1355 1st Avenue, Unit PH2
1355 1st Avenue, Unit PH2, Lenox Hill, Manhattan, NY 10021
Description
From the private elevator landing, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass frame sweeping skyline views in every direction. An entire floor is dedicated to entertaining, anchored by a 50-foot great room, formal dining room with bespoke cabinetry,...Penthouse 2 at The Charles is an extraordinary two-story duplex spanning the 27th and 28th floors. At nearly 7,200 square feet, this residence offers four en-suite bedrooms including both a primary and junior primary suite, plus two additional powder rooms.
From the private elevator landing, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass frame sweeping skyline views in every direction. An entire floor is dedicated to entertaining, anchored by a 50-foot great room, formal dining room with bespoke cabinetry, and a custom Bulthaup kitchen with a full suite of Miele appliances. An adjacent media lounge extends the scale and versatility.
The primary suite features a private office with custom cabinetry, a spa bath in Bianco Dolomiti marble with dual and make-up vanities, and a walk-in closet ready for new owners’ customization. Additional highlights include radiant-heated floors, a Whirlpool laundry room and private storage.
Penthouse 2 is a rarefied offering, an ultra-luxe townhouse in the sky, enhanced by the full services and amenities of The Charles. This 32-story condominium tower, designed by Ismael Leyva Architects with interiors by the acclaimed David Collins Studio, offers a 24-hour attended lobby, a live-in resident manager, state-of-the-art fitness center and a children’s playroom. Pets are welcome.
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Stacey Alvarez
Listing Agent
Amenities
1355 1st Avenue, Unit PH2
- Penthouse
- Entire Floor
- Primary Ensuite
- Full-Time Doorman
- Concierge
- Common Garden
- Common Outdoor Space
- Gym
- Playroom
- Resident's Lounge
- Working Fireplace
- Decorative Mouldings
- Built-Ins
- Spiral Staircase
- Sound System
- Private Entrance
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- Elevator
- Washer / Dryer in Unit
- Laundry in Building
- Central AC
- Dishwasher
- Double Refrigerator
- Double Oven
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Chef's Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
- Marble Bathroom
- Jacuzzi Tub
- Double Sink Bathroom
- Walk-in Closet
- Custom Closet
- Cold Storage
- Private Storage For Rent
- Common Storage
- Curved Stairs
- Primary Ensuite with Separate Shower
- Separate Vanities
- Soaking Tub
- Wired For Data
- Laundry Room
- Smart Thermostat
- Wired For Sound
- Smart Home
- High Speed Internet
- Highrise
Location
Property information
1355 1st Avenue, Unit PH2
Property Details
- Rental Incentives: No Fee
- Costs & Fees: View breakdown
- Available Date: 05/15/2026
- Lease Term: Lease Length: 12 Months, Lease Length Min/Max: 12-12 mo
- Total Rooms: 13.0
- Property Type: Condo
- Year Built: 2009
- County: New York County
Building Information
- Building/Complex: The Charles
- Floor: 28
- Stories: 31
- Residences: 28
- Pet Policy: Allowed
- Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
- Year Built: 2009
- Building Age: Post-war
- Building Type: Highrise
Property History
1355 1st Avenue, Unit PH2
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Rented Manual | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $60,000 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2026 | Rented Manual | — |
| 08/24/2026 | Application Pending Manual | — |
| 07/16/2026 | Leases Out Manual | — |
| 04/28/2026 | Listed (Active) Manual | $60,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools
Near 1355 1st Avenue, Unit PH2
This home is within New York City Geographic District # 2.
- Rated 10 out of 1010/10P.S. 183 Robert L StevensonPublic · PK-12 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Nyc Lab Ms For Collaborative StudiesPublic · 6-8 · 3.0 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10Lower Manhattan Community Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 5.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 8 out of 108/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerPublic · 6-8 · 0.3 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 7 out of 107/10The Clinton SchoolPublic · 6-12 · 2.9 mi · Serves this home
- Rated 9 out of 109/10Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 0.2 mi · Choice school
- Not ratedNRThe Cathedral SchoolPrivate · K-4 · 0.1 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRLycee Francais De New YorkPrivate · PK-12 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
- Not ratedNRRudolf Steiner Upper SchoolPrivate · 7-12 · 0.3 mi · Nearby school
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