East 75 St, Yorkville

East 75th Street stretches eastwards from the East River Drive to Central Park. This street hosts a huge Con Ed Steam generating plant on York Avenue (505 East 75 Street) which is easily identified by its three 80 feet tall steam generators.
Also located on York Avenue and 75th Street is Lycée français de New York (LFNY) or the French International School of New York which is favored by French Expats in NYC, celebrities ( it is rumored that Lourdes , the daughter of Madonna studies at the Lycee along with children belonging to the Jolie-Pitt brood) and those New Yorkers who want their off-spring to grow up to be bilingual.
The real estate mix of East 75th Street is dominated by pre-war co-ops, spectacular townhouses and luxury condominium buildings. The street also houses the Whitney Museum of American Art which is located at 945 Madison Avenue and is commonly referred to as ‘the Whitney’. This museum which hosts a magnificent collection of contemporary art will however be soon relocating to the Meatpacking district in downtown Manhattan after having spent more than 40 years on the Upper East Side. The museum’s board believes that the future downtown location of the museum will help it attract a younger audience who don’t usually frequent the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
East 75th Street also hosts some great restaurants like the legendary Orsay at Lexington Avenue, Baraonda( a popular party spot) on Second Avenue and Per Lei located next door.

Hacienda de Argentina resides on this street. The restaurant features a warm atmosphere of exposed brick and a warm brown palate, but it tends to get mixed reviews. It’s defiantly unique for the neighborhood, though, so if you’re staying in the neighborhood and you’re sick of pasta, then check out this place – it’s also good for a date night.

East 75th street boats wonderful sushi at Tsuki restarunat, a Tasti-Delight, and good real estate opportunities, this street is one of may greats on the Upper East Side. I stayed ith a friend here and though her 1 bedroom apartment was 1800/month, it was comfortable and in a clean building. I enjoyed the quietness of the street and it vicinity to many of the Upper East Side delights. Close to buses and the metro (6 at 77th street). It is a wonderful place for children and families.