New York’s Upper East Side has always been known as the area where the cities upper-crust live. Yes, this may be very true, when you walk along Madison Avenue or Park Avenue, don’t be surprised if you spot a well known personality.
The Upper East Side continues to be the favorite place for some of the wealthiest families in New York. As with the rest of the city there is considerable renovation taking place, the beauty of the Upper East Side is that many of the places are war-era, they have an undeniable charm and elegance. As there are more and more UES condos for sale it is giving many people an opportunity to move up. Although the price range of many recently renovated properties are out of reach for most middle income families, this does not mean that there are not properties available for all.
The Upper East Side is by no means a small area, it runs from E96th Street to the North to E59th Street to the South and spans from 5th Avenue to the East River. The area borders about 75 percent of Central Park where residents and visitors alike can enjoy the Central Park Zoo, Tavern on the Green, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and many other places of interest. There are many different types of buildings in the area including large pre-war era co-ops, many of which are being converted to UES condos for sale, town houses and mansions, including Gracie Mansion, the home of the mayor of NYC.
There are many schools in the area, not only are there excellent private schools to choose from, the Upper East Side is home to what is said to be the best public school in Manhattan. PS 6.
It is no surprise that people who are looking at UES condos for sale are impressed with the feeling that they can get the best of both worlds, a little bit of country right in the heart of the city. With Central Park as a neighbor and a huge variety of restaurants, clubs and nightlife, it is an area that is definitely hard to beat. Not only are there many wonderful dining establishments, the area is spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping. A resident in the area can literally step out of the door of their condo and step inside some of the finest establishments for clothing, jewelry, books and a thousand other things.
There is a number of extremely high quality UES condos for sale, among them is Carnegie Park Condominium located at 200 East 94th Street. Residents of Carnegie Park find that they are afforded a comfortable, healthy and fulfilling lifestyle second to none.
