Wonderful charming brownstones, elegant pre-war co-ops, and tree-lined streets bordered by culturally rich attractions, Central Park, Riverside Park, world renown museums, fabulous gourmet foods, restaurants, boutiques and bars. The Upper West Side consists of Central Park West beginning at Columbus Circle where Trump International Hotel and Towers stand tall and proud with its glass exterior reflecting the trees of Central Park. Alongside the park at 67th Street the lights up on the hill draw attention to Tavern on the Green. On the Northwest corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West, is the Dakota, the castle-like building where John Lennon was shot and Yoko Ono still resides. Finally, on Central Park West at 79th Street the American Museum of Natural History spans the entire block.

During warmer months, West Siders and all of Manhattan take advantage of life in Central Park, with a whole world of entertainment and relaxation. There you will see skaters, bikers, dancers, musicians, boat rides and love-birds listening to the Guitar Guy on the Hill sing his tribute to his New York City fans.

West of Central Park are the Avenues of Columbus, Amsterdam and Broadway where shoppers, restaurant goers and the night-owls come out play. Choosing a cuisine, a bar, a store, a movie, a book, a place to find a date (Flip) or a movie star is as easy as flipping a coin. West of Broadway is West End Avenue which remains a most sought after address with beautiful pre-war buildings and a relatively quiet respite from the traffic along Broadway.

The Upper West Side is a diverse neighborhood where landmark buildings and a myriad of attractions keep families, singles, actors and tourists alike inspired and having fun.

In the hustle and bustle of Midtown East you will find tall commercial buildings, wholesale decorating warehouses and some of Manhattan's newest luxury rental buildings for New Yorkers who want to wake up and walk to work. At the other extreme, you will find two of Manhattan's most sought after residential enclaves where some of the wealthiest and famous reside. Beekman Place and Sutton Place offer landmark townhouses and coop buildings nestled within quiet protected streets overlooking the East River.

Points of interest include Saint Patrick Cathedral located on Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets, the United Nations along the East River and newly renovated Grand Central Station with a 12-story painted ceiling, lined with shops and restaurants for commuters to enjoy before and after the work day.

Also within Midtown East is historic Tudor City located on 40th - 44th Streets between First and Second Avenues where many community members reside in close proximity to their offices.

Filled with Business people during the day and quiet by night, you will still be able to find a host of restaurants, gourmet shops and popular local bars to suit your needs.

 A burgeoning residential area where more and more young singles and families are taking advantage of what many describe as a secret place to find great values. Hidden within the walls of towering architectural landmarks such as the Empire State Building and Chrysler Buildings, are beautiful townhouses over 100 years old, and a host of new luxury doorman buildings. Third Avenue above and below 34th Street offers a movie theater, a myriad of bars and diverse restaurants contributing to an active night-life for the community. There is the Morgan Library, Macy's at Herald Square, Lord and Taylor and the W-Hotel, and not to mention the serenity of Bryant Park and its proximity to neighboring hot spots such as Gramercy Park and Union Square.

The city?s oldest residential neighborhood and most well preserved historic district with four separate parks and private gardens: Union Square, Madison Square, Gramercy Park and Stuyvesant Park.

Union Square is a very popular area especially for young professionals, designers and artists. Union Square at 14th Street is a favorite for New Yorkers surrounded by trendy shops, bars, restaurants and the 4-day a week Green Market where vendors from near and far come to sell fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads and baked goods. Also a great place to impress your loved one with fresh-cut flowers.

Madison Square Park, (23-26th) between Fifth and Madison Avenues is site of the original Madison Square Garden now shadowed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Towers and Flatiron Building. Gramercy Park (along 23rd Street on Lexington Avenue), is a small gated park accessible to residents in the townhouses surrounding its garden. Finally, Stuyvesant Park is the only private park in the city where keys are used to open the gates.

Irving Place, named after Washington Irving offers a quaint row of old townhouses with great local restaurants including the famous Pete's Tavern.

