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Yorkville, Manhattan

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Yorkville real estate guide

Yorkville is the northeastern part of the Upper East Side, generally running from 79th Street to 96th Street between Third Avenue and the East River. The name was in use before the 1860s, when the area was a village of farms and country estates, and it grew rapidly once elevated trains reached Third Avenue in 1878 and Second Avenue in 1879. Breweries and small factories once operated here, and the tenement and rowhouse blocks built for that era still shape many side streets. After the elevated lines came down in the 1940s and 1950s, large postwar apartment buildings rose along the avenues. Landmarks include Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the mayor, built in 1799, and the Henderson Place Historic District, designated in 1969. Carl Schurz Park overlooks the river, and the Q train has served 86th and 96th Streets since 2017.

Homes and buildings in Yorkville

Yorkville's housing ranges widely. Prewar walk-ups and elevator buildings fill many side streets, alongside rowhouses and the Queen Anne houses of Henderson Place. Postwar co-ops and rental towers line First, Second and York Avenues, and East End Avenue carries a short run of prewar co-ops with river views. New condominium towers have been added in recent years, particularly near the Second Avenue Subway stations.

Streets, parks and landmarks

Yorkville mixes avenues of shops, restaurants and services with residential side streets. The eastern edge is defined by Carl Schurz Park and the East River Esplanade, with Gracie Mansion inside the park. John Jay Park and Asphalt Green, a sports center built in a converted former asphalt plant, offer recreation. Since the Second Avenue Subway opened, the blocks around 86th and 96th Streets have seen new retail and development.

Selling in Yorkville

In Yorkville, buyers often compare value against the rest of the Upper East Side, so presentation and layout matter. Elevator access, doorman service, light and outdoor space usually create the largest spreads. River views and proximity to Carl Schurz Park are strong selling points, as is a short walk to the Q at 86th or 96th Street. For walk-up units, floor level and renovation quality are key. Co-op sellers benefit from clear building financials, while condo sellers should show common charges and tax history.

Compass market data: Compass counts Yorkville in its Upper East Side submarket. In Q3 2026 the Upper East Side submarket’s median sale price was $1,350,000 (+4.0% on a year earlier), on 638 closed sales (−9.6%). Source: Compass Manhattan Market Report Q3 2026 (data: REBNY RLS, ACRIS). NYC market data →

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Buying in Yorkville

Yorkville has a balanced mix of co-ops, condominiums and rental buildings, so it suits buyers comparing ownership types. Walk-up buildings are common on side streets, so confirm the floor and building services. Henderson Place is a designated historic district, so exterior changes there need Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. Distance to the 4, 5, 6 or Q varies, so check walking times.

Yorkville: frequently asked questions

What are the boundaries of Yorkville?

Yorkville is generally defined as the part of the Upper East Side from 79th Street to 96th Street, between Third Avenue and the East River. Carnegie Hill lies to the west and Lenox Hill to the south, while East Harlem begins north of 96th Street. The name dates to before the 1860s, when the area was still a village separate from the built up city.

What is Henderson Place?

Henderson Place is a small enclave of Queen Anne style row houses on East End Avenue and a short lane between 86th and 87th Streets. The houses were built in the early 1880s by developer John C. Henderson. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Henderson Place Historic District on February 11, 1969, so exterior changes require Commission approval.

Which subway stations are in Yorkville?

The Second Avenue Subway's Q train stops at 86th Street and 96th Street, both opened on January 1, 2017. One avenue farther west, the Lexington Avenue line serves 77th, 86th and 96th Streets, with 4, 5 and 6 service at 86th. The M86 Select Bus Service runs crosstown, and NYC Ferry stops at the East 90th Street landing near Carl Schurz Park.

Source: new.mta.info

Is Gracie Mansion in Yorkville?

Yes. Gracie Mansion stands inside Carl Schurz Park, near East End Avenue and 88th Street. It was built in 1799 as a country house for merchant Archibald Gracie and has served as the official residence of the mayor of New York since 1942. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated it a city landmark in 1966, and parts of the house are open for public tours.

Source: nycgovparks.org

Sources: nyc.gov, new.mta.info, nycgovparks.org, nycgovparks.org, new.mta.info, ferry.nyc, communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov. Neighborhood boundaries are customary and vary by source. Updated October 2026.

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