Manhattan Upper Eastside (59th St. - 110th St)

The Upper Eastside lies between the East River and Fifth Avenues, 59th to 110th streets. Within this predominately residential neighborhood you'll find elegant buildings with doormen as well as older walk-ups and brownstones. Luxury shops and exclusive private schools are scattered throughout the area. Always known for a lively nightlife, the Upper Eastside's bar and restaurant scene remains vibrant. Stunning hotels and internationally famous museums dot the area including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim Museum, Frick Collection, Jewish Museum, and International Center of Photography. Madison and Lexington Avenues, famous shopping streets, lie just east of Central Park. The Lexington Avenue subway line transports eastside commuters anywhere from Wall Street to Yankee Stadium in mere minutes. Neighborhoods within the Upper Eastside include Lenox Hill & Yorkville .

Manhattan Upper Westside (59th St. - 110th St)

The Upper West Side is a heavily residential area sprinkled with exclusive residences. Largely middle-class families and young urban professionals live in the mix of large apartment buildings along the avenues and town houses on shady, pleasant cross streets. Considered more casual and laid-back than the Upper Eastside, the Upper Westside is chock-full of diverse restaurants and bars. Two subway lines and numerous buses make the Upper Westside one of the more accessible areas in Manhattan. Points of interest include Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera, The Beacon Theater, Central Park, Riverside Park, and the Museum of Natural History. The area starts at Columbus Circle, runs north to 110th Street, and is bounded by Central Park West.

Manhattan Harlem, Morningside & Washington Heights (above 110th St.)

Decades after the Harlem Renaissance, the neighborhood-roughly the area above West 110th Street-is undergoing another resurgence of sorts. A number of factors-including the economy and rising downtown rents-have contributed to the migration of new businesses & people heading to Harlem. One of the oldest and most beautiful parts of the city, Harlem has much to offer. East Harlem AKA Spanish Harlem runs along the East River and has also seen an influx of new money. Washington Heights is home of the Cloisters. A pleasant, neighborly section which houses the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Numismatic Society, and the Hispanic Society of America. Morningside Heights, situated just above the Upper Westside has become very attractive to families and young professionals seeking reasonably priced apartments in Manhattan. For some greenery and relaxation enjoy either Inwood Park, or Riverside Park, which runs all the way from downtown to Washington Heights. For those commuting everyday or those who enjoy a trip south on the weekend, The George Washington Bridge is close by on the west side for quick and easy access to NJ. The Bronx is also a quick trip on the subway or a short car ride.

Manhattan Midtown Eastside (14th street- 58th street)

The midtown area of Manhattan's eastside includes Carnegie Hill, Kips Bay, Stuyvesant Town, Beekman, Sutton Place and several other distinctive midtown neighborhoods located east of 5th Avenue between 14th and 58th streets. The charming Murray Hill holds brownstone mansions and town houses, shady parks, and even some quiet streets. It is also home to the Morgan Library, with European art and rare book collections. Gramercy Park is New York's only surviving private square, bordered with original 19th century town houses in Greek revival, Victorian Gothic and other styles. This neighborhood contains a tranquil garden at the top of Irving Place between 20th and 21st streets and is the home of the National Arts Club and the famous Player's Club. Gramercy Park lies from 14th to 34th streets, and between Park and First Avenues.

Manhattan Midtown Westside (14th street- 58th street)

The midtown area of Manhattan's Westside is a mixture of residences and hallowed New York institutions like Times Square, 42nd Street and the Theatre District. Further east, on 7th Avenue between 31st and 41st streets, is the city's famous Garment District. Other landmarks mixed in among the residences include Madison Square Garden, Penn Station, Rockefeller Center, and Carnegie Hall. This area has numerous tiny parks as well as local restaurants and shops. Many businesses and residents from Soho and Greenwich Village have migrated north to Chelsea over the past few years, blessing it with art galleries, great restaurants, diverse bars, cafés and bookstores. Chelsea has a lively mixture of cool urbanites, students and others. Features include Union Square Park and Chelsea Piers sports complex. Chelsea runs from the Hudson River east to Sixth Avenue, north from 14th to 34th streets. Clinton is a midtown neighborhood in the midst of a massive cleanup effort. Overlapping with Hell's Kitchen, Clinton residents enjoy a real sense of community; many invest in their blocks with cleanup efforts and neighborhood watches. Home to immigrants and young professionals given its reasonable rents and proximity to midtown, the area is made up of mostly small pre-war tenements and brownstone walk-ups. Clinton runs between 30th and 59th streets, 8th Avenue and the Hudson River.

