Relaxed and unpretentious, Yorkville is a largely residential neighborhood on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Its immigrant roots—mostly German and Eastern European—are still on display in its eclectic architecture and locally owned shops. Limited transportation opportunities long kept Yorkville under the radar, but that’s beginning to change now that the first phase of the Second Avenue subway opened in 2017, helping connect Yorkville with the rest of Manhattan.

You won’t find glitzy clubs or glamorous restaurants, but for anyone seeking a low-key neighborhood with lots of character, Yorkville is a good bet. Housing stock is varied, with both older walk-ups and new high-rises punctuated by townhouses. There’s even one of Manhattan’s very few wood-frame houses on East 85th Street. And living in Yorkville means that one of your neighbors will be the mayor, as Gracie Mansion is located here.