7.3 out of 10

West End Ave, Upper West Side

Ranked 5th best street in Upper West Side
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Great for
  • Clean & Green
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Peace & Quiet
  • Safe & Sound
Not great for
  • Nightlife
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Singles
  • Tourists

Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"A quirky character-rich street on the Upper West Side"

While most streets in Manhattan's uptown are numbered, not named, this stretch at the westward end of East 84th Street has an eclectic charm all its own. Named for the American Romantic scribe responsible for such grisly tales as "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" (and the poem "The Raven," which he finished on an Upper West Side brownstone on the street now named for his success), Edgar Allen Poe Street is a leafy, quiet street of brownstones conveniently located near the charming Riverside Drive park, a few steps from the convenient shopping center of Broadway. Night life options are limited here, however, and while the Upper West Side has plenty of dining options overall, those on Edgar Allen Poe Street are limited to the predictably overpriced Edgar's Cafe, a pleasant salad-and-sandwich shop with prices raging around the $10-mark for enormous portions of admittedly high-quality lunch fare. While all but the most die-hard fans might find that the novelty of the street's namesake wears off after the first couple of visits, families and those looking for peace and quiet might well appreciate the street's comfortable, not-at-all-Gothic atmosphere.
Pros
  • Beautiful
  • Quiet, leafy
  • Near Riverside Drive
Cons
  • Limited dining
  • Limited nightlife
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"Highly coveted and serene"

West End Avenue like its counterpart on the east side is quite a coveted residential neighborhood of the upper west side of Manhattan. West End Avenue extends from 59th street to 107th and is located just one avenue away from the verdant water front Riverside Park which stretches along the Hudson River from 72nd Street to 158th Street.
West End Avenue is populated by several prewar co-op and redeveloped condominium residences which are housed in gorgeous ornate buildings several of which are exponents of the renaissance style of architecture. Many of these grand and large multi-room residences like their siblings on the east side often figure in the lists of the most expensive residences in New York City. However unlike, East End Avenue which is located at a considerable distance from the nearest subway line, West End Avenue is located just one block away from the no 1 train that traverses north and south on Broadway. Additionally West End Avenue is well served by several cross town buses like the M96,M86, M79, M72 and the M66 which connect it to the east side and other streets and avenues of the west side
West End Avenue is also conveniently located near all the shopping and dining establishments like Fairway Market, Zabar’s, Citarella’s, Harry’s Shoes, H & H Bagels, Loehman’s, Fatty Crab, Filene’s Basement, Big Nicks, Manhattan Diner all of which are on located Broadway which is just a block away from West End Avenue. The location of several good New York City schools like the private Calhoun School and the parochial St Agnes Boys High School on West End Avenue further adds to its desirability.
Pros
  • Hosts some of the best private schools in the city
  • Stunning architecture
  • Easily accessible by subway
Cons
  • Dead at night
  • Primarily residential
  • Boring
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Inexpensive hotel, reaches Central Park"

There are some relatively inexpensive hotels on West End, if you’re into that kind of thing. This is a good location for tourists, especially during the summer, as it’s close to Central Park (which is a beautiful place to tour at any time of the year – it’s a great break from the city streets), and it’s close to Upper West Side amenities like shops and restaurants. There are certainly cheap eats on this road, too – though if you’ve saved enough money on your hotel room, you can definitely find places to splurge on West End Ave.
5/5
2yrs+

"Pricey but worth it."

I appreciate West End Avenue for it's nice residential feel and it's proximity to major roads. Broadway is just an Avenue away making everything extremely convenient. The street is well traveled but retains a lot of charm and with Riverside Park 1 avenue to the east it is absolutely the best of both world.
4/5
2yrs+

"A Nice Place to Live"

I highly recommend this street as an ideal place to live, if you have the money for it. A key street in the Upper West Side, West End Avenue boasts rows and rows of residential buildings and neighborhood friendly delis and restaurants. There are some good schools here too. The only drawback is the lack of public transportation. There are few buses that run here and the closest subway line is the local 1 train. However, if you are seeking some peace and tranquility in a life in Manhattan, this area is for you. Mamy of the residents here are high earners and own their apartments, and the majority are families with school age children. This isn't a big area for nightlife, but it is close the the Lincoln Center and Opera, which is definitely worth a visit!
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
4/5
2yrs+

"The perfect place to call home."

West End Avenue has been largely overlooked for decades by city dwellers. It's Western location make some cringe because they fear the subway is a long walk, but West End Avenue is so close to so many major streets that subway stations are not hard to come by. It also offers a great deal of luxury buildings to potential residents and wonderful businesses and service shops to stop in on a leisurely day. Riverside Park is only a short walk away, offering residents a great mix of convenience and serenity.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 1/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
2yrs+

"Totally underrated - a great residential area!"

West End Ave is one of the best kept secrets of Manhattan. Prices are much lower than closer to the center of the island, but it's actually not far at all to get to the subways. People think that because it's on the edge of the island, it must be a trek to get to the subway, but it's actually no further than living on 2nd Ave on the east side.

West End Ave is mainly residential, with a few upscale stores and a lot of corner convenience stores. To get to real shops or grocery stores, you need to go over a block to Amsterdam or Broadway, but that's hardly a sacrifice for the wonderful residential atmosphere with clean streets and peace and quiet. West End Ave is also just a block away from Riverside Park, the quieter and less-crowded version of Central Park, which only adds further to its residential/suburban appeal.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
5/5
2yrs+

"Convenient to everything, but convenience is pricey."

West End Avenue is truly a street that has everything. It's close to three different parks depending on the are in which a person settles and has a solid mixture of great businesses, cultural points of interest and residential areas. Luxury buildings are common and a number of schools are within walking distance for families with children. The shopping is solid as well, although not the best in the city. Chelsea Market is a lovely point of interest for foodies that is close by. The Jacob Javitz Center, between 34th and 39th streets often holds hugely popular conventions such as Comic Con and the Auto Show. The vibe all depends on where on West End a person is but over all it's an incredibly area that is conveniently located.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
3/5
2yrs+

"On West Ave"

West End Avenue is filled with various small businesses and shops. I really enjoy this area of the city. It was very easily accessible to the midtown Manhattan train via the 1 train on 86th Avenue and was very walkable and convenient. The entire neighborhood would lend itself perfectly to a family or young couple. I really like this area and think it should be considered on a move to the Upper West Side.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
2yrs+

"The quintessential UWS street."

West End Avenue is a residential street, plain and simple. There are few businesses on it - in fact, if one were to travel from W 72nd St all the way up to W 96th St along WEA, they would not encounter a single business. West End Avenue is an avenue of doorman buildings and wholesome, quiet, family living.

This is not to say that WEA has nothing besides a comfortable housing situation. It is situated in between a busy street with lots of businesses (Broadway, which has many restaurants to order delivery from) and a beautiful park (Riverside Park). Escape to this street, but you don't have to walk far to find some civilization.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids

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