1800 Park Avenue

East Harlem, also known as El Barrio or Spanish Harlem, is a vibrant neighborhood situated in the northeastern part of Manhattan, New York City. The neighborhood is renowned for its lively cultural scene, home to numerous Latin American restaurants, bodegas and street vendors offering authentic experiences. Harlem is a well renown institution of rich musical history, attracting prominent musicians including Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. Tito Puente grew up in East Harlem and has a portion of 110th Street named after him. Additionally, the property is a short walk to the Apollo Theatre a historic multiuse theatre built in the early 1900s that has served as a mecca for arts and culture since its inception. East Harlem is also home to several public schools, charter schools and colleges including Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work, one of the top programs in New York City. The East Harlem campus for the university opened in 2011 and has forged partnerships with the neighborhood including collaborations with PS/MS 7, the Hunter East Harlem Gallery, and the Community Navigators program. The area is a hub for students and teachers contributing to the educational and intellectual vibrancy of the community. Harlem has increasingly attracted the interest of Life Science users due to its easy connectivity throughout Manhattan and its proximity to esteemed institutions and hospitals such as the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, Columbia University, and Mount Sinai. In West Harlem, Janus Property Company recently completed the Taystee Lab Building, a 350,000 square foot development that has sparked significant interest from groups partnering with neighboring Columbia University and City College. Aside from the rich history of the neighborhood, the site benefits from its proximity to ample greenspace. Only a 4-minute walk from 1800 Park Avenue, Marcus Garvey Park is a popular park that has playgrounds, a swimming pool, and an amphitheater. Furthermore, runners and bikers could enjoy the stunning views along the Bobby Wagner Walk on the East River, connecting Harlem to other popular neighborhoods.