Hudson Heights—previously known as Fort Tryon—is within the boundaries of a larger area known as Washington Heights. It is bounded to the north by Fort Tryon Park, to the west by the Hudson River, to the east by Broadway and to the south by West 181st Street.
Manhattan's highest natural point (265 feet above sea level) is here, in Bennett Park. The neighborhood is mostly residential, with many pre-war buildings in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Neo-Classical, Tudor and Gothic styles. Most are co-ops, though there are condos and rentals available here as well.
In recent years Hudson Heights has become a sweet spot for buyers who don't want to leave Manhattan but want more space for their money. The area is known for its hills and the cliffs that are now Fort Tryon Park. Its best-known cultural asset is The Cloisters—located in Fort Tryon Park as well—where the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibits its collection of medieval art among serene walkways, dramatic medieval architecture and leafy paths.
Near 181st Street is a cluster of restaurants and tiny bodegas, the usual coffee house staples as well as the four-screen Coliseum Cinema, which has the distinction of being the only movie theater above 125th Street in Manhattan. If you work in Manhattan, Hudson Heights (West 181st Street) is only five stops to Port Authority on the A line via express. |
