Yorkville, Residential neighborhood in Upper East Side, Manhattan, US.
Yorkville is a residential area in the northern section of Manhattan's Upper East Side, running from East 79th Street to East 96th Street. The streets follow a regular grid between Third Avenue and the East River.
During the War of Independence, this area served as a military base for troops under George Washington, who set up defensive positions here. In the late 19th century, the area transformed into a densely populated district with many tenements and small businesses.
Over generations, this quarter became a center for central European immigrants who opened bakeries and small grocery stores. Today only a few establishments recall that legacy, while modern cafés and restaurants shape the streetscape.
The Second Avenue Subway offers quick connections to downtown and other parts of Manhattan. Many shops and restaurants line First and Second Avenues, while the side streets are quieter and mostly lined with residential buildings.
Gracie Mansion in Carl Schurz Park has served as the residence for city mayors since the mid-20th century. The park itself sits right on the East River and offers open views of Roosevelt Island and the bridges connecting Manhattan to Queens.
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