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Nolita

Nolita is a small but jam-packed Manhattan neighborhood filled with boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Nolita stands for “North of Little Italy,” and the neighborhood was historically inhabited by Italian immigrants. Today, many elderly descendants of these immigrants still live in the neighborhood. They’re joined by young professionals and families who are attracted by how quiet the neighborhood is. Nolita, which is located East of SoHo, West of Lower East Side, South of NoHo, and north of Little Italy, is a beautiful enclave in Lower Manhattan that has a true community feel.

East Village

Just North of the Lower East Side, the eclectic East Village neighborhood has attracted artists and musicians since the 1950s. This downtown neighborhood has hosted everyone from Beats poets like Jack Keuroac to punk rock musicians like the Ramones. Today, this neighborhood stays true to its artistic roots. Throughout the East Village, you’ll find tons of independent boutiques, art galleries, and packed bars that attract students from nearby NYU. The East Village is chock-full of interesting things to see and do.

Nomad

Just above Madison Square Park, you’ll find the small and trendy Nomad neighborhood. Like many New York neighborhoods, Nomad is an abbreviation—it stands for “North of Madison Square Park.” While Nomad first got its name in just 1999, it’s been around much longer than that. Residents started moving into brownstones in the area in 1686, the same time Madison Square Park was opened. Today, you’ll still see historic brownstones in this neighborhood, but there are also many luxury condos with modern amenities. The bustling neighborhood is bordered by Lexington Avenue to the East, 25th Street to the South, 6th Avenue to the West, and W 30th St to the North.

Gramercy

The peaceful Gramercy neighborhood is famous for its gorgeous greenery and ivy-covered brownstones with small gardens in front. This quiet neighborhood is popular with both families and young professionals who like how easy it is to commute to work from here. Many of the buildings are older, but in recent years, some new modern developments have been put in, showing that Gramercy has something for everyone.

Financial District

The Financial District—or, as many residents call it, FiDi—may be famous for its sleek skyscrapers that house top companies, but the area also has plenty of apartments and condos available. The area is popular with professionals who work on or around Wall Street. Residents also like how easy it is to travel to and from this area—many major subway lines stop at the Fulton Street Station, and you can also get ferries to Governors’ Island or Brooklyn. If you like the idea of living in the commercial heart of New York City, the Financial District is a good choice for you.

Lower East Side

The vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood was once a hub for New York City’s newest residents. Many Europeans immigrated here in the 19th and early 20th centuries and set up shops and restaurants. Today, many of the businesses started by the Lower East Side’s first residents are still around, and they often sit next to modern, chic boutiques or tiny hole-in-the-wall bars.  As with many lower Manhattan neighborhoods, these contrasts give the Lower East Side its unique character.

West Village

The peaceful West Village neighborhood is famous for its historic brownstones and winding, tree-lined streets that are filled with cute cafes and highly-rated restaurants. The West Village was part of neighboring Greenwich Village until the 1980s, but now, it has transformed into its own unique neighborhood with its own attractions. Since the early 1900s, the area has attracted artists and writers, including Allen Ginsberg, Dylan Thomas, and Jack Kerouac. Now, this is one of the neighborhoods of Manhattan that attracts the most A-list celebrities.

Upper West Side

The Upper West Side attracts intellectuals, artists, and authors who love how close the neighborhood is to many of Manhattan’s most iconic cultural sites. The neighborhood goes all the way from 59th Street to 110th Street, and because it’s so large, it has a wide array of homes available. In the bottom of the neighborhood, close to bustling Columbus Circle, you’ll find many high-rise luxury condos. As you travel farther north, though, you’ll start seeing more preserved, pre-war brownstones on streets that are so quiet, you’ll forget that you’re in Manhattan. At the top of the neighborhood, you’ll find more affordable but still lovely places to live. The Upper West Side is a wonderful place for those looking for a quieter neighborhood that still has easy access to the rest of Manhattan.

SOHO

The SoHo neighborhood is one of the trendiest places in Manhattan. SoHo, which stands for “South of Houston,” is famous for the stunning cast-iron architecture on its building. Artists are attracted to SoHo’s large, airy lofts, and they began moving into the area in the late 1960s. Today, SoHo is still home to many artists and trendsetters, and it’s also become a popular destination for visitors to the city. Within SoHo’s borders, you’ll find chic shops, art galleries, and tons of top restaurants. SoHo is bordered by Houston Street to the North, Sixth Avenue to the West, Canal Street to the South, and Crosby Street to the East. 

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side was once home to some of Manhattan’s most prominent families, like the Rockefellers, Carnegies, and the Kennedys. As one of the most elite East Side Manhattan neighborhoods, when you walk around the Upper East Side, it’s easy to see why this area attracted so many heavy-hitters. The neighborhood has gorgeous buildings in a wide variety of architectural styles—there’s everything from Art Deco buildings to lovely brownstones. While the Upper East Side may have a reputation for being on the pricier side, pre-war walk-ups near the East River can actually be quite affordable. These buildings often attract younger professionals.

NOHO

NoHo, which stands for “North of Houston,” is a small but busy neighborhood that has stunning architecture, trendy shops, and chic restaurants right North of SoHo. In the late 1800s, NoHo was mostly a manufacturing district. But by the 1950s, most of the manufacturers had moved to other parts of the city, and they began renting their spaces to artists and theater groups. Today, many artists live in NoHo’s large lofts, and there are still many performing art spaces in the neighborhood. NoHo may only be six blocks wide, but every one of those blocks is filled with unique attractions that make this neighborhood one of the most sought after in Downtown Manhattan.

Midtown East

The Midtown East neighborhood is full of towering apartment buildings that offer can’t-beat views of the East River. It's also home to some of the most famous tourist attractions in New York City. From the Rockefeller Center to the Chrysler Building, many of Manhattan’s best-known buildings are in the stately Midtown East neighborhood. While Fifth Avenue on the neighborhood’s westside can get busy, the farther east you go, the quieter the streets will get. Midtown East is perfect for those who are looking for a quiet neighborhood that's just a short walk away from the action around Times Square.

Tribeca

The Tribeca neighborhood is a peaceful pocket of quiet between bustling Chinatown and the busy Financial District. Tribeca—which stands for “triangle below Canal Street”—has been a haven for artists since the 1970s. The neighborhood is full of large, airy lofts and artist studios housed in converted warehouses. South of SoHo, the neighborhood is also a favorite of A-list celebrities. Tribeca’s cobblestone streets weave between beautiful restored buildings and newly-built modern spaces that attract a trendy crowd.

Meatpacking District

The trendy Meatpacking District is located on Manhattan’s far westside, next to Chelsea. Before the 1990s, the Meatpacking District was mostly home to the factories and meatpacking plants that gave the neighborhood its name. In the 1990s, though, boutiques that catered to young professionals moved in, and soon hip young residents followed. Now, when you walk down the neighborhood’s cobblestone streets, you’ll see plenty of co-ops, townhouses, and newly built high-rises. This chic NYC neighborhood is one of the most sought after in the city.

Chinatown

The bustling Chinatown neighborhood is located in Lower Manhattan, North of the Financial District, and it’s the largest Chinatown in the United States. Immigrants from China started moving into the area as early as the mid-1800s. In the 1900s, a new influx of immigrants from Hong Kong and the Fujian Province of China moved in, firmly establishing the neighborhood’s identity. Today, Chinatown is a vibrant, diverse neighborhood full of busy streets with shops selling items imported from China and restaurants that serve some of the freshest and most authentic cuisine around.

Chelsea

One of the oldest Manhattan Neighborhoods, Chelsea is located on the west side, just below Midtown. The historic Chelsea/Hudson Yards neighborhood was founded by British Major Thomas Clarke in 1750, who named the neighborhood after Chelsea in London. The area is still home to many historic townhouses, and it also has modern buildings filled with condos and apartments.
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