Civic Center
Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York
New York County 10007, 10038
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jeffrey Goodman
Jeffrey Goodman
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
(855) 697-6415
29 Total Sales
1 in Civic Center
$999,000 Price
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Neal Young
Neal Young
Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
(551) 292-7697
148 Total Sales
1 in Civic Center
$550,000 Price
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Keith Copley
KC
Keith Copley
Responds QuicklyNest Seekers LLC
(646) 760-8152
22 Total Sales
1 in Civic Center
$1,860,000 Price
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Sarah Pedersen
SP
Sarah Pedersen
Responds QuicklyBrown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
(833) 658-6536
27 Total Sales
1 in Civic Center
$785,000 Price
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Ian Slater
Ian Slater
Compass
(646) 461-7460
217 Total Sales
1 in Civic Center
$7,100,000 Price
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Maria Mainieri
Maria Mainieri
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(929) 552-8443
110 Total Sales
51 in Civic Center
$1.7M - $8M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Drumgoole Plaza
- Trails
- Parking Lot
City Hall Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Thomas Paine Park
- Trails
- Concessions
Collect Pond Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
African Burial Ground National Monument
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
James Madison Plaza
- Picnic Area
- Trails
DeLury Square
- Trails
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
21 min drive
Subway
Chambers Street (J,M,Z Line)
Subway
City Hall
Subway
Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
Bus
Centre St & Chambers St
Bus
Park Row & Spruce St
Bus
Frankfort St & Pearl St
Bus
Worth St & Centre St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Civic Center | US |
|---|---|---|
| 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 135 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Civic Center, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $918,240, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$940,000
Median Sale Price
$918,240
Median Single Family Sale Price
$916,480
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$3,022,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,576
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
132
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
10.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,816
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
900
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,540
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
920
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
550
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,225
Median Age
49
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,158
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,330
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.6%
College Graduates
60.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
% Population in Labor Force
49.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
100
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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