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      Manhattan Neighbourhoods

      All Manhattan neighbourhoods including commute times to Wall Street, Rockefeller Center, Hudson Yards and Jersey City

      • Battery Park City

      • Chelsea

      • Chinatown

      • Civic Center

      • East Harlem

      • East Village

      • Financial District

      • Flatiron District

      • Fort George (also known as Hudson Heights)

      • The Garment District

      • Gramercy Park
      • Greenwich Village
      • Hamilton Heights

      • Harlem

      • Hell's Kitchen

      • Hudson Yards

      • Inwood

      • Kip's Bay
      • Koreatown
      • Little Italy
      • Lower East Side (LES)
      • Manhattanville (West Harlem)
      • Meatpacking District
      • Midtown

      • Midtown East (also known as Turtle Bay)

      • Morningside Heights

      • Murray Hill

      • NoHo
      • Nolita
      • NoMad
      • Roosevelt Island
      • SoHo
      • Stuyvesant Town (Stuy Town)
      • Tribeca
      • Two Bridges
      • Upper East Side (UES)
      • Upper West Side (UWS)
      • Washington Heights
      • The West Village

       

      Battery Park City

      Battery Park City attracts families and professionals and is a planned neighborhood of high rises at the southern tip of Manhattan overlooking the Hudson River. Battery Park City has a low violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.  Battery Park City is bordered on the north by Tribeca on the east by the Financial District and on the south and west by the Hudson River.

      The atmosphere here is quiet and secluded, but close proximity to the Financial District makes it popular  for those working in or around Wall Street. Residents speak of a small-town vibe. A number of public parks provide grassy areas for warm days.   The neighborhood has cafes and restaurants, grocery stores and markets, a shopping centre with a food court and cinemas. 

      • Wall Street: 1 mile / 15 minutes walking
      • Rockefeller Center: 7 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 3.3 miles / 13-17 minutes by car / 37 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 7.5 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit
       
      Chelsea
      Chelsea attracts singles, professionals, families and especially the LGBTQ community.  Chelsea has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City. Chelsea is bordered on the north by Hell's Kitchen and the Garment District on the east by the Flatiron District on the south by Meatpacking and the West Village and on the west by the Hudson River.

      Chelsea has evolved into one of the most desirable and expensive parts of New York City.  Along its main avenues and the High Line Park is dominated by new condo towers. The stature of buildings tends to decrease and as you move away from these areas you find old brick tenement housing converted to walk-up apartments.  There are tree-lined and quiet side-streets but the north end of Chelsea feels more industrial, lacks greenery and is mostly large apartment and condo complexes.  Given the size of the  neighborhood, some residents and agents refer to distinct parts, such as West or East Chelsea to describe the areas separated by the High Line.

      There is a mix of people here, although the middle classes are largely being pushed out by the increase in cost of living.  The neighbourhood is full of dining, shopping, and nightlife, art galleries, and studios, and the well-known High Line Park.  Chelsea Piers is a large sports and entertainment complex on the Hudson River with synthetic fields, a golf range, batting cages, an ice rink, a skate park, bowling lanes, and restaurants. 

      • Wall Street: 4.5 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 25-30 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 2 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 1 mile / 5-10 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit / 20 minutes walk
      • Jersey City: 8 miles / 20-45 minutes by car / 30-40 minutes by transit

       

      Chinatown

      Chinatown is bordered on the north by Little Italy and Bowery, on the east by Two Bridges, on the south by Civic Center and on the west by Tribeca.  Chinatown has a below average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.  Chinatown is one of the more affordable neighborhoods by Manhattan standards, but that does not make it cheap.

      This is a vibrant, densely packed area full of old tenement housing that’s been converted to apartments, cheap Chinese restaurants, Buddhist temples, historic sites, and stores that spill out onto the sidewalk. Canal Street is the busy main thoroughfare and normally jammed with traffic. While there are lots of Chinese eateries there isn't much of a nightlife here but neighborhoods like Lower East Side and Tribeca are a short walk away.

      • Wall Street: 1 miles / 5-15 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 3.5 miles / 15-40 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 3-5 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit
       

      Civic Center

      The Civic Center neighborhood is a lower Manhatten neighbourhood where you find New York City government including City Hall, the NYC Department of Education, and the New York State Supreme Courthouse. Civic Center has a below average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City. Civic Center is bordered on the north by Chinatown and Two Bridges, on the east by the East River, on the south by the Financial District and on the west by Tribeca.

      Civiv Center is not yet a vibrant area, but in recent years new development and affordable (for NYC) housing has attracted new residents.   You can quickly walk to Tribeca or Chinatown, and thanks to the 15 subway lines that come through you can easily get most anywhere else in the city.

