My favorite thing about living in the Upper West Side is how many things are going on all at once. Broadway, possibly the most iconic and busy street in all of New York right next to West End Avenue, a picturesque and quiet street with great architecture. Then Amsterdam and Columbus, with countless restaurants and shops. Then Central Park West with some of the most famous buildings in all of New York.
I feel so lucky having been able to stay in the Upper West Side for free, cat sitting for my friend whenever she was out of town for a month or two. It never lost its charm.
I was born and raised in the Upper West Side. I love this neighborhood. All walks of life call this place home. Some parts have an "elegant" feel to it and some have a "gritty" feel to it, but it's all beautiful to me, Its very "New York". Riverside Park is my favorite park in the city (maybe I'm just bias lol).
As lame as it may sound - I am beyond jealous that you had that experience. I never officially lived in NYC but I’m not giving up hope yet. You described the UWS perfectly, no surprise! Riverside Park is one of my favorite places in the whole world, let alone NYC. Thank you for sharing.
My Mother grew up in NYC. I went for the first time when I was 10. All I could do was constantly look up all the time since I had never seen buildings that tall
My father had a "bachelor's pad" on the West 70th and Columbus after my folks divorced, so I was exposed to the wonders of the UWS every other weekend as a respite from a Lawn Guyland upbringing. Although it is more upscale now, its essence is the same.
Wow seriously? That must have been an interesting experience. I am jealous of anyone who has lived in the UWS, even if it was just every other weekend.
About a week ago we've been there my wife and I. Upperwest side Beacon Hotel. Such a great spot. about 30+min distance to Central park or Time Square. Fell in love with New York, have seen much but also haven't seen much. it's def. on my revisit list.
It’s easy to fall in love with Big Apple. It only gets better and better each time you visit. Especially if you find the neighborhoods and hidden enclaves that speak to your soul.
I pretty much have been visiting NYC all my life since the 70s. It never gets old. There’s always something hidden to be discovered and fun old memories to look back on
411 West End Ave. was home for my childhood. the Natural History Museum a regular playground. Zebras the local market smaller than it is today. I totally agree with you. There are great hotels as well I always stay nthere when I go back.
The Upper Westside is the “suburbs” of NYC. It’s for families and settling down lol. BUT you’re still in NYC. So if that’s your bag, you’ll love it. I love the UWS. I love living on Broadway. I don’t have kids and I’m single tho. So it’s really for everybody.
I have spent nearly two months visiting NYC, just loved it... wanted so much to live there... I called it Disneyland for adults. This was in the 80s and 90s . Now.... not worth the hotel bill.
Ive never been to New York so I don't have first hand experience but the numbers don't lie. NYC is the premiere city on the continent for car free and urbanist living by a wide margin. It's truely unique in terms of urban design and urban form
I just couldn’t help myself. I love that place. I’m sad I never got the chance to actually live there but luckily we have friends/family nearby so we can visit quite often. You gotta check it out!
I recently spent a year living with my daughter on W 86th right next to Central Park. I love this neighborhood and regularly go back to visit. It is a bit of a cheat, but the MET and the Guggenheim are right across the park. For me they were easily walking distance. Edit: If you get a chance, walk around the reservoir at dusk (especially after a good meal). You can see the Midtown skyline and both the East Side and West Side buildings just as Midtown begins to light up. It is a fantastic view.
My 23 year old niece lives in the upper west side, she is a bohemian that works with art galleries, a brilliant young woman. She will move to Europe at some point in time, and when I go to a “ better life”, she and her brother will inherit my coffee exporting business in Latin America, lucky they are, since I am a lifelong bachelor at 65, a bohemian and true bon vivant at heart…🫵🥂🤣
Arguable if the UWS is "the best" neighborhood in NYC. What you described can be had in most of Manhattan districts. And what does it mean to be "the best"? Yes, the UWS is fantastic. I think there is no argument that it is better than the UES. But not sure if it's "better" than the Villages or SOHO. It all depends which stage of life you're in. If you're in your 20s, Lower Manhattan is going to be much better. If you're in your 60s, the UWS will be preferable. Also, Murray's Bagels is as good as it gets.
