Hamilton Heights

Culture, Academia, and History Ingrained in Elegant Architecture
Hamilton Heights is named after Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, who lived in the neighborhood. The area is known for its beautiful and historic architecture - rustic Gothic buildings, Romanesque arches, and intricate terracotta details. It is also home to the lively City College of New York and Columbia University's Manhattanville campuses. The Harlem School of the Arts and the Dance Theatre of Harlem add to Hamilton Height's art and culture scene.

This up and coming neighborhood is shifting a bit. Luxury but still affordable condos join the original, elegant brownstones of Hamilton Heights. Generations of Hispanic and African American families have settled in the area, and now millennials are moving in too. The influx of young residents can be attributed to the hipster cafes, indie boutiques, and green spaces such as the Riverbank State Park and St. Nicholas State Park. Plus, the community is very tight-knit and super friendly here!
What Hamilton Heights Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.0
value
8.0
amenities
5.0
social
6.0
management
6.0
safety
4.2
Median rents in Hamilton Heights
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,900

Living in
Hamilton Heights

Up and Coming
Architectural
Coffee Shops
Safer
More Bars
College Campuses
Parks
Millenials
Friendly
Hamilton Heights — 7.3/10 Rating (based on 3 neighborhood reviews)
This neighborhood has great bars and restaurants, great parks, and real NYC culture. It's a fantastic place to live as a young person.
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10
/10
Neighborhood Rating
615 W 143rd St
Up and coming, with lots of new coffee shops and bars, though still block-by-block in terms of safety.
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7
/10
Neighborhood Rating
289 Convent Avenue
Definitely up and coming, but a lot of potential. It is also much safer than it was a few years ago and seems to be continuing that trend.
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5
/10
Neighborhood Rating
533 West 142nd Street


Getting to Know
Hamilton Heights

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: S Nicholas Ave to Hudson River
North to South Boundaries: W 155th St to Martin Luther King Blvd
dining
Geisha Sushi
Maison Harlem
Pepo’s Pizza
Taqueria San Pedro
grocery
C-Town Supermarket
Foodtown
fitness
Blink Fitness
Brahman Yoga
GS Fitness Bootcamp
Soul Fit NYC
parks
Morningside Park
Riverbank State Park
St. Nicholas Park
West Harlem Piers Park
coffee
Fruces
Sugar Hill Cafe
Sweet Chef Southern Style Bakery
The Chipped Cup
bus
Bx33 (bus)
M101 (bus)
M4 (bus)
rail
1 (metro)
D (metro)
parking
M P G MP Uptown 2 (A)
Select AP Saint Nicholas Management LLC
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey

Zip Codes
Hamilton Heights includes zip codes 10027, 10031, and 10032
Rent vs Own
80
%
of Hamilton Heights residents are renters
Driving to Work
10
%
of Hamilton Heights residents drive to work
New Construction
4
%
of housing units in Hamilton Heights have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
26
%
<20 units
41
%
20-49 units
33
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
20
%
18 - 34
35
%
35 - 54
26
%
55+
19
%
Unit Mix
8
%
Studio
27
%
1 Bed
35
%
2 Bed
30
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
54
%
Undergrad Student
10
%
Grad Student
5
%
Unemployed
7
%
Retired
23
%

Best Apartments
in Hamilton Heights



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2 Beds $3,278

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3 Beds $2,500

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2 Beds $5,000
3 Beds $5,475
4 Beds $6,925

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