Downtown East
"I
want to live downtown." For years, this has been the mantra of a new
generation of students and professionals living and relocating to New York
City. And no wonder. On the east side, the Financial District is
one of the fastest growing neighborhoods, with glamorous new construction
amid historic landmarks and the bustling South Street Seaport.
Home to America's earliest immigrants, Little Italy, NoLiTa, the
Lower East Side, and Chinatown still retain their
ethnic flavor and attract a diverse mix of new residents and nightly tourists.
The East Village is one of downtown Manhattan's most vibrant neighborhoods, and the Flatiron/Union Square area is popular with young professionals who enjoy its trendy restaurants, convenience to transportation, and loft-like housing options. A quiet, relaxed residential neighborhood can be found in the historic and charming area surrounding Gramercy Park.
See also transportation and schools for Downtown East's neighborhoods.
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