This week Bristal Assisted Living opened Bristal at York Avenue, its first assisted living facility for seniors in Manhattan. Located at 1622 York Avenue on the Upper East Side, the 14-story property yields 102,000 square feet with 132 apartments for seniors in need of independent or assisted living, highly specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia, and a collection of amenities and recreational spaces. H2M Architects + Engineers is the designer of the building, which sits at the corner of York Avenue and 86th Street.
Positioned on the second through 14th floors, all apartments at The Bristal are studio units. Floor plans range from 325 square feet up to 424 square feet, priced at $12,800 per month for an independent living unit. A total of 44 apartments are reserved for residents with Alzheimer’s and begin at $20,150 per month.
The Bristal at York Avenue ground floor entrance
The Bristal at York Avenue lobby
The Bristal at York Avenue model apartment
The Bristal’s amenities include a beauty salon, a bistro, two dining rooms, a fitness center, a flexible activity and recreation room, and an outdoor terrace. Additional services include daily meals and housekeeping, in-unit emergency response systems that can detect sudden falls, scheduled transportation to sites and events around Manhattan, and a rotating schedule of social events.
The Bristal at York Avenue salon
Lounge space at The Bristal at York Avenue
The Bristal Assisted Living brand is owned by real estate development firm Engel Burman. The 23 properties associated with the brand are located throughout the New York City metropolitan area including New Jersey and Long Island. Each facility is managed by Ultimate Care Assisted Living Management, which is also owned by Engel Burman.
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Alzehemiers……? I’d have a nervous breakdown living with the decorative finishes…..and a heart attack from the monthly rent for a “studio”! Not healthy to live there.
I know, I know, lunch is included and the bridgegame in the lounge….
Unfortunately that is what these types of services cost. That’s not just a NYC thing.
First, the monthly rates for these apts. sound like elder abuse! It’s a shame someone dealing with Alzheimer’s is being charged almost $10k more than someone who can care for themselves. 😔 Why?!
As for the interior finishes, it looks like the developer? or designer? decided “mish-mash” is best suited! 😝🤣😂
A useless building which will eventually be converted to luxury apartments. They tore down beautiful townhouses on this site to further erode what little is left of old Yorkville.
??? This is a new building with it’s faux mansard?! One would have thought it was the rehabilitation of an older structure. New construction should have been better designed for a premium corner location.
I predict the Bristal assisted living building will remain mostly vacant. If a senior citizen could afford $12,800 monthly rent (plus additional charges and annual increases) then I’m sure they wouldn’t want to live in a tiny 325 square foot room. It makes more sense to stay in your own apartment and hire a personal assistant which would cost a lot less then get gouged for $12,800+ a month. Also, there is always a great risk of catching a virus (i.e. COVID-19) in any communal living arrangement which shares common areas and dining rooms.
I predict 100% occupancy. So many don’t want their parents living with them. They are spoiled. 100% booked with waiting list
Better to go Vegas, go down for buffet once in awhile, send for nursing stripper , 7500 a month