The Rio at 304 East 65th Street Building Details
Tucked just off Second Avenue on East 65th Street, The Rio is a distinctive post‐war condominium tower that blends grand scale with refined amenities. Rising 39 stories (sometimes reported as 40), the building was completed in 1986 and offers around 126-150 residences of varying sizes, including one‐beds, two‐beds, some three‐bedrooms, and a few four‐bedroom homes. Architecturally interesting, its design features curving upper‐floor balcony forms and differently sized/oriented balconies on lower levels, which together give the building a sophisticated and varied silhouette against the skyline.
Residences at The Rio are known for generous natural light, oversized windows (many floor‐to‐ceiling), and spectacular views toward the East River, city skyline, and sometimes Central Park from higher floors. Interiors vary: some homes retain classic finishes, while others are renovated with modern kitchens, open layouts, terraces or wrap‐around balconies, and high ceilings. The building has the feel of a luxury hotel, with uniformed full‐time doorman and concierge staff, extensive common areas, and amenities that support a full lifestyle without needing to leave home.
Situated in Lenox Hill, residents enjoy proximity to fine shopping, world‐class dining, cultural institutions, and multiple transit options. Its location balances city‐energy with a neighborhood feel-close enough to the bustle, yet high enough up and well‐insured by design that many homes offer tranquility and panoramic views.
Residences at The Rio are known for generous natural light, oversized windows (many floor‐to‐ceiling), and spectacular views toward the East River, city skyline, and sometimes Central Park from higher floors. Interiors vary: some homes retain classic finishes, while others are renovated with modern kitchens, open layouts, terraces or wrap‐around balconies, and high ceilings. The building has the feel of a luxury hotel, with uniformed full‐time doorman and concierge staff, extensive common areas, and amenities that support a full lifestyle without needing to leave home.
Situated in Lenox Hill, residents enjoy proximity to fine shopping, world‐class dining, cultural institutions, and multiple transit options. Its location balances city‐energy with a neighborhood feel-close enough to the bustle, yet high enough up and well‐insured by design that many homes offer tranquility and panoramic views.
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The Rio Building Amenities
- Common Outdoor Space
- Common roof deck
- Full-time doorman
- Live-in superintendent
- On-site laundry
- Parking Available
- Pets - Cats ok
- Pets - Dogs ok
- Pied-A-Terre Allowed
- Concierge
- Elevator
- Gym/Fitness
- Pool
- Sauna
- Storage
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Building Facts for 304 East 65th Street, New York 10065
- Available Sales Listings: 4
- Street Address: 304 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065
- Property Type: Condominium
- Elevator Building
- Doorman: Full-time doorman
- Neighborhood: Upper East Side / Manhattan
- Building Name: The Rio
- Available Rental Listings: Please Inquire
- Year Built: 1987
- Floors: 39
- Developer: Donald Shapiro & Vector Real Estate Co.
- Architect: Gruzen Samton Steinglass
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Alternate Addresses for The Rio in NYC
- 302 EAST 65 STREET
- 304 EAST 65 STREET
- 1228 2 AVENUE
- 1230 2 AVENUE
- 1232 2 AVENUE
- 1234 2 AVENUE
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