Quiet and classy, but close to more active neighborhoods.
Gramercy Park has a below average violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for New York City.
Gramercy Park is an upscale neighborhood with its own private park of the same name. Residents who shell out for the stately brownstone homes surrounding the park get keys to access it; it's open to the public for one hour each year on Christmas Eve. For the less privileged there is a nearby park with a playground and a separate dog run. There are also a number of schools within its borders that cater to the families here.
You'll find a good selection of dining options, ranging from laid back to gourmet. When it comes to nightlife, the area is fairly subdued compared to the adjacent neighborhood of the East Village. Sure, there are bars, taverns, and even a couple clubs, but it doesn't have the same mob of fresh-out-of-school adults – the clientele tend to be a little bit more mature.
Gramercy Park is bordered on the north by Rose Hill and Kips Bay, on the east by Stuyvesant Town, on the south by Greenwich Village and the East Village, and on the west by the Flatiron District.
Commute:
Wall Street: 4 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
Rockefeller Center: 2 miles / 10-25 minutes by car / 20-25 minutes by transit
Jersey City: 8 miles / 25-45 minutes by car / 35 minutes by transit
Gramercy Park LOCAL schools
Gramercy Park Local Flavor 
Pete’s Tavern is the oldest continuously operating restaurant & bar in New York City.
This trend setting hotel is known for it's lush design, great art collection, and celebrity guests.
Since 1986 this cozy restaurant has been a pioneer in the farm-to-table movement. Serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert.
Founded in 1898 and located in an elegant mansion, the National Arts Club hosts exhibitions, lectures, and musical performances. Many are free and open to the public.
BLT Prime is an upscale steakhouse where if you're really hungry you can get a 36oz Porterhouse.
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