Citi Bike: E 72 St & York Ave

Citi Bike keeps Manhattan’s Upper East Side rolling: stations dot every few blocks here, and none is busier than the one at East 72nd and York Avenue. Bikes in every style—standard cruisers, e-bikes, handcycles—stand ready for quick errands or leisure rides along the East River Greenway. Rather than pay by ride, they tie the cost to minutes, so riders can pedal past Gracie Mansion without watching the clock.

The spot sits at the corner of East 72nd Street and York Avenue—10021—midway between Carl Schurz Park’s quiet paths and the bustle of Second Avenue. They handle everything from helmet-free rentals for rookies to group bookings for riders in a hurry. Need a spare charger? Ask the automated screen at the dock; if the battery’s low, they’ll swap bikes promptly. Late-night cyclists can still dock after dark, thanks to the station’s round-the-clock access.

Dial 855-245-3311 for the quickest help, or pull up their directions whenever the lights along York Avenue feel too bright: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c258c6b4b0edb5:0x4eca933fe96981ac. Once you hop on, the FDR Drive bike path waits just south.