New York, NY

Upper West Side

Buy:
$230K - $55M
For Sale on Trulia:
950 homes
Rent:
$1.75K - $60K
For Rent on Trulia:
695 homes
To Downtown New York:
17 minutes
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What Locals Say

  • Dbmalmud
    "Lots of dogs and areas for dogs to play/run both in dog runs and leashed/unleashed outside of dog runs. Bigger issue is lots of driving agents used in the winter that impact dogs paws"
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  • Norbert
    "Very family friendly and quite safe, social and recreational facilities nearby … wonderful place to live "
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  • Jolie Hu
    "I love this neighborhood, can’t complain. The cost of living here is not cheap, but the area is safe around my location "
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  • Trulia User
    "This community closes to Central Park and River side Park,very great! The neighbors are friendly and nice."
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  • Trulia User
    "No cons. Pet friendly stores, many pet stores and dog cafes. Many dog walkers and close proximity to many parks. Off leash hours in Central Park before 9 am. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners would feel welcome in the neighborhood. Lots of pet parents and little kids and wide sidewalks for comfortable walking with pedestrians."
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  • Trulia User
    "there are many free events in central park, flea markets, community centers, beacon theater with many great shows. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There is easy access to multiple subway lines and buses traveling both north and south and east and west."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very dog friendly. In addition to central park there is also Morningside Park and Riverside Park. New Yorkers are also very receptive to Dogs."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a real community. It’s beautiful, safe, there’s a lot going on. Lots of restaurants, the park is beautiful, most apartments are pre war. I feel very safe in this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "many dog owners and plenty of parks. Great area to own any size dog. lots of dog parks too, if your dog is well maintained "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are plenty of dog owners! Some are more mindful than others…overall everyone is respectful and responsible."
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  • Trulia User
    "The schools are good, proven by test scores and parental comments recently made and documented. Cultural institutions are close by. There are good parks for outdoor activities."
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  • Trulia User
    "They have access to beautiful Central Park, lovely dog runs and dog grooming shops 😍 different breeds of dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Parks, museums, restaurants, unique shops, historic neighborhood, great schools, easy transportation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here for 5 years . Central Park is just a few blocks away I take the train everyday to get to work and fairway , citerella , and Trader Joe’s is a 5 minute walk from my apartment . I love living here "
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work. It's a leisurely walk past Central Park from the Westside to the Eastside. If needed there are Citibikes for rent, busses or Cabs and Lyft drivers in the area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Open spaces, great restaurants high walkability community. Nice people and in my particular area relatively safe compared to other areas of the city. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Sunday street closures occur to walk around and hang out - encourages people to try the local restaurants. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Street fairs. Farmers market every Friday on W96 Street. Grand Bazaar at W77 & Columbus Avenue. Transportation is everywhere. Surrounded by Central Park and Riverside Park. Family neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "its bery safe and there are many families with children of all ages and backgrounds. it is culturallybsnd ethnically diverse. The kids are happy here, plus it is held in place by Central Park on one side and The Hudson River with walking paths and parks on the other. lots of dog parks and food."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great family-friendly neighborhood. Nice people, nice restaurants, nice parks, nice amenities. It’s definitely got a neighbordhoody feel even though it’s in Manhattan."
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  • Trulia User
    "i live here for 15th years, is a quiet neighborhood, many stores around and the easy transportation is very important "
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  • Trulia User
    "Close to the park which is great, close to hospitals which is not so great as its very noisy and there are often patients released who appear to need more mental heath treatment"
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is very family-friendly. There are two huge clean and safe parks. A variety of great restaurants from many countries. It's an overall safe neighborhood with many good schools."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a family friendly, dog friendly area that feels like a suburb. Love the area and highly recommend it"
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighborhood is great! We’ll maintained. Nice people. Convenient to everything - shopping, museums, entertainment, etc. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s family oriented! Lots of great places to shop and eat! Fairway and Whole Foods are great for doing healthy grocery shopping! The parks are also great during the day to relax. Tree lined blocks are nice and quiet. Cooler than sunny streets in the hot summertime."
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute in this location is Excellent because you can use 1 , 2, 3, A, B, C trains to go to uptown or downtown. You can even end up in the beach from there if you want. plus you can use buses. Ir is safe to commute at night and during the day. Near central park and the hudson piers. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween block parties, Riverside Park, Central Park. Movie theater near by. Lots of grew restaurants! Kid and dog friendly. The best neighborhood in NYC!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful area- accessible to virtually everything. Wish I could continue living here- but rent increased beyond my $$. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great parks, feels safe for the most part. Lots of kids and an excellent family neighborhood, but very old buildings. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of good restaurants and very close to Central Park. Main street fair in summer is Columbus Ave festival with music, food and arts and crafts goods. love this neighborhood but it has suffered from the shutdown from pandemic. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lovely neighborhood, You do not need to have a car since you can walk everywhere you want in the city. mass transit and the yellow Taxi's is the most favorable."
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  • Trulia User
    "Street fairs,block party’s and the Riverside sports events for our children. The neighbors are friendly and as always you should be careful anywhere in the city these days. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work from home, but there are many express trains nearby, so it’s a quick trip to get most places in Manhattan "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are various Open streets events, including a few blocks that host block parties and community events. There are many events in Central Park - running, biking, skating, dog related, etc. many schools and non-profits also hold community events as fundraisers. Usually lists of events can be found at local council member’s bulletins or community calendars. "
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood has access to lots of subways and busses. their are two famous parks, great for walking,jogging ,basketball games, biking and very dog friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of character with pre-war buildings with evolving modern feel with a number of new developments. Super convenient with subways, good restaurants and bars in the area. And having Central Park and Riverside Park a short walk away is a great bonus. "
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  • Trulia User
    "People decorating for whatever holiday or season is happening. It’s really nice, especially for the children."
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