Upper Manhattan is not one neighborhood but several above 98th Street on the East Side and 110th on the West, including Harlem, Inwood, and Morningside Heights, among others. Largely residential and culturally diverse, Upper Manhattan becomes more bucolic the further north you go. Myriad green spaces include Riverside Park, Fort Tryon Park, and Sakura Park, where thousands of cherry trees blossom in the spring.

Upper Manhattan’s housing stock is as varied as its many distinct neighborhoods. Morningside Heights—home to several colleges and universities—features walk-ups and high-rises that cater to students and professors. Harlem—a center of African American music, culture, and food—has some of the most beautiful brownstones in the city. Inwood feels almost rural, with its hilly, forested terrain and single-family homes. Housing is much more affordable in Upper Manhattan and, with public transportation making the commute to Midtown and Lower Manhattan easy, the area appeals to budget-minded residents who want to live in the borough.