The Bristal at York Avenue

The Bristal at York Avenue is a Luxury Senior Living Home in New York

The Bristal at York… is a Luxury Senior Living Home in New York

The Bristal at York Avenue

1622 York Ave, New York, NY 10028 View Map

The Bristal at York Avenue is a Luxury Senior Living Home in New York

The Bristal at York… is a Luxury Senior Living Home in New York

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Overview of The Bristal at York Avenue

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.

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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).
Home Information The Bristal at York Avenue
Bed community size
132-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 97 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Facility Type
Adult Home

Additional licensing details

County: New York

Ownership & operating entity

The Bristal at York Avenue is legally operated by York Avenue Senior Care LLC.

Care Services

Alzheimer's Certification

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 325 / 343 / 402 / 424 / 650 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Bristal at York Avenue

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care
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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.

5 visits/inspections

3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

2 other visits

Results

2 resulted in violations

3 found no issues

New York average: 37 complaint visits

New York average: 0 inspections

2 violations

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New York average: 12 violations

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Inspection Report Summary for The Bristal at York Avenue

The facility underwent five inspections between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2025, resulting in a total of two violations and three inspections with no violations. The inspections were conducted under both complaint and other survey modalities, with the violations distributed across two separate reports.

The inspection with the highest number of violations was the complaint survey issued on August 5, 2024, which recorded one violation under Regulation 487.7 (f) (5) related to resident services. A second violation was identified in an other survey issued on July 5, 2024, citing Regulation 485.11 (b) for records and reports. Both violations were addressed with plans or notices of correction that were either approved or under review, indicating that corrective actions were underway.

Zero‑violation surveys were documented on three occasions: Report Issued November 14, 2024; Report Issued November 29, 2022; and Report Issued April 26, 2022. These findings demonstrate a consistent pattern of compliance across multiple inspections. No enforcement actions were taken against the operator during the reporting period, as indicated by the enforcement section.

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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Guides for Better Senior Living

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New York Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community First Choice Option
NY Medicaid CFCO
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
  • Services: 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
  • General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), 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 Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New York Seniors

NY Medicaid CFCO

Community First Choice Option

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
NY EISEP

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, 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 Specifics:
    Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
NY SCRIE

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
NY SCHE

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
NYFSC Home Sharing

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), 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 Specifics:
    Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates.
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