There are many wonderful things about living on the Upper West Side -- from the wide array of culinary and cultural mainstays that call the Upper West Side home to Central Park and Riverside Park, to a wealth of elegant condominiums -- but perhaps the most notable is this: no Manhattan neighborhood feels more Manhattan-y than the Upper West Side. This neighborhood is the setting of many famous NYC-based films and it's easy to see why thanks to its beautiful tree-lined streets and gorgeous brownstones. This is a large part of what makes Upper West Side condos some of the most sought-after apartment listings in Manhattan.

Owning an apartment on the Upper West Side means you have access to some of the city's most elite restaurants, from iconic fine-dining establishments to famed bagel shops, diners and other informal food joints; it also means that coveted foodie destinations such as Zabar's, Citarella and Fairway are just a short walk away. The only-in-New-York cultural attractions for which the Upper West Side is famous are everywhere,  fromLincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History, to Symphony Space and the Beacon Theater, and there are also many small shops, bookstores, galleries, bars, and coffee shops that dot the tree-lined streets. Apartments close to Central Park and Riverside Park abound. Lincoln Square, a sub-neighborhood in the Upper West Side, also features a great farmer's market that draws a nice crowd. Superb mass transit options ensure that most Upper West Side condominiums are just a short walk from many subways, which in turn puts the rest of Manhattan within easy reach. 

The Upper West Side is also home to some of the most striking and desirable apartments for sale in Manhattan. From pre-war condo conversions like The Apthorp to new construction blockbusters, Upper West Side condo listings offer a wide range of living options and a high standard of quality. Ultra-luxury condominium listings such as The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental give the Upper West Side a high-end feel that few Manhattan neighborhoods can match. Thanks to some of the most notable new construction condo listings in Manhattan and the best of what makes Manhattan Manhattan -- from Central Park views to H&H Bagels -- the Upper West Side is a neighborhood like no other.