Less neighborhood-y than Midtown West's Hell's Kitchen, Midtown East attracts a mix of foreign buyers (many of whom work at the nearby United Nations) as well as young professionals eager to walk to work.

Home to exclusive enclaves like Sutton Place, Midtown East has seen little new construction as a result of the real-estate boom, though there have been some recent condo conversions. Among them are 865 U.N. Plaza -- an 18-story building with studios and one-bedrooms ranging from $446,000 to $1.025 million -- and 212 E. 47th St., with prices from about $672,000.

An exception is the M at Beekman new development (343 E. 50th St.), which consists of 23 condos, created from four gutted townhouses. Units at the development are at about $1,200 a square foot -- though they can reach as high as about $1,800 a square foot.

Less exclusive real estate can be found in the eastern edges of Midtown East, including the Kips Bay area, where hospitals and high-rises dominate the landscape.

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May 22, 2008 -

Manhattan

BATTERY PARK CITY $469,000

350 Albany St.

One-bedroom, one-bath condo, 663 square feet, with hardwood floors, marble bath and central AC...more >

ON THE FLIP SIDE

May 01, 2008 -

Developer Harry Macklowe made big news last year when he spent approximately $60 million for several apartments that he's assembled into a huge residence at the Plaza.

Now, with his...more >

MIDTOWN EAST

$1.595 MILLION

April 24, 2008 -

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,313 Common charges: $1,301

This condo's great location - on a high-floor corner on East 54th Street - means "spectacular" skyline...more >

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April 24, 2008 -

Manhattan

CHELSEA $795,000

210 W. 19th St.

Prewar one-bedroom, one-bath condo, 800 square feet, with renovated windowed kitchen, dining foyer...more >

WHAT'S HOT OR NOT

HOW 2007'S CONDOS FARED

April 10, 2008 -

THIS time last year, we took a look at on-the-rise developments that tickled our fancy - whether it was because of design or price or amenities or location. Now, with everyone and his broker...more >

MIDTOWN EAST

$7.9 MILLION

March 27, 2008 -

This 37th-floor condo boasts "unparalleled" views of Central Park, and we have to admit, even perpendicular views might not quite match up. Speaking of views, you like bridges? George...more >

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March 27, 2008 -

Manhattan

CHELSEA $3,175,000

135 W. 14th St.

Two-bedroom, two-bath, full-floor condo, 2,050 square feet with automated lighting and shades, Toto Neorest...more >

CLASSICAL SIX

BYRON JANIS MAKES BEAUTIFUL MUSIC IN HIS PARK AVENUE CONDO

March 20, 2008 -

Soundproofing is a must for many musicians who live and work in New York City apartments. Some even seal their windows or build new floors on platforms just to prevent disturbing other residents...more >

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March 13, 2008 -

Manhattan CHELSEA $502,500 305 W. 18th St. Studio condo, 450 square feet, with renovated kitchen and bath and new floors; building features elevator, courtyard, laundry and live-in super. Common...more >

SUTTON IMPACT

March 06, 2008 -

The suburbs might be getting a little too quiet for Kenneth Cole. The shoe titan and his wife, Maria Cuomo Cole, have just paid $14.5 million for a five-bedroom, five-bath prewar co-op apartment...more >

CHELSEA

$699,000

March 06, 2008 -

Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 550 Maintenance: $1,110 With plenty of prewar details (wood-burning fireplace, exposed brick, 11-foot ceilings) and a totally renovated kitchen and upgraded...more >

BEEKMAN

$1.895 MILLION

March 06, 2008 -

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,600 Maintenance: $2,085 This true three-bedroom in a prewar Emery Roth co-op on East 52nd Street maintains all its classic charm, but thanks to a "...more >

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February 28, 2008 -

Manhattan BATTERY PARK CITY $900,000 300 Rector Place Two-bedroom, two-bath corner condo, 1,010 square feet, with windowed kitchen and E/W/S exposures with views of Statue of Liberty; building...more >

SHOPPING SPREE

NYP THIS COUPLE BOUGHT A NEW CONDO AND GOT A FREE WARDROBE

February 28, 2008 -

It's not every building that will give its buyers a free winter wardrobe. But that's basically what Atelier gave first-time New York-buyer Mike Feliton when he bought a one-bedroom condo...more >

MIDTOWN EAST

$929,000

February 21, 2008 -

Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 1,100 Maintenance: $1,613 You won't lack for places to put your stuff in this East 46th Street one-bedroom condop, which includes a...more >

MIDTOWN EAST

$6.5 MILLION

February 21, 2008 -

For the true egalitarian, this "elegant" 1,512-square-foot apartment offers two master bedroom suites, each with its own bathroom and large walk-in closet. (There's also a powder room.)...more >

'PENTHOUSE' PAD

February 14, 2008 -

A POSSIBLE new townhouse record could be posted now that a buyer has finally surfaced for Bob Guccione's former funhouse. The double-wide, 22,000-square-foot Upper East Side mansion at 14-16 E...more >