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Experienced Upper West Side Movers
Experienced Upper West Side Movers
If you’re in the market for a diverse, creative, and community-centered neighborhood feel, the Upper West Side in NYC’s borough of Manhattan may be the right spot for you. Among the history and storied structures, you’ll find a vibrant part of the city with its own museums, parks, shops, and great places to grab a bite.
Whether you’re hailing from another part of the borough or from across the country, the professionals at Piece of Cake Moving and Storage are well-prepared to help with your Upper West Side Move. We’re the Upper West Side moving experts — having climbed walk-ups, navigated elevators and tight entryways, and artfully parked on the metropolitan streets while observing the city’s parking regulations. Plus, with our full range of services to meet Save every need, you’ll be humming “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” before you know it.
Moving you to Upper West Side and all of its zip codes and major thoroughfares
Piece of Cake Moving and Storage is a local expert on every tight corner and thoroughfare in the Upper West Side neighborhood including:
10023
10024
10025
10069
Columbus Avenue
Riverside Drive
West End Avenue
Amsterdam Avenue
Broadway
Central Park West
Our top Upper West Side moving tips
Though the exact bounds are up for debate, it’s generally understood that the Upper West Side runs the length of Central Park’s west side. To the north, you’ll find Morningside Heights and Harlem. To the south, you’ll run into Hell’s Kitchen. It spans across 50 blocks of Manhattan.
The neighborhood is largely residential. However, don’t let that fool you; there’s lots to see and explore with its shopping, restaurants, bars, and exciting amenities.
But, before you drop your first box of belongings off, there’s more to know about living in this part of NYC:
- Cost of living: Much like their fellow Manhattanites, UWS dwellers will find that the cost of living is expensive, with housing being at the top of that list. In this part of the borough, the average rent is over $4100 for a 1 bedroom apartment. For those in the market to purchase a home, the median home price clocks in at a whopping $1.6 million — with a median cost of $1,800 per square foot. That said, the costs that are the same across the city is 8.875% combined city and state sales tax on purchased products and the cost of public transportation with the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) at $2.75 per ride on subways and buses.
- Neighborhood sites: The city is bursting at the seams with all that demands your attention and this neighborhood is no exception. Even with that knowledge, you’ll find there’s much to discover right within your own “backyard”. You could easily spend many afternoons sharing space with the giant whale at the American Museum of Natural History at 79th street and Central Park West or dusting off history lessons a few blocks down at the New York Historical Society. If old things and handcrafted goods appeal to you, then you’re going to love the artisan-made and vintage finds at the Grand Bazaar on W 77th street and Columbus Avenue. It’s home to NYC’s largest weekly market. For those who desire dance, yearn for songs, or view musical performances as must-haves, the main campus of the Lincoln Center, is located between West 62nd and 65th streets and features world-class performances.
- Dining out: From breakfast to dinner and all opportunities to munch in between, you won’t have to go far to find your favorite neighborhood flavor. Freshly baked biscuits abound at the southern-inspired Jacob’s Pickles restaurant (brunch anyone?). Perhaps you’re setting your sights on a sensational dining experience. If that’s the case, look no further than Bouloud Sud by chef Daniel Bouloud, featuring upscale Mediterranean fare. Up on 69th street, you’ll also find the famed Magnolia Bakery, known for exceptional banana pudding and the cutest cupcakes. Got friends with different dietary needs seeking sweet stuff? Van Leeuwen is a place that vegan and die-hard dairy lovers can both find swoon-worthy swirls of frozen creamy goodness. More good news: there’s a location on Columbus Ave and one on Amsterdam Ave in UWS. Talk about double scoops from double locations — right where you live!
- Parks big and small: Being situated alongside Central Park, you won’t be too far from this iconic greenspace whenever you’re near home. That means you can enjoy all the events (such as free outdoor concerts in the summer) and scenery within a reasonable distance. If your outdoor time seems best spent along the Hudson river, you can check out Riverside Park, which stretches for 4 miles between 72nd and 158th streets. And, if you’re on wheels, you’re in luck. Among its features are a skate park and part of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, which is perfect for bike riding. The park is also home to a few sculptural features, including the Joan of Arc memorial statue at 93rd street (the first statue of a non-fictional woman by a woman, Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, in NYC) and the Soldiers and Sailors monument at 89th and Riverside. The UWS is also home to one of NYC’s smallest places to be outdoors: Septuagesimo Uno Park. Nestled in between buildings in a small lot, it’s a great place to grab some shade and a seat to enjoy the neighborhood.
- Historic homes and apartments: This neck of Manhattan had a boom in apartment buildings from the 1800s to the early 1900s. Whether you’re searching out a storied place to call your own or just a fan of historical architecture, you’ll be happy to know several are still standing. You can make your way towards Belnord and the Apthorp buildings, both erected in 1908. Then there’s also the San Remo luxury apartment building, located between W. 74th and 75th street in 1930, which is home to many celebrities. The history doesn’t stop there. The Upper West Side was also home to some colossal mansions. One such home was the largest in Manhattan at the time it was built, between 1902 and 1906, and belonged to steel tycoon Charles M. Schwab.
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