Carnegie Hill

A quieter, residential neighborhood built around the Fifth Avenue museums, the Central Park Reservoir and some of the city's best-known private schools.

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The neighborhood is named for Andrew Carnegie, whose mansion at Fifth Avenue and East 91st Street is now the Cooper Hewitt museum. A historic district protects many of the townhouse blocks, and Lexington Avenue between 86th and 96th Streets works as a village-scale shopping street.

Boundaries vary by source. Most definitions run from East 86th to East 96th Street, between Fifth and Lexington Avenues, and some extend east to Third Avenue.

Where to look

Fifth Avenue

Park-facing apartments in grand pre-war buildings beside the Museum Mile. Listings are infrequent.

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Park Avenue

Large pre-war co-op buildings with the 4/5/6 a short walk away.

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Historic district side streets

Townhouses and smaller co-ops on quiet blocks. Exterior changes in a historic district need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval.

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Lexington Avenue

Cafés, groceries, bookstores and everyday services on a walkable, neighborhood-scale street.

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What to know before you buy

Many buildings are co-ops with demanding financial standards. Read our guide to the board package before you tour.
Townhouse buyers should check landmark rules before planning exterior work.
School zoning follows your exact address. Confirm public school assignments with the NYC Department of Education.

Descriptions are general and approximate. Verify boundaries, building rules, taxes and fees for any property before you rely on them.