Lenox Hill/UES/Turtle Bay/Sutton Pl. Others?

HI all, I may be moving to NYC in the next 6 months and I've been looking at the Lenox Hill area of the UES as well as the UES "Proper". I'm 30, single, and will be working remotely from my job in the Midwest, so the commute isn't so much of a worry. I've been reading that there are quite a few young professionals on the UES, does this hold true for the Lenox Hill portion of the area? Or is it a... [more]

HI all, I may be moving to NYC in the next 6 months and I've been looking at the Lenox Hill area of the UES as well as the UES "Proper". I'm 30, single, and will be working remotely from my job in the Midwest, so the commute isn't so much of a worry. I've been reading that there are quite a few young professionals on the UES, does this hold true for the Lenox Hill portion of the area? Or is it a bit more old money through there? It seems a bit more convenient to be closer to the F,N,Q,R,4,5 and 6 in lower Lenox Hill than living or dying only by the further uptown Lexington line (which I have rode at rush hour, yikes) I have a few friends in New York, one in the EV, the LES, and one on the border of Williamsburge/Greepoint. (I realize it would be quite a trek to get to that part of Brooklyn via train from this area though) But I'm looking for an area that's quiet (by Manhattan standards) since I will be working from home, I've read that I may want to stay away from 2nd Ave due to the impending construction on the 2nd Ave sub. I'm not opposed to other areas, I do like hanging out on the EV, and the LES, but they may be a bit too party for me at night time, I don't mind going 15-25 mins downtown to meet friends if it means a bit quieter at nighttime. It seems like going out in the UES may end up in more meeting people 28-33 in the same mindset as me (I’m 30/m) opposed to a lot of downtown spots with a much younger crowd? Is that an accurate statement? Are Turtle Bay and Sutton Place worth looking into? It seems like I may get a better deal on an apt on the UES, but I've read from some folks that live in those neighborhoods they really like them. I'm open to any advice anyone has, I've never been on the UWS or know much about it, the furthest I've been up by there is Columbus Circle. I've spent a little time on the UES, Midtown East, SoHo, Chelsea, EV, Greenwich Village and the LES over the years, but not definitively not enough to know everything about the neighborhoods, so I'm sure there is probably a lot I'm missing. I've been a few places in Brooklyn and as far out in Queens as Jackson Heights. I think I'll try Manhattan first (transplant talk, I know) I make about 105k a year, and am looking to spend around a max of 1800$ or a studio or 1BR, I could probably afford a little more for a nicer space, but my first year I want to be cautious and save to better prepare for the City life and the expenses it can bring. Thanks for reading, I know I've mumbled on for a bit, but any advice, experience or suggestions will be greatly appreciated of course. Thanks! [less]