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Upper East Side
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- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"Amazing neighborhood NYC"
I absolutely love living in this neighborhood. It is extremely safe. Although, I have not seen very many celebrities. The Upper East Side is known for its high profile residents. I love the fact that I am within walking distance to Central Park. When people come to visit Central Park is the first place I take them. It is a great neighborhood to take a leisurely walk through. There are so many restaurants to choose from in all price ranges. You would be surprised that not all the restaurants are extremely expensive. You can find a 5 star restaurant on the same block as a $2.00 a slice pizza shop. I find the area diverse in that way. The transportation is great because cabs frequent the area and public transportation is easily accessible.
Alamo Square
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- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"Full House Neighborhood"
I lived in Alamo Square for a year and it’s really a beautiful neighborhood and great weather. Yes! The very popular television show full house featured the homes across from Alamo Square Park. That was really exciting for me. The park is spectacular kids are always playing in the park. I would jog in the park everyday. The people are really nice too. The San Francisco skyline offers a great view from Alamo Square. It’s really an attractive neighborhood while I lived there I wanted to be outdoors all the time because it’s such a great place and very safe. I also enjoyed the restaurants. They offered great food. I would recommend the Alamo Square Seafood Grill. Yummy!!! I always did the Prix Fixe menu which was fairly inexpensive and delicious.
72nd St
"Safe and Quiet street"
There really isn't anything to do and not many eating options are offered on this street. But, it is a very attractive and safe location. The streets are pretty much deserted at all times of the day. I haven't seen any building more the than 3 stories high. All the buildings are right up against each other like most streets in Brooklyn.
73rd St
"Quiet Residential Location"
This is a nice residential area. Filled with small businesses and attractive homes. This is a very quiet street with not much action or entertainment going on. Definitely a nice safe place to live. There is a middle school located on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The students flood McKinley Park before and after school lets out. So, if you wish to take a run in the park during that time. You should probably pick a different time even though the kids ditch school sometimes and hangout in the park during the day the park isn't packed during the day.
Warren St
"Nice Residential Area"
Warren Street is a nice residential area. The brownstones are attractive and anything you need is within your reach. I love walking down this street and the area in general. You have the F and the G trains which is convenient. There is a Public Housing Complex on the street between Hoyt and Bond streets but they are safe during the day. There are lots of bars and affordable restaurants to choose from on Smith street granted they don’t offer the best service by they offer a lot of variety in cuisines.
2nd Ave
"Lonely Avenue---Nothing Here"
There is absolutely nothing on this Avenue except for Lutheran Medical Center. There is no reason to walk on 2nd Avenue between 26th and 64th streets unless you have to go to the hospital, seriously. I would not walk that avenue during the night you might be mistaken for a hooker or get mugged. Needless to say this isn’t the safest street. You will find apartment buildings and factories in the area.
60th St
"Nothin' Special Here"
There is nothing spectacular about this street. Not as expensive as Manhattan or Downtown Brooklyn but it's not as good of a location especially between 5th and 2nd Avenues. It gets nastier the closer you get to the water. The Gowanus Express Way is located on 3rd Avenue which makes it an extremely dangerous street to cross. It’s an extremely diverse area. This street is a melting pot of cultures. It becomes increasingly diverse the closer you get to the water.
West 37th St
"Same ol' Same"
This street is pretty much like the rest in this area except for 34th street. Easy access to just about everything and public transportation is near by. You are within walking distance of the shopping spectacular that is 34th street and the Empire State Building. There are a lot of bead shops in this area aswell which is nice if you like to make jewelery. You're basically in the fashion district. You will find fabric stores and dress shops in this area. Another great thing about this street and New York City in general are the payphones. You can find one just about anywhere and if you have a cell phone reception is good too.
East 97 St
"Dingy Drab Street"
I walked up this street for the first time today and I won’t again. It’s really dingy and it looks like it would be a sketchy area at night. Although, it looks pretty safe during the day. There is a Public Housing Complex “projects” a block away. They tend to be unsafe. On the other hand you have Mount Sinai Hospital a block away. So, if you’re in need of medical attention no need to worry.
East 72 St
"Quiet and Typical Upper East Side"
The back entrance of Marymount Manhattan College is located on 72nd street. Some students smoke cigarettes outside but it doesn't cause a disturbance. A lot more students stand on 71st street to smoke cigarettes than on 72nd street. It isn't a busy street at all and it's definitely not a college town. The dorms aren't located in the area so you don't even notice that there is a college in the area. What you do see is a lot of dog walkers with multiple dogs and lots of nannies with baby strollers. This is not a touristy or crowded area even along 5th Avenue so it makes it a great residential area. There are a lot of private doctors in this area and near this street as well. Pretty much anything you would need is in your reach.
York Ave
"E 73rd street is a lovely street"
This area is full of real estate opportunities. The residential buildings and the High Rise buildings are attractive. It is a very quiet, safe and clean street. There are so many amazing upscale stores on Park and Madison Avenues. There are lots of restaurants my favorite is T Bar. This is street has easy access to just about anything a person need. You can find affordable restaurants on 2nd Avenue.
East 69 St
"Easy transportation access"
The 6 train is a block away located on 68th and Lexington. Taxi cabs are always in the area. This is a high end residential neighborhood. Necessities are in walking distance and there are amazing upscale stores on Madison Avenue. The amazing Central Park is located on 5th Avenue. It is a really nice and quiet area. It’s pretty much a great street with easy access to just about everything. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from on 2nd Ave and they aren't as expensive as you would expect.
East 70 St
"70th street has all the necessities"
There is a Tasti-Delite on 3rd Avenue which is a great thing. It’s a quiet upscale residential area. Anything you need is in walking distance. There are a Bolton’s clothing store, nail salon, deli and a Food Emporium, just to name a few things. Catching a cab is easy in this area because taxis frequent the Upper East Side. 70th street is walking distance to the 6 train. This is a safe street during the day and night. Not alot of action goes on here.
East 67 St
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- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
"Fox 5 in the Upper East Side"
It’s a quiet residential area where rich people reside. There are High rise buildings all over the Upper East Side and you can see them as you walk down 67th street. The Fox 5 Television station is located on this block between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave. Sometimes when you pass by the building you may spot some of the TV Anchors or Journalists just standing outside, it’s pretty neat. Across from the TV station there is a nail salon called FOX nails which I think is kind of funny. This is a safe area during the day and night.
East 87 St
"Close Enough To 86th street"
Good location it's a block away from 86th street which has a lot of retail stores and a Burger King. Don't forget Papaya King which makes this amazing banana juice drink and it's totally inexpensive. It's not a pricey shopping area. It's not an AMAZING shopping selection but it's good enough for the necessities. It isn't ridiculously crowded good street to take a walk on.
East 36th St
"Near the Hustle and Bustle"
36th street is not as crazy and crowded as 34th street. On 1st avenue there is a nice small park. You are also in walking distance of the Empire State Building which is located on 34th street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Depending on where you are you can see the Empire State building from 36th street. It’s a nice street near the action but not the center of the action. Anything you may need is within walking distance and if it isn’t public transportation is great for getting around.
East 71 St
"Typical Upper East Side Street"
It's not a crowded or noisy street. It’s definitely an upscale residential area. There is a small college located between 2nd Ave and 3rd Ave. Marymount Manhattan College is such a small college it’s barely noticeable if it wasn’t for the students that smoke their cigarettes outside. Also on the same side of the street there is a Grace’s Marketplace which, on garbage days leaves the biggest and smelliest pile of garbage I’ve ever seen. So a good tip would be just to walk on the opposite side of the street.
