Yorkville is a neighborhood within the Upper East Side with a relaxing, calm atmosphere. The area is rich and diverse, a nod to its history as a hub for people from a wide variety of cultures who chose to make this neighborhood their home when they first came to American hundreds of years ago. For years, it was a very popular area for college students and young professionals thanks to its many affordable apartment options. Today, however, it is common to see new luxury high rises under construction in Yorkville.