      • Wall Street: 1 mile / 5-15 minutes by car / 10 minutes by transit / 15 minutes walking
      • Rockefeller Center: 3.5 miles / 15-40 minutes by car / 20-30 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 3-8 miles / 18-35 minutes by car /30 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 7 miles / 20-35 minutes by car / 25-30 minutes by transit
       
      East Harlem

      East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem or El Barrio, is a diverse uptown Manhattan neighborhood.  East Harlem is bordered on the north by north and the east by the Harlem River, on the south by the Upper East Side and on the west by Central Park and Harlem. East Harlem has an above average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.  It attracts singles, professionals, families and empty-nesters.

      East Harlem is undergoing through transition, but this gentrification does not cover the whole neighborhood.  There are brand new developments and renovated walk-ups for more affluent residents, alongside sections of poorer tenement housing. East Harlem also has one of the highest concentrations of public housing in the city. Crime has fallen in many parts but there are districts to be careful in especially at night.  It is an ethnically diverse areas with large communities whose origin was Italian, Puerto Rican, Mexican and Dominican. 

      • Wall Street: 9 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 5 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 6.1 miles / 25-40 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 25 miles / 40-70 minutes by car / 60 minutes by transit

       

      East Village

      The East Village is bordered on the north by Gramercy Park and Stuyvesent Town on the east by the East River, on the south by the Bowery and Lower East Side and on the west by NoHo.  The East Village has an average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.

      Once a bohemian, funky neighborhood of artists and hippies, the East Village now features luxury condos and upscale eateries although still retaining a grungy, indy vibe compared to many other Manhattan areas.  The East Village has hundreds of restaurants and bars, a number of theaters, unique stores, and tattoo parlors.  Housing options are mainly old walk-up brownstone and townhouse apartments on the smaller side, although new development is bringing more luxury homes to the area.

      • Wall Street: 3 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 20-30 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 25-30 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 3-4 miles / 20-30 minutes by car / 35-40 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 40-45 minutes by transit

       

      The Financial District

      The Financial District – sometimes abbreviated to FiDi – is the epicenter of business in New York City. Wall Street, the New York Stock Exchange, the new World Trade Center are all here. The Financial District is bordered on the north by Tribeca and Civc Center on the east and south by the East River, and on the west by Battery Park City. The Financial District has a low violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.

      This neighbourhood used to become a ghost town at the end of the working day but in recent years a great deal money has been invested in the area, bringing in new residential buildings, restaurants, and shops making it a much more appealing place to live, particularly for those who work nearby. 

      • Wall Street: 0.3 miles / 5 minutes walking
      • Rockefeller Center: 6.5 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 4 miles / 16-25 minutes by car /30-35 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 8 miles / 20-45 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit

       

      Flatiron District

      The Flatiron District is a tiny neighborhood in Manhattan named after the iconic triangular Flatiron Building, constructed in 1902 and bordered on the north by NoMad, on the east by Gramercy Park on the south by Greenwich Village, and on the west by Chelsea.  The Flatiron District has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

      This area is home to a vibrant mix of office buildings, boutiques, department stores, famed restaurants, elegant brownstone homes, and new residential towers.  A number of subway lines make stops in this neighborhood, providing an easy commute downtown or uptown.

      • Wall Street: 4 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 2 miles / 10-30 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 2 miles /15 minutesby car / 20-30 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 10 miles / 25-45 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit

       

      Fort George (sometimes referred to as Hudson Heights)

      Fort George is one of the hilliest neighborhoods in Manhattan, rising steeply up from the Hudson River and sometimes referred to as Hudson Heights).  Fort George is bordered on the north by Inwood, on the east by the Harlem River, on the south by Washington Heights and on the west by the Hudson River. Fort George has a below average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for New York City.

      This is a predominantly residential area home to large Jewish and Hispanic populations. Cheap housing plus new restaurants and retail shops are bringing in many new residents

      • Wall Street: 12 miles / 30-75 minutes by car / 45-60 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 7.3 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 9-11 miles / 18-30 minutes by car /45-60 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 21 miles / 30-55 minutes by car / 55-60 minutes by transit

       

      The Garment District

      The Garment District is a mostly commercial neighborhood in midtown Manhattan. The Garment District is bordered on the north by Midtown, on the east by Murray Hill on the south by Koreatown and Chelsea and on the west by Hell's Kitchen and Hudson Yards. The Garment District has an above average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for New York City.

      The core of the neighborhood tends to quiet down after working hours. There are some  apartment and condo towers in the neighborhood mostly ocated near its western boundaries and closer to the amenities of Hell's Kitchen.   As it is directly next to Times Square and drawing hordes of tourists, this is not a low key area. 

