New York Rentals – Upper East Side
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 Fifth Avenue is somewhat younger than its pre-war peers (it was built in 1949), but is equally elegant. 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. 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.
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Buttressed between Central Park and the East River is the scenic and affluent Upper East Side, which is populated by more upscale apartment buildings, and trendy bars, shops, and restaurants than even the most vigorous New Yorker could enjoy. One example of the high-end lifestyle that permeates this upper Manhattan neighborhood is 151 East 80th Street, a high-end luxury Manhattan apartment building full of 42 apartments for rent. This building, originally constructed in 1969, was converted into a modern residential location in 2008. It is twelve stories tall, and it offers its residents both a lush Manhattan neighborhood to call home, and plenty of comforts in their homes.
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. Attractive masonry quoins enliven its facade.
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.
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.
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.
In a neighborhood long known for posh understatement, Solow's stunning black-glass tower at 265 East 66th Street stands out not just for the boldness of its look, but for the luxurious living experience it offers residents. Those looking for a no-fee rental on the Upper East Side won't find a more luxurious residence than 265 East 66th Street, where the stunning rental units are matched by a panoply of opulent amenities.
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.
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. With luxurious, painstakingly modernized apartments for rent and a host of upscale amenities, 1160 Fifth Avenue offers everything that discerning NYC dwellers could hope for in an apartment for rent in Manhattan, at an unbeatable Upper East Side location.