Upper West Side

An Intellectual and Cultural Green Space
Upper West Side is an affluent area that is home to many museums, performing centers, and top schools such as Columbia University and Barnard College. See the Metropolitan Opera or the fantastic New York City Ballet at the Lincoln Center, or stop by the American Museum of Natural History during the weekend. This easygoing neighborhood is also known for its brunch spots, bistros, low-key bars, and famous delis like Zabar's. Residents love the quiet streets that are perfect for strolling along, along with the many parks, playgrounds, and the Hudson River promenade.

This wealthier neighborhood is home to mostly brownstones and upscale high-rises. Upper West Side is a relaxing escape from central Manhattan, but the rest of the island is still easily accessible. If you are looking for a more peaceful place to live with plenty of greenery and open public spaces, then Upper West Side is the place to be.
What Upper West Side Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.4
amenities
6.0
social
7.0
management
7.3
safety
7.8
Median rents in Upper West Side
Studio
$
3,000
1 Bedroom
$
3,900
2 Bedroom
$
6,100

Living in
Upper West Side

Less Traffic
Safe
Public and Private Schools and Universities
Speciality Markets
Subway Lines
Nice Restaurants and Bars
Central Park
Museums
Shopping
Riverside Park
Upper West Side — 8.2/10 Rating (based on 61 neighborhood reviews)
West End Avenue is generally very quiet because it's all residential buildings. Food is nearby on Broadway and Amsterdam, but many (expensive) supermarkets are on West End. The closest subway is the 1 at Lincoln Center which is about a 10-minute walk. Important to avoid walking to school from West End to Amsterdam via 64th street - that area is sketchy, walk down 65 instead.
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101 West End
I love the Upper West Side, it's my favorite space in New York. It has the benefits of the City that Never Sleeps but can also be very quiet and residential. There are great restaurants, bars, shops, public services... There are two major parks on either end (Central and Riverside) and you can access the 1,2,3, B and C trains. The UWS and UES also happen to be where a good chunk of Manhattan's medical practice is, so there are tons of doctors and medical services within walking distance.
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Bretton Hall
It is right on the line between the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights, so it has all the benefits of the UWS neighborhood with the prices of MoHi. Great bars and restaurants, very quiet, easily accessible by public transportation. The neighborhood has numerous parks-- Riverside Park, Morningside Park, Central Park-- and is great for pets, but the buildings are not necessarily as friendly for them.
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209 W 108
The Upper West Side has plenty of bars/restaurants. Again, I'm close to Riverside and Central Park, so I get to exercise or walk in them whenever I please. West End Avenue is almost entirely residential, so it can be a bit quieter than living on Broadway/Amsterdam/Columbus; however, it's still quite close to all the restaurants and bars on those busier streets.
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525 West End Ave
It is in the Upper West Side along a street with lots of small local restaurants, cafes, and bars, but has a more residential feel than commercial. The location is definitely geared towards families, but I (along with many others in the UWS) are young professionals who enjoy a bit calmer vibe.
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The Bromley
There are so many restaurants near by and the express subway so when you want to go downtown it’s a short trip. There are also lots of clothing stores and it’s just closest to school that you can walk and it’s easy, but just far enough away that you do not feel like you are always there.
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West Pierre
UWS is a beautiful and safe area. Close to public transportation, lots of good and affordable stores in the area. And relatively affordable apartments. Definitely recommend living here!
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12 W 104th St
The UWS is a great area for busy students.

The UWS is very family friendly - but not you are likely to travel to other areas of the city
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The Fitzgerald
Love the neighborhood. Always new places opening. Convenient with high end shopping, great grocery stores, and parks on both sides.
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154 West 75th
Lots of grocery stores, bars, restaurants, etc. Generally lower traffic than midtown, so easy to live here, and easy commute.
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207 West 106th Street
Amazing location, close to the subway, lots of restaurants, coffee shops, Trader Joe’s and Fairway nearby.
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Apt
Great neighborhood! Mix of practicality (grocery stores, pharmacies, coffee, stores, etc.) and fun (bars/restaurants), plus proximity to the park, scenic brownstone- and tree-lined streets, and safe area. There's a lot going on, but it's more manageable and grown-up than downtown. However, it's not as cool. It's "affordable" in the sense that a biglaw attorney can afford it if they want to. But it's still Manhattan, so keep that in mind.
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148 West 73rd Street
I love this neighborhood as it's so quiet but has a great range of restaurants and bars. It's also very accessible to the subways and makes for an easy commute to school. There is also decent diversity thanks to a wide range on housing options, and a lot of families live in this neighborhood. It feels pretty safe overall.
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60 W 106th St
Tons of restaurants and bars. Walking distance to both Riverside and Central Park. Close to subway.
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223 W 105th Street
Lots of good places to eat at various price points, plenty of bars and other things to do.
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244 West 109th St
Great restaurants, incredible community, close to several world-class parks.
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182 Columbus Avenue
More neighborhood-y than good for going out, but I still really like it!
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62 W 107th St.
Columbus circle- very secure and very nice restaurants. Can't beat it.
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McMahon Hall
Pros: Very neighborhoody-feeling, beautiful, peaceful, rent is slightly more affordable than downtown, great subway lines, close to both Central Park and Riverside Park, plus the Hudson River.

