New York, NY

Financial District

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$390K - $20M
For Sale on Trulia:
398 homes
Rent:
$2.9K - $29K
For Rent on Trulia:
413 homes
To Downtown New York:
12 minutes
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What Locals Say about Financial District

At least 343 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 14 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Evie Mszpromo
    "Kids friendly neighborhood. Lots of food places, close to all major trains buses and highways. Lots of playgrounds in the area."
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  • Rociocabas
    "The best. You can walk everywhere. There are lots of restaurants, bars, grocery stores… We have amazing views, access to the waterfront, ferries, shows.."
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  • Glen Leibowitz
    "Great schools and more community then ever before There is a transition happening and it is all positive."
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  • KR
    "Connected to all of New York in FiDi, with easy access to most every train line within walking distance. "
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  • paulie bedus
    "super safe, accessible to almost every subway station max 10 min walk. not to much food options. not the most busy streets "
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  • Emily
    "I live next to seaport and there’s a lot of playground and the pier is good and clean area to run with dogs! It is super safe on gold street as the NYPD head quarter is next to my building and there are 24 hour polices stationed at corner of the block ! "
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  • 6cfktp2n7r
    "There are a few dog parks and regular around. I don’t own a dog so I can’t tell what a dog owner would look for. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great places to sight see and easy transportation to move about the city. One of the most busiest and safest neighborhoods in Manhattan. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It has a great access to public transportation and nearby markets, stores, food stalls, restaurants and the place is full of great people and great environment. the weather is nice and cozy and the community is friendly and helpful to locals and also to strangers and tourists"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people waking their dogs frequently throughout the neighborhood. Seems very dog friendly and the dogs seem happy. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Many dog areas and parks. I love the dogs and the people. We are all friends and treat each other with sincere respect. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Neighbors are friendly. Many restaurants and bars with events going on a regular basis. Seaport nearby with events also seasonally"
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  • Malise S.
    "Value for the space, easily accessible, up and coming, near seaport and battery park, dog friendly. "
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  • Jillellenmo
    "On the west side and Eastside there are dog parks as well as spaces to walk with your dog.Dog parks all around — which is wonderful for anyone who has dogs or is considering getting a dog! "
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  • Ashley N.
    "Easy quick commute to midtown by using the subway. A quieter part of nyc that has a neighborhood feel to it."
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  • Mbaker315
    "Close, easy access to all mass transit. Very easy and convenient to get anywhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn. "
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  • Mbaker315
    "Small, relatively new neighborhood for residential has created a pleasant community. There is a great mix of modern urban center and original NYC history. Streets have an old world feel. "
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  • Lena
    "Plenty of places to go walk your dog. I love this neighborhood and I love here for 13 years. Tons of new restaurants and bars. Amazing architecture and lots of character. Home to amazing movie filming. "
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  • Sally S. R.
    "My neighborhood has access to 11 different train lines: 1/2/3/4/5/A/C/E/N/R/Q. There is so much within walking distance. There are buses and ferry boats as well. "
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  • Gemma N.
    "It sucks I hate living here, no character, restaurants are terrible, same with bars, lots of homeless and I don’t ever feel safe "
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  • Joy N. D.
    "Don’t really have any dog parks. The side walks and streets are very narrow so when walking with your dog it can be a little challenging."
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  • Brian M.
    "Rapidly changing neighborhood with new restaurants, shops and entertainment options opening weekly. Walk to the water in three directions. Best transit options in the city with express lines taking you to the west side east side and Brooklyn. "
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  • Stacey
    "there's nothing to dislike. as soon as tourists and business people clear out it's empty in the best way. so much so that you can throw a ball for your dog down the street. it's the best."
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  • Baptiste R.
    "I’m living in this district, I arrived one year ago. There are not many shops but you can find different ranges of products and brands, all you need. Hermes, Tiffany, Zara, h&m, ... there is also eataly. There is also avery nice new chocolate shop cacao by Cipriani in 53 Wall Street amazing. Subway, ferry in Wall Street "
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  • Andrew K.
    "Historic but constant luxury updates. Movie theatre, bars restaurants and grocery stores. New concert venue and wonderful water front parks."
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  • Filmkzp
    "Great comments. Plus if I want I can walk to work because I work in the west village. Plus, Brooklyn is two stops away. "
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  • Michelle.r_lcsw
    "It’s not a family-oriented neighborhood. It’s mostly business during daytime and ghost town during night time "
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  • Delphanie S.
    "This is just a financial area not conducive for family orientation. Touristy and fun. There is a lot to see and do. Restaurant are plentiful."
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  • Kate W.
    "very dog friendly - between seaport area the piers and stone street you can find a ton of places to bring your dog for a walk or a meal!"
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  • Ash-_294
    "10 minutes to school at least.... I ride a bike. Don’t get me wrong I love it here but make sure you know how long you need to get to work"
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  • Namonj70
    "south street seaport. wall street the 911 memorial world trade center the si ferry and chinatown little Italy."
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  • Jradke2250
    "this is a family friendly neighborhood that is becoming increasingly residential. good place to raise a family"
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  • Steve M.
    "River to River Festival is excellent and should not be missed. Access to the river is also a great thing."
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  • MP
    "Public schools are great, parks are great. Group tours are overwhelming the neighborhood. Traffic is horrendous. Noise (traffic, construction and helicopter tours) is worse. "
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  • Mytang
    "Many parks nearby and increasing number of families. Getting to be a nicer place overall with Pier 17 and South Street Seaport renovations."
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