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neighborhood profile
Greenwich and West Village
 
West Village brownstones (Photo credit: Stefan Studer)
The basics: "There's definitely more lace than leather in the Village today, and many more families," says Ed Ferris of William B. May. Brokers say they're seeing lots of entertainment types as well as Wall Streeters who want to be near work. Although some high-rises have popped up in the last few years, there's still no better spot for charming townhouse apartments on quiet, tree-lined streets.

Boundaries: Stretching roughly from 14th to Houston Streets, between the Hudson River and Broadway. Sixth Avenue demarcates the two neighborhoods.

Borders: East Village, Soho, and Chelsea

Subway stops: 1, 9 to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square for West Village; A, B, C, D, E, F,V to West 4th Street or N, R to 8th Street for Greenwich Village

 

 OUTLOOK

What's new: Old Villagers hate it, but the sexiest new building (and one of the few to go up recently) is Richard Meier's tower at 173-176 Perry Street. Calvin Klein, Martha Stewart, and Nicole Kidman have all bought there. Horatio House, a brick low-rise at 637 Hudson Street, and the Greenwich, a 79-unit loft building on 13th Street, were also completed in the last couple of years.

Bargain hunting: "Not on the west side," laughs Audrey Nevitsky of Charles H. Greenthal. You might find something way over to the west, though, around Washington Street. Smaller, cheaper rentals also pop up around NYU's buildings on Broadway (keep an eye out in June and September).

Prediction: Don't get your hopes up for a bargain, even in a down economy. "The Village is the most desirable part of downtown," declares Corcoran's Mark Schoenfeld, and supply remains drum-tight. Even when much of downtown tanked, the Village held firm.


— Profile from the March 10, 2003 cover story of New York Magazine

 

 
 
 
APARTMENT PRICES
TO BUY
2001
2003
Studio/1BR $350K-$875K $175K-$900K
2BR $780K-$1.65M $550K-$1.3M
Family Apt. $1.3M-$4M $900K-$5M
Townhouse $2M-$10M $2.6M-$14M
     
TO RENT
2001
2003
Studio/1BR $1,700-$5,000 $1,500-$4,000
2BR $3,900-$6,500 $3,500-$6,500
Family Apt. $5,000-$11,000 $8,000-$14,000
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THE SCENE

Dining
Babbo: Mario Batali's unique and celebrated Italian concoctions are nothing like mama used to make.
110 Waverly Pl. between Sixth Ave. and MacDougal St.; 212-777-0303 or Babbo

Corner Bistro: Forget fast food: the Bistro Burger is one of the heftiest, messiest and, at $5.50, cheapest chunks of cow in town.
331 W. 4th St. at Jane St.; 212-242-9502

Hue: Modern Vietnamese fare is served in a sleek setting complete with skylight, waterfall and two beds on which to lounge and eat.
1 Charles St. at Bleecker St.; 212-691-4170


Moustache: Line up for a table at this minuscule Middle Eastern eatery that's well worth the wait.
90 Bedford St. at Grove St.; 212-229-2220


Otto Enoteca Pizzeria: Leave it to Mario Batali to reinvent the pizza with controversial thin-crust pies.
1 Fifth Ave. at 8th St.; 212-995-9559 or Otto

Pearl Oyster Bar: Chef Rebecca Charles named this spot after her grandma and you can taste the love in succulent selections like lobster rolls and blueberry pie.
18 Cornelia St. between Bleecker and W. 4th St.; 212-691-8211 or Pearl Oyster Bar

Snack Taverna: An offshoot of trendy Snack, this Greek eatery mixes innovation and tradition for Hellenic dishes that taste like they were cooked in heaven.
63 Bedford St. at Morton St.; 212-929-3499


Sumile: A chic sushi haunt opened by a Japanese rock star, Sumile boasts an eclectic menu and decor reminiscent of an elegant Japanese boathouse.
154 W. 13th St. between Sixth and Seventh Aves.; 212-989-7699

Westville: Don't let its paper napkins and close quarters deter you, sweet tooths are addicted to Westville's sinful desserts like all-butter-crusted seasonal berry pies.
210 W. 10th St. between Bleecker and West 4th Sts.; 212-741-7971

More Restaurants:

Nightlife
55 Bar: All that jazz at bargain basement prices, appropriately located downstairs.
55 Christopher St. near Seventh Ave. South; 212-929-9883 or 55 Bar

Bar d'O: Swanky cabaret showcases drag queen divas who sing live.
29 Bedford St. at Downing St.; 212-627-1580

Bitter End: Famed Bleecker St. landmark hosts singer-songwriters and bar bands. 147 Bleecker St. between Thompson and LaGuardia Sts.; 212-673-7030 or Bitter End

Bowlmor Lanes
: This kitschy, sporty retro bar brings landmark status to bowling.
110 University Pl. between 12th and 13th Sts.; 212-255-8188 or Bowlmor

Hogs & Heifers: Where wild-child celebs like Drew Barrymore sometimes disrobe.
859 Washington St. (West Village) At 13th St. 212-929-0655 or Hogs & Heifers

Luahn
: Hot spot lounge opened by a Baldwin brother attracts the celebrity set.
59 Fifth Ave. between 12th and 13th Sts.; 212-242-9709

Rose's Turn: Legendary cabaret club helped launch Joan Rivers and Woody Allen. 55 Grove St. between Bleecker St. and Seventh Ave. South; 212-366-5438 or Rose's Turn

More Bars

Shopping

Big Fun Toys: Feel like a kid again at this toy and game boutique.
636 Hudson St.at Horatio St.; 212-414-4138 or Big Fun Toys

Condomiania: Everything you've ever wanted to know about prophylactics.
351 Bleecker St. near 10th St.; 212-691-9442 or Condomania

Jeffrey New York: One-stop shopping for designer label junkies.
449 W. 14th St. near Tenth Ave. 212-206-1272

Lucy Barnes: Feminine and flirty attire from a budding local designer.
117 Perry St. near Hudson St.; 212-647-0149

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RECOMMENDED SITES
Weekly Crime Stats (in PDF format)
Precinct 1, (Little Italy, Tribeca, and Lower Manhattan): 16 Erickson Place, 212-334-0611 (Adobe Acrobat PDF file)

Village Alliance
Neighborhood site with business listings, maps and other info.

The Villager
Weekly newspaper devoted to local issues and events.

Greenwich Gazette
Opinions, news, listings and columns about the neighborhood.