NoMad (North of Madison Square Park) used to feel a bit like no man’s land, a commercial region tucked between actual “neighbor”-hoods like Chelsea and Kips Bay. Yes, it had stunning architecture like the turn-of-the-century New York Life Building, but who really wanted to live there?

That’s all changing, and anyone looking for convenience and value will find NoMad an up-and-coming district with a lot to offer. An influx of restaurants and hotels has brought vibrant street life to an area that used to roll up the sidewalks after dark; and getting out of town is a breeze with Penn Station a few blocks away. And then there’s Madison Square Park. This gracious greenspace offers a shady retreat from the concrete jungle and a playground for families with children. Best of all, apartments and condos are reasonably priced and often quite spacious by New York standards.