Last updated on Apr 15, 2026

The Smile,
148 East 126th Street

The Smile is a post-war rental building in East Harlem with 250 units across 11 stories, completed in 2020. The building offers numerous amenities including a fitness center, spa, pool, and roof deck.

Overview of The Smile at 148 East 126th Street

The Smile is a rental building located in East Harlem, Manhattan, completed in 2020. It was developed by the Blumenfeld Development Group and designed by the renowned architect Bjarke Ingels of BIG. The building is notable for its dramatic, concave façade, which is clad in blackened stainless steel panels inspired by an elephant's skin. The Smile contains 223 rental apartments, with 20 percent designated as affordable housing. The building's design is characterized by its unique checkerboard pattern and a façade that gently curves to resemble a smile, allowing sunlight and air to reach the street.

The Smile offers a range of amenities that enhance the living experience for its residents. These include a fitness center, spa, game room, garden, lounge, on-site parking, outdoor entertainment space, pool, and roof deck. Additionally, the building features a Rooftop Swim Club with skyline views, an outdoor movie theater, a state-of-the-art Fitness Club, a Smile Spa with a dry sauna and steam room, a Co-Working Studio, a Demonstration Kitchen, and a Screening Room. The building also provides a 24-hour attended lobby and a virtual concierge service.

The apartments within The Smile are designed with modern and luxurious finishes. Residences feature 9-foot and higher ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed concrete ceilings, and Bright White Quartzline monolithic resin floors. Each unit includes a washer and dryer, oversized closets, and a Latch smart entry lock. Kitchens are equipped with imported Italian stainless steel cabinetry, a stainless steel appliance suite, and under-cabinet color-changing LED lighting. Bathrooms are fitted with white ceramic walls, gray flooring, custom oak vanities with Caesarstone countertops, and polished chrome fixtures.

The Smile's location in East Harlem offers convenient access to public transportation, with the 4, 5, and 6 trains just a short walk away. The building's innovative design and comprehensive amenities make it a standout choice for those seeking a vibrant and well-rounded living experience in New York City.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Rental

Year Built

2019

Apartments

233 (view all units)

Floors

Neighborhood

East Harlem (Manhattan)

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Central AC
Garden
Pool
Rooftop Terrace
Elevator
Lounge
Fitness Center
Rooftop Terrace
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Entertainment Space
Bike Room
Common Dining Room
Game Room

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Pros & Cons

Architecture masterpiece by Bjarke Ingels
Concierge
Roof deck
Fitness center with a pool
Workspaces
Virtual reality room
Golf simulator
Yoga room
Garage
Convenient public transportation

Many apartments
No sidewalk landscaping

CityRealty Rating

/44

Architecture

/36

Location

/39

Features

Editor’s Points

CITYREALTY
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Architecture

30+ remarkable

20-29 distinguished

11-19 average

< 11 below average
Location

27+ remarkable

18-26 distinguished

9-17 average

< 9 below average
Features

22+ remarkable

16-21 distinguished

9-15 average

< 9 below average
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Alternate Addresses

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