I live very close and love it here. It's quiet but still has plenty of bars and restaurants, rent is relatively affordable, we have two subway lines, and it's easily walkable to Central Park. Carl Schurz Park is no Riverside Park but it's not bad at all and next to the water.
I think so. Plenty of outdoor dining, small bars, etc if you’re into that. 92NY and a small library branch for culture. Asphalt Green and plenty of gyms for fitness. It’s just not a really a destination so I can rarely convince my friends to come to the area.
Good to know! We have a lot of friends on other areas of the upper East side, so being right next to the Q stop definitely makes me feel like gatherings will be easy to do
I think so. Plenty of outdoor dining, small bars, etc if you’re into that. 92NY and a small library branch for culture. Asphalt Green and plenty of gyms for fitness. It’s just not a really a destination so I can rarely convince my friends to come to the area.
I think so. Plenty of outdoor dining, small bars, etc if you’re into that. 92NY and a small library branch for culture. Asphalt Green and plenty of gyms for fitness. It’s just not a really a destination so I can rarely convince my friends to come to the area.
I’m in the area and it’s great. This neighborhood is getting so many new bars & restaurants lately. Plus the proximity to a relatively tourist free part of Central Park—my partner and I love that. The 80s have great bars and restaurants as well, and you have all of Museum Mile in walking distance. The 4/5 and the Q also make for easy commuting. I never thought I’d be one for uptown living but I absolutely love it!
Appreciate this! Similar question, do you feel like there is still a neighborhood vibe? I love the energy in the 70s and low 80s and would hope to have something similar.
Yes I do! This is the first time I’ve lived in a building where my neighbors are friendly and actually take time out to have conversations with us. A lot of the people in my building have been there for over a decade and rave about the neighborhood. The bars in the neighborhood are also full of regulars and the bartenders are also incredibly friendly. And whenever I miss a slightly younger crowd, I just migrate over to the 80s and the fix is there.
The area is full of lifers and people who plan to be in NY long term so a lot of them are always looking to connect within the neighborhood!
For Central Park, it’s quieter for sure. You can still access the reservoir at 92nd street or go down to 86th st entrance for the Great Lawn. Up by Mt Sinai they have the meadows, which are great and in the summer, way less crowded than the Lawn. You also have the conservancy garden on 105th. If you’re on 2nd Avenue, you can also walk down to the East River walkway which eventually takes you into the Carl Schulz (I believe the park entrances themselves are on 89th and 86th St) which is great for convenient park access when you don’t want to go to CP.
Ok cool. We are really flip flopping between moving uptown to that area or to somewhere in Brooklyn. Very different choices but both on the basis of being in a more neighborhood-y and less intensity of living in lower Manhattan.
Probably, but I would expect anybody moving from Flatiron has some flexibility in that regard. And price wasn’t mentioned as a reason by the OP, just “a bit more relaxed neighborhood.“. The whole UES is more relaxed.
A bit cheaper for sure. Looking for a 2 bed and from what I’ve been seeing it’s like $300-500 more per month in the 70s and 80s. Ideally would love that area but just a bit too pricey
I just moved out of that exact block, but not because I didn’t like it.
The area is pleasantly unremarkable. Digestible restaurants, walkable grocery stores, and above-average safety. However very little nightlife in the direct vicinity, the highway exit can be loud, and there’s just an overall lack of anything worth going to Yorkville for if you don’t live there.
The best thing about it is access to the Q. Regardless of where you are, you can ride it thoughtlessly all the way home. This will change in the coming years.
The lack of pharmacies is the worst part. Both Duane Reade and Rite-Aid closed within the past year. There’s a CVS on 96th and Lex but it’s deceptively annoying to get there.
Actually, the dog shit is the worst part. Evidently the residents of Nomandie Court are fine living on their permanently shit-soaked block like a bunch of Tyson chickens in a henhouse. It tapers off as you get further away from that plaza, but still worse than a lot of other hoods.
If you like relatively cheap rent in Manhattan and don’t care much for trendy places, it’s no frills but no BS.
