New York Apartment - Studio in Upper East Side (NY-16313)

Experience the best of both worlds with this fully furnished studio apartment in Yorkville, a neighborhood in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where old war charm mix with modern renovations to create an elegant neighborhood. Perfect for those looking to get a respite from the busy midtown, while still enjoying the convenience of having everything at your fingertips! This studio apartment is located at 81st Street & 1st Avenue, on the 5th and top floor (considered 4th floor by Europeans) of a walk-up building equipped with a security system.

Lined with hardwood floor, this 350 sqf (32 m²) studio is furnished with all the essentials:

• a queen-sized bed
• a sofa and dining table
• a flat screen TV with cable
• a tiled kitchen, fully equipped with all the appliances you might need, including the convenience of a dishwasher
• two large closets to store your belongings

From strolling through parks and visiting museums, to eating out at coveted restaurants or shopping at high-end boutiques located throughout the neighborhood, the Upper East Side is a great area to enjoy some of the best the New York has to offer! Here are a few suggestions of what to do in the area:

• Museum Mile: some of the world’s most famous museums are located on the lovely stretch of 5th avenue running from 82nd to 105th streets. Simply walk west on 81st street for 0.6 mile (950m) and you will find yourself right in front to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Keep walking north on 5th avenue and you will pass may more, such as the Neue Galerie New York on 86th Street, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on 88th Street, the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design at 91st Street. 
• The Upper East Side is also home to many historical sites. Visit for example the New York Society Library, the city’s oldest cultural institution, located 0.6 miles away (950 m).
• Central Park: staying in this apartment in the Upper East Side puts you conveniently close to one of the must-see while living in NYC: Central Park. From biking, ice-skating, hiking to simply laying down a blanket for a picnic on a sunny day, the range of activities that the park offers is endless!
• Restaurants: for those nights when you want to dine out and stay close to your apartment, 2nd Avenue offers plenty of dining options to choose from! Less than 400 ft (120 m) away are the Italian Sandro’s and the Mexican Cascabel. Grab a Lobster roll only a block further at Luke's Lobster, find delicious sea food at Atlantic Grill 4 blocks south, and try burgers at J.G. Melon on 76th Street.
• For grocery shopping, a Fairway Market is located 5 blocks north on 86th Street.

For public transportation, take the 6 train at the 77 Street / Lexington Avenue station. In addition you can walk to 86 Street / Lexington Avenue for the 4 and 5 trains offering an express service and taking you to Midtown Manhattan in only one stop!