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There are effectively two east sides, west of Lexington and east of Lexington. West of Lex is old money, high-society, ladies-who-lunch land with business that cater to them. East of Lex is much more middle-class (by Manhattan standards). Housing is cheaper, etc. However, it's cheaper because it's a bit drab and a long walk from the train.
I don't really think one is better than the other. Did you have a specific reason for the question? There are more subway lines on the west side. The west side is also much more expensive than the east side overall. I lived on the upper east side and loved it. Yes, I had a hike to the train but it didn't bother me. I loved the shops, restaurants, and grocery stores. If you have a specific question that you want answered about each side - that would be better. Otherwise, it's just a matter of personal opinion as to which is "better." They are both lovely areas.
There are effectively two east sides, west of Lexington and east of Lexington. West of Lex is old money, high-society, ladies-who-lunch land with business that cater to them. East of Lex is much more middle-class (by Manhattan standards). Housing is cheaper, etc. However, it's cheaper because it's a bit drab and a long walk from the train.
Walking from 2nd Avenue to the subway is not exactly a long jaunt. I would actually like a little exercise in the morning and evening.
Go check each out and see how you feel about them. The upper west has more subway access. More "neighborhoody", more diverese. The UES, is either ultra rich or young professional. More stereo-typical manhattan. High rises, doormen, high society. Neither area is super hip. Better deals can be found east of lex in the UES. Both have central park as an amenity which is amazing. The east side has carl shultz park and gracie mansion, the west side has riverside. Your preference depends on you and what you want. If you're working on the east side, its easier to live on the east side and vice versa.
Walking from 2nd Avenue to the subway is not exactly a long jaunt. I would actually like a little exercise in the morning and evening.
But walking from 81st between 1st and York to the train at 77th and Lex., every day, in rain, snow, cold or heat, can be a real pain. I did it for a while and it almost doubled the commute time.
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The UWS has much bigger Apartments ........ The UES has always been the chic palce to live..
I don't know if I agree that the UES is a "chic" place to live. West of Lexington, it's the place for old money to live, but that's kind of boring. East of Lexington are some relative deals (I use the term semi-sarcastically), especially in walkup buildings. As a result, a lot of people under 25 live there, especially in the 1st-3rd Av. area. Some of the bars there feel like a frat party six months after graduation.
As a matter of personal taste, aesthetically and culturally I prefer the UWS. The eastern half of the UES has a lot ugly non-descript high-rises that went up in the mid-20th century. Less of this on the west side. The UWS I always considered more intellectual.
Also confused as to why UWS seems to be cheaper per sq ft than UES, we are moving to manhattan in august, & have 2 months to find somewhere to rent. The admin office at the kids new school (waterside plaza) told me that I would have trouble getting the school bus from UWS, does anyone know if this is true? She also said Gramercy Park area or UES were best, but struggling to find affordable housing.
Can anyone help please?
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