East 86 St, Yorkville
Ranked 6th best street in Yorkville
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Great for
- Gym & Fitness
- Public Transport
- Childcare
- Medical Facilities
- Parks & Recreation
Not great for
- Nightlife
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
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East 86 St
"Maybe not for living, but definitely for visiting."
86th St. Keeps growing!! New high rises, new stores, new subway lines. Expect things to keep getting better. From park to park (Schurz to the East, Central to the West) 86th st. is a worthy stop for anyone looking for some food, some shopping, and some people watching. It will be noisy, and it won't give you the relaxed neighborhood feel of a Greenwich Village, but it does what it does well - and that is to be a place to stop by with it's numerous transportation options, and get stuff done. Happy shopping!
Recommended for
- Singles
East 86 St
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Convenience at your doorstep"
When you look for an apartment in New York City, one of the first factors you tend to consider is its proximity to a subway line. In that respect the folks who reside on East 86th street, a major thoroughfare of the Upper East Side couldn’t be happier as the street plays host not one but three subway lines namely the 4, 5, 6 lines which rumble along Lexington Avenue. Additionally E 86th also has its own cross town bus, the M86, which runs along the 85th street traverse of Central Park as it connects E 86th to its counterpart on the west side
Aside from subway lines, East 86th Street which features a mix of high rise co-op and condo residences also hosts several popular retail outlets like Best Buy, P.C.Richard’s, Barnes and Noble, H&M, Banana Republic, The Children’s Place, Orva and Victoria’s Secret as well as grocery stores like the Mega Gristedes store, and a Food Emporium .The street also has many small neighborhood restaurants like the popular Viand Coffee Shop, Soto Cinque, Tokubei86, Pizzeria Uno, Itahaka, Maz Mezcal Mexican and the charming M.Rohr’s coffee house.
The Neue Galerie New York, a component of New York City’s Museum Mile which has a fabulous collection of German and Austrian art is housed in an imposing beaux-arts building on E 86th Street at the corner of Fifth Avenue while the street is also equipped with a multi screen City cinema house which is located on 86th Street and third avenue. All in all E 86th could be described as a self-contained mini-neighborhood.
Aside from subway lines, East 86th Street which features a mix of high rise co-op and condo residences also hosts several popular retail outlets like Best Buy, P.C.Richard’s, Barnes and Noble, H&M, Banana Republic, The Children’s Place, Orva and Victoria’s Secret as well as grocery stores like the Mega Gristedes store, and a Food Emporium .The street also has many small neighborhood restaurants like the popular Viand Coffee Shop, Soto Cinque, Tokubei86, Pizzeria Uno, Itahaka, Maz Mezcal Mexican and the charming M.Rohr’s coffee house.
The Neue Galerie New York, a component of New York City’s Museum Mile which has a fabulous collection of German and Austrian art is housed in an imposing beaux-arts building on E 86th Street at the corner of Fifth Avenue while the street is also equipped with a multi screen City cinema house which is located on 86th Street and third avenue. All in all E 86th could be described as a self-contained mini-neighborhood.
Pros
- Well served by three main subway lines one local and two express lines
- One of the main shopping drags of the Upper East Side
- Wide tree lined street
Cons
- Crowded and busy at all times
- Dead at night
- No nightlife to speak off
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
East 86 St
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Shopping, restaurants - but maybe not best for tourists"
If you stay pretty close to the park and Park Ave on this street, you will find a good deal of commodities – places to shop, eat. They may not be the best places the city has to offer, though so be aware of them if you are wandering the neighborhood, but if you’re looking to plan out where you will eat during your New York stay, you may want to stick with trendier areas.
That being said, there are a few places a tourist might find welcoming on this street, like Sotto Cinque – an affordable pasta restaurant with a warm atmosphere.
That being said, there are a few places a tourist might find welcoming on this street, like Sotto Cinque – an affordable pasta restaurant with a warm atmosphere.
East 86 St
"Good place to just relax and walk around"
East 86th street is a good place to stop and walk around if you are ever bored and don't want to get caught int he commotion of Times Square. Here you can find great fast food that is much healthier than a McDonalds or Burger King. I am talking about places that sell milkshakes and pretzels as well as donuts.
You can walk around this street and find CD and book stores galore. Many people walk into these stores and relax inside while browsing through the thousands of titles. though it is in the city, it's acutally a good place to relax or kill some time. You also don't need to have a car here, with the abundance of taxis as well as nearby train stations and busses.
Now rent is very expensive here, but that can be expected. After all, we are talking about New York City, but everything is very close by and the supermarket there even delivers your groceries to you. You can do all your food shopping online and have it at your door in a few hours. They accomodate the busy new Yorker very well here.
You can walk around this street and find CD and book stores galore. Many people walk into these stores and relax inside while browsing through the thousands of titles. though it is in the city, it's acutally a good place to relax or kill some time. You also don't need to have a car here, with the abundance of taxis as well as nearby train stations and busses.
Now rent is very expensive here, but that can be expected. After all, we are talking about New York City, but everything is very close by and the supermarket there even delivers your groceries to you. You can do all your food shopping online and have it at your door in a few hours. They accomodate the busy new Yorker very well here.
Recommended for
- Professionals
East 86 St
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Best feature: convenience"
E86th street boasts local and express subway stops, a cross-town bus, gyms, electronics and clothing stores, grocery stores, and even a handful of half-decent restaurants. It's a quick walk to just about anything you need. It's not a mecca for culture or nightlife, but there are some decent spots for that in walking distance.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
