Battery Park City Neighborhood Review - Manhattan Moving Guide
Located at the southernmost tip of Manhattan just below Tribeca, Battery Park City is made up of about one-third parkland (hence the name).
In this Battery Park City neighborhood review, we'll look into public transportation, restaurants, average apartment rent, and home sale prices.
This planned community is filled with buildings that were built specifically for housing, commercial and retail purposes.
Battery Park City is divided into northern and southern sections separated by Brookfield Place (formerly known as the World Financial Center).
Almost all residential apartment buildings are located in the southern section of the neighborhood, along with restaurants, movie theaters, and grocery stores.
Generally, upper-middle-class to upper-class professionals reside in the area, since it is one of the most expensive zip codes in the country. Don't be surprised to spot celebrities at the corner bodega or park!
FUN FACT: The area and park are named for the artillery batteries that were positioned there in the city's early years to protect the settlement behind them
What Celebrities Live in Battery Park City
Celebrities that live in the Battery Park City neighborhood:
| Celebrity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tyra Banks | TV personality, Producer, Actress, Author, Model |
| Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher | Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer & Actress, Author |
| Chace Crawford | Actor |
Transportation
The closest trains to Battery Park City are going to be in the Financial District or the 1 train in Battery Park at Bowling Green.
The easiest way to get around or from the neighborhood would be to take a bus or even the ferry.
| Bus | X3, X4, X7, X9, X10B, M22 |
|---|---|
| Ferry | Battery Park City Ferry at the corner of Vesey Street in Hudson River Park. Makes stops in Jersey City. |
Renting in Battery Park City
If you're looking to move, here are the average rent prices in the Battery Park City neighborhood:
| Studio | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedrooms | 3 Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,956 | $3,443 | $6,394 | $12,166 |
Average Rent Price History by Neighborhood
Apartments Available in Battery Park City
Public Schools
| School | Info | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| P.S. 89 | Public - PK-5 - 412 students | This high performing neighborhood school is in a modern building with plenty of space and strong PTA. |
| I.S. 289 - Hudson River Middle School | Public - 6-8 - 281 students | This small school teaches students how to work together on creative projects. Relaxed atmosphere. |
| P.S./I.S. 276 - Battery Park City School | Public - K-8 - 850 students | Spanish starts in 1st grade. Great science programs. Students also take an active role in the schools green programs - gardening, recycling, etc. |
| Stuyvesant High School | Public - 9-12 - 3,365 students | Considered a math and science school but art has a strong presence. Lecture-based and project-based classes teach advanced material. No playing field for sports but many extracurricular opportunities. |
Restaurants
Because of its location, the top Battery Park City restaurants take advantage of the spectacular views of the Hudson, The Statue of Liberty and New Jersey.
Be sure to check out Blue Smoke for a tasty BBQ meal with generous portions and all the fixins.
El Vez and Burrito Bar is a classic Mexican joint with a nice ambience. It is vegetarian-friendly with also vegan and gluten-free options.