Battery Park City (BPC)

This neighborhood is one of Manhattan’s youngest neighborhoods, conceived in 1962, and derives its name from the battery of guns kept by the British to protect the harbor. Only in 1976, when the landfill was completed, did the Battery Park community start to actually develop.

Situated south of Chambers and West of West St, Battery Park City is a lively financial district by day and a pleasant ‘suburban’ lifestyle district at night. New York’s historic monuments are only a few minutes walk: Trinity Church lends a calming air to the district, as ‘Ground Zero’ is a solemn area with future growth. Architecture varies from old-style Pace University, residential neighborhoods with high-rise and low-rise complexes and finally to the futuristic World Trade Center. The construction of residential areas began in the late 1990’s, mostly to the north of the World Financial Center. Due to this, the area primarily occupies new Manhattan luxury apartments. Most of the residents are Wall Street business people and the infrastructure is greatly built around their lifestyles; with gyms, restaurants, indoor tennis courts and golf facilities. The well-planned housing also offers an abundance of trees and waterfront sidewalks.

High-quality restaurants like Giovanni’s Atrium on Washington Street, as well as American Park can offer a venerable view on top of a pleasant meal. The Wintergarden is considered to be one of the most spectacular interior spaces in the City; with its forest of 16 palm trees, vista of the marina and the river. This and other highlights, make Battery Park City a pleasant developing area for rental apartments in NYC.