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Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • LivingSocial leased 60,405 SF at 101 Fifth Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • New World Travel, Inc. leased 12,007 SF at 1040 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Digital Color Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • Moadel Eye Specialists leased 7,500 SF at 104-110 E 40th St
  • Wedding Atelier leased 3,100 SF at 103 Fifth Ave
  • Audio Help Hearing Centers leased 1,500 SF at 1036 Park Ave
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Tenant Broker’s Perspective: Return-to-office mandates are driving up rental prices at 500 E 85th St. This trend is projected to continue. Opportunities for subleases remain available at 500 E 85th St and in the nearby Yorkville neighborhood.
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500 E 85th St Property Overview

Building Address: 500 E 85th St, New York NY 10028
Building Name: The Cambridge
Zip Code:10028
Neighborhood:Yorkville
Borough:Manhattan
Stories:0
Year Built:1968
Building Class:B

The Cambridge - 500 East 85th Street

Location: Yorkville/Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY 10028

Built: 1968 (23 stories)

Construction Era: Post-war high-rise

Building Class: D8 - Elevator Apartment (Luxury Type)

Historical Context

The Yorkville neighborhood transitioned from farmland to urban grid in the 19th century. By the mid-20th century, removal of elevated trains and subway expansions facilitated high-rise development in this Upper East Side area. The Cambridge represents the wave of post-war luxury apartment construction following these infrastructure changes.

Architectural Details

  • Size: 242,032 sqft building on 17,575 sqft lot
  • Units: 233 residences
  • Features: Full-time doorman, exercise room, garage access
  • Dimensions: 170' width × 95' depth building footprint

Ownership History

Developed by Glenwood Management and owned by East 85th Realty. The building exemplifies the shift toward luxury rentals in Manhattan during the late 1960s.

The Cambridge

Address: 500 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028

Neighborhood: Upper East Side (Yorkville)

Building Details: 23-story luxury high-rise (1968), 233 units, 242,032 sqft

Features: Full-time doorman, elevators, on-site garage, gym, laundry facilities


Amenities Details
Bike Room Available for residents
Doorman Full-time service
Elevator Rapid access to all floors
Gym Fully equipped for workouts
Laundry Building-wide facilities
Package Room Secure storage for deliveries
Parking Assigned, garage, and valet options
Pool Accessible to residents
Storage Space Available for residents
Wheelchair Access Accessible facilities
Water Filtration System Building-wide system

Office Tenants Rented / Leased at 500 E 85th St, Manhattan, NYC

The building at 500 E 85th St, known as The Cambridge, is a 23-story highrise located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1968, it features 233 rental units across 242,032 square feet, with mixed residential and commercial space.

The building includes commercial space totaling approximately 24,649 square feet, which is typically leased to office tenants or businesses. The property is managed by EAST 85TH REALTY with Glenwood Management as the developer.

While primarily residential, the commercial leasing portion accommodates various office tenants. Specific tenant details are proprietary and not publicly listed, but the building's commercial spaces are suitable for professional offices given its classification and location.


Internet providers available at 500 E 85th St, Manhattan, NYC include:

  • Astound Broadband: Offers cable services with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps.
  • Optimum: Provides both cable and fiber services with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, though availability may vary by location.
  • Spectrum: Offers cable services with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
  • Starry Internet: Provides fixed wireless services with speeds up to 1 Gbps.
  • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Offers fixed wireless services with speeds between 87 - 415 Mbps.
  • Verizon Fios: Offers fiber services with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, though availability might be limited in some areas.

Transportation at 500 E 85th St, Manhattan, NYC

Located in the Upper East Side, 500 E 85th St offers excellent transportation access with a Transit Score of 100, making it a rider's paradise.

  • Subway Lines: 4, 5, 6, and Q trains
  • Bus Routes: M15 SBS, M31, and M79 SBS
  • Nearby Subway Station: 86 Street station approximately 0.3 miles away
  • Airports: LaGuardia Airport is 7.6 miles (about 17 minutes) away; John F. Kennedy International Airport is 17.8 miles (about 29 minutes) away

Cross Streets Near 500 E 85th St

500 E 85th St is situated near the intersection with York Avenue in the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • LivingSocial leased 60,405 SF at 101 Fifth Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • New World Travel, Inc. leased 12,007 SF at 1040 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Digital Color Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • Moadel Eye Specialists leased 7,500 SF at 104-110 E 40th St
  • Wedding Atelier leased 3,100 SF at 103 Fifth Ave
  • Audio Help Hearing Centers leased 1,500 SF at 1036 Park Ave
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St

Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave
Nearby Office Tenants Leased
  • LivingSocial leased 60,405 SF at 101 Fifth Ave
  • RDA International leased 14,000 SF at 100 Vandam St
  • New World Travel, Inc. leased 12,007 SF at 1040 Avenue of the Americas
  • Postworks New York leased 11,000 SF at 100 Avenue of the Americas
  • Digital Color Technologies leased 10,000 SF at 1001 Avenue of the Americas
  • Moadel Eye Specialists leased 7,500 SF at 104-110 E 40th St
  • Wedding Atelier leased 3,100 SF at 103 Fifth Ave
  • Audio Help Hearing Centers leased 1,500 SF at 1036 Park Ave
  • Jared Finkell, MD leased 500 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Century Pharmacy leased 500 SF at 10 Rutgers St
Nearby Retail Tenants Leased
  • Daffy's leased 18,000 SF at 111 Fifth Ave
  • Polo Ralph Lauren leased 11,000 SF at 1055 Madison Ave
  • New York Kids Club leased 4,000 SF at 11 Fifth Avenue
  • 10 Downing leased 3,400 SF at 10 Downing St
  • Hill Country Chicken NY LLC leased 2,700 SF at 1123 Broadway
  • Clean Table leased 2,000 SF at 101 Seventh Avenue
  • Litter & Leashes leased 1,852 SF at 1100 Second Ave
  • 40/40 Club leased 1,200 SF at 1115 Broadway
  • Simit and Smith leased 400 SF at 11 Waverly Pl
  • Sundaram Tagore Gallery leased 400 SF at 1100 Madison Ave

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