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Battery Park City

A quieter, more residential version of Lower Manhattan than the neighborhood's address suggests.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® RLS20031643
Listing Courtesy Danny Abraham with Nest Seekers LLC

$22,000,000

2 River Terrace RH-8, New York City, NY 10282
4 Beds 5 Baths 4,100 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20074875
Listing Courtesy Brian Cushman with R New York

$4,950,000

2 River Terrace 8-H, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 4 Baths 1,978 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20086523
Listing Courtesy Brian Cushman with R New York

$3,675,000

2 River Terrace 8-L, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,095 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® RLS20078189
Listing Courtesy Brian Cushman with R New York

$3,650,000

2 River Terrace 6-L, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,095 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20085015
Listing Courtesy Brian Cushman with R New York

$3,600,000

2 River Terrace 21-C, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 4 Baths 1,930 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20038570
Listing Courtesy Margaret H Liu with Battery Park Realty Inc

$3,550,000

212 Warren Street 12-E, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,691 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® RLS20080973
Listing Courtesy The Solaire Sales Office with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$3,295,000

20 RIVER Terrace 25B, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,662 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS20044432
Listing Courtesy The Solaire Sales Office with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$2,995,000

20 RIVER Terrace 17M, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,594 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® RLS10993358
Listing Courtesy The Solaire Sales Office with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group

$2,895,000

20 RIVER Terrace 26B, New York City, NY 10282
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,662 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Battery Park City

Waterfront living, quiet streets, family-friendly, esplanade access, and proximity to the Financial District.
 

Intro

Battery Park City is a planned community built on landfill at the southwestern tip of Manhattan, completed in stages from the 1980s onward. It's a neighborhood that often surprises people: genuinely quiet, with waterfront on two sides, an esplanade that runs the full length of the Hudson, real green space, and the kind of low-density residential calm you don't associate with Lower Manhattan.
 

What to Expect

Doorman buildings with harbor and river views. The esplanade for morning runs and evening walks. A neighborhood that clears out quickly after business hours because most of the surrounding area is commercial. Ground-floor retail that serves residents, not tourists.
 

You’ll Fall in Love With

The Hudson. Battery Park City has one of the best waterfront esplanades in the city, wide, well-maintained, and largely uncrowded. Watching the sun set over New Jersey from the esplanade is a legitimate daily perk.
 

Key Details

The Neighbors

Finance professionals who work nearby and prefer not to commute. Families are attracted to Stuyvesant High School and the relatively quiet streets. Buyers who want water views without the price premium of a Downtown loft.
 

The Lifestyle

Morning walks on the esplanade. Lunch at the World Financial Center. Weekend afternoons at Rockefeller Park with kids or dogs. A quieter, more residential version of Lower Manhattan than the neighborhood's address suggests.
 

The Market

Primarily condos in mid- and high-rise towers — most built in the '80s and '90s, with a handful of newer additions. Views vary significantly by floor and orientation. Hudson-facing units command premiums; interior units are among the better values in Manhattan for buyers who want doorman buildings and waterfront access.
 

The Appeal

Waterfront living, quiet streets, and Financial District proximity at price points that are often lower than comparable square footage elsewhere in lower Manhattan. The tradeoff is a neighborhood that can feel insular — it rewards living there, not passing through.
 

If You Do One Thing

Walk the esplanade south to Battery Park at sunset. The Statue of Liberty is visible, the harbor opens up, and it's a reminder that Manhattan is an island.
 

Local Favorites

Experience

  • Esplanade along the Hudson
  • Rockefeller Park
  • The Museum of Jewish Heritage
  • Shake Shack at the Battery
  • North Cove Marina

Fitness

  • Battery Park City Community Center
  • Equinox Brookfield Place
  • Hudson River Park running path

Overview for Battery Park City, NY

5,960 people live in Battery Park City, where the median age is 39.4 and the average individual income is $207,028. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,960

Total Population

39.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$207,028

Average individual Income

Around Battery Park City, NY

There's plenty to do around Battery Park City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

99
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
89
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Omakase Room by Shin, La Focaccia, and Olivia Cooks For You.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Omakase Room by Shin Logo
Dining 3.66 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
La Focaccia Logo
Dining · $ 2.2 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Olivia Cooks For You Logo
Dining 3.8 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Kizuna Logo
Dining 4.9 miles 22 reviews 5/5 stars
Erica's Rugelach Logo
Dining · $$$ 3.8 miles 23 reviews 5/5 stars
Eulalie Logo
Dining 0.53 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Battery Park City, NY

Population Households Employment

Battery Park City has 2,584 households, with an average household size of 2.31. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Battery Park City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,960 people call Battery Park City home. The population density is 86,795.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,960

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.4

Median Age

54.65 / 45.35%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,584

Total Households

2.31

Average Household Size

$207,028

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Battery Park City, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Battery Park City. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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