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Rent/Lease Apartment 1280-1288 Lexington Ave

Class B 10028 Buildings Carnegie Hill
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 1280-1288 Lexington Ave. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 1280-1288 Lexington Ave and in the nearby Carnegie Hill neighborhood.

1280-1288 Lexington Ave Property Overview

Building Address: 1280-1288 Lexington Ave, New York NY 10028
Building Name: Park Avenue Court
Zip Code:10028
Neighborhood:Carnegie Hill
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1989
Building Class:B

Located at 1280-1288 Lexington Avenue in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City, Park Avenue Court is a residential building constructed in 1989. It stands at 17 stories tall and contains 216 residential units. The building offers various amenities, including a fitness center, a pool, on-site maintenance, 24-hour access, and retail facilities. Other features include elevators, hardwood floors, and tenant-controlled HVAC systems. Each unit is equipped with modern kitchen appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens, and freezers.

The area surrounding Park Avenue Court is known for its excellent walkability and transit access, making it a highly desirable location. Nearby schools include PS 6 Lillie D Blake for elementary education, JHS 167 Robert F Wagner for middle school, and the High School for Climate Justice for high school education.

Park Avenue Court, located at 1280-1288 Lexington Ave in Manhattan, NYC, is a residential complex in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood. It was built in 1989 and features 17 stories with 216 units.

Key amenities include:

  • Maintenance on site
  • 24-hour access
  • On-site retail
  • Elevator
  • Fitness center
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Freezer
  • Tenant-controlled HVAC

Located conveniently near the 86 Street subway station (4,5,6 Line), and proximal to major airports like LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International.


  • On-Site Services: Maintenance, retail, 24-hour access
  • Community Features: Elevator access
  • Recreation & Wellness: Fitness center, swimming pool
  • Interior Features: Tenant-controlled HVAC, tub/shower combinations, heating, air conditioning
  • Kitchen Amenities: Dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, freezer
  • Living Spaces: Hardwood floors, views

Office Tenants Rented / Leased at 1280-1288 Lexington Ave, Manhattan, NYC

Park Avenue Court, located at 1280-1288 Lexington Ave in the Carnegie Hill neighborhood of Manhattan, NYC, comprises office spaces with varying sizes and conditions.

Available Office Spaces

  • 10th Floor - 17,204 SF
    Partially built-out as standard office with an open floor plan layout and excellent condition. Available from January 1, 2026. Can be combined with adjacent space for up to 125,572 SF.
  • 11th Floor - 17,204 SF
    Similar conditions to the 10th floor: partially built-out, open floor plan, excellent condition, available January 1, 2026, and combinable with adjacent spaces.
  • 12th Floor, Suite 1220 - 5,618 SF
    Fully built-out as a standard office with an open floor plan, 8 private offices, 1 conference room, and 5 workstations. Space is in excellent condition and available now. Can be combined with adjacent spaces for larger requirements.

Internet Providers at 1280-1288 Lexington Ave, Manhattan

  • Spectrum - Cable internet with speeds up to 1 Gbps (widely available)
  • Verizon Fios - Fiber-optic speeds from 300 Mbps to 2 Gbps (availability varies)
  • Astound Broadband (RCN) - Cable/fiber service with unlimited data
  • Verizon 5G Home Internet - Wireless 50-300 Mbps speeds
  • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet - Wireless 87-415 Mbps speeds

Located in Manhattan, NYC, the area around 1280-1288 Lexington Avenue offers convenient transportation options. This property is situated between East 85th and East 86th Streets.

Transportation nearby includes several bus routes such as the M101, M103, M15-SBS, and others. Additionally, subway services like the 4, 5, and 6 lines are accessible from nearby stations, making it easy to travel throughout the city.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Roberta Washington Architects leased 1,413 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • New York State Office of… leased 51,659 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Gagosian Gallery leased 50,000 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • New York State Workers' Compensation Board leased 45,205 SF at 215 West 125th St
  • Beth Israel Medical Center leased 38,461 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • CareMax leased 27,400 SF at 1915 Third Ave
  • Avantus Renal Therapy U… leased 19,906 SF at 315 East 62nd St
  • Icahn School of Medicine leased 12,000 SF at 207 East 94th Street
  • Volastra Therapeutics leased 11,000 SF at 1361 Amsterdam Avenue
  • The Studio Museum of Ha… leased 10,000 SF at 310 Lenox Ave

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Ricky's NYC leased 5,180 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Rebecca Taylor leased 4,338 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • Galaxy Medical PC leased 4,239 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • Hammacher Schlemmer leased 4,143 SF at 145 East 57th St
  • Swerve Fitness leased 3,500 SF at 1140 Third Avenue
  • The House of Little People leased 2,800 SF at 401 East 84th St
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway
  • City Mall leased 2,500 SF at 4-14 West 125th Street
  • Claire's Boutique leased 2,214 SF at 210 East 86th St
  • United Parcel Service leased 2,100 SF at 1735 Park Ave
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • Roberta Washington Architects leased 1,413 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • New York State Office of… leased 51,659 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Gagosian Gallery leased 50,000 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • New York State Workers' Compensation Board leased 45,205 SF at 215 West 125th St
  • Beth Israel Medical Center leased 38,461 SF at 1825 Park Ave
  • CareMax leased 27,400 SF at 1915 Third Ave
  • Avantus Renal Therapy U… leased 19,906 SF at 315 East 62nd St
  • Icahn School of Medicine leased 12,000 SF at 207 East 94th Street
  • Volastra Therapeutics leased 11,000 SF at 1361 Amsterdam Avenue
  • The Studio Museum of Ha… leased 10,000 SF at 310 Lenox Ave
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Ricky's NYC leased 5,180 SF at 55 West 125th St
  • Rebecca Taylor leased 4,338 SF at 980 Madison Ave
  • Galaxy Medical PC leased 4,239 SF at 68 East 131st St
  • Hammacher Schlemmer leased 4,143 SF at 145 East 57th St
  • Swerve Fitness leased 3,500 SF at 1140 Third Avenue
  • The House of Little People leased 2,800 SF at 401 East 84th St
  • Envy Corp. leased 2,500 SF at 4261 Broadway
  • City Mall leased 2,500 SF at 4-14 West 125th Street
  • Claire's Boutique leased 2,214 SF at 210 East 86th St
  • United Parcel Service leased 2,100 SF at 1735 Park Ave

Lempert Brothers Intl USA. Testimonial

Lempert Brothers Intl USA. testimonial To Whom It May Concern: We had the pleasure of working with Stephen Sunderland months ago when we were in search of new office space for our growing company. He was of great assistance with all the questions we had about today's real estate market. His accurate analysis of the market and the time he took to listen and understand our motivations was a great advantage We required an office building that would allow us to expand and support all of our companies needs. Stephen Sunderland walked us down every road we needed to go and many times paved the way making it easier on us than could have been expected. He advised us and guided us through all the steps. He worked with us closely and made sure that he knew exactly what we were looking for. He provided us with real estate options and solutions that would save us both money and time down the road as our company grew. His dedication and commitment to his clients are rare commodities in today's self-interested world. If you see fit to give him a chance to serve you, we guarantee, you'll never look for another real estate agent. Without reservation, we strongly recommend the services of Stephen Sunderland and would most definitely work with him again, if his assistance is called for. If we could further assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, S. George Miller President
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