      • Wall Street: 5.5 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 1 mile / 5-15 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit / 20 minutes by foot
      • Hudson Yards: 0.8 miles / 5-15 minutes by car / 10-20 minutes by transport / 15-20 minutes walk
      • Jersey City: 8.5 miles / 25-55 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit

       

      Gramercy Park

      Gramercy Park is an upscale neighborhood with its own private park of the same name.  Gramercy Park is bordered on the north by Rose Hill and Kip's By on the east by Stuyvesant Town, on the south by Greenwich Village and the East Village and on the west by the Flatiron District. Gramercy Park has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

      Residents who shell out for the stately brownstone homes surrounding the park get keys to access the private park which is otherwise only open to the public for one hour each year on Christmas Eve. There are a number of schools in this area which make it popular with families, as well as professionals. For nightlife, the neighbourhood is fairly subdued compared to the adjacent  East Village. 

      • Wall Street: 4 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 2 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 2.2 miles / 15-20 minutes by car / 25-40 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-45 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit

       

      Greenwich Village 

      Greenwich is a charming Manhattan neighborhood of historic brick townhomes and brownstones, tree-lined streets, and cafes and restaurants.  Greenwich Village is bordered on the north by Chelsea and Union Square, on the east by NoHo on the south by SoHo and on the west by the West Village. Greenwich Village has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

      The bulk of New York University's campus is within this neighborhood's boundaries, so there is also a large student population.  It also attracts families, singles, professionals and the LGBQT community.

      • Wall Street: 2.5 miles / 15-20 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 20-25 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards:  2.1 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 20-30 minutes bv transit
      • Jersey City: 7 miles / 30-35 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit

       

      Hamilton Heights

      Hamilton Heights is a hilly uptown neighborhood in Manhattan bordered on the north by Washington Heights, on the east by Harlem on the south by Manhattanville and on the west by the Hudson River.  Hamilton Heights attracts mainly families and has an average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for New York City.

      Like much of the city, the area has been gentrifying and in recent years young professionals and students have been moving in due to the affordable rents and home prices here. This influx has also brought accompanying restaurants and bars – and driven up prices. But this is still very much a neighborhood of families and older residents with a tight-knit community feel. Housing-wise, you'll find a mix of large, older apartment buildings, row houses, brick walk-ups, and brownstones. slus Stately apartment and condominium buildings along Riverside Drive with stunning views of the river and New Jersey.  In the northeast section of Hamilton Heights is the Sugar Hill sub-neighborhood, which was a desirable place for affluent black families in the 1930s and is still upscale to this day. Elegant brownstones, row houses, and several castle-like mansions line its streets.   Riverbank State Park is a 28-acre (11.3 hectares) park built atop a sewage treatment plant that sits 69 feet up from the Hudson River. It offers several pools, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, a running track, a theater, playgrounds, and a restaurant.  Hamilton Heights is also home to the neo-Gothic City College of New York.

      • Wall Street: 10.5 miles / 30-70 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 6 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 6-7 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 30-40 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 22 miles / 35-55 minutes by car / 55-60 minutes by transit

       

      Harlem

      Harlem attracts singles, professionals, families, empty-nesters and retirees.  In uptown Manhattan, Harlem is bordered on the north by Washington Heights, on the east by the Harlem River and East Harlem, on the south by Central Park and the Upper West Side, and on the west by Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, and Hamilton Heights.  Harlem has an above average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

      Traditionally Harlem was always the centre of New York's African American community.   For a long time the area was known for a  high crime rate, but has been undergoing gentrification for many years.  Crime is still a problem in some parts, but has overall dropped significantly in the las 20 years.    Housing here is a mix of stately brownstones, large brick apartment complexes, smaller brick walk-ups, and government-subsidized housing. There are also new developments of luxury condos.  

      Most of Harlem's restaurants and nightlife is in the southern half of the neighborhood. The northern part of Harlem is fairly empty except for fast food.   Public schools in Harlem are not good. There are some well-regarded charter schools here, but they use a lottery system to accept students so are very hard to get into.   Harlem has several parks and is relatively close to Central Park.

      • Wall Street: 10.5 miles / 30-70 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit
      • Rockefeller Center: 6 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
      • Hudson Yards: 6 miles / 20-40 minutes bv car / 35 minutes by transit
      • Jersey City: 22 miles / 35-55 minutes by car / 55-60 minutes by transit

       

      Hell's Kitchen

      Hell's Kitchen is an iconic neighbourhood in Midtown Manhattan, previously a slum for poor Irish immigrants.  Today Hell's Kitchen has a below average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for New York City.  Hell's Kitchen is bordered on the north by the Upper West Side, on the east by Midtown and the Garment Districy on the south by Chelsea and Hudson Yards and on the west by the Hudson River.   It is popular with affluent singles, professionals and the LGBQT community.

      Five-story brick walk-ups are the main housing type in Hell's Kitchen along with newer residential towers, particularly on the main avenues.  Over the last 20 years  home prices have increased steadily.  Some developers and real estate agents have attempted to rebrand the area as "Clinton", but the name doesn't keep people away.

