York ave is entirely a residential street, there is really not much to do here. It is very close to East Side park, which means great access to an area to do some outdoor activities, but otherwise it does not boast much else. It is very quiet, so living here is nice if you prefer the East side. Generally, buildings here have access to many amenities such as gyms, and outdoor pools. Most of the buildings are traditional walk-ups so that is something to consider when looking at this area. The neighborhood is fairly family oriented, not too many people on either extreme of the age spectrum. It is not particularly close to the East side subway, but there is a bus that runs along 1st ave, two blocks away.