I don't agree that the point is living very close to the heart of the city since there are larger places in Manhattan for less money. I moved into the ues from

I don't agree that the point is living very close to the heart of the city since there are larger places in Manhattan for less money. I moved into the ues from bk 2 years ago and pay $1800 for a one bedroom (700sq feet). Commute, door to door, from midtown is 25 minutes (86/lex -> 42nd) and with the 2nd avenue subway (hopefully) opening in December should reduce that by 5-10 minutes.