East End Avenue and Gracie Square

Where it is

East End Avenue runs from East 79th to East 90th Street along the park and the river. The small Gracie Square and Gracie Terrace streets branch off it in the mid-80s. Gracie Mansion, the mayor's official residence, stands in Carl Schurz Park at East 88th Street.

The buildings

• Pre-war co-ops along East End Avenue and the Gracie streets, many with doormen and elevator service.
• Henderson Place, a landmarked row of small townhouses on East End Avenue between 86th and 87th Streets, designated a historic district in 1969.
• Side-street buildings toward the river, a mix of smaller co-ops and townhouses.

Who it suits

Buyers who want park access, river views and a quiet street, and who accept a longer walk to the subway.

Less suited to: Anyone who wants a short walk to a train or a busy commercial street outside the door.

The walk to the train

The closest subway is the Q on Second Avenue at 86th Street, or the 4, 5 and 6 on Lexington Avenue, both a long walk from the river. Residents rely on the M86 crosstown bus and the M15, or on cars and taxis, with the FDR Drive beside the park.

For the whole neighborhood, see Getting around Yorkville.

Trade-offs

• The longest walk to the subway in Yorkville, especially in winter.
• Apartments with park or river views tend to be sought after and come up less often.
• Co-ops here set their own financial standards, so learn a building's reputation before you bid.

More on the buildings: Yorkville housing and buildings. Before you offer, read What Goes Into a Co-op Board Package.

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