Upper West Side (UWS)

The Upper West Side is one of the most popular neighborhoods in New York City. It lies between 59th and 96th Streets, from Central Park West to the Hudson River. The Upper West Side has its own distinct atmosphere set by the Classic turn-of-the century apartment buildings and brownstones on wide tree-lined side streets.

In the middle of the 1990s the Upper West Side began to gentrify, leaving this part of Manhattan rentals for the higher social set. This area is now defined by expensive luxury restaurants, stylish high-rise buildings, a growing number of superstores such as Barnes & Nobel and Victoria’s Secret. This neighborhood is considered to be a home for intellectuals, writers, musicians and actors; a preferred uptown playground for the young and socially active.

Two of the countries architecturally distinguished buildings, the Italian Baroque San Remo and Dakota are situated here. Fun-lovers can also find lots to do in this area: the Museum of Natural History with its dinosaur skeletons, Lincoln Center of the Performing Arts catering to children and art-enjoyers, trendy bars, as well as gourmet food at Zabars and Fairway. Broadway has plenty of restaurants & bars to satisfy those enjoying nightlife. On top of that, the neighborhood offers good public schools and large parks—Central and Riverside Parks—necessary environments for comfortable family life. However, if your choice falls on the area, keep in mind that you will need both time and finances to complete your apartment hunt successfully. Nevertheless, this amusement-packed and charming neighborhood with magical views and friendly atmosphere; deserves a respected place in NYC rentals.