Upper East Side

Stereotypes about the Upper East Side die hard. Yes, old-moneyed, well-heeled residents straight out of "Gossip Girl" abound. There are plenty of designer-clad ladies who lunch at Orsay, shop at Madison Avenue boutiques and live in a Park Avenue prewar or an elegant row house.

But on the northeastern fringe of the 'hood lies another Upper East Side. Known as Yorkville -- and concentrated around York Avenue -- it's one of the more affordable enclaves in Manhattan and is popular with young professionals (many of whom rent cheapish walkups in the area). Even the new construction here is at a relative discount: Prices for units at the Cielo condominium (450 E. 83rd St.) start at about $1,300 a square foot.

In the heart of the neighborhood -- closer to Lexington Avenue, which has the 4, 5, 6 subway lines and lots of amenities -- new luxury condos include The Lucida (151 E. 85th St.), the Upper East Side's first "green" building, where units start at about $1.95 million.

Those attracted to the more old-school flair of the Upper East Side may want to check out the Mark Condominium (25 E. 77th St.), a conversion of a portion of the luxury Mark Hotel, built in 1927. Fitting its Madison Avenue location, the hotel-condo hybrid features a Frederic Fekkai salon and a Sant Ambroeus restaurant. Prices start at about $1 million. There's also Manhattan House (200 E. 66th St.). Grace Kelly once lived at this building, which is now undergoing the city's largest condo conversion. One-bedrooms start at around $1 million.

YORKVILLE

$1.15 MILLION

November 27, 2008 -

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,200 Maintenance: $1,402 -- One good thing about an economic downturn: The asking price on this "mint" co-op on East 79th Street just saw a...more >

UPPER EAST SIDE

$1.675 MILLION

November 27, 2008 -

Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,473 Common charges: $585 -- East 64th Street might not conjure visions of the South of France, but this "expansive" condo at the full-service...more >

CUCKOO FOR CO-OPS

NITPICKY BOARDS ARE NO MATCH FOR THESE BUYERS

November 20, 2008 -

When Tom Mangne entered his co-op board interview, he thought he'd anticipated everything. He'd secured a mortgage for the $450,000 Hudson Heights apartment he wanted. He'd...more >

SUITE 'N LOWER

November 20, 2008 -

The Plaza's Astor Suite has gone back on the market with a new broker and a $17 million price cut. The 5,000-square-foot, fifth-floor unit, owned by European Esprit founder Juergen...more >

QUITE THE COLLECTION

KAGAN'S PAD IS COLORFUL AND QUIRKY

November 20, 2008 -

The legendary czar of mid-century American furniture design, 81-year-old Vladimir Kagan has a client list that reads like a who's who of the past 60-plus years. From Marilyn Monroe and Walt...more >

UPPER EAST SIDE

$15 MILLION

November 13, 2008 -

What economic downturn? Real estate is still a (relatively) decent investment, so if you have, say, an extra 15 mil lying around, why not put it to good use on Fifth Avenue? This renovated prewar...more >

UPPER EAST SIDE

$375,000

November 13, 2008 -

Bedrooms:  0 Bathrooms:  1 Square feet:  400 Common charges:  $205 We're not used to seeing Manhattan listings for such a low price either, but this East End Avenue...more >

COUNTESS ON IT

November 13, 2008 -

TRIPPING in high heels, sipping grande mocha lattes, paying too much attention to their pets - stars, they're just like us, right? Well, probably not, when it comes to home repairs. After all...more >

UPPER EAST SIDE

$29.975 MILLION

November 06, 2008 -

Billed as "the finest 20-foot-wide, six-story townhouse with elevator on the market" - not that there are many competitors - this home is all you'd hope to get for a hair under $...more >

SHOWING OFF

November 06, 2008 -

KERMIT was right: It's not easy being green. "If you're going for LEED [certification], you're going to spend more money, it's more time-consuming and involves a lot more...more >

COMING CLEAN

MORE AND MORE GREEN BUILDINGS ARE ON THE WAY

November 06, 2008 -

During a long-fought campaign in which the mud flew fast and loose, one thing that Sen. John McCain and President-elect Barack Obama were in harmony on was the environment. Both agree that global...more >

FOUR RENT

November 06, 2008 -

Tommy Hilfiger has become a Park Avenue resident - at least for the next year. The fashion icon has rented a quadraplex apartment in a 12-story condo building that was formerly owned by Sean "...more >

A-RENTAL

October 30, 2008 -

Alex Rodriguez is not just lowering the price of his Park Avenue apartment - he's also offering it for rent. The Yankee is now asking $12.5 million for the fourth-floor, four-bedroom, 4...more >

CARNEGIE HILL

$5.9 MILLION

October 23, 2008 -

In addition to high, beamed ceilings and "spacious" living and dining rooms, this classic eight on Park Avenue has had its grand prewar proportions enhanced by a "beautiful and...more >

RE-RAISING THE ROOF

October 23, 2008 -

Why not be bold in these uncertain economic times? One ambitious homeowner is now asking $75 million for a property that didn't sell when it was listed for $39 million in 2006 or $...more >

GO FOR BROKER

October 16, 2008 -

Alexis Stewart is re-listing her TriBeCa apartment at the same price but with a new broker. The Sirius radio personality and offspring of Martha Stewart is now selling the two-level penthouse...more >

CHUPI PINK $LIP

October 09, 2008 -

There's another Chupi chop - and it's a big one. The triplex penthouse at artist Julian Schnabel's whimsical, pink Palazzo Chupi building in the West Village has just been slashed by...more >

UPPER EAST SIDE

$2.995 MILLION

October 02, 2008 -

This co-op in a doorman building on East 65th Street is the result of two combined apartments, forming a two-bedroom, 2 1/2-bathroom duplex with a "gracious" foyer, a "sweeping"...more >

NAT'S ALL, FOLKS

October 02, 2008 -

The real-estate force is apparently with Natalie Portman, who's found a buyer for her West Village condo in this descending market. The "Star Wars" minx has just gone to contract to...more >

MAD WOMAN

MUSEUM BOSS SHOWS OFF PERSONAL COLLECTION

September 25, 2008 -

Not everyone gets to create the museum of their dreams in the heart of New York City. Especially in a building that cost $17 million and has seen an additional $73 million spent on...more >