New York Habitat Blog

The Upper East Side of Manhattan is known for being one of the most posh neighborhoods in the world. In addition to its wealth residents, the Upper East side, which is located between Central Park and the East River and stretches from 59th Street to about 96th Street, is the home of numerous museums, historical monuments, luxury boutiques and high-end dining and entertainment venues.

About the Upper East Side:

Central Park New York City

As first home to the kings of industry during the 19th Century, the Upper East Side has a rich and prominent history of catering to the upper echelons of elite high society. The quaint tree-lined streets nestled together with the pre-war brownstone townhouses that radiate a unique sophistication and chic appeal of the area. Strolling within the various districts of the Upper East Side will take you to the quintessential New York City streets that have been made famous in movies and songs including Park Avenue, Madison Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Lexington Avenue.

In addition to the elegant streets and mansions in the Upper East Side, the area also boasts of the most museums and monuments in the city. “Museum Mile,” located along Fifth Avenue facing Central Park, is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Academy of Design, the Guggenheim, the Whitney Museum of American Art and many more.

Metropolitan Museum Upper East Side, New York

A stay in New York City, however, is not complete without a trip to Central Park. As the most visited park in the United States, there are plenty of things to do and see in Central Park and are especially kid-friendly. Between the Zoo, the Conservatory Gardens, two ice-skating rinks, and numerous lakes and ponds, it is easy to spend a whole day outside and away from the busy city in the peaceful sanctuaries within Central Park.

Transportation within and around the Upper East Side is supplied by the Lexington Avenue line consisting of the 4, 5, and 6 trains. Mainly serving the Upper East Side and East Midtown Manhattan, the Lexington Avenue line stretches from downtown Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan to 125th Street in East Harlem.

Accommodations in the Upper East Side

Whether vacationing for a short-time or in need of a furnished apartment for an extended amount of time, New York Habitat has numerous accommodations in the Upper East Side.

• New York Accommodation: 1 Bedroom rental in the Upper East Side (NY-12411)

  This one-bedroom Upper East Side vacation rental (NY-12411), located on East 82nd Street between Second and Third Avenues, is spacious and features a bedroom with a queen-sized bed and door with access to the back terrace.

• This one-bedroom Upper East Side furnished triplex apartment (NY-10249), on East 62nd Street between First and Second Avenues, is a private suite that is spread over three floors with access to a scenic terrace.
• This two-bedroom Upper East Side furnished apartment (NY-4596), on East 68th Street between First and Second Avenues, is in a postwar, secured building and comes with a balcony overlooking Central Park from the South.

Depending on the length of stay or preferred accommodations, there is certainly something available to enhance any trip to New York City!

Ever lived or stayed in the Upper East Side? Know of good restaurants or undiscovered hangouts in the area? We want to know so please leave thoughts in the comments section below!

1. Guide to Upper West Side Furnished Apartment Rentals
2. New York Habitat Visits Manhattan’s Cloisters Museum in Ft Tryon Park
3. New York Hidden Gem: One-Bedroom Triplex on the Upper East Side
4. More Tips on New York’s Upper West Side
5. New York City Hidden Gem: Studio Apartment Rental in East Village

This entry was posted on Friday, October 19th, 2007 at 1:42 pm in Neighborhoods. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

del.icio.us    Digg    Facebook    Furl    Reddit    Yahoo!