Since Mrs Astor died, taking Society with her, the Upper East Side of Manhattan has lost much of it's ritzy cache.The consensus has been for some time that Downtown is now the it place to be. Downtown is where it's at.The best neighborhood money can buy is Tribeca. John Kennedy lived there. Taylor Swift owns a house there (Old-Lady Madonna lives on the UES. Joy Behar lives on the UWS). Some folks still like Soho, which was white-hot Avant Garde in the 70s. The Art Scene has since moved to Chelsea, leaving Soho a crowded tourist trap of irrelevant retail stores. A nicer version of Soho has developed in the old Meat-Packing District at West 14th Street. Prime spots of interest to tourists is Chelsea Market, an indoor food mall, owned by Google, across the street. Next block is the High Line, an elevated highway park, where Oreos began a hundred years ago. New to the area is the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been held ransom on the Upper East Side since day one, despite the fact that Mrs Whitney always wanted it downtown in Greenwich Village, the home of many important artists in the 20s and 30s who were her "friends." She was their patron/saint. The Whitney is a segue between Chelsea, Meat Market, and the Far West Village, which is mainly old and historic single-family houses in a picturesque neighborhood, situated on the Hudson River, where cargo like women and slaves were delivered. The West Village in the 50s and 60s was he home turf of the Stonewall crowd, who liked it's cheap rents and charming street life. The West Village Historic District is still immensely charming, but there ain't nothing cheap about these rents. The most Old World neighborhood in New York is now full of zillionaire immigres from old worlds everywhere. They don't even live here, but Real Estate in New York is something nice to collect.
I lived in NYC, moved to Philly. Thought it would be the same thing but smaller version. I was so wrong, rampant NIMBYism and cars parked on the sidewalk. I’m in Fishtown, I’m looking to move back to NYC to the UWS. I hope be back in NYC closer to fam. Philly sucks.
People point to New York as crime-ridden, but Philadelphia is much more dangerous. It was a major city when I was a kid. Now it's a minor town. Not even Ben Franklin lives there anymore.
I like the "Caption"!! Not Staying Here is a Mistake"!! Unless you are a Multi- Multi- Millioniar, you couldn't Afford to Park your Car there for Half an Hr. That Real Estate is only for people who haven't a Clue as to how Normal Humans Live.
It’s actually a great area. But in context of many unknown hidden spots in NYC, it might feel tiresome. But calling it the dullest neighborhood sounds like trolling for profit
I lived on 106 and Amsterdam Ave in the 80s and love having access to local and express trains and a plethora of shops and restaurants. BUT I also lived in Brooklyn Heights years ago and boy has that area blossomed!! The Promenade is now an afterthought with the opening of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Just amazing what they've done to that neighborhood and what they are continuing to add! If there was any neighborhood I would call home for the rest of my life it would be Brooklyn Heights. However as I got older I've come to love Bay Ridge Brooklyn. Ironically it was an area I absolutely avoided like the plague and now as I've gotten older, I love it! 😊❤ Thank you NYC.
My favorite thing about living in the Upper West Side is how many things are going on all at once. Broadway, possibly the most iconic and busy street in all of New York right next to West End Avenue, a picturesque and quiet street with great architecture. Then Amsterdam and Columbus, with countless restaurants and shops. Then Central Park West with some of the most famous buildings in all of New York.
Exactly. It has everything sandwiched in between 2 giant beautiful parks. Chefs kiss.
I just moved here from Kentucky. Gimmie some fun places to visit/good restaurants pls
Being born in the upper west side is a blessing
W. Same here!
Upper West Side is by far my favorite place to stay in NYC.
I feel so lucky having been able to stay in the Upper West Side for free, cat sitting for my friend whenever she was out of town for a month or two. It never lost its charm.
I was born and raised in the Upper West Side. I love this neighborhood. All walks of life call this place home. Some parts have an "elegant" feel to it and some have a "gritty" feel to it, but it's all beautiful to me, Its very "New York". Riverside Park is my favorite park in the city (maybe I'm just bias lol).