Manhattan Downtown (below 14th street)

Within the three miles below 14th street you will find some of the most distinct and unique neighborhoods in Manhattan. From the vibrant atmospheres of Greenwich Village and Soho to the old world traditions of Chinatown and Little Italy, New York's downtown area has something for everyone. The South Street Seaport and Tribeca both offer superb but distinctive shopping and dining experiences. Battery Park City is a mixture of luxury apartment buildings, shopping and parks, all walking distance from the historic Wall Street district. Other areas include: The East & West Village, Noho, Alphabet City, The Lower Eastside and more...

Battery Park City - runs along the Hudson River and The World Financial Center and has several beautiful parks and convenient shopping for residents of the area. Almost all of the buildings located here are new, most with luxury building amenities (Doorman, parking, health club, and pool). There is a great walkway that runs along the Hudson River from 14th Street to the Battery, where you can rollerblade, ride your bike or take a walk. For the most part, families and Wall Street professionals populate the area.

Greenwich Village - Simply "the Village," the area makes its name as the center of bohemian counterculture. Once a draw for every manner of starving artist and activist, the Village is now more popular and expensive. The historic center of the city's gay community, the vibrant Greenwich Village also holds New York University. The West Village has a classic, small-town feel with its tree-lined streets and 19th century row houses- jazz clubs, cafés and ethnic restaurants galore. Greenwich Village is located between 14th and West Houston Streets, running west from Broadway to the Hudson River. The West Village, Noho, East Village, and Alphabet City sit side by side, each offering a unique culture.

Lower Eastside - This is the home of many of New York's first immigrant communities, and in transition now; attracting new immigrants, many of them Asian, and former residents of the Villages (both East and West) who seek more affordable rent. The area contains mostly pre-war buildings, tenements, and a few new high-rises. The Lower East Side Tenement Museum focuses on the district's history and people. The neighborhood is bordered by Houston Street, the Bowery and the East River.

Soho - This neighborhood's huge, airy, light-filled loft spaces are the stuff of every apartment dweller's dream- but be prepared to pay big bucks. Once the epicenter of New York's gallery scene, this downtown neighborhood has morphed into a chic and picturesque outdoor retail destination. You'll find funky boutiques, big name retailers, charming restaurants, cafés and bars. Soho is named for its location south of Houston Street, and is bounded by Broadway, Canal Street and 6th Avenue.

TriBeCa - The "The Triangle Below Canal" Street, once a bustling produce district, has grown into a chic area south of Soho that boasts refurbished lofts, office buildings, hip stores and galleries. High rents attract successful artists and young professionals, though a bit of gritty, bohemian downtown nature peeks through. The area is located south of Canal Street, running east to West Broadway.

Chinatown - Once the exclusive enclave of Chinese immigrants beginning in the 1870's, this section of the Lower East Side offers a vibrant Chinese community along with an increasingly diverse set of residents. One half of the city's 300,000 Chinese Americans live here, offering bustling sidewalk markets, colorful pagoda-style buildings and language. Canal Street divides Chinatown from Little Italy.

Little Italy - Home to the Italian community and full of excellent restaurants, historic churches and the famous San Gannaro food festival each September. Walking beside the narrow, cobblestone streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, you're tempted by the sights, sounds and smells of Italian cuisine and culture emanating from the restaurants surrounding you at every step. Little Italy historically stretched from Houston Street to Canal Street, the Bowery to Broadway. Today, Little Italy is centered around Mulberry Street from Spring Street to Canal Street.

Manhattan Downtown

South Street Seaport - Located in the financial district along the waterfront, the South Street Seaport offers a unique blend of commercial and residential space together. Pier 17 offers top-flight shops, bars, restaurants and magnificent views. Relatively quiet during the winter, the Seaport comes alive during the warmer months. Live entertainment, festivals & concerts attracts visitors from all over.

Wall Street Area - Comprising the oldest and southernmost section of New York, the area extends south from around Chambers Street until land runs out at Battery Park. Extremely quiet on the weekends, the area offers unique architecture and good restaurants. In the harbor south of Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island present an awe-inspiring view. A former famous landmark, the World Trade Center, was destroyed by a terrorist attack, on Sept. 11, 2001.