East of Union Square, elegant Gramercy Park offers a bit of NYC time travel, complete with a secret garden. Luxurious pre-war (WWII) townhouses circle the pretty little park — only accessible to residents with a key (the secret part). The peaceful surrounding streets are lined with Greek Revival townhouses and private clubs. Irving Place offers a charming mix of life’s necessities: restaurants, nail salons and pubs. Even further east are the avenues, with more affordable apartments.
What’s There
An oasis of tranquility in the middle of Manhattan.
The Vibe
Under the radar. Quiet and private.
Not-So-Guilty Pleasure
Living in the neighborhood a lot of people don’t know about.
What's Not There
Pretty much anything trendy, hip or loud.
Boundaries14th St to 23rd St1st Ave to Park Ave SouthPopulation Density27,988