IT WAS KNOWN AS PART OF THE SILK STOCKING DISTRICT
….which was a commentary on peoples’ dress. Today the neighborhood between 72nd and 79th Streets from Fifth Avenue to Park is still one of the most prestigious locations in Manhattan. It’s a block from one of the most fantastic parks in the world, is overflowing with fine shops, hotels and all kinds of eateries.
This is a sampling of some of the great amenities on this strip:
Starting at 72nd and Madison Ralph Lauren has just built a townhouse to house his women’s store. It is across the street from his other store which is in the famous Rhinelander townhouse. Give it a few years and the new one will look like it’s been around for a long time too.
Moving uptown – do you need some superior produce or take out? Try Marche Madison. The fruit is luscious enough to photograph and eat.
You can fill a prescription at Clyde and Zitomer Pharmacies as well as buy handbags, toys and a whole host of personal products.
Three of New York’s most luxurious hotels are on this route, The Surrey which houses the famous Café Boulud, The Carlyle with not only their legendry restaurant, but also the Café featuring renowned performing artists and the newly renovated Mark with the Jean Georges’ restaurant.
Looking for some culture? Visit the Whitney Museum with one of the finest contemporary art collections in the world.
For an informal bite try the Greek influenced 3 Guys Restaurant or Café Viand known for great turkey sandwiches.
Have a sweet tooth? Sant Ambroeus, Lady M and La Masion du Chocolat have outstanding gelato, pastry and chocolate.
The New York Society Library on 79th between Madison and Park is a membership library with a large collection and interesting events.
More shopping? J.Crew and Brooks Brothers anchor 79th and Madison.
In addition to all these luxuries, some of the tree lined side streets with rows of brownstones feel like they are out of Henry James. If you think you’d enjoy living in this ambience, contact me and I can show you some wonderful properties in the neighborhood. Also check out my listing at 42 East 73rd Street. This charming one bedroom with high ceilings and a wood burning fireplace in a brownstone makes a great full time home or pied d’ Terre.