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#43 - Down 1 spot in Chicago
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#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
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"Upscale Enclave in the Midtown East Area"
Sutton Place is perhaps the most upscale neighborhood in all of Manhattan. It covers a small area stretching only blocks from 53rd Street to 59th Street, between the East River to Second Avenue. There is a good deal of prestige that comes from having a Sutton Place Address.
Prominent residents of Sutton Place include architect I. M. Pei, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, his son-in-law designer Kenneth Cole, and actress Sigourney Weaver. Former residents include Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan... Full review
Prominent residents of Sutton Place include architect I. M. Pei, former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, his son-in-law designer Kenneth Cole, and actress Sigourney Weaver. Former residents include Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan... Full review
Pros
- Beautiful
- Quiet
- Luxurious
- Gorgeous
- luxury and beauty all around
- Tranquil
Cons
- Very very expensive
- Stuffy
- Not much nightlife
- One of the most expensive areas in Manhattan
- The neighborhood doesnt have any good schools
- Very snooty co-op boards rule most of the buildings and don't let outsiders in easily
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- Country Lovers

