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Welcome to Upper East Side Although the Upper East Side is best known for upscale real-estate, well-known prep schools and designer boutiques, affordable apartments and relaxed living are easy to find in this quiet and bright neighborhood. Homes for Sale in Upper East Side Homes for Rent in Upper East Side

Key Details

• WHAT TO EXPECT

  An affordable and spacious apartment for families who want room to grow.

• THE LIFESTYLE

  Playtime in Central Park and constant culture at your fingertips.

• WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

  Easy access to the West side.

• THE MARKET

  Reasonable apartments for diverse budgets, and expansive townhouses and brownstones for a higher cost.

• YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

  Staying close to home - everything you need is in this sprawling, self-contained Manhattan retreat.

Attributes

4/5/6/q train, 2nd ave subway, co-ops, affluent, quiet & serene, sophisticated, classic nyc, townhouses, upscale, easy access to grand central, escape from the urban jungle, bang for your buck, cultural institutions, private schools, central park, luxury high-rises

LOCATED IN UPTOWN MANHATTAN

Commute Times Columbus Circle 26m by train, 9m by car Grand Central 17m by train, 10m by car Union Square 26m by train, 17m by car Wall Street 37m by train, 26m by car Nearest Subways

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Boundaries East to West The East River to Fifth Avenue North to South 96th St. to 59th St. Nearby Neighborhoods Midtown East and East Harlem

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The upper east side: An upscale neighborhood with affluent roots.

Some of America’s most famous families have made their homes on the Upper East Side: the Roosevelts, Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Carnegies were all real-estate pioneers in the early 1900s and developed the neighborhood into a beautiful and posh place to live.

What to expect: An affordable and spacious apartment for those who require it.

The Upper East Side moves at a slower, more relaxed paced than other neighborhoods in Manhattan. The wealth of playgrounds, community centers, and schools make it feel like a suburb within the city.

The lifestyle: Playtime in Central Park, constant culture at your fingertips, and a fun and accessible nightlife.

Central Park becomes your playground when you live on the Upper East Side. If you enjoy exercising outdoors, you’ll have no shortage of options for running and biking in Central Park. Over on East End, you’ll find the lesser-known but equally beautiful Carl Schurz Park, an intimate space with dog runs and great views of the river. Museum Mile is home to a row of some of the finest museums in the country, including the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum and the Met. After dark, nightlife is vibrant on Second Avenue. There are no clubs and no guest lists - karaoke lounges and Irish pubs welcome in anyone and everyone.

The market: Reasonable apartments for diverse budgets, and expansive townhouses for a higher cost.

The Upper East Side real-estate is the stuff of legends, especially townhouses and luxury doorman buildings on Fifth, Madison and Park Avenue. The understated green awnings and attentive doorman belie some of the most impressive homes New York City has to offer. But further east, one and two-bedroom apartments are some of the most affordable in the city. Young adults and recent New York transplants can find a cozy pre-war apartment for an outer borough price.

You'll fall in love with: Staying close to home - everything you need is in this sprawling, self-contained Manhattan retreat.

Although the Upper East Side can feel far away from the rest of the city, you’ll be so taken by the beauty of this quiet, lush neighborhood that you probably won’t mind.

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