Building
Ray Harlem
2035 5th Ave, Manhattan, NY 10035

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Ray is more than a building. It’s a place.


Anchoring the historic intersection of 125th Street and Fifth Avenue in the heart of Harlem, Ray Harlem combines modern living with hospitality flourishes, offering apartments designed to optimize light and expansive views of lower Manhattan. Designed by award-winning Frida Escobedo in collaboration with Handel Architects, Ray Harlem comprises 15 stories atop 27,000 square feet of space owned and operated by the National Black Theater (NBT).


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Building
Ray Harlem
2035 5th Ave, Manhattan, NY 10035

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Building Amenities

Barbecue Area
Central AC
Common Media / Recreation Room
Common Outdoor Space
Common Roof Deck
Gym
Laundry in Building
Playroom
Resident's Lounge
Yoga Studio

Building PoliciesUPDATED 10/28/2025

General Policies
Pet Policy: Pets Allowed
Policies are subject to change at the discretion of building management and may not apply to renters.

Building Facts

Building Overview
Property Type: Rental
Building Size: Highrise
Access: Elevator
Service Level: Full-Time Doorman
Year Built: 2025
Architect: Frida Escobedo Studio in partnership with Handel Architects
Parking Type: Street Parking
Size & Dimensions
Units: 222
Stories: 22
Zoning & Use
Total Units: 222
Location Details
Street Address: 2035 5th Ave
Zip Code: 10035
Building Name: Ray Harlem
Complex Name: -
Neighborhood: Harlem
City: Manhattan
State: NY

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Schools

SchoolTypeGradesDistanceRating
Harlem Renaissence High SchoolPublic9-120.1 mi
1
Urban Assembly-Global CommercePublic9-120.1 mi
2
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II CharterCharterK-120.2 mi
5
Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem CharterCharter6-120.2 mi
3

Harlem Renaissence High School

9-12, 0.1 mi, Public

1

Urban Assembly-Global Commerce

9-12, 0.1 mi, Public

2

Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter

K-12, 0.2 mi, Charter

5

Capital Prep (Cp) Harlem Charter

6-12, 0.2 mi, Charter

3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Harlem
Where history feels like home. Harlem first rose to fame as the birthplace of the 1920s renaissance movement, and is now a thriving mix of cultural traditions and avant garde creativity. Generations of art, food, and demographic shifts mean that newcomers and life-long residents continue to...
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More information about 2035 5th Ave, Manhattan, NY 10035

As a benchmark, a home at 2035 5th Avenue, Unit COM recently sold for $17,750,000. This building sits amid Astoria, Central Harlem, Ditmars-Steinway, East Harlem and Harlem, intersecting ZIP codes 11102, 11105, 10026, 10027 and 10029 — and directly borders Queens, New York, Manhattan, Bronx and Edgewater. For added insight, see how this compares to average rental rates in Manhattan. *All numbers are for indication only and are not guaranteed.

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Updated as of Dec 22, 2025.