Property Description

Please note, the open house will take place at the Sales Gallery located at 300 East 42nd Street, ground floor retail.Residence 31K is a two bedroom, two bathroom residence with a sweeping Northeast corner exposure. The carefully planned layout features a grand island kitchen looking northeast towards the United Nations Headquarters. Ceilings over nine feet with floor-to-ceiling windows allow for maximum openness and natural light.Designed by Richard Meier & Partners Architects, the residence interiors are a striking contrast to the black glass exterior, reflecting a white color palette. Living spaces are immersed in natural light radiating through the floor-to-ceiling windows. White oak floors are found in all residences and open kitchens boast white Calacatta Lincoln marble counters, Dornbracht fixtures and Gaggenau appliances clad in custom-crafted Italian white lacquer. Each residence is equipped with a built-in Crestron smart home system that regulates temperature, lighting and the motorized window shades. These functions can be seamlessly controlled by residents through any iOS or Android device. 685 First Avenue is situated in a prominent Manhattan location on First Avenue between East 39th and East 40th Streets. Brought to you by the renowned Solow Building Company, this iconic 43-story tower is clad in black glass, a Solow trademark. The 43-story, 460-foot high residential tower is comprised of 148 one-to-four bedroom condominiums on the top 16 floors. Located just south of the United Nations Headquarters along the East River, residences feature breathtaking views of New York City and the riverfront. One of its most distinguishing features a clear glass cut-out on the 28th and 29th floors lights up at night and is visible from across the river. The western facade is defined by a glass screen that provides privacy for residence balconies while still allowing abundant natural light to fill the interior space..Residents of 685 First Avenue will enjoy the highest level of service from the moment they arrive. Whether entering from First Avenue through the grand East Atrium adorned in travertine, or the discreet direct entry from the onsite parking garage, the building has been carefully designed for the ultimate convenience and luxury. The amenities suite has been designed with soaring ceiling heights and naturally lit spaces to promote residents health and wellness, including a 70 indoor lap pool with steam and sauna and expansive fitness center with private training studio. Residents can also enjoy thoughtfully curated entertaining spaces featuring a billiards and games lounge, catering kitchen, private dining, screening room, playroom, and an exclusive club lounge for condominium residents.685 First Avenue transforms the East River skyline and brings a new standard of luxury living to Midtown East. Occupancy is anticipated to commence early 2019.The complete Offering Terms are in an Offering Plan available from Sponsor: 685 First Realty Company LLC c/o Solow Realty & Development Company. File No. CD17-0048.