New York Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Upper East Side (NY-16128)

Live like a local in an upwardly mobile neighborhood of New York City with this one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side! Ideally placed between Central Park and the East River, this fully furnished prewar apartment offers a charming living space in close proximity to a hub of famous sights and attractions.

The one-bedroom home on Lexington Avenue and 98th Street, a converted studio apartment, sits on the 2nd floor of a 5-story (American) low-rise walk-up building. It offers cherished prewar qualities such as high ceilings, exposed brick walls and hard wood floors. The building includes a shared laundry room for all tenants, as well as a built in buzzer/intercom security system.

This home-away-from-home embraces a warm and stylish ambiance, providing all necessary amenities for a comfortable stay in the Big Apple. Some highlights include track lighting in the living room, extra bedding in the form of a twin-sized sofa bed and a nicely equipped kitchenette with cabinetry and essential cooking appliances. Closet space is available throughout.

In the basic bedroom, tenants will find a double bed facing a large flat-screen cable television.

The Upper East Side is a famous New York community known for its wealthy and powerful residents (think: Mariah Carey, Woody Allen and many more!) This apartment in the center of the UES is ideal for travelers wishing to culture themselves: it is just down the street from the “Museum Mile,” a stretch of 5th Avenue lined with some of the world’s most prestigious museums and institutions. Other tourist attractions as well as locally beloved parks, shops and restaurants surround the area. Basic living facilities and shops are within walking distance of the home. Listed below are some suggestions of where to go in the neighborhood.

• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: Explore the interior of this well-respected art museum featuring impressionist, post-impressionist, early modern and contemporary art. Located at 1071 5th Avenue. Accessible via foot.

• Greenmarket: Pick up your favorite fresh fruits, veggies and more at this year-round greenmarket on 99th Street between Madison and Park Avenues.  Accessible via foot.

• Central Park: Discover the entirety of this impressive green space, the most famous park in the world!  Sit on the lawn and read a book, visit the Strawberry Fields tribute to John Lennon or take a trip to the Central Park Zoo! The nearest entrance is at 5th Avenue and East 97th Street. Accessible via foot.

Public transport around Manhattan is easy from this location. For the most convenient mode walk to 96 Street and Lexington for the 6 train subway station (0.1mi/170m).