At The Bristal at York Avenue, luxury living is not just about elegant surroundings - it's about creating a community that enriches every aspect of every day life. Designed with purpose, our newly reimagined spaces reflect the evolving needs and preferences of our residents, offering a vibrant environment where every floor promotes engagement, wellness, and joy.
From stimulating intellectual curiosity to enhancing physical well-being and providing moments of serene reflection, our new indoor and outdoor spaces have been carefully crafted to elevate the resident experience. These enhancements are more than just renovations - they represent a strong commitment to purposeful programming and an unwavering dedication to personal growth.
A Journey Through Inspired Spaces
Welcoming You Home
From the moment our residents return home to The Bristal at York Avenue, the Lobby sets the tone for a lifestyle defined by elegance, warmth, and attentive service. Inspired by the timeless glamour of the Art Deco era, the striking entranceway blends architectural grandeur with inviting hospitality. Residents and guests are greeted with personalized service from our concierge team and invited to relax in our sophisticated, welcoming living room and lounge.
Inspiring Creative Expressions
On the 12th Floor, residents can visit the newly renovated Creative Haven, a studio for artistic expression. This space nurtures creativity through painting, sculpture, and other regularly scheduled creative arts programming.
For those residents receiving memory care services, a designated Creative Haven is available on the 3rd Floor, easily accessible from the Reflections neighborhood.
Nurturing Mental Acuity
On the 6th Floor, residents can take advantage of the BrainFit Gym, a center for brain fitness and leveraging neuroplasticity for cognitive development. In this space, residents are encouraged to attend research-based programs promoting brain health.
Mastering Mindfulness
At the Stillness Studio on the 7th Floor, residents of The Bristal at York Avenue can find respite from bustling NYC life. This dedicated space for gentle movement and mindfulness is designed to promote peaceful feelings for total body well-being. Residents may attend a Tai Chi session, yoga class, or guided meditation session to find Zen among friends, or choose to relax, reflect, and find inner balance at a time most convenient for them.
Motivating Friendly Competition
Whether for a chess match, a hand of cards, or a round billiards, The Clubhouse is the space for building camaraderie and friendly rivalry. You're invited to visit the 9th Floor for a congenial game among like-minded, game-playing residents.
Communing with Nature
On the 10th Floor, the 86th Street Botanical Garden* provides a lush, serene sanctuary in which residents can connect with nature, a peaceful place to break from the manmade architectural mastery that only New York City residents understand. Once there, they can breathe in the beauty of nature and breathe out the stress of the day.
*Coming Soon
Retreating into Imagination
In The Yorkville Library, residents can find moments of quiet exploration and engaging group discussions amid a collection of continuously updated literature, audiobooks, and reference materials. The 11th Floor also features a welcoming workspace as a quiet retreat for accomplishing any secretarial tasks that life may throw their way.
Seeking Stories
Residents can enjoy classic and contemporary films, biographies, documentaries, and our signature lecture series in The Cinema, a space where storytelling comes to life. We encourage residents to let intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and cozy nostalgia spark discussion and delight. The 13th Floor features an immersive atmosphere with comfortable seating, perfect for both entertainment and enrichment.
A Purpose-built Community for Personal Journeys
At The Bristal at York Avenue, our residents inspire the essence of our community. Their passions, preferences, and ideas shape our evolving environment, ensuring that each space is a meaningful extension of home.
More than just a luxury residence, The Bristal at York Avenue is a place where every floor, every space, and every program is an opportunity to connect, create, and thrive.
View pictures of some of the renovated spaces at The Bristal at York Avenue.
