Welcome to Greenwich Village

“The Village” is a beloved mix of the best that New York has to offer, including the iconic Washington Square Park. A diverse group of residents all contribute to the energy of this lively yet well-behaved slice of Manhattan.

Attributes

Tourist Attraction, For Foodies, Young Professionals, Great Public Transportation, Doorman Buildings, Cozy, Great People-Watching, Old New York Charm, Vibrant, Eclectic, Brownstones, Pricey, Posh

Key Details

• WHAT TO EXPECT

  Those looking to live in a bustling, centrally located neighborhood.

• THE LIFESTYLE

  Well-balanced. Active days blend into fun, relaxing nights.

• WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

  A neighborhood that's far removed from typical NYC to-and-fro.

• THE MARKET

  Generally expensive, but plenty of options across a diverse blend of walkups, brownstones, and doorman buildings.

• YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

  The communal culture of this down-to-earth, embracing neighborhood.

For most of the 20th century, Greenwich Village was the center of downtown culture. In the 60s, the Village was the birthplace of the beatnik generation. Allen Ginsberg was known to pop up at Cafe Reggio, while Bob Dylan was a regular performer at Cafe Wha.