East Harlem

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East Harlem

Rich in history and spacious apartments, the diverse neighborhood of East Harlem continues to attract new residents with its wide variety of available housing, ranging from rowhouses to studios, from one- and two-bedroom co-ops to renovated tenements. Large rental complexes like Hampton Court (complete with gyms, garden decks, and retail shopping) are being joined with luxury condos offering views of the East River.

East Harlem has its neighborhood gems, including the exclusive Rao’s Restaurant, founded in 1896, the original Patsy’s Pizzeria, and Creole, a jazz supper club. The area is decorated with murals by artist James De La Vega, perhaps best known for his sidewalk chalk drawings that appear all over the city. On the opposite end of the retail spectrum is the East River Plaza commercial center located just off the FDR Drive. The shopping center houses such retail giants as Costco, Target, and Best Buy.

Where: Uptown, from 110^th to 125^th Streets, from Fifth Avenue to the East River

Nearest subway: 4/5/6 train to Lexington Avenue