The Upper East Side has a reputation for being the upper crust; with some of the most expensive real estate in the world, this slice of Manhattan has been the destination of the ultrarich for over a century. However, this doesn’t mean that it is out of everyone’s price range. With condos as low as 500,000, bargain-hunters can find elegance and luxury on a budget.
The neighborhood is a long rectangle starting at the southern end of Central Park at 59th street and ending to the north at 96th street. In between, you will find some of the iconic buildings of the City: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Academy of Design, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Manhattan House. The neighborhood is famous for its old world style and art deco architecture, but recent developments have brought modern cutting-edge design to the neighborhood that complements its traditional charm.
Of course, residents can enjoy much more in the area. Some of the best bakeries, delis, restaurants, and bars of the city can be found snugly next door to boutiques offering every luxury retail brand imaginable. All shopping is a short walk or cab ride away.
Buyers are spoiled for choice in this prestigious and beautiful neighborhood:
- Starting at $500k, The Azure Condominium on 91st between 1st and 2nd avenue has floor-to-ceiling windows over-looking the
gorgeous architecture of the UES.
- The similarly-priced Wellington Tower on 82nd and 1st Avenue has a stately lobby and re-imagined art deco facade that gives old world elegance to a state-of-the-art building.
- Nine blocks north is the Cielo, which gives residents the unique “art concierge” experience with modern amenities, top-shelf fixtures, and design by Philip Koether for only $600,000 and up.
- Near the East River on 72nd street, Miraval Living offers minimalist design in apartments starting at only $650k on a tree-lined cul-de-sac that brings suburban peace and quiet to the heart of the city.
