Rental apartment buildings in East Harlem, east of Fifth Avenue above 96th Street. Records cover the Lexington Avenue blocks near Mount Sinai and Marcus Garvey Park, served by the 6 train and the Q at 96th Street.
East Harlem apartment buildings at a glance
The index lists 4 rental buildings in East Harlem with 958 apartments between them, an average of 240 per building. The oldest was completed in 1980 and the newest in 2012, and half were finished in 2010 or later. The largest by apartment count is The Monterey at Lex with 298 units, and the tallest is 1214 Fifth Avenue at 50 floors.
3 management companies run buildings here. The largest presence: Related Companies (2 buildings), Equity Residential (1 building), Glenwood Management (1 building).
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Renting in East Harlem
East Harlem, also known as El Barrio or Spanish Harlem, runs east of Fifth Avenue from 96th Street to the Harlem River. It has a long history as a center of Puerto Rican and Latino life in New York, and much of its housing is in public housing developments and older walk-ups. The large private rental buildings indexed here are a small group on its southern and western edges.
The Monterey at Lex is the largest, with 298 apartments, and 1214 Fifth Avenue, overlooking the northern end of Central Park, is the tallest at 50 floors. Related Companies manages both. Hampton Court on East 102nd Street dates from 1980, and 1890 Lexington Avenue from 2007.
Mount Sinai Hospital anchors the neighborhood’s southern edge, Central Park and the Conservatory Garden are a short walk west, and the Q train reaches 96th Street, with the Second Avenue Subway’s extension to 125th Street under construction. The 4, 5 and 6 run under Lexington Avenue. Rents here are generally well below those a few blocks south.
All 4 apartment buildings in East Harlem
Sorted by number of apartments. Select a building for its full record.
| Building | Address | Apartments | Floors | Built | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Monterey at Lex | 1501 Lexington Ave | 298 | 25 | 2010 | Related Companies |
| Hampton Court | 333 E 102nd St | 229 | 15 | 1980 | Glenwood Management |
| 1214 Fifth Avenue | 1214 Fifth Ave | 229 | 50 | 2012 | Related Companies |
| 1890 Lexington Avenue | 1890 Lexington Ave | 202 | 20 | 2007 | Equity Residential |
East Harlem apartment buildings: FAQ
How many apartment buildings are in East Harlem?
This index lists 4 large rental apartment buildings in East Harlem, with 958 apartments between them, an average of 240 per building.
What is the largest apartment building in East Harlem?
The Monterey at Lex at 1501 Lexington Ave is the largest, with 298 apartments across 25 floors.
What is the tallest apartment building in East Harlem?
1214 Fifth Avenue is the tallest at 50 floors, with 229 apartments.
What are the newest and oldest apartment buildings in East Harlem?
The newest is 1214 Fifth Avenue, completed in 2012. The oldest is Hampton Court, completed in 1980.
Who manages the most apartment buildings in East Harlem?
Related Companies manages the most, with 2 of the 4 buildings listed. 3 companies manage buildings here in all.