      Ninth Avenue and Tenth Avenue are where most retail, dining, and nightlife is located. Eleventh Avenue still tends to be fairly industrial and along the Hudson River is New York's convention center and the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum. The DeWitt Clinton Park covers two full blocks and includes a dog run, sports fields, and gardens. Hell's Kitchen park offers basketball and handball courts and a playground.  The Greenway offers a path to walk or bike along the Huidson all the way down to the southern or northern tips of Manhattan.

      • Wall Street: 5.5 miles / 15-40 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit

      • Rockefeller Center: 1 mile / 18-35 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit 

      • Hudson Yards: 1.5 miles / 10 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit / 21-25 nins walk

      • Jersey City: 9.5 miles / 30-55 minutes by car / 45 minutes by transit

       

      Hudson Yards

      Hudson Yards is a neighborhood on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan.  The area is the site of a large-scale development program with the aim of expanding the Midtown Manhattan business district westward to the Hudson River.  The program includes an extension of the subway  to a new station at 34th Street and 11th Avenue.   Some of the new developments which will contain residential blocks include Manhattan West (https://manhattanwestnyc.com/).   Newer developments currently open can be found on https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/live

      • Wall Street: 5.1 miles / 20-26 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit

      • Rockefeller Center: 1.7 mile / 9-11 minutes by car / 21 minutes by transit 

      • Jersey City: 5.7 miles / 25-36 minutes by car / 58 minutes by transit

         

        Inwood

        Inwood occupies the northernmost part of Manhattan island.    Inwood attracts singles, professionals and families especially nature lovers.  Inwood has a below average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for New York City. Inwood is bordered on the north and east by the Harlem River, on the south by Fort George and on the west by the Hudson River.

        Most of Inwood is a quiet, residential neighborhood although some parts can be seedy. Due to Inwood's distance from the main business hubs of Manhattan it's a relatively affordable area.  Nearly half of Inwood is covered by Inwood Hill Park, 196 acres of barbecuing areas, athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, dog runs, hiking, and a marina. Accommodation close to the park tends to be stately brick apartment buildings, but in the further districts buildings become a lot more industrial.

        • Wall Street: 15 miles / 40-80 minutes by car / 55 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 9.5 miles / 30-60 minutes by car / 45 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 20 miles / 55-75 minutes by car / 1 hr 7 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 23 miles / 40-65 minutes by car / 60 minutes by transit

         

        Kip's Bay

        Kips Bay is a small neighborhood in Manhattan which mainly attracts families, professionals, empty-nesters and retirees. Kips Bay is bordered on the north by Murray Hill, on the east by the East River, on the south by Stuyvesant Town and Gramercy Park, and on the west by Rose Hill. Kips Bay has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

        Residents often describe it as "quiet" and "peaceful"  but it offers all the daily conveniences  and is walking distance to more interesting neighborhoods.  Since it's not considered trendy, it's much more affordable than other nearby districts like Gramercy. Most of the housing is nondescript apartment blocks and condo towers, although some side streets do have brick walk-ups. This is also a hub for medical care with several hospitals within its borders or nearby, so doctors and med students are a common site.  The neighborhood has eafy parks and easy access to the walking path that runs alongside the East River.

        • Wall Street: 4 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 35-40 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 1.5 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit / 30 minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 2 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 8.5 miles / 25-55 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit

        Koreatown

        Koreatown is a compact ethnically Korean area in midtown Manhattan which mainly attracts single people.  Koreatown is bordered on the north by Midtown on the east by Murray Hill on the south by NoMad and on the west by Chelsea.  Koreatown has an above average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for New York City.

        It's known for its many Korean barbecue restaurants, karaoke bars, and retail shops, as well as the Empire State Building. Much of the area is commercial, though there are some large apartment buildings.

        • Wall Street: 4.7 miles / 15-25 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 1 mile / 5-15 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit / 20 minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 1.5 miles / 12-20 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit / 20-25 minutes by foot
        • Jersey City: 8.5 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit

         

        Little Italy

        The great thing about Little Italy is its location: it's right in the middle of a collection of fantastic neighborhoods, all within easy walking distance. Little Italy is bordered on the north by Nolita on the east by the Bowery, on the south by Chinatown, and on the west by SoHo.  Little Italy attracts mainly singles and professionals, and has a below average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.

        This lower Manhattan neighborhood is shrinking as a result of gentrification pushing out long time tenants whilst Chinatown moves its borders.  Once covering fifty square blocks, it's now down to a fraction of that. Housing is mainly located on quiet tree-lined streets filled with brick apartment buildings, historic churches and small museums.  The spectacular former headquarters of the New York Police has been converted into luxury condos.

