Covering the area south of City Hall and east of West Street, the Downtown Financial District is one of New York’s iconic neighborhoods, with architecture like the historic 300-year old Trinity Church juxtaposed against massive skyscrapers. Not commonly known as a place to live, the Financial District saw a remarkable upswing in full-time residents during the period of revitalization following the September 11th tragedy.
Today, its teeming high-rises are populated by large global businesses as well as luxury residences, including many newer co-ops and condos.
What to do:
Go to work! As a matter of course, the Financial District offers extraordinarily easy access to Downtown’s commercial epicenter. The recent residential boom has brought new vitality to the Financial District’s entertainment scene, with new supermarkets and retail stores sprouting alongside venerable power lunch restaurants. A small but happening bar scene includes everything from swanky to low-brow.
Financial District Loft Culture:
You won’t find bare-bones artists’ lofts in the Financial District, but you will find new, upscale luxury condo and co-op loft buildings offering every amenity and a small amount of high-tech commercial lofts. The Financial District’s residential lofts have it all: spacious open layouts, gorgeous views and add-ons like roof gardens and fitness centers. Exclusive location and a high level of luxury make Financial District lofts excellent as both homes and investments.
