The neighborhood of Yorkville is located in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It is bordered by the East River, Third Avenue, and East 79^th and 96^th Streets. In early times, this was the site of George Washington’s army participating in defense tactics during the Battle of Long Island. Today, the battlegrounds have disappeared and been replaced with lots of retail stores to support the neighborhood’s growing popularity. Locations like Housing Works Thrift Shop, Whole Foods Market, City Swiggers, and Lester’s opened here. Additionally, the corporate offices of Carl Schurz Park Conservatory, Rock Rescue Dog, and Nexpet opened here. Because of its familiar location, plenty of transportation is available including the M, Q, and R trains, as well as the M15 and M31 buses. Yorkville is an ideal location for businesses looking to appeal to a growing residential population. To view the area of Yorkville, click here to be taken to its Google Maps page.