As lame as it may sound - I am beyond jealous that you had that experience. I never officially lived in NYC but I’m not giving up hope yet. You described the UWS perfectly, no surprise! Riverside Park is one of my favorite places in the whole world, let alone NYC. Thank you for sharing.
Greenwich village is probably my favorite neighborhood
That would probably be my 2nd fav but as I get older - having the parks a stones throw away is priceless.
Mine too.
My Mother grew up in NYC. I went for the first time when I was 10. All I could do was constantly look up all the time since I had never seen buildings that tall
Haha I did the same thing when I was 22! Can’t imagine at 10 yrs old - must have felt like a different planet.
My father had a "bachelor's pad" on the West 70th and Columbus after my folks divorced, so I was exposed to the wonders of the UWS every other weekend as a respite from a Lawn Guyland upbringing. Although it is more upscale now, its essence is the same.
Wow seriously? That must have been an interesting experience. I am jealous of anyone who has lived in the UWS, even if it was just every other weekend.
About a week ago we've been there my wife and I. Upperwest side Beacon Hotel. Such a great spot. about 30+min distance to Central park or Time Square. Fell in love with New York, have seen much but also haven't seen much. it's def. on my revisit list.
It’s easy to fall in love with Big Apple. It only gets better and better each time you visit. Especially if you find the neighborhoods and hidden enclaves that speak to your soul.
I love all of New York. The 6 visits I’ve had, I stay at the St. Marks in the east village. My favorite neighborhood ❤️
I pretty much have been visiting NYC all my life since the 70s. It never gets old. There’s always something hidden to be discovered and fun old memories to look back on
411 West End Ave. was home for my childhood. the Natural History Museum a regular playground. Zebras the local market smaller than it is today. I totally agree with you. There are great hotels as well I always stay nthere when I go back.
The Upper Westside is the “suburbs” of NYC. It’s for families and settling down lol. BUT you’re still in NYC. So if that’s your bag, you’ll love it. I love the UWS. I love living on Broadway. I don’t have kids and I’m single tho. So it’s really for everybody.
Zabars!!! I love whitefish salad on a bagel. That's heaven
With a chocolate babka to wash it down!
Name please of city withe colors @@cities4ppl
It’s a great neighborhood. The park, plenty of restaurants, Broadway not far away, the Macy’s parade comes through there, it’s great.
I have spent nearly two months visiting NYC, just loved it... wanted so much to live there... I called it Disneyland for adults. This was in the 80s and 90s . Now.... not worth the hotel bill.
my fav neighborhood
Ive never been to New York so I don't have first hand experience but the numbers don't lie. NYC is the premiere city on the continent for car free and urbanist living by a wide margin. It's truely unique in terms of urban design and urban form
I just couldn’t help myself. I love that place. I’m sad I never got the chance to actually live there but luckily we have friends/family nearby so we can visit quite often. You gotta check it out!
And at the end of this day you've spent $17,423. 😂
Lol yeah can’t do this too often!
I recently spent a year living with my daughter on W 86th right next to Central Park. I love this neighborhood and regularly go back to visit. It is a bit of a cheat, but the MET and the Guggenheim are right across the park. For me they were easily walking distance.
Edit: If you get a chance, walk around the reservoir at dusk (especially after a good meal). You can see the Midtown skyline and both the East Side and West Side buildings just as Midtown begins to light up. It is a fantastic view.
Thank you for the pro tip! Hopefully I’ll get a chance to live there with my family one day as well.
My 23 year old niece lives in the upper west side, she is a bohemian that works with art galleries, a brilliant young woman. She will move to Europe at some point in time, and when I go to a “ better life”, she and her brother will inherit my coffee exporting business in Latin America, lucky they are, since I am a lifelong bachelor at 65, a bohemian and true bon vivant at heart…🫵🥂🤣
While in college we'd catch great music acts for a few bucks at Ungano's 69 &bdway
Upper West Side, also known as the Upper Left Side, the intellectual heart of NYC and, frankly, the USA. There's no place like home!
Arguable if the UWS is "the best" neighborhood in NYC. What you described can be had in most of Manhattan districts. And what does it mean to be "the best"? Yes, the UWS is fantastic. I think there is no argument that it is better than the UES. But not sure if it's "better" than the Villages or SOHO. It all depends which stage of life you're in. If you're in your 20s, Lower Manhattan is going to be much better. If you're in your 60s, the UWS will be preferable. Also, Murray's Bagels is as good as it gets.
