Carnegie East House
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Manhattan, NY

Carnegie East House

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Manhattan, NY

Overview of Carnegie East House

Carnegie East House is a not-for-profit assisted living community in New York, NY, that offers tailored care. Hotel-like amenities, a secure environment, and pet-friendly spaces allow residents to maintain their independence while keeping their peace of mind. 24/7 concierge, chef-prepared meals, and customized living services are among the community’s offerings that enhance residents’ living experiences. Through a person-centered approach, the community ensures residents’ needs are taken care of. 

The community’s very own “Carnegie Hall” is a place for artistic and educational events, like music lectures, crafting classes, pop and classical performances, and theater workshops. Here, residents can also participate in various hobby clubs and off-site trips to enrich their experiences. The community is also easily accessible for visitors with its convenient location near public transportation and local amenities. As one of the more affordable options for senior living in New York, Carnegie East House is an ideal choice to spend retirement in the city. 

What you will love about this neighborhood
  • Nestled in the upscale setting of Yorkville on Manhattan’s Upper East Side that features a relatively mature population (37% over 50 and 20% over 65), this dynamic neighborhood also provides easy access to iconic landmarks like Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 
  • With many recreational landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral (2.3 miles), the East River at Carl Schurz Park (0.5 miles away), and the Guggenheim Museum (0.8 miles away), residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, especially with the 86th Street subway station (0.3 mi) nearby. 
  • A safe and walkable neighborhood for retirees set near Madison Avenue (0.7 miles away), this historic neighborhood began in the late 1800s with a 7% lower poverty rate than the New York state average. 
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 112 Rank #464 / 736Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 464th out of 736 homes we track in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #24 / 1150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 1,150 homes we track in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountyNew York

Ownership & Operating Entity

Carnegie East House is legally operated by Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Library
Wellness Center
Housekeeping
Laundry
Concierge
Activities
Specific ProgramsLong-term stays, Short-term stays, Wellness programs
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9am-6pm

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$8,000 per month

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 0 enforcement actions 3 complaints 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 36 This facility has had 50% fewer complaint visits than the New York average (3 vs. NY avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer Rank #169 / 323 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 169th out of 323 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 323 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in New York that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 379 This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 126.3 This facility has 96% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 26.3).↓ 96% better

Lawsuit overview for Carnegie East House

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 0
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 1
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2012
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2012

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 428 / 554 / 627 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
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1 Bed
2 Bed
2 Bed

Managed by Joe Girven

Executive Director

15 years of experience

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Carnegie East House

1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio

Places of interest near Carnegie East House

Address 5.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to Carnegie East House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.15 miles to nearest hospital (NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan)

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Compare Assisted Living around Manhattan

Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in violations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
Total count of violations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of violations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total violations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Bristal Assisted Living at York Avenue
AL
New York (Manhattan)
132
Facility 132
NY AVG 160
Rank #379 / 736
Yes
97
Facility 97
NY AVG 64
Rank #80 / 1,150
York Avenue Senior Care LLC5
40%
Facility 40%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #131 / 323
2
Facility 2
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #59 / 323
0.4
Facility 0.4
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #65 / 323
Private Rooms
Carnegie East House
AL
IL
New York (Manhattan)
112
Facility 112
NY AVG 160
Rank #464 / 736
Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 64
Rank #24 / 1,150
Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc3
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carnegie East House
AL
IL
New York (Manhattan)
112
Facility 112
NY AVG 160
Rank #464 / 736
Yes
99
Facility 99
NY AVG 64
Rank #24 / 1,150
Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc1
0%
Facility 0%
NY AVG 56.5%
Rank #1 / 323
0
Facility 0
NY AVG 14.5
Rank #1 / 323
0.0
Facility 0.0
NY AVG 2.2
Rank #1 / 323
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New York

Carnegie East House is located in New York City, New York State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New York City.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about Carnegie East House

What neighborhood is Carnegie East House in?

Carnegie East House is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.

Who is the owner of Carnegie East House?

Carnegie East House is legally operated by Carnegie East House Housing Development Fund Company, Inc.

Is Carnegie East House in a walkable area?

Carnegie East House has a walk score of 99. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Carnegie East House?

Yes, Carnegie East House allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Carnegie East House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Carnegie East House is registered as a for-profit in NY.

How many beds does Carnegie East House have?

Carnegie East House has 112 beds.

Are there photos of Carnegie East House?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Carnegie East House in the photo gallery on this page.

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