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Upper West Side, 242 W 61st St | New York
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  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Central A/C
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Quartz Countertops
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Tennis Courts

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8.0
Great
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About this Location

Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
In a quiet
neighborhood
Central Park
11 min walk
1 (metro) - 11 min
A/B (metro) - 12 min

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$3,737+
Schedule Appointment At
(646) 593-7514

  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center

  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Theater Room

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Quartz Countertops
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Landscape

    •  Community Garden

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
    •  Washer and Dryer Hookups In Unit  

  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Lots of Sunlight

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  On-site Maintenance

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool
    •  Tennis Courts

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review

7.0
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6.0
Amenities
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Management
7.0
Value
4.0
Social
7.0
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I love my building. I am an older student so can afford to pay more to have my own place and I find that it is so worth it. This is a non doorman building, which I prefer, and is small enough that you know your neighbors and your super very well. My neighbors and I share bakes, look after each other's dogs, run errands for each other and other things like that, which makes living anywhere so much more enjoyable. The super, Rito, is great and always very helpful and generous. It is a close walk to school, one block from 2 grocery stores, has a bike room and has a small private gym in the basement. You can also pay 50 dollars a month for access to the adjoining building's amazing gym/pool/courtyard/tennis court. Close to the hudson river park and also a small park on riverside.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 29 Recs

Wafels & Dinges
Whole Foods Market
Jean-Georges
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
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fitness 33 Recs

FIT RxN
CrossFit SPOT
Row House
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parks 6 Recs

DeWitt Clinton Park
De Witt Clinton Park
Damrosch Park
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coffee 15 Recs

Rex
Bouchon Bakery & Cafe
Huascar & Co Bakeshop
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About Upper West Side

Upper West Side is an affluent area that is home to many museums, performing centers, and top schools such as Columbia University and Barnard College. See the Metropolitan Opera or the fantastic New York City Ballet at the Lincoln Center, or stop by the American Museum of Natural History during the ...
Safe
Museums
Shopping
Less Traffic
Subway Lines
Central Park
Riverside Park
Median rents in Upper West Side
Studio
$
3,000
1 Bedroom
$
3,900
2 Bedroom
$
6,100

Getting around Upper West Side

1

11 min

A/B (metro)

12 min

1/2/3 (metro)

14 min

M57 (bus)

1 min

M66 (bus)

6 min

M12 (bus)

5 min

M5 (bus)

11 min

Parking Near 242 West 61st St

No parking is available at 242 West 61st St, but there is parking nearby.

Enterprise 60th Street Parking

3 min
$400 / month

Icon 64th West End Parking

4 min
$400 / month

Icon Aspen 36

4 min
$400 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Upper West Side Reviews

63 reviews
Reviewed by Fordham Law Student living at The Henry
The neighborhood is in the middle of where the more expensive Upper West Side meets the Morningside Heights area. Depending on what street you're on, you might be closer to the lower-income part or high-income part. There's awesome restaurants with affordable food on Amsterdam Ave, but if you want a more secure area, you can live closer to Broadway or West End and feel more like you're in the "real" Upper West Side.
Reviewed by Fordham Law Student living at Bretton Hall
I love the Upper West Side, it's my favorite space in New York. It has the benefits of the City that Never Sleeps but can also be very quiet and residential. There are great restaurants, bars, shops, public services... There are two major parks on either end (Central and Riverside) and you can access the 1,2,3, B and C trains. The UWS and UES also happen to be where a good chunk of Manhattan's medical practice is, so there are tons of doctors and medical services within walking distance.
Reviewed by Fordham Law Student living at 209 W 108
It is right on the line between the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights, so it has all the benefits of the UWS neighborhood with the prices of MoHi. Great bars and restaurants, very quiet, easily accessible by public transportation. The neighborhood has numerous parks-- Riverside Park, Morningside Park, Central Park-- and is great for pets, but the buildings are not necessarily as friendly for them.
Reviewed by NYU Stern MBA Student living at 525 West End Ave
The Upper West Side has plenty of bars/restaurants. Again, I'm close to Riverside and Central Park, so I get to exercise or walk in them whenever I please. West End Avenue is almost entirely residential, so it can be a bit quieter than living on Broadway/Amsterdam/Columbus; however, it's still quite close to all the restaurants and bars on those busier streets.
Reviewed by Fordham Law Student living at West Pierre
There are so many restaurants near by and the express subway so when you want to go downtown it’s a short trip. There are also lots of clothing stores and it’s just closest to school that you can walk and it’s easy, but just far enough away that you do not feel like you are always there.
Reviewed by Clifford Chance LLP Employee living at South Park Tower
This location is close enough to Hell's Kitchen but not necessarily in the mess that is Hell's Kitchen. I like being close to central park and the columbus circle subway. Warner Center, although dated, has a whole foods that opens until late.
Reviewed by Fordham Law Student living at McMahon Hall
Location is one block from Columbus Circle, across the street from Lincoln Center and nearby transportation makes it a breeze to get anywhere.
Reviewed by NYU Stern MBA Student living at 154 West 75th
Love the neighborhood. Always new places opening. Convenient with high end shopping, great grocery stores, and parks on both sides.

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