One of the top neighborhoods in NYC throughout the city’s storied history Lenox Hill continues to top the rankings of Manhattan neighborhoods. Amazing buildings and a peaceful living situation make for a great place to live. However, the rent can be rather steep.

Architecture is often renaissance revival or beaux-arts, two styles popular in the early twentieth century. Buildings are often adorned with sculptural decorations, deep cornices and rich limestone facades. Interiors can be updated and contemporary, some even including saline swimming pools, duplex cinemas and gyms.


Like much of New York City, the vibe of Lenox Hill can change from block to block.

Fifth Avenue, which runs parallel to Central Park, is lined with historical landmarks and impressive buildings such as the Edward S. Harkness House, a stately mansion from 1907. One block east is Madison Avenue, famous for prestigious boutiques and flagship stores of luxury brands, including Tory Burch, Lanvin and Alexander McQueen. One block further puts you on Park Avenue where Lenox Hill Hospital, of recent Netflix-fame, is located.

Once off the major Avenues and down side streets, Lenox Hill begins to feel a little less hustle and bustle and more residential.

“The neighborhood is mostly characterized by people who love New York and are committed to New York. People who want to make a life in the city,” said Abrams.

Families walk along streets lined with trees and elegant townhomes, perhaps on their way to school, the nearby Central Park Zoo or to the many stores that offer everyday services—dry-cleaners, casual-dining and grocers.

NYC’s famous subway system runs through Lenox Hill. Available subway lines are the 4,5,6, F and the Q.

To the south is Midtown with many famous landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall and MoMA.

Across the East River via the Queensboro Bridge puts you in Queens with neighborhoods like Long Island City and Astoria nearby.