Every avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side offers something unique, from the world-renowned museums on Fifth Avenue, to the upscale shops on Madison Avenue, to the elegant homes along the wide boulevard that is Park Avenue, all the way to the quiet residential area of East End Avenue. This neighborhood may be known for its… Continue reading Upper East Side
Among Manhattan’s most quintessentially residential areas, the Upper West Side is replete with high-quality neighborhood restaurants, great schools, plenty of parks, and more than its fair share of specialty markets and bakeries. It’s also a cultural hub that hosts performing arts institutions like Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, and the New York City Ballet, as… Continue reading Upper West Side
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical turned major motion picture, In the Heights, may have brought new attention to Washington Heights. But this storied neighborhood has always been known among locals for its energy, abundant green spaces, diverse cultural influences (including a large Dominican community celebrated in the musical), and a variety of housing and transportation… Continue reading Washington Heights
The term “hipster” was clearly invented for residents of Williamsburg, the ever-cool Brooklyn neighborhood where creativity is defined as a combination of innovation and craftsmanship. A destination for nearby New Yorkers and visitors from around the world, the neighborhood offers every trendy flavor of shop, restaurant, café, and bar. But it also has even more… Continue reading Williamsburg
Woodhaven offers a low-key lifestyle without sacrificing any of the benefits of its New York City location. With Forest Park and Forest Park Golf Course spanning its northern side and the Cypress Hills Cemetery at its northwest corner, the neighborhood has ample green space and recreational perks, including hiking trails, a running track, tennis and basketball… Continue reading Woodhaven
Once known as “Irishtown,” Woodside boasts a smattering of long-standing Irish pubs. More recently, a concentration of Filipino restaurants along a section of Roosevelt Avenue known as Little Manila has joined the mix—which also now reflects a mosaic of cultures from South Asia and Latin America. While the No. 7 train shades the bustling commercial… Continue reading Woodside