Upper East Side (UES)

This part of New York City is often referred to as Manhattan’s main neighborhood, as it is one of the most elegant and enriched areas in NYC. It is bordered by East 96th St. on the north, East 60th St. on the South, Fifth Avenue on West and East River on the East. Near Fifth and Park Avenues you will find the city’s “Gold Coast” representing the most luxurious and expensive co-op and condo apartments in Manhattan; mansions and pre-war buildings with price range from 3 to 30K US.

More affordable apartments and restaurants are located from the East 80s and 90s, east of Lexington Avenue. Many entry-level professionals and young families choose to rent their first apartments between Third and York Avenues; because this area is filled with amenities, as well as reasonably priced and conveniently located restaurants. The Upper East Side is certainly a pleasant area. Residents have Central Park as their backyard with all its meadows, zoo and other entertainment. The greatest art attraction of the city, the famous Museum Mile, is also located here. You have the Metropolitan, the Guggenheim, the Frick and the Whitney. The 92nd Street YMCA on the other hand, offers an impressive list of free lectures and events for those with a limited budget. Fashion-lovers can satisfy their desires on East 57th and Madison Avenue, considered one of the best shopping streets. Lastly, nightlife is beaming on the Third Avenue, with young professionals and graduates enjoying themselves till the early morning.

In terms of educational advantages, the UES is well-equipped with public and private schools—P.S. 6, P.S.158, East Middle School, Dalton School and the Chapin School. Transportation means is also easily accessible with the 4, 5 and 6 subway lines. Everyone looking for apartments in NYC should consider this elegant and sophisticated neighborhood with high-rate restaurants and marvelous architecture.