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Financial District / Battery Park

Boundaries: South of Barclay Street to the Southern tip of Manhattan, West of Broadway to the Hudson River.

Battery Park City is an urban suburb with wide tree-lined streets, leading to a promenade along the Hudson River and one of the most magnificent parks in the city with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the harbor. Cooperatives, condominiums and rental buildings serve as convenient homes to Wall Street employees. The magnificent city views from the East and breathtaking river views from the West offer a unique perspective in downtown living. Many landmarks also abound in the Financial District including the New York Stock Exchange, the Woolworth Building (aka The Cathedral of Commerce), City Hall, and the Municipal Building.