151 E 85Th St

The Lucida is an 18-story, full-service condominium completed in 2007 and sited on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Cook + Fox, the glass-clad building was developed with LEED principles and offers predominantly two- and three-bedroom residences across roughly 110 units. Interiors emphasize generous ceiling heights, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and chef-quality kitchens fitted with brands such as Sub-Zero, Miele and Viking; many homes include en-suite marble baths, radiant floor heating, custom closets, and in-unit washer/dryers. Shared spaces are extensive and finished for wellness and family life: a sky-lit La Palestra wellness center with pool, hot tub, steam and sauna rooms, treatment rooms and yoga studio; an indoor playground designed by Kidville; a residents’ lounge with catering kitchen; a basketball court and golf simulator; refrigerated package storage; private wine storage; bicycle rooms; and multiple storage bins. Service provisions include a 24-hour doorman, concierge and a live-in manager. Units feature motorized shades and integrated home-technology systems in many homes. Outdoor offerings include private terraces and a roof deck. The building permits pets and provides on-site parking arrangements nearby; its central location places it a short walk from Central Park, Madison Avenue retail, Whole Foods and transit (4/5/6 trains and crosstown buses), supporting both family-oriented and urban lifestyles.