York is one of those unknown areas to out of towners. Located to the east of Lexington between 77th and 86th Streets, the neighborhood is named after York Avenue, which runs directly, down the middle of it. This section of Manhattan had its origins with immigrants in the 1840’s. Germans and Czechs were the largest groups to settle in this area.
In recent years the neighborhood has become increasingly popular with
young singles. Restaurants and bars are sporting a theme night trend throughout the week (ie- Mo’s, located on the corner of 2nd Ave and 76th Street, has Lobster Madness on Mondays and Seafood Thursday’s).