CEO of The Solow Building Company, who was joined by his son, Stefan Soloviev, in the development of the tower. “685 First Avenue offers meticulously-designed homes with iconic views, as well as a thoughtful and comprehensive suite of amenities. We are proud to bring the Solow signature attention to detail and design to our first condominium project.”
“Minimalistic in form, yet architecturally refined, the striking presence of 685 First Avenue is derived from its materiality of black glass and all its details. We look forward to the completion of this significant addition to the Manhattan skyline,” said Dukho Yeon, Associate Partner at Richard Meier & Partners Architects, the lead designer for the building.
685 First Avenue’s captivating black glass façade rises 460' into the sky, creating a balance that reflects the architecture’s bold exterior and luminous interiors. The western facade is defined by a second glass curtain wall that adds further depth and dimension to the condominium as well as creates one-of-a-kind balconies partially enclosed to enable privacy and protection from the elements, as well as an abundance of natural light. Residents enter via a private driveway located on the west side of the building, providing access to a private underground parking garage through a gracious port-cochere and underground motor court. Both provide complete privacy as well as the utter convenience of direct access to the condominium’s residences.
Located between 39th and 40th street, the residential rental and condo combo tower rises 42-stories, 460', and features 556 residential units in total. The unit split will feature 448 rental units on the lower 27 floors and 148 condos from the 28th floor up, divided by a cut out on the 27th and 28th floors. Located on the 28th and 29th floors are duplexes with outdoor terraces with select units featuring double-height great room spaces and internal private elevators. The 685 First Avenue offers one- to four-bedroom residences, finished with a timeless combination of white, pale gray and earth tones complemented by refined surfaces of wood, stone and glass. Residences feature open layouts and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which remain translucent from the interior of the building, redefine modern urban luxury and ensure the flow of natural light throughout each home. Elegant white oak flooring runs throughout the residences, and kitchens are outfitted with white Calacatta Lincoln marble counters, Dornbracht fixtures and Gaggenau appliances clad in custom-crafted Italian white lacquer. A custom heating system, the first of its kind, is hidden beneath the floorboards along the exterior of the walls to ensure the translucent windows and residences maintain regulated temperatures. Residences also feature Crestron smart home systems that regulates temperature, lighting and the motorized window shades. These functions, and the potential for others, will be seamlessly controlled by residents through any iOS or Android device on the “Pyng” app. Amenities include a 70' pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s playroom, game room, dining room, lounge, and a 110-car garage. The ground-floor will feature 2 retail spaces spread over 10,000 SF.
“Solow is bringing an elevated living experience to Midtown East,” said Jodi Stasse, EVP of New Developments for Citi Habitats, the exclusive sales and marketing agent for the property. “The firm has built a reputation for exceptional quality in property finishes and design – as well as unparalleled service. 685 First Avenue brings elevated sophisticated and much-needed offering on Manhattan’s East Side.”
Pricing for 685 First Avenue’s one- to four-bedroom residences begins at $1,495,000. Citi Habitats New Developments is the exclusive sales and marketing firm, and the sales gallery is located at 300 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017.
