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An affordable uptown Manhattan neighborhood surrounded by parks and transit
Park access, convenient transportation links and relative affordability attract New Yorkers to Manhattan Valley, a compact neighborhood between the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights. Compared to those areas, “there’s more value in Manhattan Valley; you can get more for your money,” says Rebecca Gotlieb, the co-founder of Digs Realty Group, who has been working in the neighborhood—also known as Bloomingdale—for five years. Central Park is Manhattan Valley’s backyard, and Riverside and Morningside parks are nearby. A diverse community makes its home in Manhattan Valley, including locals and students and faculty from Columbia University, just to the north.
Manhattan Valley is lined with gorgeous buildings and archtecture
Start your morning with a bike ride at the Central Park Loop in Manhattan Valley.
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Relative affordability for Manhattan homebuyers north of 96th
Manhattan Valley is a less expensive alternative to the Upper West Side, but offers many of the same amenities as its southern neighbor. “You can buy in a Central Park West co-op building, facing the park, for a steep discount compared to properties south of 96th Street,” says Gotlieb. Co-ops and condos in the neighborhood—often in prewar, brick buildings—range from around $425,000 to about $1.5 million, with high-floor units with better views selling for closer to $2 million. New, boutique condo developments include Fifteen, a 22-story tower with 21 units on West 96th Street, and The Rockwell, a 13-story building set to bring 81 units to West 103rd Street in 2024. Typically, condos in the neighborhood range from about $1 million to $3.5 million. Historic townhouses line a two-block stretch of Manhattan Avenue, from West 105th Street to West 106th Street, and sell for around $5 million. “The streets aren’t as wide there, so it’s a little quieter,” Gotlieb said. The Frederick Douglass Houses, a public housing development, is adjacent to these homes.
High end Co-op buildings overlook Central Park.
Manhattan valley has luxury condo developments.
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Steps to Central Park
The neighborhood is adjacent to Central Park and its North Woods, which offers wandering trails in the thick of the forest, and the Great Hill, with its track and large lawn. Just a few blocks west of Broadway is Riverside Park, with views of the Hudson River, and Morningside Park borders Manhattan Valley to the north. Bloomingdale Playground, on Amsterdam Avenue between West 104th and West 105th streets, has play structures and outdoor fitness equipment. During the summer, Amsterdam Avenue is blocked off to cars between West 106th and West 110th streets as part of the city’s popular Open Streets program.
Manhattan Valley residents can catch some rays on Great Hill in Central Park.
Central Park 4 Mile Loop
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Top-rated elementary school offers dual-language program
Manhattan Valley’s pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students can attend P.S. 165 Robert E. Simon on West 109th Street, which received an A-minus rating from Niche and offers a dual English-and-Spanish learning program. J.H.S. 54 Booker T. Washington Middle School also gets an A from Niche, and serves students in grades six through eight. Students also have a soccer field and basketball courts on site. Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School is a small high school with a C rating from Niche. Budding musicians of all ages can get lessons at the Bloomingdale School of Music on West 108th Street.
Junior High School 54 Booker T
Educational opportunities abound at Edward A Reynolds West Side High School.
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Plenty of transit options, including 1 and C trains
Manhattan Valley residents have access to the subway on both Central Park West, which includes B and C trains, and Broadway’s 1 train. The express 2 and 3 trains stop at the station at West 96th Street and Broadway. There are several CitiBike hubs in the neighborhood, as well as bike lanes along the avenues—but watch out for speeding delivery drivers.
Take a ride on a Citi Bike and stroll the beautiful streets of Manhattan Valley.
The local B and C trains run into Manhattan Valley.
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Eateries along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan Valley has a large number of bars and restaurants, many clustered along Broadway, including Silver Moon Bakery and Absolute Bagels, both of which often have lines out their doors. The stretch of Amsterdam Avenue between West 106th and West 110th streets is lined with watering holes for Columbia students. The main grocery stores are West Side Market and the Asian grocer H Mart, both on Broadway on opposite sides of West 110th Street, and a Whole Foods at the Columbus Square shopping center, which also includes other big-box retail.
