Manhattan's Upper West Side is home to miles of well-known restaurants, retail stores and attractions, and is a highly popular residential neighborhood because of its proximity to Central Park. The area has cultural highlights such as Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History and the magnificent Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Columbia University and Julliard School of Music are also nearby.
Transportation
Subway
1, 2, 3, A, C, E, B, D
Bus
5, 7, 10, 11, 66, 72, 79, 86, 96, 104
Post Offices
Planetarium Station
127 W. 83rd St. (btw Columbus & Amsterdam Avenues)
New York, NY 10024
Ansonia Station
178 Columbus Ave. (at 68th Street)
New York, NY 10023
Columbus Circle
27 W. 60th St. (at Columbus Avenue)
New York, NY 10023
Police
20th Precinct
120 W. 82nd St.
New York, NY 10024
212-580-6411
Hospitals
St. Luke's Hospital
1111 Amsterdam Ave. (btw 114th & 115th Streets)
New York, NY 10025
212-523-3335
Roosevelt Hospital Center
1000 10th Ave. (btw 58th & 59th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
212-523-4000
Schools
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