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Team Rooms $ 10100 $ 9954 $ 5025
Suites $ 20100 $ 13954 $ 7025

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Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 1261-1281 Second Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 1261-1281 Second Ave and in the nearby Lenox Hill neighborhood.
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1261-1281 Second Ave Property Overview

Building Address: 1261-1281 Second Ave, New York NY 10065
Building Name: Solow Tower Apartments
Zip Code:10065
Neighborhood:Lenox Hill
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1979
Building Class:B

1261-1281 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NYC

Building History

  • Year Built: 1979
  • Original Name: Solow Tower Apartments
  • Building Class: B
  • Stories: 45
  • Units: 322
  • Renovation: Updated in 2015
  • Ownership History: Sold to Black Spruce Management in 2023 (previously owned by Soloviev Group/Solow Realty)
  • Notable Transaction: $402,625,000 multifamily sale recorded in 2023

Location Details

  • Neighborhood: Lenox Hill
  • Walk Score: 98/100 (Walker's Paradise)
  • Transit Score: 100/100 (Rider's Paradise)
  • Bike Score: 82/100 (Very Bikeable)

Solow Tower Apartments is located at 1261-1281 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC, within the Lenox Hill neighborhood. This luxury residential building offers a range of amenities and features 322 units across its 45 stories. Built in 1979 and renovated in 2015, it includes amenities like a fitness center, pool, and doorman service.


Solow Tower Apartments at 1261-1281 Second Ave, Manhattan, offers the following amenities:

  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Doorman
  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Online Services
  • Health Club Discount
  • Lounge
  • Sundeck
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Controlled Access
  • Clubhouse

Apartment features include:

  • Air Conditioning
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen with Oven, Range, and Refrigerator
  • Tub/Shower
  • Views
  • Skylights
  • Window Coverings

1261-1281 Second Ave, Manhattan

Office/Rental Info

Commercial spaces available at the base of Solow Tower Apartments with separate street entrances and Second Avenue frontage. Part of a 45-story luxury residential building constructed in 1979 (490,652 sqft total).

Key Features

  • Availability: No current tenant specifics listed
  • Premises: Garage on site
  • Building Sold: Black Spruce Management acquired property in 2023 ($402.6M)
  • Amenities: 24-hour access, concierge, fitness center, pool

Internet Providers at 1261-1281 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC

The following internet providers offer service in the area of 1261-1281 Second Avenue, Manhattan, NYC:

  • Verizon Fios – High-speed fiber-optic internet with symmetrical speeds up to 2 Gbps, known for excellent performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Astound Broadband Powered by RCN – Provides both cable and fiber internet with unlimited data, competitive pricing, and expanding fiber coverage.
  • Spectrum – Widely available cable internet provider offering plans up to 1 Gbps with unlimited data and bundle options.
  • Optimum – Fiber internet plans with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps available citywide, including Manhattan.
  • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Verizon 5G Home Internet – 5G home internet options suitable for small to mid-sized households.

1261-1281 Second Ave, Manhattan, NYC, offers excellent transportation options, being close to major cross streets and public transit hubs. The area is served by the 68 Street-Hunter College and 72 Street subway stations, making it easy to access the rest of the city via the 4, 5, and 6 subway lines. This location also benefits from nearby bus routes and is within walking distance to additional subway stations, such as Lexington Avenue-63 Street.


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