No neighborhood is quite as synonymous with luxury living in Manhattan as the Upper East Side. Manhattan's most desirable residential neighborhood for generations, the very words "Upper East Side" conjure an image of pre-war buildings, tree-lined streets and understated elegance. There's a reason for that, of course -- it's easy to find all of those on the Upper East Side -- but there's more to life on the Upper East Side than a sterling reputation.
Apartments on Park Avenue and Fifth Avenue are perhaps the most prestigious pieces of real estate in the nation, but while those blue-chip addresses are dominated by ultra-high-end co-ops, it's still possible to find luxury rentals on Park Avenue and Fifth Avenue, as evidenced by 1085 Park Avenue, an elegant pre-war rental building, and the equally stunning pre-war rental apartments at 1160 Fifth Avenue; the Emery Roth-designed 945 Park Avenue is somewhat younger than its pre-war peers (it was built in 1949), but is equally elegant. Further east, the buildings -- and the residents -- get younger, although the Upper East Side's more modern luxury rentals are also among the most sought-after in Manhattan real estate. Solow's One East River Place is a stunningly modern full-service luxury rental tower, and modern rental buildings such as The Lucerne and The Post Toscana meet the neighborhood's high standard for excellence.
And of course what has always been great about the Upper East Side remains great -- beautiful parks along the East River and proximity to Central Park; the world-class cultural attractions of Museum Mile; block after block of luxury shopping and some of the finest restaurants in the city; the finest schools in Manhattan. In this case, the generations of buzz are more than justified, and more than enough to make any New Yorker want to 'move on up' to one of New York City's finest residential neighborhoods.
Park Avenue apartments are perhaps the most coveted residences in the New York real estate market, and rental apartments on Park Avenue are nearly impossible to come by. All of which explains why the elegant apartments for rent at 1085 Park Avenue are among the most desirable rentals on the Upper East Side.
3BR from $12,500 per month
1160 Fifth Avenue's blue-chip address says it all, but there's more to this luxurious pre-war apartment building than one of the primest of prime Manhattan locations. There's that, too, of course, but 1160 Fifth Avenue's stunning neo-Georgian pre-war looks and storied address are just the beginning of what makes this one of the most desirable no-fee rentals on the Upper East Side.
151 East 80th Street is located at the very heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side. 151 East 80th Street offers their residents the perfect blend of sumptuous, beautifully modernized, Pre War homes amidst the style and sophistication of New York’s neighborhood. All it takes is a quick stroll its tree-lined streets to gain an appreciation of just how much this area has to offer-from the superior shopping and dinning, to the finest schools in the City (including Public School 6-new York’s best!!), to the unequalled arts and leisure opportunities of Central Park and Museum Mile.
2BR from $6,500 per month
160 East 84th Street, a handsome high-rise modernist building on the Upper East Side, is home to some of the best luxury apartments in the city.
Transportation and neighborhood services couldn't be more convenient. Apartments feature four floorplans, custom kitchens and baths, oak floors, and the building's amenities include a full-time doorman.
The Upper East Side is the ultimate in New York luxury. The 1.8 square miles neighborhood is host to some of the world's most famous museums and best upscale designer shopping.
Studios from $2,300 per month
1BR from $3,160 per month
2BR from $5,000 per month
167 East 82nd Street offers a quintessentially luxurious Upper East Side living experience from a prime location in the very heart of one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhood. In a neighborhood that has been among Manhattan's most luxurious communities for decades, 167 East 82nd Street offers renters a classically opulent living experience with some very welcome modern elements.
200 East 87th stands in the heart of one of the City's most convenient Upper East Side neighborhoods, surrounded by parks, museums, shopping, dining, and superb transportation. With 131 thoughtfully planned apartments, ranging from efficient studios to three bedrooms and outstanding penthouses, many with breathtaking terraces, 200 E. 87th suits the requirements of intelligent, discerning New Yorkers looking for comfort, convenience and value. This 23-story, beige-brick building has an attractive entrance, concierge, valet service and a health club with pool.
Construction on this attractive, 27-story, mid-block apartment tower began in 2004 on the former site of the Coronet and Baronet movie theaters across from Bloomingdale's on Third Avenue. This 62-unit condominium project's first two floors are retail, and the third floor is a fitness center.
1BR from $6,500 per month
2BR from $9,000 per month
New York City was awash in mustaches and polyester when 211 East 70th Street was built back in 1976, but this stately 35-story high-rise has aged gracefully thanks to its classic good looks and some inventive renovations that have kept it in the vanguard of luxury apartment buildings on the Upper East Side. Stately and distinguished in a classically Upper East Side way, 211 East 70th Street offers those looking for rental apartments on the Upper East Side quintessentially luxurious Manhattan residences with some very modern amenities.
1BR from $5,000 per month
3BR from $9,750 per month
215 East 68th Street, a stately white-brick, 32-story apartment tower, was designed by Emery Roth & Sons and has 608 luxury rental apartments. The building has extensive and impressive landscaping with glorious trees. It has an epic-sized windowed lobby and a small circular fountain beside its marquee entrance, which has a large driveway. The building faces a very attractive row of townhouses and is to the east of the plaza of Trump Palace on Third Avenue.
Studios from $2,195 per month
1BR from $3,200 per month
2BR from $6,500 per month
3BR from $13,000 per month
4BR from $9,700 per month
254 East 68th Street is a striking construction on what is otherwise an architecturally undistinguished stretch of Second Avenue, but the eye-catching white brick tower of this luxury apartment building offer as appealing a living experience within as they do an attractive view from street level. For those seeking luxury apartment rentals on the Upper East Side, 254 East 68th Street offers a classic Upper East Side residence at a strikingly central location.
1BR from $3,850 per month
3BR from $8,450 per month
