New York, NY

Midtown

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$99.9K - $128M
For Sale on Trulia:
511 homes
Rent:
$3.25K - $150K
For Rent on Trulia:
165 homes
To Downtown New York:
18 minutes
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What Locals Say about Midtown

At least 527 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say kids play outside

  • 34 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 33 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 31 % Say parking is easy

  • 25 % Say car is needed

  • 21 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Alisha Delgado
    "It’s great.. public transportation is awesome. Easily to get around the city and the other boroughs."
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  • Josh Kinsella
    "A great mixture of City and Suburban vibes. Great location for commuting and Air Travel. Amazing public schools. "
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  • Alisha Delgado
    "It’s a beautiful area to raise your children. A lot of areas to shop and eat. Close to highways and transit. "
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  • Mhoskinson
    "Great place to live! Close to Broadway, best restaurants in the city, and the Hudson River. We’ve lived in four neighborhoods in NYC and this one is the best!"
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  • Michelle Ackerman
    "Well, they better be city dogs, used to lots of people, cars and unexpected noises(and subway grates that hurt their feet"
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  • Alfredo Hernandez
    "Great location, you can get almost anywhere by walking, lots of options and thinks to do around, nice restaurants, bars and all kind of food"
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  • Trulia User
    "you see them allow their dogs to poop everywhere and pretend they didn't see it and blatantly walk away "
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't have any problem with dogs in my neighborhood I really love dogs, I think people have to walk out to park or "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this area. I love how it looks. I understand the limits of what I. An do to live here. I am very motivated to live here in New York."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great nice easy to get here subway and bus taxi . Many shops and restaurants. Lots of museums and many parks too "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area, very quiet, clean, good schools and I found all near. I recommend this neighborhood all time, it’s difficult find something for rent. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very congested. A lot of people. A lot of traffic. A lot of lights. Seems fun to be here . Many restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "The street is too busy to walk dogs. Go to Central Park as there is a lot of room for dogs. NYC is congested."
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  • Trulia User
    "I work in this neighborhood, it’s a easy place to hang out and meet people. Would like to love here someday"
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  • Trulia User
    "Big urban neighborhood with nice amenities for kids in Central Park. Natural History Museum and great restaurants and tons of activities its probably one of the best urban neighborhoods in the world. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work. I walk about 8 minutes to get to the office. Subway and Taxis are also very available. "
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  • Fm268
    "It’s very convenient. You’re close to lower Manhattan that i hang out quite a lot where all my favorite restaurants are and you’re also close to Central Park, one of my favorite places in Manhattan. "
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  • Sad L.
    "The place is really great. The Peiple Are Friendly But The Lofestyle Is Busy As Conpare To To Other Cities. "
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  • Shamey R.
    "Central Park is everything, use it every day. Wear ear plugs on the streets and be patient with tourists."
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  • Brienmosley
    "We have many local restaurants and the staff remember you. Also, I know the people at local coffee shops, bars, and groceries. "
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  • Kate L.
    "30 minutes To get where I need to be good access to most trains at Columbus Circle generally very clean can be pretty crowded"
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  • Kate L.
    "Close to Central Park, not a lot of small parks or grassy areas otherwise. Very noisy. Lots of traffic. I wouldn’t recommend having a dog in this neighborhood. I recommend UES or UWS"
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  • Alexa C.
    "There’s a few high schools in the area. One being a great performing arts school but there’s two high schools with very “rowdy” teenagers. Especially, on 10th Avenue."
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  • Richdabarber
    "the beauty of the high buildings and the lights. so much things to do with the family or friends or spouse. "
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  • jimmy
    "I live here because of my job. This place is about money and that's it. It is an ugly dirty area lacking any sense of community that exploits people for the benefit of the rootless cosmopolitan financial elites."
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  • Kelly M.
    "Not a good neighborhood to live. Way too busy with tons of tourists. Better for just visiting or working from here. "
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  • Jill M.
    "Lots of other dogs to meet. Proximity to Central Park. Have to be careful of delivery bikes. Can walk your dog anytime. Lexington Ave can be crowded."
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  • Lesliedonado
    "flee markets sculptures in midtown new every few months the museums, times square, restaurants, New York ice. cream, juniors cheese cake, multi cultural, tourists, visitors, you sometimes see celebrities, like jimmy Fallen , Denzel Washington many many different types of people . Broadway shows, fun buildings like top of the rock "
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  • Lesliedonado
    "in nyc there is ALWAYS A SPECIAL EVENT!!! RESTAURANT ROW, TIMES SQUARE, THE LIST GES ON AND ON. Rockefeller st patricks cathedral, 5th Avenue, shopping, central park everything here is special. "
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  • Angel D.
    "I lived here for 6 yrs and I'm happy to be moving soon to somewhere it'll be safe for my kids to play outside without worrying about shootouts"
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  • Trulia User
    "My Commute is easy and quick. I live near all public transportation. Very easy to navigate around NY "
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  • Calom
    "Lots of parks lots of grocery stores lots of activities invaded by tourists full of subways terrible traffic"
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  • Sharese911
    "Holiday Market in Central Park. Winter Ballet and MET Opera. Museums within a 5 minute car commute away."
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  • Lynn A. .
    "There are lots of other dog parents in the neighborhood. The streets are safe for walking about. Friendly neighbors always willing to lend a helping hand. "
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  • Jill M.
    "Public transport is a great way to get around, growing up in a city teaches children independence and street smarts, Education costs are prohibitive"
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  • Jill M.
    "Proximity to transportation, theatres, Lincoln center and restaurants. Good neighborhood vibe, Whole Foods etc"
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  • Leannemas
    "It’s the heart of the city. Nestled between time square and Central Park. I love that I can walk to work "
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