The Amherst 401 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021

A massive complex in Lenox Hill, The Amherst is 20 stories of luxury. Built in 1962, The Amherst has gone through many renovations to meet the high standard it’s set for itself. Many of the units have been combined for larger homes, and the amenities receive regular upgrades as well.

One of the facilities that gets upgraded regularly is the gym, which features state of the art equipment. Other amenities include a community lounge, a children’s playroom, a garden in the courtyard and on the roof, and a large laundry room. Hallways and the lobbies have also been recently renovated. Parking is available for an extra fee and pets, pied-a-terre, and subletting are allowed.

Units in The Amherst are spacious and range from studios to five bedrooms. Units with more than two bedrooms have, at least, two full bathrooms. These full baths come equipped with large soaking tubs and/or showers. All bathrooms have large vanities with ample space and some vanities have double sinks.

Living spaces are usually open concepts that are kept comfortable with central heating and air. Kitchens come equipped with refrigerators, dishwashers, gas stoves, and ovens. Units come with hook-ups for washers and dryers. Penthouse units are huge, some with six bedrooms and outdoor spaces like terraces.

The Amherst is located in Lenox Hill, which is one of the most coveted neighborhoods on the East Side. It’s minutes away from Central Park, as well as amazing restaurants like Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar, 2nd Ave Deli, and The Sefton. Travel to this complex is also easy given that it’s next to the Q and the 6 trains.