Welcome to Meatpacking District

The fast-paced, trendy neighborhood embodies the work-hard-play-hard lifestyle that brings so many people to NYC. Stylish lounges, designer boutiques, and posh housing options abound.

Attributes

Commercial, Waterfront Views, Upscale, Contemporary, Chic, Tourist Attraction, Vibrant, Great People-Watching, Artsy, Shopper's Paradise, Trendy

Key Details

• WHAT TO EXPECT

  Upscale dining options and a nightlife-driven entertainment scene.

• THE LIFESTYLE

  Bustling day and night with an equal mix of tourists, fashion lovers, and groups looking to spend a night on the town.

• WHAT NOT TO EXPECT

  Those seeking an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood vibe or variety of casual dining and shopping options.

• THE MARKET

  Townhouses and co-op buildings along the southern border with a competitively priced emerging high-rise and co-op building market.

• YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

  The cobblestone streets, posh shops and restaurants, and breathtaking scenic green spaces such as The High Line and westside waterfront.

The Meatpacking District owes its name and aesthetic to the industries that once called it home. Slaughterhouses, packing plants, and lamp oil factories were the neighborhood’s main claims to fame between the late 1800s and mid-20th century. The 1990s are generally considered the birth of the present-day Meatpacking District -- a time of cultural and residential resurgence in which now-classic restaurants such as Valbella and “it” clothing designers including Diane Von Furstenberg and Stella McCartney paved the way for a slew of high-end shops and eateries to follow and continue to define the district to this day.