Location: In the case of Midtown East, the location is expressed in the name and
the name is derived from the location. For those who are still confused, Midtown East is located on the East Side of Manhattan. Its southern border is commonly believed to be 42nd street, northern - 59th street, western - Park Avenue
(or Lexington Avenue, or 5th avenue, depending on who you ask).
To the north of Midtown East you'll find the
Upper East Side
and to the south -
Murray Hill.
Character: Midtown East is dominated by the United Nations and the surrounding
quasi-diplomatic institutions. Actually, that's only its functional
dominant, because architecturally it is dominated by one of Donald Trump's
latest creations, The Trump World Tower.
This architectural peculiarity was ardently opposed by the area's rich and
famous, but was built anyway (and very quickly, may we add). At the time,
it was the tallest residential building in the world (the title it quickly
lost).
Closer to the center of the island, the vibe is strictly business, with
glass skyscrapers and 9-5 schedule for almost everything. Understably, the restaurants in Midtown East tend to cater to a dressed-up, older crowd.
Apartments & Real Estate
Selected Rental Buildings
The Beaux Arts
(307-310 East 44th Street, Midtown East) {12 available apts} A renovated 1929 two-building hotel converted into an apartment rental.
The Bristol
(300 East 56th Street, Midtown East) {3 available apts} A post-war high-rise doorman building offering a gym, a garage, a children's play area and laundry facilities.
The Metropolis
(150 East 44th Street, Midtown East) {4 available apts} A modern high-rise doorman building offering a gym.
Park 54
(123 East 54th Street, Midtown East) {5 available apts} A mid-rise elevator building offering laundry facilities.
River Tower
(420 East 54th street, Midtown East) {8 available apts} A post-war high-rise doorman building offering a gym and a garage.
The Club at Turtle Bay
(236 East 47th Street, Midtown East) {1 available apt} A post-war high-rise doorman condo building offering a gym and laundry facilities.
L'Ecole
(212 East 47th Street, Midtown East) {1 available apt} A post-war mid-rise doorman elevator condo building offering a gym and laundry facilities.
The Veneto
(250 East 53rd Street, Midtown East) {1 available apt} A modern high-rise doorman condo building offering a gym and a children's play area.
The Hawthorne
(211 East 53rd Street, Midtown East) A mid-rise doorman elevator building offering laundry facilities.
new! Leslie House
(220 East 54th Street, Midtown East) {1 available apt} A post-war mid-rise doorman elevator building offering a garage and laundry facilities.
{12 available apts}
