Hudson Yards

Named for the Long Island Rail Road storage yards over which it is built, Hudson Yards—once a veritable no man’s land—is Manhattan’s newest and most futuristic neighborhood. The 28-acre mixed-use private real estate development (the largest in US history) opened Phase One in 2019. In addition to swank condos and apartments, it’s got offices, a hotel, a luxury mall, a public green space, an arts center, the made-for-Instagram tourist attraction (the Vessel), and the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere offering sweeping views in all directions.

Living in one of Hudson Yards’ Jetson-age residences doesn’t come cheap, however, with purchase and rental prices among the city’s most expensive. The good news for those who work here (Amazon and Facebook are leasing space) and don’t mind a short commute, the new stop on the 7 train puts more affordable and established neighborhoods (like Long Island City) within easy reach.