        • Wall Street: 1.5 miles / 20 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 25-30 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 4 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 28-40 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 6.5 miles / 30-35 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit

         

        Lower East Side (LES)

        Located in lower Manhattan, the Lower East Side (LES) neighborhood was once full of tenement housing crammed with new European immigrants; today it's a vibrant dining and nightlife hub full of restaurants, bars, and music venues.  The Lower East Side is bordered on the north by the East Village on the east by the East River, on the south by Two Bridges and on the west by Chinatown and Bowery. The Lower East Side has an average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.

        On a weekend night its streets teem with people in their 20s and 30s from all parts of the city.The population is a mix of old and new. Long-time Chinese, Latino, and Jewish residents now share the space with young professionals and families.  The old tenements are now walk-up apartments. The influx of new residents with money has also brought in development of shiny new condos, including the well-known "Blue Condo" building and 100 Norfolk developments.

        • Wall Street: 1.5 miles / 5-15 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 4 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 4-8 miles (route dependent/ 2o-30 minutes by car / 35-50 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit

         

        Manhattanville (West Harlem)

        Manhattanville is a diverse residential and industrial neighborhood in uptown Manhattan sometimes referred to as  West Harlem.  Manhattanville is bordered on the north by Hamilton Heights, on the east by Harlem, on the south by Morningside Heights and on the west by the Hudson River.  The area attracts families, singles and students.  Manhattanville has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

        An above-ground subway line runs along Broadway, bisecting the neighborhood. Older brick and stone apartment buildings provide most of the limited housing stock.  Like much of the city, this area has been gentrifying. Columbia University purchased a large chunk of real estate here to support its expansion.  You'll still find lots of warehouses, a live poultry market, clothing shops, the West Harlem Pier for fishing, kayaking, or just hanging out and the sprawling Riverside Park.

        • Wall Street: 10.5 miles / 30-70 minutes by car / 40-50 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 5.8 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 5-6 miles / 10-40 minutes by car / 35-40 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 22.3 miles / 35-60 minutes by car / 60 minutes by transit

         

        Meatpacking District

        Today Meatpacking is one of the trendier and more upscale parts of Manhattan.  Meatpacking is bordered on the north by Chelsea, on the east and south by the West Village, and on the west by the Hudson River.  The Meatpacking District has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.  The area attracts singles and professionals.

        AS late as the early 1900s the Meatpacking District was home to 250 slaughterhouses and meat packing plants and the celebrated High Line Park was once a freight railway that carted the resulting product outside of the city.  Nowadays its cobblestone streets are full of expensive fashion boutiques, hotels,  restaurants, bars, and clubs. On weekend nights the scene can be pretty chaotic.   This is largely a retail and business area though there are some pricey apartments and condos available.  There are also good elementary and middle schools close by.

        • Wall Street: 3 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit
        • Hudsons Yards: 1/5 miles / 5-20 minutes by car / 13-25 minutes by transit / 20-25 minutes walk
        • Jersey City: 7.5 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit

         

        Midtown

        Midtown is a commercial and residential neighborhood that sitsmore or less in the middle of Manhattan island. Attracting families and professionals, Midtown has an average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for New York City. Midtown is bordered on the north by Central Park, on the east by Turtle Bay (Midtown East) on the south by the Garment District and Koreatown and on the west by Hell's Kitchen.

        Many major companies have their headquarters here, including CBS, Ernst & Young, Bloomberg L.P., Morgan Stanley, Time Warner, and Viacom. Plus Fifth Avenue which is lined with flagship stores for many of the world's luxury brands, several department stores, and many popular chains. 57th Street has some of the most expensive commercial real estate in the world and due to its proximity to the United Nations Headquarters more than a dozen countries have consulates located here. Midtown also includes Times Square and the Theater District.   Housing-wise, there are a number of luxury high rises offering hotel-style amenities, ranging from gyms to childcare, making it a popular place for those who can afford it.

        • Wall Street: 5.7 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 1 mile / 5minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 1.5 miles / 6-20 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit / 30 minutes walk
        • Jersey City: 9 miles / 30-60 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit

         

        Midtown East (also known as Turtle Bay)

        Turtle Bay/ Midtown East, is a large neighborhood in midtown Manhattan.   Turtle Bay has a low violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.  The neighbourhood is bordered on the north by Lenox Hill and the Upper East Side on the east by the East River, on the south by Murray Hill and on the west by Midtown.

        Housing is made up of giant residential towers with a few smaller and old brick apartments buildings.  There are several distinct enclaves near the East River: Tudor City, Beekman Place, and Sutton Place. These tend to be elegant apartment buildings, single family mansions, and small parks on tree-lined streets.  When the UN is in session the streets can become gridlocked but if you are working in Midtown you can walk to work. Overall, this is a peaceful and safe neighborhood with all the conveniences including grocery stores and pharmacies, and some excellent restaurants and bars.

        Turtle Bay/ Midtown East is home to the Chrysler Building and the Grand Central Terminal, which is still a transport hub for both trains coming into and out of the city and several subway lines. The United Nations Headquarters takes up a large chunk of thesoutheast corner so many countries have consulates here.

