Have you ever wanted to live in a glass tower? Well, now’s your chance when you rent a unit at 685 First Avenue, Solow Building Company’s highly-anticipated luxury residential tower. Rising 43 stories tall and situated along the East River, the captivating black glass building is introducing a collection of 408 rental apartments featuring breathtaking river views in the heart of Midtown East.
A layered black glass form that rises 460 feet into the sky, 685 First Avenue’s façade is an interplay of black and light, creating a balance that reflects the architecture’s bold exterior and luminous, sun-drenched interiors. The western facade is defined by a second glass curtain wall that adds further depth and dimension to the building 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.
Located on floors three through 28, the rental collection ranges from studios to three-bedroom homes, in addition to a special collection of over-sized loft studios. This includes units with generous, airy layouts with intelligently designed living and bedroom spaces as well as oversized closets, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, white oak flooring, quartz counters in the kitchen, a custom heating system hidden beneath the floorboards, Bosch appliances and cabinets clad in custom-crafted Italian white lacquer, and tons more.
An elaborate glass frame forms the entrance to building’s central lobby, an extraordinary triple-height space that features travertine clad walls and floors. A work of art in its own right, the space’s true centerpiece is a three-paneled Joan Miró masterpiece from Sheldon Solow’s personal collection. Once hung in the National Gallery, the stunning artwork will be installed on the back wall of the lobby. Residents of 685 First Avenue will also have access to a comprehensive suite of amenities, such as a fitness center with TechnoGym equipment and private training studio; 70-foot indoor lap pool with breathtaking views of the East River; sauna; and a steam room. There are also several entertainment options, including an expansive resident lounge and game room equipped with a private dining and entertaining space, billiard tables, a foosball table and separate screening room with custom built-in seats.
Citi Habitats New Developments is the exclusive leasing and marketing firm for the rental residences at 685 First Avenue, and pricing for these homes begins at $3,265 for studios; $5,245 for available one-bedrooms; $8,225 for available two-bedroom homes; and $10,840 for available three-bedroom residences. For additional information, please visit 685firstaverentals.com.
