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378 West End Avenue, Manhattan, New York

$7,925,000

4 beds
2,888 sqft
Condo
378 west end avenue, #7A, upper west side, NY 10024
Park views
City views
Pets allowed
Washer/dryer
Pool
Garage parking
Listing courtesy of Compass

Manhattan, New York

About Manhattan, NY

Manhattan is the heart of New York City. The slender island is packed with residents, businesses, and offices. The borough is home to many of New York’s famous landmarks, from Wall Street to Times Square to the Empire State Building to Central Park.

Referred to colloquially as “the City” by residents in the rest of New York, Manhattan is the densest borough and boasts the largest office districts in the country in Midtown and the Financial District.

The History of Manhattan

The area was long inhabited by Lenape Native Americans and the borough’s contemporary name comes from the Lenape name likely meaning “island of many hills.” The city was established as a Dutch trading outpost in 1625 and was conquered by the English and renamed New York in 1664. New York City was the first capital city of the United States following the adoption of the Constitution. Manhattan grew rapidly as an economic and trading center in the 19th century and became a cosmopolitan destination for immigrants to the United States. New York City considerably expanded with the consolidation of the five boroughs into greater New York City in 1898. Though the populations of Brooklyn and Queens each surpassed Manhattan’s, the latter remained the economic and cultural core of the city. Manhattan is the center of the finance, publishing, media, and fashion industries and has been a vital area for arts and artists. Over the past two decades, growing demand for New York living has led to a boom in new high-rise construction and soaring prices

Manhattan Demographics

Manhattan is home to 1.6 million residents. After declining significantly in the second half of the 20th Century, the population has been steadily increasing again since the 1980s. Manhattan boasts greater population density than any other county in the U.S. Lower Manhattan (below Canal St.) is the fastest growing part of the borough, attributable to the number of children born and residing in this area. Manhattan is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, but also has gaping income inequality. About three-fifths of the borough’s population is White, a quarter is Hispanic or Latino, and one-fifth is Black.

How is the Transportation in Manhattan?

Manhattan is crisscrossed by an extensive subway network that reaches most neighborhoods on the island. The two dozen subway lines run generally north-south through Manhattan, with a few making crosstown connections, as well. Additionally, Manhattan is served by an extensive bus network and ferries up and down the East River. The city’s famous yellow taxis ply Midtown and lower Manhattan, as well.

Is Manhattan Bike-Friendly?

Manhattan is increasingly bike-friendly as new bike lanes are added across the borough and more residents are choosing bikes to get around. The Hudson River and East River greenways encircle most of the island with off-street cycle routes. Miles of bike lanes up and down avenues and on some cross streets make it relatively easy to bike through neighborhoods. Some of the best neighborhoods for cyclists include:

Common Housing Types and Architecture You’ll Find in Manhattan

Most Manhattanites live in apartment units in buildings ranging from refitted tenements, to classic pre-war buildings, to brand-new high-rise towers. In a few Manhattan neighborhoods, townhouses are also common. In dense Manhattan, expect to find smaller apartments that elsewhere in the city. Manhattanites gladly forgo extra living space (and quirks like a bathtub in the kitchen) in exchange for living amid the activity in the heart of the city. Walk-ups are buildings without elevators. Doorman buildings are luxury abodes staffed with doormen and sometimes elevator operators, concierges, or other assistants for residents.

Manhattan Real Estate Trends

As of the end of 2019, the median sale price in Manhattan was about $1 million. A glut of new luxury properties across the city has brought prices downward for the most expensive properties (those over $5 million), while prices continued to rise for properties below that threshold.

Median Listing Price in Manhattan:

Studio:  $520,000

1 Bedroom:  $849,000

2 Bedroom:  $1,749,000

3 Bedroom:  $3,250,000

Median Rent in Manhattan:

Studio:  $2,400

1 Bedroom:  $3,200

2 Bedroom:  $4,338

3 Bedroom:  $5,500

Most EXPENSIVE Neighborhoods to BUY in Manhattan:

Manhattan’s priciest neighborhoods include areas with lots of brand new, ultra-luxury development - including Hudson Yards and Billionaire’s Row in Midtown - as well as trendy, older neighborhoods where new construction is limited, including Tribeca, SoHo, and Little Italy. The priciest median sale prices are in:

Most AFFORDABLE Neighborhoods to BUY in Manhattan:

