The Upper East Side is known for its neighborhood feel and expensive Park Avenue apartments, steeped in rich history dating back to America’s most prominent families. The Carnegies,
Rockefellers, and Kennedys have all called the Upper East Side Home. Today, the neighborhood attracts a variety of different demographics and has housing options that span many price ranges.
People are attracted to the Upper East Side and call it home for a myriad of reasons ranging from selection of schools to restaurants, shopping, and culture. It is a great neighborhood for first-time city dwellers as well as established families because of the diversity of properties available in the area. The neighborhood feel of the Upper East Side extends a welcoming hand to all.
Some felt that the Upper East Side was somewhat out of reach because the 4/5/6 was the main artery in and out of the neighborhood, leaving people on the east side of the area having to walk to Lexington Avenue to get downtown. With the opening of the Second Avenue Subway, the neighborhood and all of its perks have become even more accessible, and properties on the far east side of felt a positive impact.
Whether you are looking for home close to great close, coffee shops, museums, or shopping, the Upper East Side offers it all! Download our Upper East Side neighborhood guide to learn more about the neighborhood and why we love it.
Some of our neighborhood favorites include:
Restaurants:
- Mr Chow
- Flex Mussels
- Haru
- Philippe
- Elio's
- Campagnola
- Sushi by Gari
- Jo Jo's
- Cafe Boulud
- Morini
- The Mark Restaurant
- La Goloue
- Jade Sixty
Coffee:
- Nespresso boutique on 74th and Madison
- Joe's Coffee
- Birch Coffee
- Sant Ambroeus
Workouts:
- Equinox
- Soulcycle
- Flywheel
- Rumble
- Hot Yoga
- Ripped
Gourmet Grocery:
- Citarella
- Whole Foods
- Fairway
- Dean & Deluca
Salons:
- Warren Tricomi
- Drybar
Museums:
- Metropolitan
- Jewish Museum
- Frick Collection
- Met Breuer
- Neue Galerie
- Guggenheim
Schools:
- Chapin
- Brearley
- Buckley
- Spence
- Dalton
- Garden House School
- Town
- Lycee Francais
Parks:
- Central Park
- John Jay Park
- Carl Schultz Park
Featured Upper East Side Listings:
408 East 79th Street, 17AB
Convertible 5 Bed | 5 Bath | $7,395,000
Apartment 17AB is a convertible five bedroom, five bathroom home with a private elevator landing in one of the Upper East Side's best condominium buildings. Meticulously designed by Weitzman Halpern, this 3,836 square foot home with 10 foot ceilings offers soaring views in every direction. Generously proportioned living and entertainment rooms make this home ideal for gatherings and entertainment. The Arcadia was designed by famed architectural firm Costas Kondylis and includes a private gym with beautiful skylight, stretching room and massage room, children's playroom, newly developed teen game room, bike room, storage, library and 24 hour doorman and concierge.
1355 First Avenue, 6th Floor
4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | $6,995,000
The 6th Floor at The Charles Condominium is a spectacular full-floor home with four bedrooms, four and half bathrooms, and complete luxury design work from Interior Design Aman Meeks. At 3,637 square feet, this is truly a special opportunity to own a gracious and pristine condo unit on the Upper East Side.