Upper East Side rentals and apartments for sale. While the Upper East side may evoke images of diamonds and caviar with its posh townhouses and doorman buildings, this large area which spans from 59th street to 96th street is home to more than just socialites and glitterati. This expanding neighborhood is gaining popularity with those who are seeking to invest in real estate as well as those who are looking for the perfect apartment to rent or sublet. With its historic beauty of architectural landmarks mixed with newly sprouted high rise condos, the Upper East Side is an oasis of young professionals and new families hungry for their own piece of the crème de la crème pie. Keep in mind that strict co-op boards are usually standard from 5th Avenue to Lexington even to those with a rock-solid portfolio. This may be a daunting thought, but there are plenty of great apartment and brownstone bargains to be had at. From East to West you can’t go wrong. The East is graced by the East River Park and the west borders Central Park’s pristine beauty. This vast gorgeous area is popular for fresh grads and new buyers looking for high-value ways to buy or rent an apartment that won’t blow their savings.
There is no shortfall of entertainment in the culture-driven Upper East Side. Along 5th Avenue you will find Museum Mile, home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, the Frick House, the Jewish Museum and the Whitney. If shopping is more your bag, pay no mind to price tags and head to Bergdorf Goodman’s, Barney’s and Madison Avenue where you can find luxury stores, estate and antique dealers as well as high-end gourmet shops. For a more accessible shopping spree, Bloomingdale’s on 59th and Lex has everything from top-label designs from the runway to classic sweaters and suits. However, if the day is too nice to spend indoors, the Upper East Side completely spans Central Park along 5th Avenue where there are endless ways to spend the day from running around the reservoir, checking out the zoo, or just strolling along the paths that make this park a truly unique New York experience.
Eating out is a must when living among such sophisticated restaurants such as Daniel’s, Aureole, and Jojo. If just a casual bite is what you are looking for, there are a number of bars and restaurants far from the clink of champagne glasses along 2nd and 3rd Avenues where a bevy of casual restaurants and cafés serve up anything from French to Cuban cuisine. If a taste of the night is what you are after, young professionals and recent grads might be scoping the single scene at one of the many night spots and bars that dot the Upper East Side with refined flare.
If this serene lifestyle within a city is what you are after, then the Upper East Side may be for you. Whether you are looking for a brownstone along the park, a luxury condo, or an apartment with or without a doorman, the Upper East Side has plenty of living and investments options for every budget. The combination of a safe neighborhood with gorgeous views and countless cultural and art centers makes this area perfect for those city mice that every once in a while like the feel of a suburb. No matter what your budget, the UES will have something that you will be sure to fall in love with.
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