Lenox Hill
The southern end of the Upper East Side, closest to Midtown, with Park Avenue co-ops, Madison Avenue shopping and the hospitals and universities along York Avenue and Lexington.
Lenox Hill runs roughly from East 59th Street to East 77th or 79th Street. The western blocks are the classic Upper East Side of grand co-ops and limestone townhouses, while the eastern blocks near York Avenue are anchored by major medical campuses and Rockefeller University.
Boundaries vary by source. Some definitions stop at East 77th Street and others extend to East 79th.
Where to look
Fifth, Madison and Park Avenues
Pre-war co-ops, Madison Avenue boutiques and some of the neighborhood's most established addresses.
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Limestone and brownstone blocks between the avenues, quiet and close to everything.
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Daily errands, restaurants and the 4/5/6, plus Hunter College and Bloomingdale's toward 59th Street.
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Hospitals and Rockefeller University dominate the east end, with apartment buildings and condo towers on the blocks around them.
Open the area page →What to know before you buy
- If you will not live here full time, check pied-à-terre and subletting rules. Many co-ops restrict or ban both.
- Ask about building access and noise if you are considering a block close to the hospitals or a major cross street.
- This is the closest part of the Upper East Side to Midtown, so compare commute time to your office rather than distance.
Descriptions are general and approximate. Verify boundaries, building rules, taxes and fees for any property before you rely on them.
Explore Lenox Hill
By area
Fifth, Madison and Park Avenues in Lenox Hill
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Open →AreaEast of Lexington to York Avenue
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Co-op or Condo on the Upper East Side: How to Choose
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What Goes Into a Co-op Board Package
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