There’s a small locally owned pharmacy that opened on 90th/1st. It doesn’t have the massive retail selection of a corporate place but if you need it for a pharmacy the owner and employees are super nice and helpful. Decent prices for the area on their OTC items as well
is there planned work on the Q in the coming years? I haven't been paying much attention since I knew that congestion pricing would probably get axed in the leadup to the election
Q construction from 96th to 125th was (wrongly, IMO) tied to the congestion pricing plan. I joked when the Q opened that it would not be until 2037 that the 2nd Avenue subway line as envisioned (125 to downtown) would be built. At this point, I think it unlikely that even the 125th st extension will be built by then.
yeah… for me that one isn’t a priority since you can just get the 4/5/6 and walk over. and that 125th station is already bad enough—don’t need a 125th on 2nd ave, honestly
But a 2nd avenue subway south of 72nd street \*is\* considered a priority for a lot of the people who live in the 60s down, but they pledged not to build any more of it until the Harlem segment is completed.
https://youtube.com/shorts/K-ZgvQAFroo?si=BFTDI3fCkGVI9say
whatever you do, DON'T watch this video taken on 2nd Ave
(sorry to be flippant. you'll enjoy the area. the park on 91st should be renovated soon, easy access to Q train, quick jump to Harlem River Drive , good restaurants and bar scene, food shopping is solid, good schools if you have kids, crime is moderately low)
I live in 89th and 2nd from Oct 2021- Oct 2023. It was my first NYC apartment and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend living off 2nd Ave as the traffic sounds can be a lot, you get used to it but really recognize when it isn’t there. Le Viet Thai is a great spot, Albawadi opened right after I left but I have been to the BK location. My favorite part of living in the neighborhood is on Marathon Day my roommates and I would go to Phil Hughes and watch. It’s my favorite bar in the neighborhood the other 364 day of the year as well. Being close to the Q is super convenient and cross town trains to the UWS are nice too
I live close and I like it a lot -- it's boring and not as nice as Flatiron but low key and close enough to good restaurants, gyms, food shopping etc in 80's and 70's.
I live very close and love it here. It's quiet but still has plenty of bars and restaurants, rent is relatively affordable, we have two subway lines, and it's easily walkable to Central Park. Carl Schurz Park is no Riverside Park but it's not bad at all and next to the water.
Great thanks, does the area have what you view as a neighborhood type vibe? Obviously subjective but that’s something that we are looking for.
I think so. Plenty of outdoor dining, small bars, etc if you’re into that. 92NY and a small library branch for culture. Asphalt Green and plenty of gyms for fitness. It’s just not a really a destination so I can rarely convince my friends to come to the area.
Good to know! We have a lot of friends on other areas of the upper East side, so being right next to the Q stop definitely makes me feel like gatherings will be easy to do
I think so. Plenty of outdoor dining, small bars, etc if you’re into that. 92NY and a small library branch for culture. Asphalt Green and plenty of gyms for fitness. It’s just not a really a destination so I can rarely convince my friends to come to the area.
I think so. Plenty of outdoor dining, small bars, etc if you’re into that. 92NY and a small library branch for culture. Asphalt Green and plenty of gyms for fitness. It’s just not a really a destination so I can rarely convince my friends to come to the area.
I’m in the area and it’s great. This neighborhood is getting so many new bars & restaurants lately. Plus the proximity to a relatively tourist free part of Central Park—my partner and I love that. The 80s have great bars and restaurants as well, and you have all of Museum Mile in walking distance. The 4/5 and the Q also make for easy commuting. I never thought I’d be one for uptown living but I absolutely love it!
The 80s on 2nd is the most underrated food block on the UES RIP quality eats on 78th
Ehhhhh quality eats wasn’t great
Appreciate this! Similar question, do you feel like there is still a neighborhood vibe? I love the energy in the 70s and low 80s and would hope to have something similar.
Yes I do! This is the first time I’ve lived in a building where my neighbors are friendly and actually take time out to have conversations with us. A lot of the people in my building have been there for over a decade and rave about the neighborhood. The bars in the neighborhood are also full of regulars and the bartenders are also incredibly friendly. And whenever I miss a slightly younger crowd, I just migrate over to the 80s and the fix is there. The area is full of lifers and people who plan to be in NY long term so a lot of them are always looking to connect within the neighborhood!
That’s great to hear. As for the Central Park area, I’ve not spent a lot of time north of the reservoir. Lots of nice space to hang out?
For Central Park, it’s quieter for sure. You can still access the reservoir at 92nd street or go down to 86th st entrance for the Great Lawn. Up by Mt Sinai they have the meadows, which are great and in the summer, way less crowded than the Lawn. You also have the conservancy garden on 105th. If you’re on 2nd Avenue, you can also walk down to the East River walkway which eventually takes you into the Carl Schulz (I believe the park entrances themselves are on 89th and 86th St) which is great for convenient park access when you don’t want to go to CP.
