Upper West Side, New York
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Discover the Upper West Side: a family-friendly, culturally rich Manhattan neighborhood bordering Central Park and Lincoln Center. Learn about transit (1/2/3, B/C lines; key crosstown buses), top schools, parks, amenities like the American Museum of Natural History and Zabar’s, common property types, investment outlook, and practical buyer tips.
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Hire an agent experienced with UWS co-ops and condos
- 2.Confirm current public school zones and admission procedures early
- 3.Compare side-street quiet vs. subway/walkable corridor locations
- 4.Carefully review building financials and potential assessments
- 5.Visit properties at multiple times to evaluate noise and nearby activity
Common Property Types
- • Pre-war co-ops
- • Brownstones and townhouses
- • Modern condominiums and luxury high-rises
- • Walk-ups and smaller apartment buildings
Who Lives Here
An affluent, diverse mix: families, professionals, long-term residents and cultural professionals; popular with buyers who value schools, park access and cultural life.
Transport
- • Subway: 1/2/3 (Broadway) and B/C (Central Park West) — major hub at 59th–Columbus Circle
- • Crosstown buses: M79, M72, M104 (and other local MTA routes)
- • Walkable and bike-friendly; easy access to Midtown and Downtown
Schools
- • P.S. 87 William T. Sherman
- • P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
- • The Calhoun School (private)
- • Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School (private)
Amenities
- • Central Park and Riverside Park
- • Lincoln Center (Met Opera, NY Phil, Ballet)
- • American Museum of Natural History
- • New-York Historical Society
Stable long-term demand driven by park access, cultural institutions and limited supply of classic pre-war and brownstone housing; condos near parkfronts and buildings with amenities typically command premiums.
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