Upper East Side

Fashionable, Fancy, and Family-Friendly
The Upper East Side isn't all posh real estate, designer boutiques, and prep schools anymore. A younger, more affordable lifestyle is now mixed in with its New York sophistication. Lots of families settle down here, so the area is extremely safe and secure. While there is not a whole lot of hip nightlife, Upper East Side is home to many parks for running, quiet, tree-lined streets for running, and Museum Mile along 5th Avenue for the cultural and artsy geeks.

Although Upper East Side is known for its affluence, there is a fairly diverse set of properties to choose from for varying budgets. Of course, you will have your classic brownstones and upscale high-rises, but there are some more reasonable apartments as well. Everything you need - from fitness centers to local markets and laundromats to movie theaters - are all right here in this charming and chic neighborhood.
What Upper East Side Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.5
amenities
6.0
social
6.0
management
7.0
safety
9.0
Median rents in Upper East Side
Studio
$
3,100
1 Bedroom
$
3,800
2 Bedroom
$
5,900

Living in
Upper East Side

Very Safe
Classic
Museums
Parks
Diverse
Families
Clean
Markets and Grocery Stores
Quick Bites
Convenience Stores
Sophisticated
Upper East Side — 7.5/10 Rating (based on 36 neighborhood reviews)
Area has really picked up since the Q train opened. Lots of trendy spots to eat, great night life but is a great balance between a cozy neighborhood vibe but still has some action. The Equinox on 74th street is one of the best in the city. The instructors are great and it's huge. I lived in this neighborhood for 7 years, it's a great place to start a life in NYC.
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355 E 78th Street
I've had a great experience in this neighborhood. I enjoy that it's kind of tucked away from all the madness a little bit but still has plenty to do with bars/restaurants and being near Central Park. The only problem is the 35 minute commute but even that's not too terrible. There also are only a handful of classmates living up here which I could see some people not enjoying. But overall I love it up here and it has more than exceeded my expecations.
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344 East 85th Street
The Upper East Side is clean, safe and has more of the basics like grocery stores, drugstores, good schools, Central Park, libraries, clothing stores, restaurants, etc. that make life convenient and stress free. Plus, it's not so jam packed with people, so it's peaceful.

But, the fun parts of town (West Village, Lower East Side, Brooklyn) is easy to get to via subways.
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Tri-Faith Housing
I love the upper east side, I take the Q line which is only 2 stops to get to Columbus Circle for school. The neighborhood is quiet, filled with families, elderly and healthcare workers.
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1413 York Avenue
There are so many restaurants, quick places to grab food, and bars around. It's also great that the 72nd Street Q station opened up- a clean, bright subway station!
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The Somerset
The Upper East Side is the place to be! I love it there. Close proximity to the park, museums, and tons of fun places to check out.
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The Waterford
Access to plenty of bars/restaurants, grocery stores, clothing stores! Can be a little noisy at times, but worth it :)
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E200 72nd Street, 10021
Very residential, supermarket and laundry nearby. Nice for living and more quiet than other parts of manhattan.
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312 East 91st St
nice neighborhood, lower UES area. lots of families and people with pets. people are generally friendly.
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429 East 65th Street
Lots going on, lots of young people, close to parks, great transportation with the Q train
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226 E 83rd St
close to transportation, close to shopping, close to park, VERY safe
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300 East 61st Street
Very safe. Tree-lined and quiet. Surrounded by a lot of major hospitals, which give you an idea of the population around. Pretty great variety and quality of quick eats food nearby (chinese food, greek, cuban, bagel shop, 2 pizza places, mexican, etc.)
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429 East 65th Street
Experience varies from street to street. Can be very loud and congested. My apartment is technically just across the border to the UES, but you really need to be above 75th or between 5th and Lexington to get that calm UES feel.
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301 e 60th
Amazing- wouldn't live anywhere else in NYC. Great neighborhood so many good restaurants, bars and close to the subway. Not a lot of noise and super safe-- near grocery stores, Duane Reade/CVS etc. All you could want.
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340 East 74th St
Pros: Safe area, residential, nearby pharmacy and groceries, walk to Central Park, Museum Mile, great shopping
Cons: manageable but longer commute to campus, 4/5/6 subway is a nightmare
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152 East 84th St.
Pros: More space, more affordable, access to lots of shopping/dining, family oriented, safe
Cons: Distance from campus, not as popular for night life
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330 East 91st Street
pros: safe, quiet, neighborhood vibe, central park

