Living in the Upper West (in the 60s) (Bath, Lincoln: apartments, transfer)

[Pacino85]

Does anyone have any insights/comments/suggestions as to what life would be like for a family living on the Upper West Side - specifically in the 60s?

I know that some people don't consider the Upper West side to actually begin until the 70s, but I'm willing to concede that point.

I would really just like to know if anyone has strong opinions either way about living near Columbus Circle/Lincoln Center.

Any blocks better than others? Looking for a quieter "escape" from the hustle of other areas, preferably with less traffic and more trees (I know, it's all relative).

Thanks in advance.

[Viralmd]

It's expensive.

[roxxy38]

You would be near Central Park so there are many trees, lol. I worked in this area on West 60th street. I loved the area and would of loved to live in that area. Apartments are very expensive and that is what stopped
me . There is plenty of shopping. I think anywhere in NYC you will find it busy and alot of traffic. All in all its a beautiful area.

[Zizza]

First of all, anyone who tells you that the West 60s isn't the UWS needs to look at a map.

I live nearby, in the West 50s, and like it. Living by Columbus Circle is great transportation-wise. It is close to so many trains. You can get to so many places without having to transfer. It's also great being by the park.

The issue I have with the West 60s is that it has become such a commercial area. A lot of the smaller businesses have been driven out by various bank branches, or nationwide chains like Bed, Bath, and Beyond, LuluLemon, or Ann Taylor. I suppose many people like having those stores nearby, but it's kind of a shame that it comes with the departure of good, cheap restaurants... or any kind of restaurant for that matter. Also, as other people said, the UWS is very expensive, but you don't get a lot of bang for your buck.

The West 60s have some pretty blocks, with beautiful brownstones and trees (the better blocks are further north, I want to say), and there are a lot of families living there, so you might have a lot of people like you to hang out with. Once you enter the UWS, I'm pretty sure every 38 year-old woman gets issued a stroller.

[vitalove]

This area is called Lincoln Square now and gets a lot of traffic, including on foot, so the quieter blocks are closer to Central Park and as close to the river as possible. But it is a nice area. I would surely live there.