If you live in this area you are probably very rich, or married to someone who is – this is one of the most expensive streets in the world, and is often called ‘Millionaire’s Mile’. Fifth Avenue separates the east and west sides of Manhattan. XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Accommodation It is populated with tall apartment houses and formerly private mansions of Old New York families. This area is very residential, and those who live here have all the benefits of Central Park in their backyards. Most of the homes were built between 1900 and 1930 and have doormen, working fireplaces, patios and terraces. This area also has a lot of temporary housing options (luxurious serviced apartments) for those moving to New York or waiting for their apartment to be renovated. XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Shopping & Amenities Two words: Fifth Avenue. The street buzzes with the sound of thousands of cash registers and it’s where you’ll find the flagship stores of some of the world’s most famous brands. Some amenities are a bit thin on the ground but are readily available in the neighbouring areas of the Upper West Side, the Upper East Side and Midtown. XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Entertainment & Leisure Once again, this is prime residential space, and there’s not a huge selection of eateries or nightclubs. But then again if you can afford to live here, you can probably get your chauffer to drive you anywhere you fancy! Though the area lacks restaurants and bars, it makes up for it with the fabulous shopping of nearby Madison Avenue and some of the most expensive art galleries in the city. XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Health If you need a hospital in the area, the closest is Mt. Sinai Medical Center, on 100th Street (www.mountsinai.org). XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Education There are not many schools in the area either, but there are schools nearby in Midtown East and on the Upper East Side. Most children living on Fifth Avenue and Central Park attend one of Manhattan’s elite private schools. XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Traffic & Public Transport It’s easy to get to, from, and around this area using public transport or a taxi. Parts of the area have wide cycle paths so you’ll see plenty of bikers there, even if they’re only passing through. Trains to Fifth Avenue and Central Park include: A, C, B, D, R, N and 9. XXX Level 4 Heading XXX Safety & Annoyances Tourists! The proximity to Central Park and the amazing shopping make this area a tourist magnet, and during the summer or over the holidays it gets quite congested. And of course, with tourists and well-heeled shoppers come con-artists and thieves. Be sure to keep your purse where you can feel it.