There is plenty to like about living on the Upper West Side, but this blue-chip neighborhood's appeal comes back to one simple thing -- no neighborhood in New York City offers quite as quintessentially New York an experience as the Upper West Side.
On the Upper West Side, this New York-iness is manifest in many different ways. Living in the UWS means access to some of the city's elite restaurants, from iconic fine-dining establishments to famed bagelries, diners and informal ethnic food joints; it also means short walks to such vaunted foodie destinations as Zabar's, Citarella and Fairway. The culture for which the Upper West Side is justly famous is everywhere -- at Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History and at the Beacon Theater and Symphony Space, but also in the small shops, bookstores, galleries, bars and coffeshops that dot the tree-lined streets between Central Park and the Hudson River. Superb mass transit options ensure that the rest of the city is within easy reach.
The Upper West Side is also home to some of the most striking architecture and sought-after rental apartments in Manhattan. The stately pre-war rentals at 350 Central Park West offer a classic Upper West Side living experience and a coveted address, while the Astor Apartments rank among the most elegant pre-war rental opportunities in Manhattan. And yet the Upper West Side is also home to numerous new-construction rental buildings, many of which rank among the most striking in Manhattan. The Lyric offers elegant rental flats in a strikingly modern setting above the iconic performance vneue Symphony Space; The Sagamore offers spacious rental apartments and a stunning suite of amenities; Archstone 101 West End has luxury rentals rich in condo-quality finishes. Home to both some of the finest rental apartments in Manhattan and the best of what makes Manhattan Manhattan, the Upper West Side is truly a neighborhood like no other.
These brand new luxury full-floor rentals located at 208 W 96 in Manhattan's luxurious Upper West Side feature contemporary architecture and sophisticated finishes to evoke a downtown loft-like feel. This luxury building features nine full floor, three bedroom, three bath homes with central AC and heating. A private keyed elevator opens in your foyer, in-unit laundry as well as a central vacuum system. The Penthouse unit also features a gas fireplace and private rooftop terrace.
Lincoln Square is known as an artists corner inside the Upper West Side, a rapidly developing area with a thriving art and community scene. The old prewar buildings are now being renovated to create high-end living amidst this corner of Manhattan life. 210 West 60th Street is one of these buildings. A prewar built originally in 1924, it is 15 stories of renovated luxury apartments for rent. These luxury Manhattan rentals offer much by way of convenience and comfort, for New Yorkers interested in living on the Upper West Side.
1BR from $3,200 per month
2BR from $4,800 per month
3BR from $7,500 per month
242 West 61st Street, also referred to as 242W61, is one of the newest luxury rental listings in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The condominiums at 242 West 61st Street are a new take on modern luxury. The building is also surrounded by some world-class schools.
Situated in the heart of the Upper West Side, 30 Lincoln Plaza - 30 West 63rd Street is a 33 floor, post-war building. Residents of these luxury apartments enjoy the close proximity to Lincoln Square, Columbus Circle, as Central Park, located only a stone’s throw away. A variety of shopping and restaurant options are also available to the tenants of these luxury rentals, providing the perfect setting in which there is always something to do.
1BR from $3,925 per month
2BR from $5,895 per month
3BR from $12,500 per month
Lincoln Square is a small pocket in the Upper West Side that acts as the artistic part of the neighborhood. Artists and young professional have flocked to Lincoln Square in recent years, looking for the urban arty feel it offers. 33 West End Avenue is a luxury rental in between 61st and 62nd Streets that offers all the comfort and convenience residents of Lincoln Square are looking for. Standing 25 stories high, this luxury Manhattan rental building offers 211 apartments for rent, which provide residents with fashionable architecture and luxurious amenities.
Studios from $2,295 per month
1BR from $3,095 per month
Few rental listings on the Upper West Side can match 350 Central Park West in terms of prime location or elegant pre-war rental apartments. With a coveted address on Manhattan's most sought-after street and a host of spacious, gracious pre-war apartments for rent, it's easy to see why 350 Central Park West ranks among the most desirable rental listings on the Upper West Side.
2BR from $7,500 per month
Luxury rental apartment listings near Central Park are among the rarest commodities in Manhattan real estate, and thus among the most coveted rental listings in Manhattan. Thus it's easy to see why 5 West 86th Street is among the elite rental listings on the Upper West side. A doorman, pre-war rental building just around the corner from Central Park West, 5 West 86th Street offers the unique combination of a blue-chip Manhattan address and lovely pre-war rental apartments on the Upper West Side. In short, 5 West 86th Street is the total package.
The Upper West Side is known for its bustling high-end life, and highly luxurious residences. 575 West End Avenue, a renovated prewar Manhattan rental building near the Hudson River, is certainly an example of both. This luxury residential building stands 13 stories high, and boasts 54 apartments for rent that come with fashionable prewar decorative sensibilities and all modern conveniences. The intertwining of these two periods make 575 West End Avenue the best of both worlds for New Yorkers serious about where they live.
2BR from $6,950 per month
3BR from $8,950 per month
4BR from $11,000 per month
The luxury rental apartment building at 600 Columbus Avenue was something of a ground-breaking structure when it went up in 1986. While newer Upper West Side luxury rental buildings can be found with relative ease, 600 Columbus Avenue still ranks among the most desirable rental listings on the Upper West Side thanks to its understated luxury and elite amenities. While its handsome architecture helps 600 Columbus Avenue blend in among its Upper West Side neighbors, the elegant apartments for rent here rank this among the better rental listings on the UWS.
775 Columbus Square, the newest luxury rental addition to the Columbus Square development located at 97th Street and Columbus Avenue. These rental apartments feature views of Central Park to the east, Riverside Park to the west, Columbia University to the north and Lincoln Center to the south. Apartments range from studios to three bedrooms. Recreation is plentiful in the area with Central Park and Riverside Park both within walking distance. A vast array of restaurants, shopping and night life venues are within blocks of the front door of this luxury rental building.
Studios from $2,895 per month
