Ray has begun leasing at Ray Harlem, designed by renowned architects Frida Escobedo Studio in partnership with Handel Architects, a 21-story mixed-use building at 2035 Fifth Ave., a/k/a National Black Theatre Way. Located at the historic intersection of 125th Street and Fifth Avenue, Ray Harlem, developed by Ray and LMXD, offers 222 mixed-income apartments along with amenities including a communal kitchen and 21st and fifth-floor terraces.  

National Black Theatre (NBT) and Ray are partners in the redevelopment of the site that has been home to NBT since its founding in 1968. Ray’s flagship building comprises 17 stories of apartments atop 27,000 square feet of space owned and operated by NBT.

“Ray Harlem represents a defining moment in our vision to seamlessly blend art, culture and community living,” said Suzanne Demisch, creative director at Ray. “By partnering with the historic National Black Theatre and assembling an exceptional female-led design team, we’ve created more than just a building – we’ve crafted a cultural landmark that honors Harlem’s rich heritage while providing a contemporary home for its future.”