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| Building Mass Height | 18.5 m |
| Architectural Height | 18.5 m |
| Main Roof Height | 18.5 m |
| Floors | 5 |
| Completion | 1920 |
| Structural Form | low-rise building |
| Main Usage | rental housing |
| Status | existing |
| Address | 985 2nd Avenue |
| Smart Address | 985 2nd Avenue |
| Smart Address | 251–253 East 52nd Street |
| 1st Level District | Manhattan |
| 2nd Level District | Turtle Bay |
| City | New York City, NY |
| Country |  United States |
