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That does seem to be the case. I've also heard a couple people say the Upper East Side is "up and coming" for younger people, because many families fled to the suburbs during the pandemic and aren't coming back, plus people are getting priced out of downtown. Not sure how much truth this holds, but I'd believe it. Thanks for the reply
Trust me, a good roommate is hard to find. As long as you and your roommate are on the same page, life is good. Also, you know his family and where they live, as opposed to some new roommate that you'll meet in the city, who can stiff you on his share of the rent and other costs. Sounds like Jeff is trustworthy.
Both can be true at the same time. There are A LOT of old people in Yorkville/UES.
Yes, there are a good number of old people on UES, just as there are on UWS, Tribeca, and other areas of Manhattan. Far as Yorkville is concerned large portion of those > 60 are those who have been in area for twenty, thirty, forty or more years. They are all dying off every day, replaced by young people or families.
You can't move for all the prams, nannies, parents and kids in Yorkville. Then come pre-teens and teenagers who (children do grow up....), and so on.
There is very little senior housing in UES/Yorkville and that includes subsidized or whatever. So unless old people can afford rents (which are going up in Yorkville), they aren't moving here in great numbers. Thus what you've mostly got are those who came years ago and never left, aging in place if you want.
Those old to ancient five or six floor tenement buildings and or even buildings that went up in 1960's or 1970's slowly are being emptied out of old lifer rent regulated tenants by the Grim Reaper. Then apartments are gussied up and rented to young people.
I also lived on the UES when I was your age. Granted, it was with my gf at the time but I always liked the area compared to downtown. Like you say, a bit older and more families which means less NYC chaos. However this was in the 90s. The bad news for you is that being your age in 2022 NYC sucks. Sucks big time. But that's just my opinion. You're fine up that way bro. Don't worry.
I also lived on the UES when I was your age. Granted, it was with my gf at the time but I always liked the area compared to downtown. Like you say, a bit older and more families which means less NYC chaos. However this was in the 90s. The bad news for you is that being your age in 2022 NYC sucks. Sucks big time. But that's just my opinion. You're fine up that way bro. Don't worry.
That is magic of UES/Yorkville, you can go downtown, have your fun, then come home to the sanity and quiet of area. Long as you don't live above or too close to a bar like Stumble Inn, it's quiet as a church late/overnight.
Hey thank you for the reply. This is helpful insight. What are your favorite fun bars in that area? I’ve been to Stumble Inn and heard about Dorian’s, but don’t know much beyond that.
As you may have noticed by now Yorkville is well represented with Irish pubs..... That was old Yorkville, Germans and Irish!
If or once you've moved in just take walk make the rounds and see what there is; one place may strike your fancy, while another not so much. If new building has young people like yourself (highly likely) ask around for tips on local spots to go and when.
I also lived on the UES when I was your age. Granted, it was with my gf at the time but I always liked the area compared to downtown. Like you say, a bit older and more families which means less NYC chaos. However this was in the 90s. The bad news for you is that being your age in 2022 NYC sucks. Sucks big time. But that's just my opinion. You're fine up that way bro. Don't worry.
Why do you say being my age in NYC sucks at this time? I've heard some people say that and then some others say that this is going to be the best summer the city has ever seen.
Honestly I'm mainly moving there because all of my friends live there and my band members do too. That may not be the case in a few years and I don't want to wonder "what if I had lived in New York" down the line. Also I've grown up around here so it's familiar and my parents are an hour away. It's not because I think it's the greatest city in the world.
It's a weird time for the city. I live in a much younger area (downtown) and I still do see young people out and about, but it's not the same and it's hard to predict the future right now. I'd like to think that the booster, people having had omicron, and paxlovid will improve matters in the near future, but nothing is certain. However, I think moving to live with friends and try a new place is a great thing to do while you're still young.
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