Chelsea is a flourishing neighborhood revived by an ever-growing art scene, an enormous sport and recreational arena (Chelsea Piers), a rapid development of luxury residential high-rises, gourmet food markets (Whole Foods Market Place), the Flower District, and a well known weekend gathering place where all of Manhattan rises early to hunt for bargains, antiques and fabulous collectibles (otherwise known as 26th Street). Chelsea is also filled with galleries and quaint restaurants, a landmark red brick building known as the Chelsea Hotel that has attracted artists for hundreds of years including Mark Twain and Arthur Miller, and the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.). A large contingency of gay residents have notably brought a sense of community and revitalization back into the neighborhood.

From brand new luxury doorman buildings with marble baths and granite kitchen tops to cozy, charming and architecturally inspiring brownstones along quiet streets, Manhattan Living will help you find your home in Chelsea.

North on Bowery to St. Mark's Place marks the center of the region. Here you will find unique and eclectic stores including new and used record stores and antique clothing boutiques. Astor Place is a great place to people-watch and is the site where a steel- sculpted cube known as "Alamo" is balanced on one point.

The East and West Village together form the core of Manhattan's night-life. Here you will find CBGB, the club best known for launching groups such as Talking Heads and Blondie.

Also, located on Lafayette Street in the East Village are the homes of Cornelius Vanderbilt and John Jacob Astor. Today, most of the housing in this neighborhood consists of low rise and pre-war buildings.

Greenwich Village is an upscale, trendy area, home to artists, writers, entertainers, and intellectuals alike. It has a feel consistent with a downtown neighborhood in London or Paris, surrounded by townhouses, gardens, courtyards, secret hideaways and intertwining streets. New York University is in the Village, and has been home to some of the world's most famous writers and artists including Henry James, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, Eugene O'Neill, Norman Rockwell, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning.

Washington Square Park is a 9-acre park in the heart of the Village bordered by rows of stunning 19th Century townhouses. It is often used as a backdrop for many New York City movies. The park is very popular for drawing together the community during warmer months. There is no doubt that in Spring and Summer, the park will be filled with New Yorkers skating, juggling, playing chess, and laying on the grass or sitting on the edge of the fountain simply taking a break from school.

A landmark cobblestone street known as Washington Mews between Fifth and University Avenues has homes that were once stable houses offering New York the feel of a small European Village such as in Brussels. McDougal, Astor Place, and Bleecker Streets are famous hangouts lined with unique and eclectic boutiques, cafes and restaurants of all kinds. At night, Greenwich Village shines with jazz clubs, bars, music clubs, experimental theaters, coffee houses and trendy cafes.

The southernmost tip of Manhattan where the East and Hudson Rivers meet is where New York City began. It is the economic hub of the world. Huge skyscrapers tower over narrow streets in the Wall Street area where the New York Stock Exchange and the Federal Reserve Bank are located. Across from the Exchange, and up those great big steps you'll find the Federal Hall National Monument where George Washington accepted the Presidency of the United States. Downtown is where the Twin Towers once stood and where individuals may pay their respects at a viewing platform on Liberty Street. South Street Seaport continues to draw crowds with its majestic tall ships, museums, shops, lively restaurants, and special events.

At the bottom of the island is Battery Park (Manhattan's green toe), a wonderful waterside haven with 30 acres of gardens, playgrounds, a one-mile esplanade, and views of the Hudson River. Located here is the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, the brand new Ritz-Carlton and great views of Governor's Island, Staten Island, the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, and Ellis Island.

Battery Park City is a wonderfully quiet residential neighborhood with an abundance of trees. Low rise and Hi-rise pet friendly residences surround the esplanade. Often New Yorkers stroll along the water, walking their dogs, and enjoying waterside restaurants and bars. This neighborhood is also home to Stuyvesant High School, one of New York's most distinguished learning institutions in Science.