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A small neighborhood among historic institutions
Characterized by centuries-old buildings and high-rise residences, Civic Center is the epicenter of New York City’s government. Municipal buildings, like City Hall and the New York Supreme Court, continue the area’s legacy of historical significance. “Even though it’s a busy business district, the neighborhood becomes more residential after 5 p.m.,” says Ariel Cohen, a broker at Douglas Elliman who has been selling downtown Manhattan properties for 18 years. Neighbored by high-cost areas, like the Financial District (FiDi) and Tribeca, Civic Center residents benefit from the multifarious shopping and dining nearby for comparatively lower home prices.
The Civic Center is the namesake and hub of activity in the Civic Center neighborhood.
Office buildings dominate the skyline in Civic Center.
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Global cuisine and assorted shopping in nearby areas
Though there are few restaurants within the confines of Civic Center, there are plenty of options on the perimeter. Upscale eateries in Tribeca, like Terra Wine Bar, are ideal for special occasions or business dinners. In Seaport, Jean-Georges’ Tin Building and Front Street offer a variety of cuisines like French and Mexican. Locals head to Chinatown for popular dim-sum restaurants, such as Golden Unicorn and the vegetarian Buddha Bodai. The Whole Foods and Target Grocery in Tribeca and Key Food in FiDi are within walking distance. For shopping, there are Westfield stores at the Oculus, designer ateliers at Brookfield Place and a combination of the two in SoHo.
Paris Baguette serves up delicious coffee and pastries on Fulton Street.
Luna's Pizza is a local favorite for a quick slice in Civic Center.
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A limited housing pool with a broad price range
Since most of the infrastructure in Civic Center is government-owned, the housing stock is quite low. According to Cohen, prices depend on the unit’s condition and the building’s services, amenities and location. “Is it a new development, a newly converted product or a renovated one? How do you get into the building, and what are the common charges? These are all things to consider,” Cohen says. “But generally, people like that it’s price-point friendly versus living in the belly of Tribeca, where you’re going to pay a lot more.” One-bedroom units cost between $700,000 and $1.8 million, two-bedrooms between $1.7 million and $6.7 million, and multi-bedrooms between $2.7 and $24.5 million. A handful of ultra-luxe condos have opened in converted office buildings: The 50-story, Art-Deco-inspired skyscraper at 25 Park Row offers sleek interiors and panoramic views of the Hudson River, the iconic Woolworth Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade. Though most residential towers were built postwar, exteriors typically reflect the ornate look of government buildings with facades in Revivalist, Neoclassical, Gothic and Beaux-Arts styles.
Small units in postwar condominiums start around $800,000.
Luxury condos are available along neighborhood parks and the Tribeca border.
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Parks and museums mark historic sites
City Hall Park is a part-paved, part-landscaped green space at the heart of Civic Center. Today, the park’s shaded benches and paths provide a peaceful retreat, but the space was once a gathering point for major historical events, like George Washington’s reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian promenade ends at the park, making it easy to walk into DUMBO for the day. Two blocks away, Thomas Paine Park contains a large fountain, several monuments and Foley Square, which hosts a year-round farmers’ market. Two museums, one artistic and one historical, sit between the parks: An immersive, multi-sensory installation dubbed The Hall des Lumières and the African Burial Ground National Monument, a sacred space with a visitor center that marks a colonial-era cemetery for the enslaved.
City Hall Park has an eclectic collection of sculptures on display.
The famous "Triumph of the Human Spirit" sculpture grounds Foley Square at Thomas Paine Park.
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Residents can walk the Brooklyn Bridge or use public transit
Drivers can quickly traverse or leave the city via FDR Drive, the West Side Highway or the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Numerous Citi bike docks, 10 subway stations and five bus routes serve the area. The whole neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly, but crowds are common near the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade at City Hall Park, especially on the weekends.
Popular public schools with industry-specific programming
Kindergarten through 8th graders can attend P.S. 397 Spruce Street School, rated an A by Niche and well-regarded by neighborhood parents. Career academies—like the Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers, Manhattan Early College School for Advertising or The Urban Assembly Maker Academy—are available for high schoolers.
Educational opportunities abound at Civic Center's Spruce Street School
Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Civic Center takes a problem-solving approach to learning.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Civic Center
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Civic Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Civic Center, Manhattan sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Civic Center, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $920,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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