Journal

Coming to the Upper East Side With a Dog: Where We Walk, and How It Works Here — Dog friendly things to do on the Upper East Side: the walks we actually do from East 62nd Street, Central Park's east entrances, the river path, and our pet policy.
Is the Upper East Side Safe at Night? A Straight Answer From East 62nd Street — Is the Upper East Side safe at night? What the East 60s blocks are actually like after dark, which avenues stay busy, and how to get home late by subway, bus or cab.
Is the Upper East Side a Good Place to Stay in New York? An Honest Answer From East 62nd Street — Is the Upper East Side a good place to stay in NYC? Yes, if you want quiet streets, Central Park in eight minutes and fast trains to Midtown. Here's the trade.
What to Do on the Upper East Side When It Rains, From East 62nd Street — A rainy day on the Upper East Side means the museums are a few blocks north, the shops run indoors, and your apartment has a kitchen. Here's how we'd spend it.
Booking Our Two-Bedroom, Two-Bath Apartment on East 62nd Street: Who It Fits and What's Inside — Our two-bed, two-bath apartment on East 62nd Street fits two couples or a small family, with a full kitchen, one tub, and Central Park an 8-minute walk. Here's the honest layout.
What's Free and Worth Going To in NYC in Early August, From East 62nd Street — Free NYC summer events in late July and early August 2026: SummerStage in Central Park and Lincoln Center's Summer for the City through Aug 8, from East 62nd Street.
The Quiet East River Walk From East 62nd Street: Sutton Place Park, the Esplanade, and the Tram — A short walk east from East 62nd Street gets you to Sutton Place Park, the East River, and the Roosevelt Island Tram. Here's the quiet-blocks route we send guests on.
Booking the Whole House Plus Suites for a Group of Eight on East 62nd Street — How to book the full house plus suites at The Sixty Two for a group of eight on East 62nd Street. Multiple units under one roof, one text, your own front doors.
What the Weather's Actually Like on the Upper East Side, and What to Pack by Season — NYC weather by season on the Upper East Side: real Central Park temperatures month by month, plus what to pack for a stay on East 62nd Street and when to expect humidity, rain, or snow.
Booking a 3-Bedroom for Six on East 62nd Street: How a Group Stay Works Here — Planning a group trip for six to the Upper East Side? How to book a 3-bedroom apartment on East 62nd Street, what to know about sleeping six, and how check-in works.
Staying Ten Days or a Month on the Upper East Side: How Long Stays Work Here — How extended and monthly stays work at The Sixty Two on East 62nd Street: getting a real quote for 10+ nights, what's in the apartment, and how to settle in.
What's Actually Worth Seeing Within Walking Distance of East 62nd Street — Landmarks and museums within walking distance of East 62nd Street in Lenox Hill: the Roosevelt Island Tram, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, the Frick, the Met, and Central Park.
Where to Buy Groceries Near East 62nd Street (You Have a Kitchen Here) — The closest grocery stores, 24-hour markets, and a pharmacy to East 62nd Street in Lenox Hill, with walk times, hours, and what we'd grab for the first night.
Coming to the Upper East Side With a Baby: Cribs, Gear, and the Quiet Blocks — Planning an Upper East Side stay with a baby near East 62nd Street? How to handle cribs and baby gear, plus the closest playgrounds and stroller-friendly walks.
Best Pizza Within Walking Distance of East 62nd Street, Ranked by How Often We Order It — Where to get good pizza near East 62nd Street in Lenox Hill: a slice spot, a Roman al taglio counter, and a sit-down pie, all a short walk from The Sixty Two.
Does The Sixty Two Have a Rooftop or Gym? The Honest Answer (and Where We Send You Instead) — No rooftop bar and no in-building gym at The Sixty Two on East 62nd Street. Here is how the apartment model works and the Lenox Hill gyms with day passes nearby.
How Check-In Works Here: Early Arrival, Your Door Code, and Switching Rooms — Check-in is after 4 PM, check-out by 11 AM. Here's how early check-in, your keyless door code, and changing rooms actually work at The Sixty Two on East 62nd Street.
Living on East 62nd Street: The Walk to Central Park and What's Actually Around Us — How far is The Sixty Two from Central Park, and what's worth walking to in Lenox Hill? A real guide to our block on East 62nd Street, from a host who lives here.
How to Get to The Sixty Two From JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark (and the Closest Subway) — Directions to 341 East 62nd Street in Lenox Hill from JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, plus the closest subway lines. Real travel times, costs, and which to take.
Is Breakfast Included? No, But Here's Where We'd Send You for Coffee and Eggs — There's no included breakfast at The Sixty Two. Your apartment has a kitchen, and here's where to get coffee, eggs, and bagels within a few blocks of East 62nd Street.
The Best Bagels on the Upper East Side, From Someone Who Eats Them Weekly — The best bagels on the Upper East Side, from The Bagel Shop on 93rd to Tal Bagels on 1st Ave. Here's where to walk from 341 East 62nd St.