Washington Heights
Manhattan
"One of the most affordable areas of New York City is also one of its highest physical points. Flanked by the Hudson and Harlem Rivers, Washington Heights (‘The Heights’) begins at west 155th and stretches up to Dykman Street. A bustling terraced town of 5ish story apartment buildings, house rows, and co-ops that inspired the Broadway show In the Heights, Washington Heights breathes gentrification in motion. The Spanish-infused lyrics and rocking salsa/hip-hop score of the show invokes the bilingual nature of its immigrant population, with splashes accommodating the rich reality of ethnic diversity. Hills of architecture come to rest at Broadway, the central strip where the immigrant background shines in clusters of bodegas, discount shops, and restaurants hedged alongside giant hubs like KeyFood, Staples, and Citibank. A daily street scene involves young urban professionals rushing downtown order coffees alongside construction workers and school kids. Historically, the Heights supported Fort Washington, a Continental fortification used during the American Revolutionary War. Once a major drug distribution neighborhood, Washington Heights today has one of the lowest crime rates and is considered by police records to be the fourth safest neighborhood in Manhattan. While not as visually glamorous as wealthier neighborhoods, the Heights has appeared in the films Citizen Kane, American Gangster, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Salt. The 1/A/C subway lines provide easy commuting all over Manhattan and the Bronx. The George Washington Bridge off the West Side Highway connects Manhattan to New Jersey. Street and garage parking are cheap and easy to find." By: Meir Areman
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$1,130 ― $2,000Sales Prices:
$271,000 ― $470,000Landmarks:
Morrise-Jumel Mansion, Sylvan Terrace, George Washington BridgeSchool Districts:
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33Reviews
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dikarJanuary 14th 2015Large, affordable pre-war apartments are available. which are good for growing families. The population is becoming more diverse. There are many inexpensive restaurants, mainly Pan Latin. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons is there as is Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. I often go to The Hispanic Society of America to see the art work from the Middle Ages to the present and the stunning textile collection. Washington Heights is near Fort Tryon Park with the Cloisters and the dramatic views of the cliffs of the Palisades.
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maremanNovember 30th 2014Great place! Have lived here for about 7 years, and it's beautiful and well located. Love that you can get to the City in roughly an hour but also have suburban feel.
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KellyOctober 7th 2014Affordable! And crime rates are definitely falling!
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samJune 4th 2014Affordable by Manhattan standards. Good subway access (express and local) to rest of city. Street parking is easy and garage parking is cheap. Very family friendly area.
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