Battery Park City

New York City, United States

Overall Safety
Good
3.8 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Battery Park City is a planned waterfront community offering excellent safety and harbor views but limited nightlife and a somewhat isolated feel.

Quiet and residentialWaterfront and scenicFamily-friendlyPlanned communitySafe and peaceful
Details

Battery Park City feels like a planned community that happens to be in Manhattan - it's super safe and clean, but can feel a bit sterile and quiet. The residential towers have doormen and private security, so there's always someone watching the streets. The waterfront promenade is beautiful and well-lit, perfect for morning runs or evening walks with great views of the Statue of Liberty. It's very family-oriented during the day and gets pretty quiet at night, which feels safe rather than sketchy since it's so residential. Brookfield Place has shopping and restaurants that stay busy during the day. If you want to feel completely secure and don't mind being a bit removed from the 'real' New York energy, this is a good option.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Gregory's Coffee
  • Birch Coffee
  • Blue Bottle Coffee

Restaurants

  • North End Grill
  • Gigino at Wagner Park
  • P.J. Clarke's

Bars

  • The Dead Rabbit
  • Stone Street Tavern

Other Spots

  • Brookfield Place
  • Irish Hunger Memorial
  • Esplanade Waterfront
Impressions & Tips

"Described as one of the safest areas in NYC"

"Perfect for solo travelers wanting peace near downtown"

"Stunning waterfront views and low crime rate"

"Great for morning walks and feeling secure"

"May be less exciting but maximum safety"

Based on aggregated research results
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