This massive, white-brick rental apartment building at 401 East 34th Street between First Avenue and FDR Drive was a pioneer in the redevelopment of the East Midtown area near the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. It was erected in 1985 by the Zucker Organization and was known as Rivergate until 2014 when UDR, Inc., a real estate investment trust with more than 50,000 apartments, changed its name to View 54 and made significant upgrades to the property.
The 35-story building caters to a diverse group of residents in a family-friendly, casually luxurious environment. Homes range from studios to three-bedroom layouts, many offering stunning views throughout. Current listings on CityRealty show one-bedrooms from $3,286/month, two-bedrooms from $5,424/month and three-bedrooms from $6,182/month; see all the listings here.
Homes inside the iconic tiered building were recently renovated and have new dark-stained wood floors, and updated kitchens have granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Renovated bathrooms are adorned with marble features and some units have glass walk-in showers. Other features include triple-glazed windows designed to block noise from traffic, and some units offer fireplaces or private balconies.
Amenities include a media room, a health club, a children’s playroom, an outdoor playground and garden, bike parking and private storage. Atop the pet-friendly building is a rooftop haven, offering seating areas to enjoy stunning views of the city and river. There is also valet and concierge service and a convenient 24-hour deli on site. Past View 34’s circular driveway, a 24-hour attended grand lobby greets residents. The lobby features Italian white marble, specially commissioned art pieces, a marble staircase and a glass atrium sitting area overlooking a thirty-foot high water fountain wall and fish ponds.
The property has an adjacent plaza that occupies a portion of the block on the east side of First Avenue between 34th and 35th Street, and the plaza is currently closed for renovations. In 2016, a permit was filed to construct a retail building at the site and renderings from Much Architecture indicate a restaurant may be on the way. The plaza's redevelopment also includes updated landscaping and a children's play area. When the property was known as Rivergate, the plaza was called Jospeh Slifka Park and the new building will sit on the site of a former playground.
For additional leasing information, see the View 34 official website.
For additional leasing information, see the View 34 official website.
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