Art and culture are one of New York’s strong points. The city is brimming with it, so the big question is where you should live for the best art and culture in New York City. Find out below.
Tribeca, Manhattan
Once an area dotted with empty warehouses and factories, Tribeca became a bohemian neighborhood thanks to the number of artists who took advantage of low rents and enough space to be as creative as they liked. The neighborhood’s profile rose, and it became an area favored by celebrities.
Over the last few years, Tribeca has regained its artsy reputation. If you’re into visual art, look into Tribeca apartments, as you’ll be in reach of at least 41 galleries.
Chelsea, Manhattan
Compared to the rest of Manhattan and greater New York City, Chelsea is where you’ll find renowned colleges such as the School of Visual Arts and CUNY, as well as galleries and artistic and cultural centers such as the Indocenter of Art Culture and Chelsea Factory.
Some of the area’s best galleries include David Zwirner, Hauser & Wirth New York, and Marianne Boesky Gallery. If a home in Chelsea doesn’t appeal to you but you still want to be close to the neighborhood, you can look at Soho apartments.
Soho, Manhattan
The Soho area offers galleries and museums, graffiti, and larger-than-life murals to the art and culture lover. Among the galleries are gems such as Eden Gallery Soho, Alexander and Bonin, and Arcadia Contemporary Gallery. You’ll also find great theatres such as the Soho Playhouse, Soho Repertory Theatre, and the Angelika Film Center.
West Village, Manhattan
Torn between Chelsea and Soho? Don’t be, as West Village apartments are in between those two areas and offer their own exciting possibilities. Among the area’s artsy attractions are Algus Greenspon Gallery, the iconic Cherry Lane Theatre, the city’s oldest cabaret at the Duplex, and the IFC Center, a three-screen art house.
You’ll also find the penthouses of Charles Street in the West Village. Historic or new, they’re a sight to behold.
Chinatown, Manhattan
Tribeca apartments are close to Chinatown, which boasts several venues that celebrate Chinese and other art and culture. The neighborhood also hosts an annual Art Week.
Speaking about art and culture in NYC, Platinum Properties Sales Director Melissa Joy True said, “Downtown is one of the best places to live to get a slice of art and culture in the city. Meatpacking and the new Little Island are really cool spots, home to The Whitney Museum and The Highline where visitors can stroll up to the gallery district.”
Upper East Side, Manhattan
It’s also worth looking for Manhattan apartments for rent in the Upper East Side, which offers proximity to celebrated venues such as Central Park, the Guggenheim, and the MoMA. Melissa said, “If you’re more into museums, Uptown has you covered with 5th Avenue, specifically Museum Mile.”
Other places worth exploring include the Jewish Museum, the Smithsonian design museum Cooper Hewitt, the cultural and community center 92 2nd Street Y, and Gracie Mansion.
Melissa added, “I have a soft spot for theater, so while Time Square itself leaves much to be desired for real New Yorkers, the theater district and its return to somewhat normalcy truly feels like the pulse or heart of the city.”
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
New York apartments for rent in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, are a hop, skip, and jump away from this artsy neighborhood’s finest offerings. Among them are the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, the City Reliquary Museum, the Royal Society of American Art, the Sacco and Vanzetti Cultural Center, and the Brooklyn Bowl live music venue.
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