Manhattan
Greenwich Village
Beatniks, hippies, artists, musicians and writers are all historically linked with Greenwich Village -- though today the neighborhood might be most closely associated with New York University.
Over the years, Greenwich Village -- while still a stronghold of independent shops and restaurants -- has lost a bit of its bohemia. Today, Washington Square Park is undergoing a makeover that threatens its chess tables (boo) as well as the remaining drug dealers (yay). Also of concern is NYU's plan to add 6 million square feet of space; already, the surrounding blocks resemble a college campus more than a hip urban neighborhood.
Despite the prominence of NYU's purple flags, the area is still one of the city's most expensive. Lower Fifth Avenue, with its historic co-ops and townhouses, is often known as the "Gold Coast." With much of the area designated a historic district, new construction in the heart of the Village has been minimal.
Though to quote former Village denizen Bob Dylan: The times, they are a-changin'. Plans to build a 21-story residential tower at the site of St. Vincent's hospital could bring some 400 residences to the 'hood.
GREENWICH VILLAGE
$8.75 MILLION
August 14, 2008 -
Given the impressive renovation on this "stunning" 19th-century townhouse, you could consider it a Greek Revival revival. The restored single-family home reflects its history through...more >
GREENWICH VILLAGE
$6.595 MILLION
July 10, 2008 -
Now you can live like a rock star, pop icon or music mogul! We mean that literally, insofar as this "exclusive" newly renovated penthouse in the Silk Building has been previously owned by...more >
GREENWICH VILLAGE
$699,000
May 08, 2008 -
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Square feet: 650 Maintenance: $989 -- In this duplex loft, you'll get "dramatic" space - 13½-foot ceilings in the living room - and architectural...more >
LAKE IT OR LEAVE IT
March 20, 2008 -
Society couple George and Carol McFadden have just sold their sprawling Southampton mansion on exclusive Lake Agawam. The home was listed for $25 million. George McFadden is the general...more >
TIME TO PERK UP
WE SCOUR THE CITY & BEYOND FOR SOME FRILLS THAT REALLY THRILL
March 13, 2008 -
MATCH POINT Given how European buyers have propped up Manhattan real estate, it's understandable that buildings would try to make expats feel at home. For example, Adagio, a new condo rising to...more >
BUENO, DIAZ
March 13, 2008 -
There's something about the apartment that Cameron Diaz has bought in the West Village - it took her forever to find it. After searching for more than a year, including showing up at numerous...more >
INDUSTRY STANDARD
MEATPACKING DISTRICT GETS GLITZIER, A LOT PRICIER & READY FOR ITS MOMENT IN THE SUN
March 13, 2008 -
VISIT the Meatpacking District at 1 a.m. on a Saturday night and the word "scene" doesn't even begin to describe what you'll find. Swarms of the hip and their hangers-on weave down...more >
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