23rd Street to the River - East River to the Hudson River.

This are includes the areas of Chelsea, Gramercy Park, Union Square, East Village, West Village, Greenwich Village, Nolita, Soho, Tribeca, Lower Manhattan, Financial District and Battery Park City.

Gramercy Park:

Extends from 14th to 24th Street between Fifth and First Avenues.

Gramercy Park is one of New York's most historic and unique neighborhoods. Centrally located on the East Side, residents have the convenience of living downtown (Soho, Noho and the Village are just blocks away) coupled with a sophistication generally reserved for the toniest uptown neighborhoods. TWith many prewar and post war buildings, the true elegance of Gramercy Park is displayed by the beautiful 19th century townhouses, Victorian brownstones, and prewar buildings surrounding the park built by such famous architects such as Emery Roth and Calvert Vaux. Gramercy Park gets its name from the only private park in the city. Key access is needed and is given to those who live on the perimeter of the park. Known as the oldest residential neighborhood, Gramercy is also home to many fabulous restaurants, trendy nightspots and lots of great shopping. Given its many charms and convenience, this safe, tight-knit neighborhood draws young professionals and older residents alike.

Chelsea:

Extends from 14th Street to 34th Street, and from Sixth Avenue to the Hudson River.

It is the hottest and most vivrant area in Manhattan. Everything you could want is here, whether it's a landmarked townhouse, a family-friendly chain restaurant, pulsing nightlife, or a cutting edge art gallery.
It is full of off Broadway theaters, new art galleries, and fine restaurants as well as the landmark Chelsea Hotel, a favorite of many famous artists, writers and musicians. During seasonal art openings, the area buzzes with gallery-hoppers that are as interesting to gaze at as the art itself. Chelsea is also home to several popular weekend flea markets and New York City's most modern, state-of-the-art sports complex. Chelsea Piers is a large complex where you can ice skate, drive golf balls, hit inside batting cages or bowl; it also features a health club and many sports leagues. The architecture in this area is unique. East of Ninth Avenue, the spacious and stylish loft warehouses give way to stunning landmark townhouses, prewar co-ops and new luxury high-rise buildings. Traditionalists will appreciate Historic Chelsea's Cushman Row, located between Ninth and Tenth Avenues on 20th Street.

Union Square	Soho

East Village:

This area stretches from 14th Street to Houston Street and from Bowery Street to the East River.

The East Village is one of the more unique neighborhoods in the City with a "happening" reputation and colorful past. While the areas close to Fifth Avenue have always been popular, revitalization further east has transformed the East Village into an entity of its own. Once considered the stepsister of the West Village, the East Village is catching up to its neighbor with its own trendy cafes, boutiques, and art galleries. In its early years, the East Village was home to the Stuyvesants, Astors, and Vanderbilts. The neighborhood then saw waves of immigrant groups followed by the Beat, Hippie and Punk generations - each leaving its imprint.  The East Village consists mostly of walkups, which are being renovated; conventional high-rise apartment buildings are not as prevalent. While it still maintains a hip, happening feel, the East Village is seeing more families arrive, and many young professionals now call it home. The refurbished Tompkins Park is the main park in the East Village, offering a welcome respite from city life.

West Village:

Situated between 7th Avenue and the Hudson River, the West Village stretches from 14th Street to Canal Street.

The West Village is as charming and colorful as any neighborhood in New York City. With a rich history and culture, the West Village still has its quaint mélange of narrow streets from its early days as a small country village. Best known as the home of the bohemian and the hip, today it is a modern day mecca for writers, artists, intellectuals, radicals, actors, and students as well as many professionals and families. Because of its Old World charm, many people have been drawn to this area. With its quiet streets, low-rise townhouses, and profusion of cafes, shops, small theaters, boutiques, bodegas and music clubs, the Village is reminiscent of European cities, such as Paris and Budapest. And, along the Hudson River, new luxury residential buildings offer splendid views of the river as well as the city. Given all this history, color and cool, it's easy to see why the West Village is one of the city's most popular neighborhoods in which to live.

Soho:

Soho (South of Houston Street) used to be an industrial district with many cast iron buildings, and in the 1960's an influx of artists came and saved the area. By impeccably restoring the old warehouses into spacious and attractive lofts, Soho became a trendy place to live and the area flourished.

Soho is one of the best shopping neighborhoods and most fun to browse. Prime action is on Broadway and its intersecting cobblestone streets. The area, with its fashionable boutiques, clothing stores, see and be seen restaurants, and high-end street peddlers, is bustling with people from every walk of life - and also includes 250 or so art galleries, four museums, performance centers, swanky lounges, bars, nightclubs and spas. Similar to Noho, Soho revels in its unique architecture. Many beautiful buildings abound in different styles such as Victorian Gothic, Neo-Greco, and Italianate. The residents in this neighborhood are mostly well-to-do professionals and artists; many celebrities live here as well. Several new hotels have also opened in the area making Soho a desirable place for international tourists.

Tribeca:

Tribeca, the TRIangle BElow CAnal Street, lies on the lower East Side of Manhattan. Close to Soho, it is bordered by Broadway and West Street. Once the industrial heart of the City, Tribeca's factories and unique cast iron fronted warehouses have been converted to spacious lofts, apartments and condos. The neighborhood became a haven for artists who found the loft spaces in these old buildings perfectly suited for studios. Now the neighborhood boasts many famous residents such as Robert DeNiro as well as many upscale restaurants and art galleries. In addition to its culture and happening feel, Tribeca is conveniently located close to the financial district and many unique neighborhoods. With its trendy art scene, hot restaurants and boutiques, and some of the city's top real estate, Tribeca is a prime place to live.
 

Battery Park City:

Lying on the southern tip of Manhattan, Battery Park City offers expansive greenery, tree-lined streets and spectacular water views. The quiet calm of this self-contained neighborhood feels more suburban-like than Manhattan. One of the city's newest neighborhoods, it hosts many luxury hi-rise apartments which blend with the nearby colonial buildings and vestiges of the country's earliest days in the financial district. Covering over 90 acres, Battery Park City is bounded by Chambers Street in the North to Pier A, and West Street to the East to the Hudson River. Residents can enjoy waterfront walks, biking along the esplanade and the myriad galleries of nearby Tribeca. Many families and professionals also enjoy the proximity to the financial district, making it easy to get to and from work. Battery City Park sports a Marina, free outdoor concerts at the South Street Seaport and Winter Garden, and boats sailing off to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Since the destruction of 9/11, nowhere in New York is the city's indomitable spirit more abundant.

Financial District:

The Financial District, birthplace of New York City and the nation, is one of the most historic and intriguing neighborhoods in the U.S. Full of winding, cobblestone streets and historic buildings, the Financial District sits on the Southern tip of the island. It is now undergoing major restoration and is again considered one of New York's City's special gems. Wall Street is the focal point of this neighborhood - a narrow street that is home to the New York and American Stock Exchanges. South Street Seaport is also a very popular destination. It boasts many shops, restaurants, bars and antique ships that have been converted into floating museums. During the day, the Financial District is as busy if not busier than any other neighborhood in the world; however, at night, there is a lot of peace and quiet. Many of the older, large office buildings have been converted to residential space with spectacular views of the water and the Statue of Liberty. The neighborhood has emerged as an around-the-clock community for working, living and entertaining. It offers an elegant residential neighborhood, world-class cultural institutions, and a center for music, dance and visual arts events.