Buyers looking for affordable prices in Manhattan should look uptown. Manhattan’s northernmost neighborhoods offer some of the lowest home prices. There are also bargains east of midtown in Tudor City and Murray Hill. The lowest median prices are in:

Most EXPENSIVE Neighborhoods to RENT in Manhattan:

Flashy downtown neighborhoods and areas stacked with new, luxury buildings are where renters will face the highest prices. Buzzy Tribeca and SoHo make the top-five list, as do Hudson Yards, Hudson Square, and Battery Park City, neighborhoods where virtually the only units available are in new buildings. The most expensive median listing rents are in:

Most AFFORDABLE Neighborhoods to RENT in Manhattan:

The lowest-priced rental apartments in Manhattan are uptown. Head all the way to the northern edge of the island to find the cheapest rents, in Inwood. Median rents tick up as you move south through Washington Heights and Harlem. The lowest median listing rents are in:

How Safe is Manhattan?

Crime rates have fallen dramatically over the past several decades and Manhattan is now one of the safest big cities in the country. Areas that once had a reputation for being dangerous - including the subway and Central Park, are now generally quite safe. Areas with the most reported crimes per neighborhood population are dense areas of Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Keep in mind that the level of policing and number of arrests vary in different New York City neighborhoods (and Black and Hispanic New Yorkers are disproportionately likely to face arrest). The number of reported crime incidents may not equate to the level of danger felt by residents in a neighborhood.

Safest Neighborhoods in Manhattan:

The lowest number of crimes reported per neighborhood population are in:

Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Manhattan:

The highest number of crimes reported per neighborhood population are in:

What are the Best Schools in Manhattan?

Manhattan boasts a number of excellent public schools. Many elementary schools across the borough score top marks for student achievement and progress. Manhattan is also home to an array of specialty and private schools.

Top 10 Elementary Schools in Manhattan:

  1. P.S. 6 Lillie D Blake, 45 East 81st Street, New York, NY

  2. P.S. 40 Augustus St.-Gaudens, 320 East 20th Street, New York, NY

  3. P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International, 231 East 56th Street, New York, NY

  4. P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale, 285 Delancey Street, New York, NY

  5. P.S. 130 Hernando De Soto, 143 Baxter Street, New York, NY

  6. P.S. 150, 334 Greenwich Street, New York, NY

  7. P.S. 183 Robert L Stevenson, 419 East 66th Street, New York, NY

  8. P.S. 89, 201 Warren Street, New York, NY

  9. P.S. 234 Independence School, 292 Greenwich Street, New York, NY

  10. P.S. 77 Lower Lab School, 1700 3rd Avenue, New York, NY

Top 5 High Schools in Manhattan:

  1. Stuyvesant High School, 345 Chambers Street, New York, NY

  2. Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 411 East 76th Street, New York, NY

  3. Millennium High School, 75 Broad Street, New York, NY

  4. High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies, 350 Grand Street, New York, NY

  5. High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY, 240 Convent Avenue, New York, NY

Top 3 School Districts Manhattan:

  1. District 2 (Lower Manhattan, Midtown, and Upper East Side)

  2. District 3 (Upper West Side and Morningside Heights)

  3. District 1 (East Village and Lower East Side)

What are the Most Popular Areas in Manhattan?

There are popular neighborhoods across vibrant Manhattan. SoHo is packed with fashion boutiques and name-brands in unique cast-iron loft buildings. Greenwich Village buzzes day and night with students and aging bohemians. Times Square pulses with tourists, office workers, and locals headed to theaters while avoiding mascots. The Upper East Side and Upper West Side offer quieter streets and tons of museums and other attractions, and Central Park is nearby. The Financial District, the oldest section of the city, contains famous Wall Street and harbor views from Battery Park.

Popular Neighborhoods in Manhattan:

Manhattan boasts an array of distinctive neighborhoods famous for their unique cultures, distinctive architecture, and local businesses. Residential uptown neighborhoods have leafy streets, parks, and local businesses. Busy, buzzy downtown neighborhoods are packed with restaurants, arts venues, and high-end stores. A few famous neighborhoods include:

Popular Parks in Manhattan:

Manhattan is known more for its dense neighborhoods than wide open spaces, but the borough boasts some impressive parks and outdoor spaces. Central Park, the largest and arguably most famous, spans 840 acres at the center of the island. Numerous other parks, squares, and playgrounds offer green space elsewhere in the borough. Some top spots include:

Popular Neighborhoods
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