The Upper East Side, broadly defined, is the area of Manhattan directly to the east of Central Park. Often considered the quarters of established New Yorkers, the Upper East Side also presents more affordable housing in its northern and eastern sections. Luxury shopping abounds closer to 59th street, and Museum Mile near the park holds some of the country's most visited cultural attractions. The full array of shopping and dining as well as plenty of local bars service the vast Upper East Side, but cutting-edge, trendy New York is most likely to be found elsewhere.
| School Name | Type | Grades | Great Schools Rating | Parent Rating |
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| EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL | PUBLIC | 6 - 8 |
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| PS 290 MANHATTAN NEW SCHOOL | PUBLIC | K - 5 |
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| PS 6 LILLIE D BLAKE | PUBLIC | K - 5 |
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| PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR | PUBLIC | PK - 5 |
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| PS 183 ROBERT L STEVENSON | PUBLIC | K - 5 |
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| JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER | PUBLIC | 6 - 8 |
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Better known as Blair Waldorf’s back yard, the Upper East certainly lives up to its reputation as the neighborhood lair where the (old and new money) rich come home to eat, sleep, and host dinner functions. Stretching from Central Park East all the way up to the Guggenheim, UES is blessed with gorgeous tree-lined walkways along the famed Museum Mile. If you’re an art aficionado, be sure to hit up the Frick Collection (19th century European art), the Met (the granddaddy of all art institutions in the Tri-State area), and the Guggenheim (home of all the modernist works that probably originated from Chelsea galleries). And if you find yourself with money to spare and kids to raise, the Upper East is an ideal area – safe, scenic, and chockfull of prep schools (as well as Hunter College, where Elena Kagan and Cynthia Nixon both graduated).
The retail scene definitely caters to an older crowd as well – children’s clothing stores and baby retail furniture dominate a corner of Lexington Ave and the typical stores you might find here – everything from Oscar De La Renta to Burberry to Tiffany’s – aren’t necessarily tailored to fit a typical student budget. Unless, of course, that student happens to be Serena van der Woodsen.
Betty Jin visits here regularly
Tons of strollers and kid-friendly places to eat
Jon Steinberg lives here now
Throughout the past 40 years, the Upper East Side has been known for its elegance, high social standards, and wealthy residents. From the classic novel-turned-film Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the catchy TV shows Gossip Girl and Sex and the City, the Upper East Side had been used in countless media forms to portray a luxurious life. Although this is, in part, true, the Upper East Side has more to offer than money. From the extravagant Metropolitan Museum of Art to the elaborate Bergdorf-Goodman, the Upper East Side has something to offer everyone.
Aileen Peachman visited here before
So, I guess the title says it all. I lived on the Upper West Side when I was in Manhattan back in the late ‘90s and never bothered coming over to the Upper East Side. Now when I am back in NYC for work, I find myself here all the time. The neighborhood is great for me both because I like taking clients to explore in the slightly refined, but still intriguing shops and stores in the neighborhood (Vosges, I’m looking squarely at you and your caramel marshmallows here), and also because it feels a bit more civilized than most other neighborhoods in the city do to me. When I’ve stayed in this neighborhood it can feel like there is precious little to do after work, but that’s usually only a cab ride away.
Chipp Norcross visits here regularly
Fancy fancy. The epitome of the New York elite, only matched by the Upper West Side. Lots of nice museums, though.
The Upper East Side is one of the most famous residential neighborhoods in the city. The southern end of the neighborhood has the luxury shopping from Bergdorf-Goodman to Ferragamo as well as the spacious apartment condos big enough for entire families. The further north you go, the rent decreases slightly and has recently become an up-and-coming section for recent graduates and young professionals. Even so, it still remains an upscale neighborhood ideal for families and couples. Some of the best private schools are on the Upper East Side. There isn’t much in the way of nightlife compared to lower Manhattan, but there are enough local places to satisfy a nighttime fix. But those looking to experience trendy New York are better off staying south.
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