        • Wall Street: 5.2 miles / 15-25 minutes by car / 30-45 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 0.5 miles / 5-15 minutes by car / 10-15 minutes by transit / 15 minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 2.4 miles / 13-20 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 10 miles / 35-70 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit

         

        Morningside Heights

        Morningside Heights is an uptown Manhattan neighborhood bordered on the north by Manhattanville and Harlem on the east by Harlem, on the south byUpper West Side and on the west by the Hudson River.  Morningside Heights has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.   It's popular with students, singles, professionals, families and the LGBQT population.

        A considerable proportion of Morningside Heights is taken up by higher education institutions: Columbia University, Barnard College, and the Manhattan School of Music.  There are a lot of students, but also many families due to housing that is more affordable than other parts of the city.

        There are plenty of coffee shops and cheap eats catering to the student population.  Bars are mainly restricted to Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue making the residential side streets quiet.  The neighborhood gives access to both Riverside Park, and Morningside Park

        • Wall Street: 10.5 miles / 30-70 minutes by car / 40-50 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 5.8 miles / 20-40 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 5.5 miles / 13-21 minutes by car / 33 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 22.3 miles / 35-60 minutes by car / 60 minutes by transit

         

        Murray Hill

        Murray Hill attracts singles, young professionals and families.   It is bordered on the north by  Midtown and Turtle Bay on the east by the East River, on the south by Kips Bay and Rose Hill, and on the west by the Garment District.  It has a low violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.  Murray Hill is relatively more affordable than some of the surrounding neighborhoods in Manhattan (although remember everything in Manhattan is expensive).

        Most homes here are located in modern, high-rise condos, although there are brick walk-ups and on some of the quieter side streets you'll find single-family brownstones.  Anything below 40th Street is walkable to the UNIS and the British International School making Murray Hill a popular location for families.

        There are a lot of nightlife options here catering to its young population.  There are a large number of sports bars on Third Avenue, as well as more low key pubs and a few lounges. Murray Hill has plenty of affordable eateries and is especially known  ethnic restaurants, including enough Indian eateries to earn the moniker 'Curry Hill'. There are good quality hospitals , several small parks, and a running path along the river. Being close to the United Nations headquarters there are also several foreign consulates.

        Murray Hill is very well connected to the business areas of Midtown or the Financial District 

        • Wall Street: 4.5 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 1 mile / 5-15 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit / 25 minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 1/7 miles / 15-25 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit / 35 minutes bv foot
        • Jersey City: 9 miles / 30-65 minutes by car / 45 minutes by transit

        NoHo

        NoHo is a tiny neighborhood 'North of Houston Street'. NoHo is bordered on the north by Gramercy Park on the east by the East Village on the south by Little Italy and on the west by Greenwich Village.  NoHo has an average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.  NoHo attracts professionals and singles, creative types and the LGBTQ community.

        Encompassing about ten small city blocks in lower Manhattan,  NoHo was once an industrial area but now is a highly desirable residential neighborhood. There is a wide range of buildings, with modern residences going up next to renovated industrial lofts.  The neighborhood has several theatres and plenty of great restaurants and bars as well and tends to be more subdued than the East Village crowd next door.  NoHo also features many one-of-a-kind boutiques.  NoHo attracts a diverse group of people, ranging from artists to Wall Street types. This is a great location for anyone working in Midtown or the Financial district since it sits in the middle of both and has a number of subway lines close by.

        • Wall Street: 1.5 miles / 20 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 25-30 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 2.5-3.5 miles / 10-30 minutes by car / 20-30 minutes bv transit 
        • Jersey City: 6.5 miles / 30-35 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit

         

        Nolita

        Nolita is a tiny neighborhood tucked into lower Manhattan, bordered on the north by NoHo on the east by Bowery, on the south by Little Italy and on the west by SoHo. Nolita has a below average violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City.  The area attracts singles, professionals, families, empty-nesters and retirees but especially Australians.

        Its name comes from its location – "North of Little Italy". The tree-lined streets contain low key restaurants and coffee shops as well as stylish boutiques, pop-ups, art galleries, and unique stores. There is also plenty of nightlife, ranging from dive bars to upscale lounges, but this remains a quiet area thanks to its more mature population.  It's also the core of the Australian expat community in New York with several Australian-run businesses.

        • Wall Street: 2 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 3.2 miles / 10-35 minutes by car /30 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 7 miles / 20-35 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit

        NoMad

        The NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) neighborhood used to be part of a notorious red light district called the Tenderloin.  NoMad is bordered on the north by Koreatown, on the east by Rose Hill, on the south by Flatiron District and on the west by Chelsea. NoMad mainly attracts creatives and professionals, and has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.

