UPPER WEST SIDE

Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets, upscale townhouses and numerable cultural institutions. It is bound on the west by the Hudson River, to the east by Central Park, and runs north and south between 59th and 110th streets. However, some also include Morningside Heights as part of the UWS, extending its reach to 125th Street and encompassing the Columbia University campus.

The Upper West Side is not only a great neighborhood in which to live, but it also provides many options for renting commercial office space. Those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Midtown—not to mention the high rents—will appreciate the slower pace and wide variety of building types available in the UWS.

Upper West Side Featured Properties

Office Space
1,396 SF
$5,235.00
Park Avenue South

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Union Square

Commercial Loft Space
1,163 Square Feet
$3,392.00
22nd Street

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Chelsea

Retail/Store
2,300 S.F +2,200 S.F. Lower Level
$17,000/month
90 Eldridge Street

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Lower East Side

Choose from a Diverse Building Stock

The Upper West Side is home to many architecturally significant buildings, from low-scale townhouses to large, iconic structures such as the Dakota on Central Park. The modern end of the spectrum encompasses quite a range, too, from glass cube at the American History Museum and the towering Time Warner Center.

Commercial tenants may find office spaces located on ground floors of buildings throughout the neighborhood, but the most options are available along major thoroughfares such as Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue or around Columbus Circle. The UWS is popular not only with professionals in law or finance, for example, but it is also ideal for doctors and dentists and others in the medical field, as well as those in creative industries, particularly media.

Live and Work in a Neighborhood Filled with Cultural Amenities

The Upper West Side is home to many cultural institutions such as Lincoln Center, home of the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic and NYC Ballet, and as previously mentioned, the American Museum of Natural History. It is also the location of several public and private schools, as well as colleges and universities, including Columbia, Fordham, Bard, Barnard and Julliard. The UWS is also the home of foodie institutions like Zabars and Fairway. Additionally, it is a very “green” neighborhood, surrounded by parks. Central Park is, of course, the most notable, as well as the Hudson River Greenway and Morningside Park to the north.

Headquarter Your Organization on the Upper West Side

Many organizations, from non-profit to commercial, have chosen to establish their headquarters on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. These include the American Bible Society, ASCAP, BMI, The College Board and The Jewish Guild for the Blind. It is also home to large corporations like the American Broadcasting Company, which is headquartered at 66th Street and Columbus Avenue, as well as Time Warner, located at Columbus Circle

Benefit from a Variety of Transportation Options

The UWS is accessible for out-of-town commuters via the Henry Hudson Parkway. It is also served by several train lines, including the A, B, C, and D, which run up and down Central Park West, as well as the 1 and 9 trains, which follow Broadway. The 1, 2, and 3 trains are also accessible from the neighborhood.