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DonS
Queens Blvd
"Foodie scene is growing rapidly."
oliverm3
Stuyvesant Town
"rent-a-cops - aka public safety "
robb26
Battery Park City
"Very Clean!"
lih1
Morningside Heights
"Easy commute"

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Battery Park City

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Rego Park

#1 - Up 3 spots in Queens

Top community reviews

LisaAnnBurke
Upper East Side
5/5 rating details
  • Childcare 5/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parking 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Schools 5/5

"A Little Bit of Country Right in the City"

The Upper East Side has long been the neighborhood for Manhattan's upper crust. It has variously been referred to as the "Gold Coast" of the city and the "Silk Stocking District" this last name deriving from the fact that wealthy people who dress well live in this area.

The neighborhood continues to be home to some of the city's wealthiest families. With the revitalization of many downtown areas, the Upper East Side is not quite as expensive as it was at one time, although prices are still o... Full review
Pros
  • Good schooling options both private and public
  • Gorgeous apartments
  • Luxurious shopping
  • Safe - most buildings have doormen
  • The park
  • Grand apartments
  • Shopping
  • clean, tree lined streets and avenues
  • Reasonable rentals east of Third Avenue
Cons
  • Expensive!
  • Needs better subway connections with the rest of the city
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • Country Lovers

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