685 First Avenue685 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016

685 First Avenue is one of Midtown Manhattan's most visually striking addresses, a 43-story, 460-foot tower clad entirely in black glass and completed in 2019 as Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier's tallest New York City project and his first all-black building.

Location & Connectivity

Situated on First Avenue in Murray Hill, the building offers convenient access to some of Manhattan's most important destinations. The United Nations headquarters is just steps away, while Grand Central Terminal is within walking distance, providing access to Metro-North commuter rail and multiple subway lines. The property also offers easy access to Midtown East dining and shopping, major medical campuses, and the East River Esplanade. Both John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport can typically be reached in 30 to 45 minutes.

The Living Experience

The building offers 408 rental residences ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Select residences feature private terraces or balconies with views of Midtown Manhattan. Interiors include floor-to-ceiling windows, European oak flooring, Nest thermostats, in-unit washers and dryers, and modern kitchens with quartz countertops and Bosch appliances. Residents also enjoy access to premium amenities, including a fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, resident lounge, and movie screening room.

Furnished Corporate Housing at 685 First Avenue

Suite Home offers fully furnished, move-in-ready apartments at 685 First Avenue with flexible lease terms designed for corporate relocations, project-based assignments, and extended stays. Each residence comes with stylish furnishings, a fully equipped kitchen, quality linens, housewares, and high-speed internet, so professionals and relocating employees can settle in from day one without the stress of a traditional move.