Cons: Restaurant options aren't great, tons of kids everywhere.
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Trump Place 220
It is a vibrant neighborhood that isn't too loud and crazy.
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251 W 92 Street
Location of the apartment is close to school, trains lines, and stores. Not great for nightlife (have to walk to where most bars are) and the neighborhood is a little older. However, this makes for a quiet, safe neighborhood.
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Lincoln Spencer
Excellent location for children. Zoned for a fantastic school, lovely and safe street right next to Central Park. Very close to our favorite grocery store and an elevator subway stop.
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30 West 70th Street
Pros, far from campus, upper west side, close to central park, next to bars, restaurants and supermarkets.

Cons, there is no direct subway line to school
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N/A
Pros:
Lots of markets and gyms nearby
Close to 123, and C/B subway lines
Close to Central Park

Cons:
Little nightlife
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Park West Village
Very close to school! It’s quiet enough for sleeping. But there are also plenty of nice restaurants nearby when I want to go out.
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27 West 70th st
Friendly but not as diverse as other NYC neighborhoods.
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141 West 80th Street
There aren't a lot of bars here, but that's the UWS.
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McMahon Hall
Very safe and close to campus
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N/A
Best neighborhood!
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Dorchester Towers
Great neighborhood
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The Greystone Apartments
Good for first time
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63 West
The neighborhood is in the middle of where the more expensive Upper West Side meets the Morningside Heights area. Depending on what street you're on, you might be closer to the lower-income part or high-income part. There's awesome restaurants with affordable food on Amsterdam Ave, but if you want a more secure area, you can live closer to Broadway or West End and feel more like you're in the "real" Upper West Side.
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The Henry
UWS is an underrated neighborhood. It is both family oriented while also being filled with young couples. It has a neighborhood vibe, but also has tons to do. Every month there are new additions to the neighborhood that bring the downtown vibe uptown. The UWS is also very narrow compared to the UES so you only need to walk 2 blocks to be in Central Park or 2 blocks to be down by the river. This is great for people that love to escape their apartments, have a great place to walk their dog, bring their kids, or take a casual stroll on the weekends.
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154 W 75th St
Super convenient to school and also has everything you could need. Multiple grocery stores (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, smaller bodegas), retail shops, restaurants, bars, movie theater, gyms. I feel very safe here at all times. There tend to be a lot of police around Lincoln Center and it can be crowded at times but overall it is a great place to live.
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Robin Court
Spacious. Extremely easy and fast commute to Fordham Law. Relatively safe, but still need to be careful. Nice place to live if its your first time living in NYC since its on the quiet side. A bit far away from the nightlife and restaurants downtown, and almost impossible to get to the northeastern section of lower Manhattan by public transportation.
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65 W. 106th Street
Super close to Central Park and Riverside Park
Lots of families and couples
Not as touristy and busy
Beautiful buildings
Lots of grocery store options (Trader Joes, Fairway, etc.)
Very close to two major subway lines (1,2,3 & B,C)
Museums, restaurants, shopping is great
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156 W. 73rd St.
This location is close enough to Hell's Kitchen but not necessarily in the mess that is Hell's Kitchen. I like being close to central park and the columbus circle subway. Warner Center, although dated, has a whole foods that opens until late.
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South Park Tower
Surrounded by New York housing projects but the neighborhood is safe. Has lots of beautiful parks and Hudson River which really make the neighborhood worth it.
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235 West 63 St
Location is one block from Columbus Circle, across the street from Lincoln Center and nearby transportation makes it a breeze to get anywhere.
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McMahon Hall
Neighborhood feels safe and is quiet. There is starting to be more development of grocery stores/ retail. Close to Central Park.
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53 W 106th St
Nice and quiet at the right times, but walking distance to several fun bars. Right next to the 1-2-3 which is great
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323 W 96th Street
Lots of stores, restaurants and bars. Close to the Museum of Natural History and NY Historical Society.
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169 W 81st St
The direct area where the building is located is a little out of the way from public transportation (5-15 minute walk to subways), there aren't as many restaurants right near there but the area is being built up and it's not far from other areas on the UWS and Hell's Kitchen/Columbus Circle. The proximity to school (less than 5 minute walk) makes it worth it.
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West End Towers
Very good location for married couples and young families. Close the both Riverside and Central Park and lots of good schools (public and private). Neighborhood is generally quiet, although there are restaurants and bars almost Columbus and Amsterdam in the 80's. Definitely not hip but very pleasant.
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The Melar
The Upper West Side is great. Safe area to walk to/from school. However, it's very expensive.
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The Fitzgerald
Expensive but good food and bars around. Not very loud at night. Safe to walk by yourself
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200 West 85th St.
Great community feel, mix of families and younger people, great restaurants
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210 West 104th
Upper West is a very safe, family-focused albeit expensive neighborhood.
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221 West 79th Street, New York, NY
Great neighborhood for older MBAs or married MBA; very kid friendly.
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221 W77th St
Very safe; security guard walks block 12hr / day (night time)
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322 West 104
always feel safe yet still fully immersed in the city
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McMahon Hall
There is not much to say about the Upper West Side; I enjoy all the amenities of the area that the law school does. Law school is intense, but when I can escape my work, this area is a fantastic place to get to know.
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McMahon Hall
Very family oriented, less congested than Village area. A lot of restaurants and bars. Close to Central Park and Riverside Park for those who are active and exercise.
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The Boulevard
Movie theater right across the street, a wine bar and a great coffee shop with free wifi are just around the corner. Trader Joe's is four blocks away.
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Bel Canto Condominiums
Great neighborhood, very homey, a little far, very safe, decent food and drinks around, relatively easy to get to campus (about 30min)
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144 West 75th St
The broad neighborhood is good but the space right around the complex is a little sketchy.
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235 West 63rd Street
Very safe and quiet neighborhood, but lacks night life
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Park West Village
My neighbors are nice.
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The Paris
Residential neighborhood; quiet for NYC
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157 W 105th
Safe neighborhood, close to Columbia University
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53 W 106th St. #4B
its great! hard to get around suepr well though
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247 West 63 St


