Downtown

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side is located north of Houston and south of Division Street, between the East River and Bowery. In recent years, the Lower East Side has attracted the creative artsy, trendy retail, and nightlife scenes of bordering downtown vibe like the East Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy. Lower East Side locals thrive in this unique energy and foster a vibrant community filled with trendy restaurants and bars that compete with longtime local eateries, creating a gritty hip vibe of the cool artsy scene. 

Soho

South of Greenwich Village and west of Little Italy, SoHo is a small area bounded roughly by Broadway, the Hudson River, Houston and Canal Streets. The primary residential properties in SoHo are Cast Iron Historic District along West Broadway. In the past SOHO was a home to the artists who moved into this formerly industrial area in search of inexpensive and spacious studios and housing. The artists have transformed the place which led to the area’s renaissance—the large loft spaces were dramatically restored, real estate values soared, and demand for space extended to other "undiscovered" areas nearby.
 

The tremendous popularity of the area attracted soon the chic boutiques and galleries that catered to the art crowd were followed by international designers like Chanel and Prada and high-end housewares and furniture shops, a Barney's Co-op, an Apple store and apparel chains like Diesel and Camper. The neighborhood is now known for its world-class shopping.
 

Soho has great spots where you can relax and bask in the chic downtown atmosphere. Cobblestone streets, traditional restaurants and European-style coffee shops still delight local residents. The neighborhood's artist-anchored culture is held in place by cutting-edge galleries like Dietch Projects and the annual Art Parade which brings out the most creative SoHo pioneers as well as young newcomers.
 

TriBeca

The Triangle below Canal Street began to gain its reputation as a residential neighborhood when artists were in search of inexpensive studio spaces. The area's unique industrial-age architecture of lofts, warehouses and market spaces—and the lifestyle of its residents—was a major tend that led to the popularity of "loft work/ live" style of the 1980s.
 

TriBeCa hosts one of the most spacious living quarters in an urban setting. Some of the new luxury condo developments include 101 Warren, 200 Chambers, Pearline Soap Lofts and 145 Hudson.
 

Tribeca is known to slow down after business hours the tone is more relaxed as the residents enjoy the fine dining establishments, neighborhood bistros and cafes that keep their palates happy. The TriBeCa Film Festival is known worldwide it attracts all industry types from around the globe. Another attraction is the 92nd Street Y outpost which gives residents and their families a cultural hub. Shopping is plentiful as well, with small shops run by local and international designers and enough drug stores and delis to serve residents in standard Manhattan fashion
 

West Village

The West Village and Greenwich Village stretch from 14th to Houston Street between the Hudson River and Broadway, with Sixth Avenue demarcating the two neighborhoods
 

The West Village is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in the city the well-kept nineteenth century brownstones and a fair amount of winding cobblestone streets have been the main source of attraction. The distinct European flair pervades tiny cafes and shops among the jumble of winding, tree-lined streets, fine restaurants are here as well. The West Village hosts a boisterous nightlife scene and sought after dining spots. Movie stars are known to call it home, while quaint cafes, independent designer shops, and trendy restaurants line the streets.
 

Some of the noticeable high-rises and loft buildings are One Jackson Square and Richard Meier's tower at 173-176 Perry Streets and 166 Perry Street contrast with classically beautiful brick townhouse apartments—including a handful of notable restored carriage-houses—yet still manage to make the neighborhood feel warm and welcoming and define the residential areas of the West Village.
 

The West Village has Apartment prices remain high despite economic fluctuations: Some say the West Village is downtown's most desirable residential area, and its future is sure to be reinforced by the emergence of many architectural projects along the High Line just to the north in Chelsea.