Ray Harlem Apartments @ Nat’l Black Theater welcomes its first residents!

Ray Harlem welcomes its first residential tenants this week! 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. Each detail of this flagship project reflects our commitment to creating spaces where residents can experience art and culture as part of their everyday lives."

Ray Harlem offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Leasing is being completed by Compass. 25% of the building will be affordable and offered through the NYC Housing Connect lottery(applications closed on February 3, 2025). To learn more about leasing opportunities at Ray Harlem, please visit https://www.rayharlem.place/ 

Designed by Marvel Architects, NBT’s spaces consist of a 250-seat immersive technology performance space, a 99-seat flexible studio theater, rehearsal rooms, offices, classrooms, and a set-building shop to support workforce development in theatrical trades. Commencement of NBT’s interior fit-out is anticipated to begin fall 2025 with a grand opening scheduled for 2027.

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