        Today this small neighborhood is clean and trendy, with new developments and nightlife. Its streets are lined with elegant stone and brick apartment buildings, giant residential towers, small retail shops, and offices. In between are cafes, trendy restaurants, and upscale hotels. Its central location makes it easy to get anywhere in Manhattan.

        • Wall Street: 4.5 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 25-30 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 1.5 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit / 25 minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 1.6 miles / 7-25 minutesby car / 19-25 minutes by transit /30 minutes by foot
        • Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit

         

        Roosevelt Island

        Roosevelt Island is a quiet, relaxed, mostly-residential neighborhood on its own sliver of an island in New York's East River.  Roosevelt Island is bordered on all sides by the East River, and attracts families and professionals. Roosevelt Island has a below average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for New York City.

        It's a relatively easy commute into Midtown Manhattan (via bridge, subway, or aerial tram) or into Queens but other than for work, it's a self-sufficient neighbourhood with its own grocery stores, fitness centers, schools, restaurants, and recreation so residents don't need to leave often. The island offers a suburban vibe in the middle of New York City with a mixed group of residents  across different incomes and age groups. While there is affordable housing, more recently a number of luxury high rise apartments have been developed with stunning views of the city.There are plenty of family-friendly amenities here plus Cornell University and the Technion Institute of Technology have partnered on a USD $2 billion campus for computer science on the island.

        • Wall Street: 9 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 35-40 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 4.5 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 5-5 miles / 25-55 minutes by car / 30-40 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 13.5 miles / 45-100 minutes by car / 45 minutes by transit

        SoHo

        SoHo refers to the historic neighborhood located 'South of Houston Street' in lower Manhattan.  SoHo is bordered on the north by the West Village and Greenwich Village, on the east by Little Italy on the south by Tribeca, and on the west by the Hudson River. SoHo has a low violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City, and attracts singles, professionals and the LGBTQ community.

        Along its cobblestone streets, the cast-iron buildings with large windows are now expensive homes and high-end retail. SoHo has unique boutiques and chain stores, art galleries, home décor stores, salons, and spas as well as a vibrant dining and bar scene. SoHo has consistently been one of the most expensive neighborhoods in New York for years.

        • Wall Street: 1.5 miles / 20 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 25-30 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 3 miles / 10-40 minutes by car / 25-30 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 6.5 miles / 30-35 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit

         

        Stuyvesant Town (Stuy Town)

        Stuyvesant Town is an 80-acre complex of apartments built as middle class housing just after World War II.  Stuyvesant Town is bordered on the north by Kip's Bay on the east by the East River, on the south by the East Village and on the west by Gramercy Park. Stuyvesant Town has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City. The area attracts professionals, families, retirees and empty nesters.

        There are 110 residential buildings that also include basic necessities like dry cleaners and pharmacies. Parks, playgrounds, and sports courts are interspersed between the buildings. This is an exclusively residential complex but with shops and restaurants along its borders.

        • Wall Street: 3.5 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 30-40 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 25-35 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards:  2 miles / 14-40 minutes by car / 30-45 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 8.5 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 35-40 minutes by transit

         

        Tribeca

        Tribeca is a portmanteau of 'Triangle Beneath Canal Street'. Tribeca attracts families and professionals, and has a low violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City. Tribeca is bordered on the north by SoHo on the east by Chinatown and the Civic Center, on the south by the Financial District and on the west by the Hudson River.

        Originally an industrial area, Tribeca morphed into an upscale residential neighborhood in the 1980s and 1990s. After 9/11 drastically reduced business around this part of the city, Robert de Niro (and others) started the now famous Tribeca Film Festival to bring investment and acclaim to this neighborhood.  Today Tribeca is a vibrant, safe place to live and one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city. Housing is a mix of renovated builds or new luxury condos.  Residents and visitors love the community vibe and friendly, laid back people as well as having one of the best public schools in the city. Nearly 1 in 5 residents here are expats.

        • Wall Street: 1 miles / 10-15 minutes by car / 10 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3.5 miles / 25-35 minutes by car / 20-30 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 3.3 miles / 7-35 minutes by car / 25-30 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 5.5 miles / 30-40 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit

        Two Bridges

        Two Bridges is a tiny neighborhood in lower Manhattan sandwiched between the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge.  Two Bridges is bordered on the north by the Lower East Side on the east by the East River, on the south by Civic Center and on the west by Chinatown.  Two Bridges attracts families, empty-nesters and retirees and has an average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for New York City.

        Many New Yorkers have never heard of this area. Unlike some of its neighbors it hasn't been gentrified, leaving an  affordable neighborhood of long-time residents and brick walk-ups, though new development is creeping in There is also a large public housing development in the southern corner of the neighborhood.

