Museum Mile
Fifth AveThe Met, Guggenheim, Neue Galerie and more
Central Park
843 acresAlong the western edge
Shopping
Madison AveBoutiques and galleries
Subway
4 · 5 · 6 · QLexington Ave and Second Ave
Living in Upper East Side
Prewar co-ops between the park and the river
The Upper East Side runs from 59th to 96th Street between Central Park and the East River. Fifth, Madison and Park Avenues hold the prewar co-ops the neighborhood is known for, with limestone and brownstone townhouses on the side streets.
Museum Mile lines Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue has the boutiques, and Yorkville to the east offers more space and the Second Avenue Subway.
The Compass Upper East Side office is at 851 Madison Avenue.
The neighborhood
Things to do in Upper East Side
Where to eat, shop and spend the weekend, ranked by how often people search for and review each place.
Museums
Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue
1000 Fifth Ave
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world's great museums, on the edge of Central Park.
Restaurants & coffee
Lexington, Second and Third Avenues
- La Pecora Bianca1562 Second Ave · Italian
- Café Sabarsky1048 Fifth Ave · Viennese café in the Neue Galerie
- Dear Margo961 Lexington Ave · Mediterranean
- maman1424 Third Ave · café
- Bluestone Lane1085 Fifth Ave · café at the Church of the Heavenly Rest
- La Voglia1645 Third Ave · Italian
Parks
Central Park and the East River
- Central ParkThe Reservoir, Conservatory Garden and Great Lawn
- Carl Schurz ParkEast End Ave · river promenade and Gracie Mansion
- John Jay ParkE 77th St · pool and playground
Getting around
Subway in close proximity
- Lexington Ave4 / 5 / 6
- Second Ave SubwayQ at 72nd, 86th and 96th Sts
- Lexington Av / 63 StF / Q
- Crosstown busesM66, M72, M79, M86, M96
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Upper East Side real estate
Homes for sale in Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is Manhattan's largest co-op market, from classic sixes on Park and Fifth Avenues to postwar doorman buildings in Yorkville. Condominiums and townhouses make up a smaller share.
Co-op boards here often require substantial post-closing liquidity, so preparing a strong board package is part of every purchase.
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See what Upper East Side homes are selling for now
Get new listings, contracts signed, closed sales and current price ranges from Compass data each month, plus a price range for your own home.
Our sales
Recent Riolo Properties sales in and around Upper East Side
Upper East Side420 E 79th St, 2E$730,000
Midtown East100 United Nations Plaza, 14E$1,705,000
Murray Hill250 E 40th St, 44C$1,930,000Thinking about selling in Upper East Side? Find out what your home would sell for today.
Upper East Side real estate agents
Why clients choose Riolo Properties in Upper East Side
Local knowledge
We have sold co-ops on East 64th and East 79th Streets and know the Upper East Side's board requirements.
Three generations
A family team at Compass serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester and the Hamptons, with REBNY's Residential Deal of the Year in 2016.
Compass marketing
Private Exclusives, Coming Soon and full public launch, so you can choose how and when your home reaches buyers. Read client testimonials.
Questions buyers ask
Upper East Side FAQ
What kinds of homes are on the Upper East Side?
Mostly co-ops, from prewar classic sixes to postwar doorman buildings, plus condominiums and limestone and brownstone townhouses.
What subway serves the Upper East Side?
The 4/5/6 run under Lexington Avenue, and the Q runs under Second Avenue with stops at 72nd, 86th and 96th Streets.
Who are the top real estate agents in Upper East Side?
Riolo Properties is a three-generation team at Compass that works in Upper East Side and across Manhattan. Its recent Upper East Side sales include 340 East 64th Street and 420 East 79th Street. Call 917-905-0099 or email [email protected].
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Riolo Properties sales are past transactions, not current availability. Neighborhood photography: Unsplash. Places ranked by search and review volume, November 2026.