Manhattan
The island of Manhattan can be divided into five sections: Downtown, Midtown West, Midtown East, Upper West Side and Upper East Side. Within these sections, there is a mixture of neighborhoods sure to complement each residence.
Any destination south of Fourteenth Street is considered Downtown Manhattan. Its neighborhoods include Greenwich Village, SoHo, NoHo, LoLita, TriBeCa, Little Italy, Chinatown, East Village, Lower East Side, Battery Park City and the Financial District.
The area east of Fifth Avenue all the way to the East River stretching from Fourteenth Street to Fifty-ninth is considered Midtown East. Its neighborhoods include Gramercy Park, Murray Hill, Turtle Bay, Sutton Place and Tudor City.
The area west of Fifth Avenue across to the Hudson River stretching from Fourteenth Street to Fifty-ninth is considered Midtown West. Its neighborhoods include Chelsea, Clinton, Hell’s Kitchen, Fashion District and Theater District.
The area between Central Park and The East River stretching from Fifty-ninth Street to Ninety-sixth is considered the Upper East Side.
The area between Central Park and the Hudson River stretching from Fifty-ninth Street to Ninety-sixth is considered the Upper West Side.
Brooklyn
Just across the river from Manhattan, is the borough of Brooklyn. In recent years as its popularity as a residential location has grown, several high-rise buildings have brought doorman living similar to that found in Manhattan to the borough.
Downtown Brooklyn
The neighborhoods of Downtown Brooklyn include Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, MetroTech, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and DUMBO.
Williamsburg/Greenpoint
The former industrial areas along the East River were rezoned opening the opportunities for living in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods to include the highly desirable waterfront.