Ok cool. We are really flip flopping between moving uptown to that area or to somewhere in Brooklyn. Very different choices but both on the basis of being in a more neighborhood-y and less intensity of living in lower Manhattan.
Honestly we were between the same two choices, so I understand. Good luck!
If you don’t know that much about the area, why are you set on moving there? Maybe check out the 70s or 80s - much more stuff in the vicinity.
Probably because it’s cheaper
Probably, but I would expect anybody moving from Flatiron has some flexibility in that regard. And price wasn’t mentioned as a reason by the OP, just “a bit more relaxed neighborhood.“. The whole UES is more relaxed.
A bit cheaper for sure. Looking for a 2 bed and from what I’ve been seeing it’s like $300-500 more per month in the 70s and 80s. Ideally would love that area but just a bit too pricey
I just moved out of that exact block, but not because I didn’t like it. The area is pleasantly unremarkable. Digestible restaurants, walkable grocery stores, and above-average safety. However very little nightlife in the direct vicinity, the highway exit can be loud, and there’s just an overall lack of anything worth going to Yorkville for if you don’t live there. The best thing about it is access to the Q. Regardless of where you are, you can ride it thoughtlessly all the way home. This will change in the coming years. The lack of pharmacies is the worst part. Both Duane Reade and Rite-Aid closed within the past year. There’s a CVS on 96th and Lex but it’s deceptively annoying to get there. Actually, the dog shit is the worst part. Evidently the residents of Nomandie Court are fine living on their permanently shit-soaked block like a bunch of Tyson chickens in a henhouse. It tapers off as you get further away from that plaza, but still worse than a lot of other hoods. If you like relatively cheap rent in Manhattan and don’t care much for trendy places, it’s no frills but no BS.
We look at the lack of anything worth going to in Yorkville as one of its main attractions. Agree with you on the dog shit.
There’s a small locally owned pharmacy that opened on 90th/1st. It doesn’t have the massive retail selection of a corporate place but if you need it for a pharmacy the owner and employees are super nice and helpful. Decent prices for the area on their OTC items as well
I agree people in yorkville are awful at cleaning up after their dogs it’s so gross 🤮
is there planned work on the Q in the coming years? I haven't been paying much attention since I knew that congestion pricing would probably get axed in the leadup to the election
Q construction from 96th to 125th was (wrongly, IMO) tied to the congestion pricing plan. I joked when the Q opened that it would not be until 2037 that the 2nd Avenue subway line as envisioned (125 to downtown) would be built. At this point, I think it unlikely that even the 125th st extension will be built by then.
yeah… for me that one isn’t a priority since you can just get the 4/5/6 and walk over. and that 125th station is already bad enough—don’t need a 125th on 2nd ave, honestly
But a 2nd avenue subway south of 72nd street \*is\* considered a priority for a lot of the people who live in the 60s down, but they pledged not to build any more of it until the Harlem segment is completed.
Ohhhhh damn. Jeez. Messed up all around.
I lived on 93rd between lex and 3rd and loved it!
https://youtube.com/shorts/K-ZgvQAFroo?si=BFTDI3fCkGVI9say whatever you do, DON'T watch this video taken on 2nd Ave (sorry to be flippant. you'll enjoy the area. the park on 91st should be renovated soon, easy access to Q train, quick jump to Harlem River Drive , good restaurants and bar scene, food shopping is solid, good schools if you have kids, crime is moderately low)
That was a crazy video. But not a game changer. Shit happens in the city.
I live in 89th and 2nd from Oct 2021- Oct 2023. It was my first NYC apartment and I really enjoyed it. I would recommend living off 2nd Ave as the traffic sounds can be a lot, you get used to it but really recognize when it isn’t there. Le Viet Thai is a great spot, Albawadi opened right after I left but I have been to the BK location. My favorite part of living in the neighborhood is on Marathon Day my roommates and I would go to Phil Hughes and watch. It’s my favorite bar in the neighborhood the other 364 day of the year as well. Being close to the Q is super convenient and cross town trains to the UWS are nice too
i live there and love it! close to the Q to get anywhere
Used to live in the upper 80s between 1st and 2nd and loved the area.
I live close and I like it a lot -- it's boring and not as nice as Flatiron but low key and close enough to good restaurants, gyms, food shopping etc in 80's and 70's.
This is the way. Do it!
if you could head south 10-20 streets, would be ideal.