The Bristal at York Avenue
Luxury Senior Living, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · New York City, NY
The Bristal at York Avenue
Luxury Senior Living, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · New York City, NY
The Bristal at York Avenue accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
The Bristal at York Avenue is an upscale senior living community in New York, NY, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community combines a home-like feel with an urban setting, making it one of the best options for retirement in the city. An art studio, enrichment programs, and a state-of-the-art fall management system are also among the community’s top amenities that ensure residents can connect with peers and stay safe. Promoting excellence in their approach, the community combines luxurious living and genuine care to ensure seniors experience the finest quality of living.
Three delicious meals are served daily with registered dietitian-approved seasonal menus, while accommodating special diets and food restrictions. Here, residents can watch movies and read a variety of books in its spacious movie theater and well-stocked library. The community’s location along York Avenue allows residents and visitors to easily access a variety of restaurants and healthcare providers. The Bristal is one of the leading senior living communities in New York for its innovative programs.
What you will love about this neighborhood
- A historic neighborhood in Yorkville on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, with deep connections to the German and Irish immigrants, this location has five parks within a 5.2-mile radius, including Carl Schurz Park (0.3 miles away).
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park, ideal for cultural immersion, are set within a 1-mile radius, alongside the Second Avenue corridor with over 50 restaurants and bars.
- Yorkville is ideal for an active retirement with its seamless combination of historic charm from its pre-war brownstone roots and modern conveniences like the 86th Street subway station (0.5 miles).
132-bed community Rank #380 / 737Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 380th out of 737 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 97 / 100 Rank #80 / 1149Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 1,149 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyNew York
AccreditationsJoint Commission
The Bristal at York Avenue is legally operated by York Avenue Senior Care LLC.
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Home Care
Garden
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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 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
0 enforcement actions
2 violations
3 complaints
5 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #32 / 616 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 32nd out of 616 homes we track in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 616 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 98 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 15 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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 2025 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (75% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)
• Total violations (86% below)
• Violations per inspection (75% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Total complaints (96% below)
• Complaints per year (96% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 40% | 44% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (40% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 4% better Rank #127 / 316 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 127th out of 316 homes we track in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 6 | 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 #153 / 316 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 316 homes we track in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 14.5 | This facility has 86% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 86% better Rank #62 / 316 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 0.4 | 1.6 | This facility has 75% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 75% better Rank #69 / 316 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th out of 316 homes we track in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 316 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. |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 2 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 2 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
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Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 79 | This facility has 96% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2025.
| 3 | 79 | This facility has 96% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 96% better |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 325 / 343 / 402 / 424 / 650 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New York's city center to The Bristal at York Avenue's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.59 miles to nearest hospital (NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan)
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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
LSL (Luxury Senior Living):
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Sunrise at East 56th | LSL AL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 182 | Yes | 100 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Coterie Hudson Yards | LSL AL IL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 164 | Yes | 98 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Bristal at York Avenue | LSL AL IL MC | New York (Manhattan) | 132 | Yes | 97 | Studio / 1 Bed |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bristal at York Avenue
What neighborhood is The Bristal at York Avenue in?
The Bristal at York Avenue is in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York.
Who is the owner of The Bristal at York Avenue?
The Bristal at York Avenue is legally operated by York Avenue Senior Care LLC.
Is The Bristal at York Avenue in a walkable area?
The Bristal at York Avenue has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at The Bristal at York Avenue?
Yes, The Bristal at York Avenue allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does The Bristal at York Avenue have?
The Bristal at York Avenue has 132 beds.
Has The Bristal at York Avenue had any violations?
The Bristal at York Avenue has had 2 reported violations since 2025 according to records from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).
Are there photos of The Bristal at York Avenue?
Yes — there are 14 photos of The Bristal at York Avenue in the photo gallery on this page.
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