Getting to Know
Upper West Side

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Central Park West to Hudson River
North to South Boundaries: W 110 St to W 59 St
dining
Numero 28 West Village
Patsy’s Pizzeria
Rosa Mexicano
Thai Market
grocery
Bravo Supermarket
Gary Null’s Uptown Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
Rite Aid
fitness
CrossFit SPOT
Fitness Fight Camp
MovingStrength
Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness
parks
105th St Dog Run
91st Street Garden
Central Park Softball/Baseball Fields
Damrosch Park
Riverside Park - Hippo Playground
coffee
Blu Cafe
Cool Fresh Juice Bar
Magnolia Bakery
Milk Bar
bus
M11/M7 (bus)
M66 (bus)
M7/M79-SBS (bus)
M86-SBS (bus)
rail
1/2/3 (metro)
B (metro)
B (metro)
parking
Icon Lincoln 63 Parking
Icon Omni Parking
Park Right Empire Parking Corp.
Select West 88th Garage LLC
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Upper West Side includes zip codes 10023, 10024, and 10025
Rent vs Own
61
% of Upper West Side residents are renters
Driving to Work
8
% of Upper West Side residents drive to work
New Construction
3
% of housing units in Upper West Side have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
22
%
<20 units
20
%
20-49 units
58
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
15
%
18 - 34
27
%
35 - 54
29
%
55+
30
%
Unit Mix
13
%
Studio
39
%
1 Bed
30
%
2 Bed
18
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
62
%
Undergrad Student
5
%
Grad Student
6
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
21
%

Best Apartments
in Upper West Side

VIA 57 West

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Trump Place - 160 Riverside Blvd
Studio $3,726
1 Bed $3,965
2 Beds $7,456

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West End Towers
Studio $1,000
1 Bed $1,000
2 Beds $1,000

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The Copley

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The Montana

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200 W 70 Street

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