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Lower East Side

Nearby Neighborhoods: LoDel, Bowery, Two Bridges, East Village, Little Italy, Downtown, Nolita, Chinatown, Civic Center, Vinegar Hill, City Hall, Dumbo, Stuyvesant Town, Soho, NoHo, Fulton Ferry, Greenwich Village, Seaport, Tribeca, Peter Cooper Village, Gramercy-Flatiron, Navy Hill, Union Square, World Trade Center, Gramercy Park

Lower Eastside is a New York City neighborhood located in Manhattan that is diverse and full of life. In the early 1900s, it was a haven for immigrants, who made up a large percentage of the population living in the area. However, throughout the years, the demographics drastically changed. Now, Lower East Side apartment dwellers are a diverse crew. They represent every kind of vocation and socio-economic level of America, which accounts for the eclectic nature of the neighborhood.

As with many New York City neighborhoods, Lower East Side is jam-packed with people. As a result, the best mode of transportation for men and women living in the Lower East Side is the bus or subway. People use both on a daily basis to go to work and play. Real estate is compromised of many renovated walk-ups, high-rise apartments and condos, as well as classic old brownstones. Trendy boutiques and mom-and-pop shops are also very attractive to many of the young professionals and progressive middle-aged men and women who live in the area.

This vibrant neighborhood is also known for its "party scene." People who love to dance can do it until they drop in the Lower East Side. This neighborhood is littered with bars and clubs. Many of them popped up in the last decade and attracted customers because of their unique theme or custom catering to a particular culture or group. As a result, Lower East Side apartment dwellers have access to 24-hour fun. This complements all of the late night bodegas, cafes and chic restaurants that also make up the neighborhood.

Moreover, Lower East Side is the kind of neighborhood that always keeps residents on their toes. The people are unique and the place is always hopping.

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What's Happening in Lower East Side

Restaurant Reviews

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Gramercy Tavern
Category: American (New)
42 East 20th Street
New York, NY 10003
121 Reviews
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Le Bernardin
Category: Seafood
155 W 51st St The Equitable Building
New York, NY 10019
121 Reviews
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La Sirene
Category: French
558 1/2 Broome St
New York, NY 10013
100 Reviews
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Per Se
Category: French, American (New)
10 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019
259 Reviews
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Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca
Category: Italian
110 Waverly Pl
New York, NY 10011

Schools & Demographics in Lower East Side

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Beth Jacob Elementary School	K - 8	private
Manhattan Charter School	K - 5	public
Ps 142 Amalia Castro	K - 6	public
Ps 140 Nathan Straus	K - 8	public
Our Lady Of Sorrows School	K - 8	catholic
Lower East Side Preparatory High School	10 - 12	public
Marta Valle Secondary School	7 - 12	public
School For Global Leaders	4 - 6	public
Ps 134 Henrietta Szold	K - 5	public
Ps 184m Shuang Wen	K - 8	public

Beth Jacob Elementary School

142 Broome St
New York, NY 10002

Mrs. Rachel Kahn

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	141

Full-time Teachers	5
Student/Teacher Ratio	28
Number of Classrooms	10

Manhattan Charter School

100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Genie Depolo
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Charter Schools
Coalition of Essential Schools
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	59
2nd	30
Total students	130

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	6

Ps 142 Amalia Castro

100 Attorney St
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Rhonda Levy
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	58
2nd	56
3rd	37
4th	43
5th	46
6th	54
Total students	448

Full-time Teachers	44
Student/Teacher Ratio	10
Number of Classrooms	26

Ps 140 Nathan Straus

123 Ridge St
New York, NY 10002

Mr. Esteban Barrientos
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	34
2nd	34
3rd	31
4th	41
5th	30
6th	57
7th	64
8th	79
Total students	449

Full-time Teachers	22
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	24

Our Lady Of Sorrows School

219 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002

Mrs. Mary George
Archdiocese Of New York Education Off

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	200

Full-time Teachers	9
Student/Teacher Ratio	22
Number of Classrooms	10

Lower East Side Preparatory High School

145 Stanton St 4th Fl
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Martha Polin
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
10th	252
11th	154
12th	139
Total students	547

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	20

Marta Valle Secondary School

145 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Jayne Godlewski
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
8th	54
9th	134
10th	77
11th	23
12th	44
Total students	518

Full-time Teachers	10
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	50

School For Global Leaders

145 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Carry Chan
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	50

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Ps 134 Henrietta Szold

293 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Loretta Caputo
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
1st	56
2nd	50
3rd	44
4th	41
5th	39
Total students	366

Full-time Teachers	39
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	25

Ps 184m Shuang Wen

293 E Broadway
New York, NY 10002

Ms. Ling Ling Chou
New York City Department Of Education

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	67
2nd	71
3rd	50
4th	73
5th	89
6th	69
7th	40
Total students	575

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	36
Number of Classrooms	20

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the New York area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

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