Tribeca is a celebrity magnet, with A-listers like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z calling it home. Many of the lofts here are even designed to be paparazzi-proof. With such a star-studded appeal, it’s no surprise that you’ll need a pretty penny to live here. The average rent for a studio in Tribeca is around $4,350, and the median household income is $200,000—the highest in the city. If you’re thinking of moving to Tribeca– you’ll be looking at a median price north of $3 million.
History and Fun Facts
Tribeca, originally written as TriBeCa, stands for “Triangle Below Canal.”
The Lower Manhattan neighborhood was once a bustling industrial hub in the 19th and early 20th centuries and then home to a thriving textile and manufacturing scene.
In the late 1960s and 70s, young artists flocked to Tribeca’s abandoned, inexpensive lofts, drawn by the seclusion of lower Manhattan and the vast living spaces. Today, those industrial buildings have been transformed into hip residential lofts.
Famous past and present residents include Robert De Niro, Mariska Hargitay, John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lou Reed, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Food
- MARC179 (179 W Broadway, New York): This restaurant-slash-passion project by renowned chef Marc Murphy is open just three days a month. The $75 four-course menu changes monthly, so you can expect fresh, seasonal ingredients and an updated wine list.
- Eulalie (239 W Broadway, New York): A throwback to old-fashioned hospitality. Reservations at this French restaurant are handwritten, cell phones are tucked away, flash photography is a no-no, and best of all, servers won’t rush you out after 90 minutes.
- Beefbar (105 Hudson St, New York): From exclusive beef cuts to flavorful street food, this beef-themed “clubstaurant” (founded in 2005 in Monte Carlo) arrives in New York to disrupt the city’s famous steakhouse scene.
Attractions
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum (180 Greenwich St, New York): A potent and moving tribute that tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and monuments honoring the lives lost and heroic efforts.
- AIRE Ancient Baths New York (88 Franklin St, New York): A decadent spa journey through various thermal baths and steam rooms, inspired by ancient Roman, Greek, and Ottoman traditions.
- Ghostbusters Firehouse Company (14 N Moore St, New York): The iconic “Ghostbusters Fire Station,” is a fully functional firehouse and home to NYC’s Hook & Ladder Company 8. A must-see for any Ghostbuster fan.
Nightlife
- The Django (The Roxy Hotel): A Paris-inspired, cavelike jazz venue and cocktail bar hidden beneath the Roxy Hotel. The experience is pure cinematic magic, like stepping straight into that iconic Goodfellas restaurant scene with Henry and Karen.
- Nancy Whiskey Pub (1 Lispenard St, New York): A no-frills dive bar with cheap drinks, bar food, a jukebox, and shuffleboard—a far cry from the uppity establishments of Tribeca, but in the best way possible.
- Paul’s Cocktail Lounge (2 6th Ave, New York): Paul Sevigny, brother of Chloe and a legend in New York nightlife, runs this Tribeca cocktail lounge with a reputation for its notoriously tough door.
Neighborhood Festivals
- Tribeca Festival: Held each summer around Tribeca, this festival celebrates storytelling in all forms: film, episodic content, talks, music, games, art, and immersive experiences. It was co-founded by Robert De Niro following 9/11 to ignite the economic and cultural revitalization of Lower Manhattan.
- Taste of Tribeca: An outdoor food festival and public school fundraiser where you can sample dishes from 60 plus Tribeca restaurants.
Living in Tribeca, Manhattan
Tribeca is one of Manhattan’s safest neighborhoods, as well as sophisticated.
Home to around 16,600 residents with a median age of 40.2, the demographic makeup is predominantly White (65%), followed by Asian (17%), Hispanic (11%), Two or more races (4%), African American (3%), and other (1%).
The neighborhood is served by the New York City Department of Education, with public schools such as PS 150 (grades PK-5) and PS 234 Independence School (grades K-5) nearby. Additionally, private schools in the area include Leman Manhattan Preparatory School, Tribeca Prep, and The Brearley School.
Moving to Tribeca
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