The West Village
Approximate Boundaries
Northern/Southern Borders: 14th Street—Houston Street
Eastern/Western Borders: Broadway—the Hudson River
Originally established as a haven from the rapidly growing city, Greenwich Village continues to this day to maintain much of its “Old World” charm.
This is due in large part to its exclusion from the grid system created in 1811 to ensure that roads in Manhattan would be regimented.
When walking through this neighborhood you will be endeared by the meandering of its streets, almost all of which are named rather than numbered, and some of which are still paved in cobbles.
Commonly considered a symbol of “bohemia”, Greenwich Village, like its Eastern counterpart (the East Village), has also been the center of several significant cultural events: including the rise of 1960’s folk music, the beat generation, and the gay liberation movement.
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As home to the primary campuses of several notable Manhattan Universities—such as NYU and the New School for Social research—this liberal community also boasts a considerable student population, as well as a diversity of services catering to the unique and varying needs of its intellectual/artistic residents.
Housing options
Lofts, Brownstones, Prewar, Walk-ups, New Constructions
Notable Amenities/Landmarks
White Horse Tavern, Stonewall Inn, Oscar Wilde Bookshop, Washington Square Park, Magnolia Bakery, Meat Packing District, Corner Bistro
Transportation
Subways: A, C, E, F, V, Q, N, R, 1, 2, 3, L
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