Those looking forward peace, quiet and a touch of history will find it along the avenues and side streets here. Life can be "sweet", unless you live travel after dark. Lots of new spots opening.
Artists meet and locals retreat at the hilly caverns and crevices in these parts. While this nabe is known for it's great new dining spots, leaving under the influence can still be risky. be aware!
Go for the local flavor and you'll wind up with "Sabor". The rythym can be infectious. It's unfortunate that housing projects dominate. Check out Lex and 3rd to get "el barrio" at it's best. Raw &fun
If it is above 96th street, calling it the Upper West side is a stretch but these folks may need more convincing. The nabe borders Columbia and Central Park. It has become trendy. Sometimes quiet.
If you know the history, you won't refer to this area as Washington Heights. A museum district if there ever was one. Every "Audubon" is named after it. Lots of trees & birds west of B-way with views!
Folks from Columbia like to isolate themselves within this university village within a village. Avenues here are saturated in collegiate bars and shops that cater to the style challenged educated set.
12th avenue is uptown's version of the Meatpacking district. Fairway Market and several upscale eatery/lounges populate this hidden below the tracks destination. The weekends will require a car valet.
The creator of this name worked in real estate. Really the west end of Washington Heights. Filled with Gays, Jews, Latinos, musicians, and any other outsider. Next week it will likely be renamed HuHe.
Along 135th street is lined with boutiques, hairsalons (of the lower end) and art galleries.Don't visit hungry or you'll be eating at Popeye's. Just north is some of Harlem's most high end dwellings.
The days of baseball viewing from the rocks have passed. Night-travel is not advised unless you're in the market for underground substances. Recently, the variety of quality dining spots has improved.
If you here the term Hudson Heights, smack the person hard. The Dominican peeps consider this their own. It is part of Historic Harlem Heights, and is worth the explore. lots of hills, so wear sneaks.
Is it safe? Popular question for many. Those folks may be stuck in 1973. If you are seeking crime and desperation...Go to Syria! If culture is your feel, this is the spot. Lots of new goings on uptown
Anyone who has an architectural fetish will find their dreams have manifested in reality. Rowhouses abut brownstones highrises. SO peaceful. Great for a private chat. The kitties are loving & friendly
The borders are 135th to 145th from Amsterdam to the cliff of Edgecombe. Quiet and upscale. Newcomers try to act as if it's NOT part of Harlem. Check out Convent Avenue architecture. City College too!
Essentially the theater and cultural district of Harlem. Commercial and corporate chains dominate. Crowded and, at times, overwhelming. Whole Foods to open soon at Lenox. Avoid cross town buses.
The west side is Little Senegal and the east side is El Barrio. Great for bargain shopping. Lots of new dining coming to the hood! If you climb the stairs at Morningside Park, the view is phenomenal!
Is it East Harlem?, is it Spanish Harlem?, El Barrio or SpaHa? Expect to be called out on any of the above. Food is relatively cheap. Rent..not so much. You can't beat the energy within the streets!