Whole Foods is where residents of Manhattan Valley can grab their groceries.
Spice restaurant in Manhattan Valley is a popular Thai Food destination.
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Parks in this Area
West 104th Street Garden
Frederick Douglass Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Central Park 4 Mile Loop
Straus Park
Trails
Booker T Washington Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Central Park
Julia Gabriel People's Garden
Trails
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
18 min drive
Subway
Cathedral Parkway (110 Street) (1 Line)
Bus
Central Pk W & W 97 St
Bus
Broadway & W 108 St
Bus
Amsterdam Av & W 106 St
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Amsterdam Av & W 104 St
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Amsterdam Av & W 102 St
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Columbus Av & Cathedral Py
Bus
Columbus Av & W 97 St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Manhattan Valley
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Manhattan Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Manhattan Valley, Manhattan sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Manhattan Valley, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $1,115,000, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
New to the market, residence #2 is a full floor home in a boutique building with keyed elevator access, low carry costs and includes a 31 SF storage unit.The 2nd floor is an oversized 1,550 SF, 3 bedroom plus flex space, 2 bathroom with amazing proportions and high ceilings. The apartment was thoughtfully designed to create the perfect balance of living space with a flexible layout as the
Prewar 3 Bedroom Condo on Central Park West! Beautiful morning light streams into this sunny 3BR/2BTH home with park views from the LR, DA, Kitchen and Master Bedroom. Enter into a generous and gracious foyer with a separate dining area flooded with light, leading to a spacious sunken living room with new windows facing the verdant beauty of Central Park. This warm and inviting home
Penthouse Dreams! Perched above Central Park, this well appointed and sophisticated duplex is a rare gem, offering an exquisite combination of prewar elegance and modern design. Gut renovated with no expense spared, this approximately 3000 SF residence features expansive rooms with wide-plank natural white oak floors, classic beamed ceilings, and over 1,000 square feet of private terraces
Apartment 2B is a beautfully renovated home with breathtaking Central Park Views. The open layout has six windows in the living/dining area making it light and bright all day. White Oak floors run throughout the apartment along with LED indirect lighting. The kitchen boasts Bosch and Subzero appliances, including a wine cooler. The counters and backsplash are Caesarstone. A large utility room is
Sponsor Unit Apartment 4A is a beautifully renovated, two-bedroom, one-bathroom Sponsor unit just two blocks from Central Park. Flooded with natural light, this newly renovated apartment is three flights up with a spacious living/dining area with sunny, southern exposures overlooking 107th street. The windowed kitchen has custom cabinetry, all-new stainless-steel appliances and
South Facing Mint Condition Junior 4 with Unobstructed Open Central Park Views and Private Terrace.Welcome to unit 14N at 392 Central Park West! Finally, the unit you have been waiting to hit the market. This gut renovated 887 square foot spacious home will check all of the boxes. Completely gut renovated 5 years, this turnkey home features open Central Park views, private outdoor space,
328 Central Park West is a full-service condo building located moments from Central Park. This expansive and sun-filled alcove studio feels like a one-bedroom. A stylish partial glass wall creates a sense of separation between the sleeping area and the generous living and dining space. The updated kitchen features sleek stainless-steel appliances, while custom-built closets and
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Right off Broadway on 105th Street this oversized 1BR with windowed eat in kitchen features 10 foot ceilings, hardwood floors, great natural light, windowed tile bathroom with bathtub, entrance foyer and good closet space. No pets please. Just two blocks from the 1 train on 103rd Street, close to B, C trains, Columbia University and Whole Foods. *photos are virtually staged Fees to the owner: At
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
36,611
Median Age
42
Population Density
181 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,441
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$116,851
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
59.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
98/ 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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