Building: Leighton House

Leighton House was a pioneer in paving the way for luxury high-rise condominiums along First Avenue in Yorkville. Designed by James Stewart Polshek & Associates, known for overseeing the restoration of Carnegie Hall, there are 146 homes and 46 stories ranging from studios to five bedroom homes. Most homes boast striking open views in multiple directions and washer/dryers, with the second floor composed of four duplexes featuring towering ceilings heights and windows. Full-service amenities include a health club with double height ceilings, yoga studio and saunas, landscaped private garden with children’s playground and basketball court, common laundry room on the second floor and a dedicated staff led by a top notch Resident Manager. This condominium is a true community hosting annual events for residents including a Holiday Party and Halloween Party.

The recent wave of high-end new developments nearby has solidified this vibrant neighborhood transformed by the Second Avenue Subway into a destination anchored by a wonderful community of residents. Carl Schurz Park (children’s playground undergoing state-of-the-art renovation) is a mini-Central Park offering multiple grassy knolls, playgrounds, basketball and hockey courts, two dog parks and the highly desirable waterfront walkway flanked by the historic Gracie Mansion. Nearby Asphalt Green boasts the outdoor artificial turf field, public playgrounds and a plethora of recreation options including aquatics (multiple pools), sports, fitness and children’s camps. Ruppert Park is your third outdoor park oasis within a short walking distance.

This convenient location has the best Upper East Side shopping options highlighted by Whole Foods, Fairway Market, Two Little Red Hens, Levain Bakery, Equinox, Club Pilates, a host of neighborhood and renowned restaurants and easy access to the Q, 4, 5, 6, and 86th Street crosstown buses.

Description provided by Rory Clark