On the high ridge in Upper Manhattan, Washington Heights sits north of Harlem from 155th St before giving way to Inwood below Dyckman Street. In New York City history, too, Washington Heights has an exalted position -- once one of Manhattan's most glamorous neighborhoods, Washington Heights is still home to a number of stately brownstones and old mansions. The oldest of these, the Morris-Jumel Mansion, highlights the landmarked Jumel Terrace Historic District. For all its history, though, Washington Heights is anything but old -- an influx of Caribbean immigrants give it a lively food culture and 24-hour life, while an assortment of ambitious renovations of pre-war apartment buildings have greatly enhanced the stock of pre-war apartments for rent in Washington Heights.
Many of these residences offer easy access to both the legitimate Manhattan gem that is Fort Tryon Park and some of the most stunning river views in Manhattan, of both the George Washington Bridge and New Jersey's Palisades. The pre-war apartments for rent at The Westbourne are among the most elegantly restored pre-war rental apartments in Upper Manhattan. With a growing number of pre-war apartments for rent and a culture unlike any in Manhattan, Washington Heights is a fascinating, vibrant place to live, and one of the last undiscovered gems in the Manhattan real estate market.
