Allen, in Detail
Everything you need to know about Allen — the building, the neighborhood, the story behind the name, and what makes it unlike anything else in New Rochelle.
The Story Behind the Name
Allen is named after Allen Sports Shop, a beloved local fixture that occupied this address at 247 North Avenue for decades in the 1960s. The shop was a neighborhood gathering place where generations of New Rochelle residents came to gear up, gather, and belong.
When it came time to name this building, the choice was easy. Nostalgic pieces from the original Allen Sports Shop are woven throughout the building as a nod to the neighborhood's history and a reminder that the best communities are built on the ones that existed long before them.
ABOUT ALLEN
Allen is a 28-story, 307-unit luxury residential community at 247 North Avenue in downtown New Rochelle, New York, developed by LCOR. The building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments as well as a limited collection of penthouse residences in the heart of Westchester County.
Allen is 100% electric, powered by one of New York State's largest residential geothermal energy systems, making it one of the most sustainably designed apartment buildings in the greater New York region. Interiors were curated by Asprea Studio, the New York City-based design firm.
The building includes 31 affordable apartments available through Westchester County's affordable housing program, alongside market-rate residences ranging from studios to penthouse layouts.
Where is Allen Located?
Allen is located at 247 North Avenue in downtown New Rochelle, New York, in Westchester County. The building is steps from the New Rochelle Metro-North commuter rail station, offering direct service to Midtown Manhattan in less than 30 minutes.
New Rochelle sits along the Long Island Sound waterfront and is one of the most transit-connected cities in Westchester County. Residents of Allen have easy access to downtown New Rochelle dining, shopping, and waterfront parks, as well as seamless connectivity to New York City via Metro-North.
Allen is one of the most strategically located luxury residential addresses in Westchester County, combining walkable urban living with direct access to Manhattan.
What Amenities Does Allen Offer?
Allen offers more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenity space across multiple levels, including:
– A two-story Penthouse Sky Lounge with panoramic views of the Long Island Sound, the Manhattan skyline, and Westchester County
– A resident-only outdoor pool and sun terrace
– A state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment
– A coworking lounge with private work pods and meeting areas
– A gaming and entertainment lounge
– A resident social lounge
– A dog park and pet-friendly outdoor areas
Penthouse residences at Allen feature ceilings up to 11 feet, floor-to-ceiling windows, walnut and taupe kitchen cabinetry, wine chillers, deep soaking tubs with rain shower fixtures, and oversized private balconies with sweeping views of the Long Island Sound and Manhattan skyline.
All apartments at Allen feature modern finishes, in-unit washer and dryer, and high-speed internet infrastructure. The building is 100% electric, significantly reducing carbon emissions and energy costs for residents.
What Makes Allen Stand Out?
Allen stands out in the Westchester County apartment market for three reasons: its 100% electric geothermal energy system, its Penthouse Sky Lounge with Long Island Sound views, and its location steps from Metro-North with less than 30 minutes to Midtown Manhattan.
Unlike most luxury apartment buildings in New Rochelle and Westchester County, Allen was built from the ground up with sustainability at its core. The building's geothermal energy system is one of the largest of its kind in New York State, eliminating the need for fossil fuel-burning equipment entirely.