cons: not as much going on, long walk to subway, expensive grocery stores and less selection
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503 E 73rd St
Great, safe, love being in Manhattan.
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310 E 71st
I love the upper east side. My fiancée and I run in the evenings & there’s always other people running and walking dogs, etc., even at 10 or 11 pm, so it feels very safe! There’s an extensive array of dining and drinking options, especially on 2nd ave in the low 70s through mid 80s, including a robust bar scene. We’ve got a fairway and Whole Foods, as well as a couple of smaller groceries.
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516 E 86th Street
The UES is a great place to live, especially for couples who want to live in a one-bedroom without paying exorbitant rent prices. My apartment is within a few blocks of central park, three major grocery stores, two movie theaters, several museums, countless clothing and specialty shops, and numerous restaurants and bars. Anything you could ever want is within a short walk and, if needed, you can quickly jump on the 4/5/6 or Q within 5 minutes to venture into another part of the city.
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1252 Lexington Ave, New York NY
There's lots of good food, culture, and green space around here. It's safe and beautiful. It's not the coolest or most happening, though. Lots of old people and families live around here.
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204 E 84 St, 1F
LOVE it here, very residential, lots more sunlight and more bang for your buck with apartments. Bit removed from downtown/school, although made easier with the new Q train!
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UES Apartment
I love the UES. It’s a little quiet but with the Q it’s easy to get to and from campus. Nice restaurant and good value for money in terms of rent.
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238 East 89th St.
I have liked it a lot so far. Close to Central Park. A little quieter than places closer to school. But obviously a little far.
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163 E 92nd St
Lots to do. Lots of restaurants on 2nd ave that are worth going to. Some younger bars in that direction as well.
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The Somerset
Very reasonable price for the area. Lots of restaurants and bars nearby. Only a ten minute walk from the train.
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78 St. Apartments
Not the hippest but very good Manhattan prices and amazing parks! Central Park and Carl Schurz.
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204 E 84 St
Good restaurant options but tends to be more quiet and family oriented.
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The Blake
Quiet but with lots of restaurants. Very family friendly
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The Blake
Pros: Access to the East River park and running paths, close enough to Central Park, many bars and restaurants that aren't crowded and rarely require a reservation, safe, no noise, SO CHEAP.

Cons: Requires one to take the crosstown bus.
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307 East 91st Street
Yorkville on the UES is full of families and private schools, so you don’t get many tourists or shady people. I feel totally safe walking my dog at 2am. Close proximity to the Q makes it easy to get from east to west.
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515 E 82nd
nice and residential, but still very close to flatiron/union sq area with lots of great restaurants. love being so close to Madison sq park. easy transportation options with the 6 and N/R right there.
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430 East 86th St
Plenty of grocery stores, restaurants, and public transportation nearby. There are also a lot of families in the area, indicating safety and a modicum of price sanity.
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Carlton Towers
Neighborhood is safe but not very interesting. With the expansion of the Q there are more bars and restaurants opening, so it is becoming more lively.
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Normandie Court
Extremely safe and a great place to live.
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03
Amazing
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168-170 East 81st Street


Getting to Know
Upper East Side

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: East River to 5th Ave
North to South Boundaries: E 96th Ave to E 59th Ave
dining
Boqueria
La Crosta
Naruto Ramen
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites
grocery
C-Town Supermarket
Citarella Gourmet Market
Morton Williams Supermarket
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
fitness
Crossfit Concrete Jungle
Park East Pilates
The Kickbox Haus NYC
Tone House UES
parks
Carl Schurz Park
Central Park Conservancy
Ruppert Park
St. Catherine’s Park
coffee
Alice’s Tea Cup Chapter II
Corrado Bread & Pastry
Oslo Coffee Roasters
Two Little Red Hens
bus
M31 (bus)
M66 (bus)
M79-SBS (bus)
M86-SBS (bus)
rail
4/5/6 (metro)
6 (metro)
N/R (metro)
Q (metro)
parking
Champion Parking 83rd St.
Ipark (Imperial) 1025 5th Ave
M P G MP 93
Quik Park 3rd Ave
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Upper East Side includes zip codes 10021, 10028, 10065, and 10128
Rent vs Own
47
% of Upper East Side residents are renters
Driving to Work
8
% of Upper East Side residents drive to work
New Construction
3
% of housing units in Upper East Side have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
16
%
<20 units
18
%
20-49 units
51
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
13
%
18 - 34
26
%
35 - 54
25
%
55+
27
%
Unit Mix
12
%
Studio
37
%
1 Bed
23
%
2 Bed
13
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
57
%
Undergrad Student
2
%
Grad Student
3
%
Unemployed
3
%
Retired
19
%

Best Apartments
in Upper East Side

The Blake

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The Savoy
1 Bed $4,250
3 Beds $13,000

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The Caldwell
1 Bed $4,294
2 Beds $6,686
3 Beds $7,495

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200 E 90th St
1 Bed $3,300

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59 E 72nd St

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400 E 71st St
1 Bed $3,600

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