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Upper West Side

History The Lenape Native American tribe first discovered the Upper West Side. The sandy coves of the North River often provided the travel routes needed by the Lenapes. The Munsee Indians also lived on the north end of Manhattan. When the Dutch tried to settle in the Upper West Side in the 1650s, this was met with resistance from the Munsee Indians. After much warfare between the Dutch and Munsee Indians, the Dutch were left with a small parcel of land known as Bloemendal. Today, this is known as the Bloomingdale District. After these settlements were made, history continued being created in the Upper West Side. In 1776, the War of Independence even held one of its battles in the Upper West Side. The Battle of Harlem Heights was fought, however, is known to this day for its strategic unimportance. During the 1800s, the Upper West Side became home to wealthy estate owners with massive mansions. When Central Park was created, this forced low income tenants further west of the city. As real estate continued being developed in the Upper West Side, many wealthier people continued migrating to this area of New York City. Columbia University moved to the East Side in the 1890s, which brought a new intellectual life to the Upper West Side as well. To this day, the Upper West Side is now home to intellectuals, affluent families, and wealthy young professionals. Description The Upper West Side is home to architectural masterpieces like the Beresford, the San Remo, and the Dakota. Beautiful, luxury apartment buildings like these are spread throughout the Upper West Side. The population in the Upper West Side consists of many wealthy Orthodox and non-orthodox Jewish families. Below 86th street, many gay men also live here as that lifestyle is openly accepted in this area. Sometimes, students are lucky to find a great deal on apartments in this area and can live in the Upper West Side as well. Central Park West features some of the most luxurious properties in the Upper West Side. Subways run throughout the city, just like most of New York, and make getting around very easy. Residents There are 71,828 people living in the Upper West Side. Typically more artistic and creative types flock to the Upper West Side, while investment bankers and corporate professionals reside in the East Side. Few blue collar workers reside in the Upper West Side. Families usually live within high rise apartment buildings in the Upper West Side. Rental Housing Rental housing can vary greatly on price in the Upper West Side depending on extra security features. For buildings without a door man, apartments cost around $3,000 per month. If one would like the additional security of a doorman, then prices start at $5,500 per month. The majority of housing is within high rise apartment buildings Fun Stuff Be sure to check out 5th Avenue in the Upper West Side. This street is filled with some of the most high-class stores in the world, from Louis Vuitton to Juicy Couture. Be sure to also visit one of the many art galleries in the Upper West Side, such as the American Folk Art Museum. The Upper West Side also has many boutiques and smaller art galleries to check out on Amsterdam Avenue.