Apartments in Upper East Side
Classic NYC elegance with Museum Mile, Central Park, and upscale shopping
About Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is Manhattan's traditional enclave of wealth and culture, stretching from 59th to 96th Street along Central Park's eastern edge. Fifth and Park Avenues are lined with prewar co-ops that have long been home to NYC's elite, while Lexington and Third Avenues offer more accessible (though still pricey) rentals. Museum Mile along Fifth Avenue includes the Met, Guggenheim, and Neue Galerie — making this neighborhood a cultural powerhouse. The recent Second Avenue Subway (Q train) has finally given the neighborhood better transit options east of Lexington. Madison Avenue is the shopping destination for luxury brands, while younger crowds congregate around the bars and restaurants of the 80s and 90s streets. Central Park is the neighborhood's backyard, and many residents run, bike, and picnic there daily.
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Quick Facts
Transit
Character
Landmarks
Central Park, Met Museum, Museum Mile
Walkability & Transit
Commute Times
To Midtown
10-15 min via 4/5/6 from 77th St to Grand Central
To Financial District
25-30 min via 4/5 express from 86th St to Wall Street
Current Rent Data
Based on 62 verified listings in Upper East Side • Updated June 2026
Studio
$4,100
median rent/month
62 listings
Dining & Nightlife
Restaurants
- Daniel
- Café Boulud
- JG Melon
- Orsay
- The Simone
Coffee
- Sant Ambroeus
- Via Quadronno
- Two Little Red Hens
- Irving Farm
Bars
- Bemelmans Bar
- Bar Pleiades
- Dorrian's Red Hand
- The Auction House
The UES is quieter than downtown but has its share of classic spots. Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle is legendary for jazz and martinis. The 80s and 90s streets have a younger bar scene popular with recent grads, while Madison Avenue has elegant hotel bars.
Shopping
- Madison Avenue
- Bloomingdale's
- Barneys New York
- The Met Store
Parks & Recreation
- Central Park
- Carl Schurz Park
- John Jay Park
- East River Esplanade
Schools
PS 6 Lillie D. Blake
Grades K-5
PS 77 Lower Lab School
Grades K-8
Dalton School
Grades K-12
Brearley School
Grades K-12
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