171 Kips Bay, Manhattan NY Apartments for Rent

About Kips Bay

Kips Bay may not have the same name recognition as neighboring Gramercy, NoMad, or Murray Hill, but its laid-back, under-the-radar quality is what contributes to its charm. Stretching across a small section of Manhattan’s east side, Kips Bay is a neighborhood of contrasts, offering everything from prewar and postwar apartments to newer developments and shiny high-rises. One of its most notable architectural standouts is the I.M. Pei-designed Kips Bay Towers, located between First and Second Avenues along East 33rd Street, while Bellevue Hospital and NYU Langone anchor the neighborhood’s busy medical corridor to the east. Second and Third Avenues keep everyday life convenient with restaurants, bars, shops, and grocery stores. The neighborhood isn’t big on green space, but there is some to be found, along with close proximity to the East River waterfront. Residents have to trek a bit farther to the subway, but bus and ferry options help fill the gap.