About Washington Heights
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $125,000 to $5,800,000
Closed Prices: $125,000 to $2,300,000
Median Sale Price: $599,000
Average $ per sq ft: $658
Association Fee Ranges:
Around Washington Heights
Most of Washington Heights’ housing options are pre-war, including massive brownstones and spacious units in larger apartment buildings. As of now, there are no real high-rise options and locals would like to keep it that way. Active permits promise new builds and renovations, but in the meantime, there are plenty of well-loved walk-up buildings boasting apartments with plenty of charming character.
Washington Heights’ incredible variety of dining options is what sets it apart from other neighborhoods uptown. You can go from the Cuban spot, El Floridita Restaurant, open 24/7 and serving a $6 sandwich to The Pandering Pig, a tiny French spot more like what you would find Upstate. The point is, if you’re hungry and you’re in Washington Heights, you’ll definitely find something good to eat along Broadway.
Fort Washington Park runs along the banks of the Hudson for 160 acres. Bike trails and BBQ spots make it a neighborhood staple all year round. Under the George Washington Bridge, you’ll even find one of the city’s old lighthouses known as The Little Red Lighthouse, immortalized in a children’s book in 1942. Broadway and 181st Street are the main thoroughfares for mom-and-pop shops, bodegas, and local markets.
Take in breathtaking views of the Hudson with a walk in Fort Washington Park. Before anything else, stop at the locally loved Cafe Buunni for a coffee and snack. Take a short ride over to nearby Fort Tryon Park and get lost on the trails that lead to The Cloisters, which showcases medieval art inside a French monastery overlooking the Hudson, and eventually find yourself in the scenic garden attached to the building. See what’s showing at United Palace or New Light Theater Project. Meet up with friends at Bodega Pizza for a slice and a beer.
Go dancing in Harlem, after taking a walk through the streets pulsing with energy. On your way back uptown, stop at Grito Mexican Grill, open until 1 a.m. most nights, or Tacos El Paisa for excellent chorizo. Part of what gives Washington Heights its magic is the spirit of spontaneity it inspires. So take your time, wave at your neighbors, let the excitement of the impending weekend inspire you.
This far uptown, your best bet is to take the A express train or the C for local stops. The 1 is also relatively close for stops along the west side. Proximity to the George Washington Bridge makes getting to New Jersey, Upstate, and Rockland County a breeze. There’s even a bus station near the bridge servicing those areas. Car owners take care to adhere to alternate-side parking rules. It’s not entirely uncommon to see a garage attached to a rowhouse.
Locals Love
- Diverse community
- Larger apartments
- Ample greenspace
Locals Don't Love
- Noisiest neighborhood in the city
- Redevelopment in the area
- Limited shopping options
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