Since Mrs Astor died, taking Society with her, the Upper East Side of Manhattan has lost much of it's ritzy cache.The consensus has been for some time that Downtown is now the it place to be. Downtown is where it's at.The best neighborhood money can buy is Tribeca. John Kennedy lived there. Taylor Swift owns a house there (Old-Lady Madonna lives on the UES. Joy Behar lives on the UWS). Some folks still like Soho, which was white-hot Avant Garde in the 70s. The Art Scene has since moved to Chelsea, leaving Soho a crowded tourist trap of irrelevant retail stores. A nicer version of Soho has developed in the old Meat-Packing District at West 14th Street. Prime spots of interest to tourists is Chelsea Market, an indoor food mall, owned by Google, across the street. Next block is the High Line, an elevated highway park, where Oreos began a hundred years ago. New to the area is the Whitney Museum of American Art, which has been held ransom on the Upper East Side since day one, despite the fact that Mrs Whitney always wanted it downtown in Greenwich Village, the home of many important artists in the 20s and 30s who were her "friends." She was their patron/saint. The Whitney is a segue between Chelsea, Meat Market, and the Far West Village, which is mainly old and historic single-family houses in a picturesque neighborhood, situated on the Hudson River, where cargo like women and slaves were delivered. The West Village in the 50s and 60s was he home turf of the Stonewall crowd, who liked it's cheap rents and charming street life. The West Village Historic District is still immensely charming, but there ain't nothing cheap about these rents. The most Old World neighborhood in New York is now full of zillionaire immigres from old worlds everywhere. They don't even live here, but Real Estate in New York is something nice to collect.
I lived in NYC, moved to Philly. Thought it would be the same thing but smaller version. I was so wrong, rampant NIMBYism and cars parked on the sidewalk. I’m in Fishtown, I’m looking to move back to NYC to the UWS. I hope be back in NYC closer to fam. Philly sucks.
People point to New York as crime-ridden, but Philadelphia is much more dangerous. It was a major city when I was a kid. Now it's a minor town. Not even Ben Franklin lives there anymore.
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Next time!
H&H Bagle, Big Nick's, still there?
I like the "Caption"!! Not Staying Here is a Mistake"!! Unless you are a Multi- Multi- Millioniar, you couldn't Afford to Park your Car there for Half an Hr. That Real Estate is only for people who haven't a Clue as to how Normal Humans Live.
New York Magazine called it the dullest neighborhood in New York. No contest.
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Shame
@@kingsand999 shit
Dull is in the “eye of the beholder”.
It’s actually a great area. But in context of many unknown hidden spots in NYC, it might feel tiresome. But calling it the dullest neighborhood sounds like trolling for profit
I lived in NYC for decades. Rarely do I ever go to the Upper West side. NHM maybe. It’s lame.
Never been, but hoping to go someday. Is central park crawling with homeless people? Seems like it would be.
a $500 dollar a day lifestyle in nyc!!
I lived on 106 and Amsterdam Ave in the 80s and love having access to local and express trains and a plethora of shops and restaurants.
BUT I also lived in Brooklyn Heights years ago and boy has that area blossomed!! The Promenade is now an afterthought with the opening of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Just amazing what they've done to that neighborhood and what they are continuing to add!
If there was any neighborhood I would call home for the rest of my life it would be Brooklyn Heights. However as I got older I've come to love Bay Ridge Brooklyn. Ironically it was an area I absolutely avoided like the plague and now as I've gotten older, I love it! 😊❤
Thank you NYC.
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You have got to be kidding! NYC has turned into one gigantic sewer. So glad I left it in my rear view mirror not long ago.
Bye
You don't have to come back😊
The Far West Village is 6 times more bustling than the West Side Uptown.
From 70 to 85 st it is great. After that it is not interesting at all. Would I trade it for Noho? Never. Can I afford south Manhattan prices? No
You literally gave zero reasons why that's a good neighborhood what a terrible video