Neighborhood Guide
This relatively new residential and commercial neighborhood at the south westernmost tip of Manhattan is highlighted by Battery Park City and the World Financial Center. The center includes offices, dining and retail space, an outdoor plaza and a marina. It also contains the Winter Garden, an enclosed glass atrium lined with 40-foot tall palm trees. This area offers an abundance of free entertainment, usually sponsored by neighborhood businesses. Prospective buyers and renters will find numerous high-rise luxury buildings with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Hudson River. In addition, there are many parks and gardens including Battery Park and the esplanade along the Hudson River.
