Lower West Side Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Home buyers who prefer a calm environment will enjoy Lower West Side. The noise levels in this part of the city are very low, as the streets are generally very peaceful. Lastly, it is easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to visit.

Transportation

Getting around by car is straightforward in Lower West Side. Most real estate listings are a very short car ride from the closest highway, and coming across a place to park is easy. In contrast, Lower West Side is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. This area is not especially convenient for people who prefer to get around as pedestrians as few daily errands can be run without a car. Bicycling is also sometimes challenging in this area because there is a significant amount of hills, and the bicycling infrastructure is rather poor.

Housing

In Lower West Side, roughly 40% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while duplexes and single detached homes are also present in the housing stock. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place before the 1960s. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of two bedroom and three bedroom homes. Roughly 55% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder.

Services

Home buyers in Lower West Side often have to use a car to reach the nearest grocery store. Residents benefit from approximately 30 restaurants and coffee shops as well. With respect to education, daycares and schools are convenient to reach by foot from most homes for sale in Lower West Side.