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Central Park Neighborhood Guide New York, NY

About

Central Park is a lush, verdant neighborhood nestled in the heart of New York City. Known for its eponymous park, this area boasts numerous walking trails, ponds, and gardens for those seeking nature amidst the concrete jungle without straying too far from the city's hustle and bustle. It's bordered by the famous 5th Avenue to the east, Central Park West to the west, and is flanked by 59th and 110th streets to the south and north. Its proximity to key locations makes it an appealing base for both residents and visitors.

What You Will Love About Central Park, New York, New York

  • Explore the vast expanse of Central Park itself, which features iconic sites like the Bethesda Fountain, the Central Park Zoo, and the Belvedere Castle.
  • Experience world-class culture at the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History.
  • Enjoy stunning Manhattan views from high-rise apartments or luxurious hotels surrounding the park.
  • Take advantage of its proximity to upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment along 5th Avenue and Broadway.

What's Nearby

Central Park is surrounded by some of New York City's most iconic neighborhoods including Upper East Side, Upper West Side, and Midtown. You would be steps away from Lincoln Center, Times Square, and the Theater District. Additionally, it's close to many prestigious schools and universities like Columbia University and Fordham University.

Lifestyle

Living around Central Park embodies a unique blend of laid-back outdoor activities coupled with an energetic city lifestyle. Enjoy peaceful morning jogs, picnics, or boat rides within the park, while still being amidst vibrant city life with easy access to New York's finest restaurants, theaters, and shopping districts.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 5,133 restaurants, 659 grocery stores, and 368 parks within a mile of the Central Park neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Butterfield Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

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    0.3 miles

    1150 Madison Ave

  • GROCERY
    Gentile's Foods & Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.4 miles

    1118 Madison Ave

  • GROCERY
    Lobel's

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store

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    0.4 miles

    1096 Madison Ave

  • GROCERY
    Morton Williams Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.4 miles

    1211 Madison Ave

  • GROCERY
    Marky's on Madison

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    1067 Madison Ave

  • GROCERY
    Zingone Brothers

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store

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    0.4 miles

    471 Columbus Ave

Central Park Apartments and Rentals

503 Rental properties in Central Park, New York, NY.

  • The Westmont property

    $4,071+

    The Westmont

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    610–1403 Sqft

    5 Units Available

  • West 96th property

    $4,056+

    West 96th

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    525–1421 Sqft

    2 Units Available

  • 303 East 83rd property

    $4,598+

    303 East 83rd

    1–4 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    602–1759 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • Parc Coliseum property

    $3,321+

    Parc Coliseum

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    215–719 Sqft

    2 Units Available

  • Parc Cameron property

    $2,885+

    Parc Cameron

    Studio–4 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    270–2300 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • Parc 77 property

    $4,410+

    Parc 77

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    360–983 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

503 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
10.1%
67.6%
utilities
0.1%
33.7%
food
0.9%
5.3%
transportation
1.1%
6.4%
healthcare
0.7%
11%

Central Park Demographics

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Central Park Reviews

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  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Safe For Families

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 3 of 5 renters

503 Properties Available for Rent

Central Park Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

79/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

74/100
Bike Score®

Rider’s Paradise

96/100
3 bus stops, 2 train stops

MTA Bus - E 86 St & 5 Av

Bus Stop

E 86TH St

MTA Subway - 86th St

Train Stop

W 86TH St

81st Street – Museum of Natural History

Train Stop

W 81ST St

Source: foursquare.com

Central Park Schools

503 Properties Available for Rent

Neighborhoods Around Central Park

NeighborhoodStudioAvg RentAnnual Change
Upper East SideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,950
31%
Upper West SideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,344
3%
Upper ManhattanNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,344
3%
Midtown ManhattanNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,314
3%
SoHoNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$6,750
97%
East VillageNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$5,609
8%
HarlemNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,300
62%
Downtown ManhattanNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,022
14%
ChelseaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,655
3%
GreenpointNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Lenox HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,715--
YorkvilleNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,950
31%
Washington HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$1,975--
West VillageNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$6,142
75%
DowntownNeighborhood in Queens, New-york$5,138
9%
East HarlemNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,300--
Morningside HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,999
38%
Hell's KitchenNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,974
1%
NoMadNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,825
2%
Kips BayNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,950
49%
Midtown EastNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,380
9%
Lincoln SquareNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,547
8%
Northwestern QueensNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,345--
Lower East SideNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Gramercy ParkNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,000--
Hudson YardsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,381
5%
Manhattan ValleyNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,462--
Greenwich VillageNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,500--
TribecaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,195--
Sutton PlaceNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,200--
Times SquareNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,279
13%
Murray HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,855
0%
Tudor CityNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
South BronxNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$2,955--
Hunters PointNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,695
3%
Alphabet CityNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$5,609
3%
Flatiron DistrictNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
WilliamsburgNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$4,018
12%
Hamilton HeightsNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Meatpacking DistrictNeighborhood in New-york, New-york----
Rose HillNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,950
49%
NoLitaNeighborhood in New-york, New-york$3,850--