Nestled between the East River and 1st avenue, between 53rd street and 59th, lies one of the most affluent neighborhoods in New York City. Sutton Place is a small neighborhood with a large price tag. If you can get an apartment in this neighborhood, you know you've conquered New York.
The Neighborhood of Sutton Place gets its name from the avenue that runs through it. Sutton Place was originally Avenue A as designated by the Commissioners’ Plan of 1811, which marked everything east of 1st avenue as avenues A, B, C, etc. In 1875, Effingham B. Sutton, a successful entrepreneur, built a series of Brownstones along the avenue. This led people to start calling it “Sutton Place,” a name that was first printed in The New York Times in 1883, and officially changed that same year.
In the early 1900’s, several townhomes and large, luxury apartment complexes were constructed in the area to house Manhattan’s wealthiest citizens. Unlike other areas in Manhattan that were hit hard by the financial crisis of the 1930’s and 70’s, Sutton Place remained an affluent area for the entirety of its existence. Today the small neighborhood is a quiet, peaceful place.
Sutton Place is almost entirely residential, with a few stores and restaurants peppered around the area. The buildings are largely brownstone row houses and tall art deco structures. Though not the tallest buildings in Manhattan, this neighborhood adds to the skyline in a tasteful way.
This neighborhood is insanely residential. Peaceful and quiet, Sutton Place is not meant to attract attention. Almost no tourists come to this area, and that’s how the locals like it. It's so peaceful, one almost forgets that they’re in Manhattan until an ambulance speeds by.
Several waterfront parks add to the serenity of the area, providing beautiful views of the Queensboro Bridge. Living in this area feels like an escape from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the Island.
This neighborhood is perfect for families. It has easy access to hospitals, entertainment, and much more all while being full of spacious apartments and homes. There’s little to no crime in this area, and it's nearby to anything you might need. All in all, Sutton Place is the perfect place to raise a family if you can afford it.
While the New York City subway has no direct line to Sutton Place, that’s largely to keep the area secluded. That said, the neighborhood can be most closely accessed via the 4, 5, 6, N, R, and W trains.
Biking isn’t particularly popular here, but it is possible. Bike lanes and Citi Bike docking stations are scarce, however, so it’d be better to walk.
Driving is decently popular here since most people who live in this area pay for parking. However, due to the small size of the neighborhood, as well as the heavy traffic coming to and from Queens, having a car here can be a bit of a chore.
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| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,473 | $7.57 |
| 1 BR | $4,120 | $5.47 |
| 2 BR | $6,100 | $5.37 |
| 3 BR | $9,209 | $6.19 |
| 4+ BR | $10,748 | $5.44 |
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Sutton Place is located within 10022. This area currently has 30,262 residents in 17,619 households. Out of the total population, 40.12% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 46.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 4.54% have graduated from high school, 42.44% have a bachelor's degree, and 38.85% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 69.5% and the median income in this zipcode is $123,693.
At least 49.91% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 27 minutes.
Geographically, 10022 is a part of New York County, New York. This county is currently home to 1,634,989 residents, or 753,385 households with a median income of $75,513. New York County, New York residents have a median age of 37 and 76.86% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, New York County, New York is a part of the greater New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area is currently home to a population 18,812,161 across 6,707,347 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $68,319 and median age of 38. In general, at least 50.07% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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