Upper West Side
Jerry Seinfeld and Fairway and that ubiquitous café from Friends
are just a few of the things that come to most minds when
they hear "The Upper West Side." Contrary to most
cases of mistaken identity or free association, the first
thoughts are often here and rather than laying heavily on
the neighborhood as some other, more negative stereotypes
of other NYC digs might, they add character, flavor, and a
touch of class to the area up west.
Also in the Upper West, you will find beautiful old
houses for beautiful old and new money alike. Nice details, especially on
the large, multiple story apartment buildings with
impressive faces of stone and granite. Nice cultural
activities in the form of museums, like the Rose Center
for Earth and Space and the Natural History Museum, and
cute boutiquey shopping in the form of Brief Encounters
and other such small, intimate holes in the wall where the
properly coiffed customer can get his or her fix.
Going out at night will feel “classy” and
“grown up”, but not in the stuffy way it might
slightly farther east. People try to keep it real here
(witness the incredible number of attractive, middle-aged
women in sweats over the weekends), so dogs abound, as do
those who just can’t get enough of their New Yawk
lifestyle. The Upper West Side has a nice ring to it, as
anyone who lives here knows, but they do have a slight
chip on their shoulder because of their neighbors just
over the park to the east. Not that they are envious, oh
no—not those of the UWS. The kind folk here are happy
with what they have, and what they have is usually quite a
lot.
If you’re looking to start a family in New York
City ( and for that, God bless you,) you can’t find many
better places than this to set up shop. The Upper West
Side is highly educated and abounds with great places to
learn and teach. The air of Columbia drifts down with a
powerful heady aroma, and you’ll find that many college
professors from both NYU and Columbia call the Upper West
Side their home.
Eating is fun fun fun—there is a European feel
here in the atmosphere and attitude, and not just in the
looks as in the West Village. The number of outdoor cafes
and places just to sit down and have some food are only
rivaled on the small stretch of 2nd Ave
downtown—up here residents appreciate the leisurely
pace.
This is perhaps the most important point to note
when considering a move to the Upper West Side. Folks here
take it easy, and not like the Eagles. They all have jobs
in the city, for the most part, but they just aren’t
willing to be sucked into the fast-paced downtown life or
give it up for the dregs of the burbs or the outer
boroughs. Living in this neighborhood is a good way to
keep your hand on the pulse of the city without letting it
suck you into its sometimes vicious jaws.
SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR FRIENDS.
This is how
deals are done in every aspect of real estate except for residential rentals. We are trying
to change it and we need your help to Spread The Word.
Sincerely
David Drake
President