Neighborhood Guides

Financial District

Best known as the financial services hub of New York City, FiDi is becoming increasingly residential. Young professionals are flocking to the area drawn by the convenient transportation, newly renovated apartments and striking waterfront views.

At a Glance

During the day, the Financial District can be chaotic with an influx of office workers and tourists attracted to the many historical sites, museums and phenomenal views the neighborhood offers. After the workday crowds clear, the neighborhood becomes quiet and calm. Nightlife is confined to a few small areas, as most residents return to their amenity-rich buildings and rooftop patios.

$975K

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$3,500

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The Mood

Although Fidi is packed with office workers and civil servants by day, it completely empties out at night offering a handful of post-work happy hours.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Stone Street is a pedestrian-only cobblestone strip where you can find tons of pubs and happy hour specials.

Neighborhood Quirk

FiDi is full of windy, narrow cobblestone streets that seem more akin to medieval Europe than Downtown Manhattan.

Best Perk

FiDi has incredible public transportation options offering access to practically every subway line.

Biggest Downside

Lacking traditional residential housing stock and amenities, the neighborhood can have a disorienting and sterile feel.

The Mood

Although Fidi is packed with office workers and civil servants by day, it completely empties out at night offering a handful of post-work happy hours.

Heart of the Neighborhood

Stone Street is a pedestrian-only cobblestone strip where you can find tons of pubs and happy hour specials.

Neighborhood Quirk

FiDi is full of windy, narrow cobblestone streets that seem more akin to medieval Europe than Downtown Manhattan.

Best Perk

FiDi has incredible public transportation options offering access to practically every subway line.

Biggest Downside

Lacking traditional residential housing stock and amenities, the neighborhood can have a disorienting and sterile feel.

What's close by

By the Numbers

Prices in the Financial District are slightly less expensive relative to other Downtown Manhattan neighborhoods, but more and more luxury tier condos and rentals are coming on the market.

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*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 ACS

The Financial District is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Its cobblestone streets date back to before the Revolution and its office buildings are some of the city's first examples of skyscrapers.

The Financial District is littered with landmarks from historic points of interest like Federal Hall where George Washington was sworn in as president to modern monuments and sculptures.

There are tons of places like Delmonico's that targeted at FiDi's suit and tie, power lunch clientele, but there are a handful of spots popping up along Stone Street where you can grab a beer and relax.

The Financial District often conjures images of cavernous canyons of concrete and looming glassy gray facades, but the neighborhood has amazing access to the waterfront and its many bike paths and plazas.

Packed with tourists and business people, FiDi is not your typical residential neighborhood, but it offers great subway access and proximity to just about everything.

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Food & Drink

The Financial District is not known for its food and drink options. The neighborhood specializes in power-lunch spots and burger joints, but there are some classic gems to be found as well as several new casuals spots opening up along Stone Street.

Financial District

At a Glance

Median Sale

Median Asking Rent

The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Quirk

Best Perk

Biggest Downside

The Mood

Heart of the Neighborhood

Neighborhood Quirk

Best Perk

Biggest Downside

What's close by

By the Numbers

Median Asking Price

Price History

Median Asking Rent

Price History

Food & Drink

The Dead Rabbit

Fraunces Tavern

Les Halles

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