        • Wall Street: 1 miles / 5-10 minutes by car / 10 minutes by transit / 15 minutes walking
        • Rockefeller Center: 5 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 5.3 miles / 12-40 minutes by car / 35-50 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit

         

        Upper East Side (UES)

        The Upper East Side (UES) is an affluent, storied neighborhood that runs most of the length of Central Park and extends from the park's boundaries to the East River.  The Upper East Side is bordered on the north by East Harlem, on the east by the East River, on the south by Turtle Bay and on the west by Central Park. The Upper East Side has a low violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City. The area attracts professionals, families, empty-nesters and retirees.

        One of Manhattan's larger neighborhoods, UES includes the sub-neighborhoods of Yorkville and Lenox Hill as well as several museums (Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, The Frick, Neue Galerie, Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, the Jewish Museum, Asia Society Museum, Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden, and Gracie Mansion).  There are low key diners, some of the best and most expensive restaurants in Manhattan, luxury retail shops and more affordable options.  There is also lots of green space and a number of schools cater to local families.

        The Lenox Hill neighbourhood is at the southern part of the UES and directly next to Turtle Bay, with a younger and more energetic vibe than the rest of the neighborhood.  Here is a population of young professionals living in the brownstones and high rises. Yorkville, in the upper northeast section of the UES is quieter and more affordable area, making it popular with young professionals and families. The extension of the 2nd Avenue subway line to Yorkville spurred new development and increased home prices.

        • Wall Street: 6.7 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 2.5 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 3.8-4.5 miles / 12-40 minutes by car / 27-35 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 11.5 miles / 35-70 minutes by car / 50 minutes by transit

        Upper West Side

        The Upper West Side (UWS) is one of Manhattan's largest neighborhoods, running the entire length of Central Park (50 blocks).  The Upper West Side is bordered on the north by Morningside Heights and Harlem, on the east by Central Park, on the south by Hell's Kitchen and on the west by the Hudson River. The Upper West Side has a low violent crime rate and a below average property crime rate for New York City. The neighbourhood attracts singles, professionals, families, retirees, empty-nesters and the LGBTQ community.

        This is one of the city's calmer neighborhoods  It's got plenty going on along its avenues, but its leafy side streets tend to be almost entirely residential as well as being surrounded by two of the city's most scenic green spaces (Central Park and Riverside Park).  At the southern edge of the neighborhood is Columbus Circle, a transit hub with a mall, restaurants, and hotel in the Time Warner Center. Heading north most shopping, restaurants, and bars tend to be located on Amsterdam or Columbus Avenues.

        • Wall Street: 7.7 miles / 25-60 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 2.5 miles / 15-30 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit / 20 minutes by foot
        • Hudson Yards: 3.5 miles /8-30 minutes by car / 25-40 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 11.5 miles / 35-70 minutes by car / 50 minutes by transit

        Washington Heights

        Washington Heights is a hilly neighborhood way up in the northern part of Manhattan island. Washington Heights is bordered on the north by Hudson Heights and Fort George on the east by the Harlem River, on the south by Hamilton Heights and on the west by the Hudson River.  Attracting families and professionals, Washington Heights has a below average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for New York City.

        Gentrification has just begun to reach this area so it's still an affordable place to live. There are a number of restaurants here, as well as some bars, but not much variety. Shopping is fairly limited as well.  But there is a lot of energy here and residents describe a strong community vibe. Fort Tryon Park offers 67 acres of paths, basketball courts, playgrounds, the Cloisters medieval museum, and the largest dog run in Manhattan. It's also got a burgeoning art scene.

        • Wall Street: 12 miles / 30-75 minutes by car / 45-60 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 7.3 miles / 25-50 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 8 miles / 15-45 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit
        • Jersey City: 21 miles / 30-55 minutes by car / 55-60 minutes by transit

        The West Village

        The West Village is technically part of Greenwich Village, but most residents treat them as two distinct areas.  Attracting singles, professionals, familiers, creatives and the LGBQT community, the West Village has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City. The West Village is bordered on the north by Chelsea on the east by Greenwich Village, on the south by SoHo and on the west by the Hudson River.

        The West Village is the slightly calmer, more exclusive, celeb-heavy part of the Greenwich Village neighborhood.There are charming tree-lined streets of brick townhomes and brownstones, with the occasional café or restaurant tucked in. But this is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the city. This area has a wealth of great restaurants for all budgets and some iconic nightlife venues, including the Village Vanguard jazz club,  the White Horse Tavern,  and the Stonewall Inn (the birthplace of the gay rights movement in America). There are also unique boutiques, book stores, clothing accessories, and jewelry stores.

        • Wall Street: 2.5 miles / 15-20 minutes by car / 15-20 minutes by transit
        • Rockefeller Center: 3 miles / 20-25 minutes by car / 15 minutes by transit
        • Hudson Yards: 1.2 miles / 5-25 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit / 40 minutes by foot
        • Jersey City: 7 miles / 30-35 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit