Battery Park City
Manhattan (Downtown)
Overview
Battery Park City is a great option for those looking to live in downtown Manhattan. The neighborhood is located on the southwest tip, running from West Street to its north, south and western boundaries, along the Hudson River. It is separate from the Financial District and Tribeca, and includes mostly luxury high rise buildings with spectacular views of the Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, New Jersey and the rest of Manhattan. Many families have flocked to this area of the city to take advantage of schools and recreational activities available for their children. Although this area is separated by West Street from the rest of downtown, there are plenty of shopping, food and entertainment options, especially with the emergence of the still relatively new Brookfield Place. In addition, just across West Street is the new Oculus Mall as well as other big box retailers for all your home needs, including Whole Foods and Bed Bath & Beyond. The Battery Park Stadium is a large movie theater complex that shows most of the popular movies available on the big screen. In addition, several restaurants line the Hudson River and offer residents a great outdoor meal on nice days. Battery Park City’s proximity to the Financial District and Tribeca allow inhabitants to enjoy other parts of downtown Manhattan without having to travel far. For food lovers, Tribeca possesses some of the best and most well-known restaurants in Manhattan. The area is also convenient for anyone working on Wall Street and one of the largest parks in the city, Battery Park, is right around the corner towards the south.
The Location
Street Boundaries
- North: Chambers Street
- East: West Street
- South: Battery Place
- West: River Terrace / South End Avenue
Commute Times
- Columbus Circle: 25-35 mins by subway, 20-25 mins by car
- Rockefeller Center: 25-35 mins by subway, 18-23 mins by car
- Grand Central: 25-35 mins by subway, 15-20 mins by car
- Union Square: 20-25 mins by subway, 12-15 mins by car
- Wall Street: 10-15 mins by subway, 5-10 mins by car
- Downtown Brooklyn: 25-30 mins by subway, 8-12 mins by car
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Who: Couple | Mid 30’s
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Who: Couple | Early 30’s
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