FOUND Study Brings Innovative Student Living to Historic 525 Lexington Avenue
FOUND Study Turtle Bay offers students and interns newly renovated rooms and amenities across 406,261 square feet, and the general contractor was BDB Construction Enterprise
FOUND Study, the country’s fastest growing student and intern housing brand, opened FOUND Study Turtle Bay, its fifth building in New York City. Formerly the Marriott Hotel East at 525 Lexington Avenue, the newly renovated property offers students, interns and academic program participants 1,355 beds of housing and luxury amenities across 34 stories.
Built in 1923, 525 Lexington is a New York City landmark, designed by Empire State Building architect Arthur Loomis Harmon. Over a century later, the property has opened its doors to students and interns as FOUND Study Turtle Bay. After ceasing operations as a Marriott Hotel in 2020, the property was purchased by FOUND Study’s parent company, Hawkins Way, in early 2023. With many of the hotel’s century-old Romanesque Revival details preserved in partnership with BDB Construction Enterprise, the building blends world-renowned architecture and the latest in residential design for a truly unique living experience. Alongside newly renovated single, double, triple and quad rooms, residents will enjoy amenities designed to foster community and academic success. FOUND Study Turtle Bay offers 24/7 security and is home to 30,000 square feet of communal amenity space, including a fitness center, laundry room, game room, performing arts studio, study room, community kitchen and lounges.