Battery Park City is the planned neighborhood built on Hudson River landfill along Manhattan's lower west side, between West Street and the river from Chambers Street down to Battery Place. Its towers line the Hudson River Esplanade, Nelson A. Rockefeller Park, Teardrop Park, Rector Park and Wagner Park, with Brookfield Place and the North Cove marina at its center. The 1, 2, 3, A, C and E stop at Chambers Street, the E and PATH at the World Trade Center, and NY Waterway ferries run from Vesey Street.
Battery Park City apartment buildings at a glance
The index lists 5 rental buildings in Battery Park City with 2,840 apartments between them, an average of 568 per building. The oldest was completed in 1983 and the newest in 2006, and half were finished in 1998 or later. The largest by apartment count is Gateway Plaza with 1,700 units, and the tallest is Tribeca Pointe at 42 floors.
5 management companies run buildings here. The largest presence: Marina Towers Associates / LeFrak (1 building), Albanese Organization (1 building), Related Companies (1 building).
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Renting in Battery Park City
Battery Park City is the closest thing Manhattan has to a planned town. It was built on landfill along the Hudson, partly from material excavated for the original World Trade Center, and about a third of its 92 acres is parkland. The state’s Battery Park City Authority owns the land and leases it to developers, which is why the whole neighborhood shares the same esplanade, lawns and playgrounds.
The residential history starts with Gateway Plaza. Opened in 1983 with 1,700 apartments, it was the neighborhood’s first housing and is still by far its largest building. Liberty Court on Rector Place followed in 1987. The north end filled in between 1998 and 2006 with Tribeca Pointe, Tribeca Bridge Tower, Tribeca Park, The Solaire, Tribeca Green and The Verdesian. The Solaire, completed in 2003, was billed as the first green residential high-rise in the United States, and the buildings around it continued that approach.
Life here is quieter and greener than anywhere else downtown. The Hudson River Esplanade, Rockefeller Park, Teardrop Park and Wagner Park are on the doorstep, along with ball fields, playgrounds and the North Cove marina, which is why the area is popular with families. Brookfield Place, with its shops, food hall and market, is close by.
Transit is a short walk east across West Street: the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E at Chambers Street and the World Trade Center, the PATH to New Jersey, and NY Waterway ferries from the Battery Park City terminal. The trade-off is that the neighborhood can feel separated from the rest of Lower Manhattan by the width of West Street.
All 5 apartment buildings in Battery Park City
Sorted by number of apartments. Select a building for its full record.
| Building | Address | Apartments | Floors | Built | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Plaza | 345-395 South End Ave | 1,700 | 34 | 1983 | Marina Towers Associates / LeFrak |
| Tribeca Park | 400 Chambers St | 396 | 29 | 1999 | Related Companies |
| Tribeca Pointe | 41 River Ter | 340 | 42 | 1998 | Rockrose Development |
| The Verdesian | 211 North End Ave | 253 | 26 | 2006 | Albanese Organization |
| Tribeca Bridge Tower | 450 North End Ave | 151 | 25 | 1998 | Glenwood Management |
Battery Park City apartment buildings: FAQ
How many apartment buildings are in Battery Park City?
This index lists 5 large rental apartment buildings in Battery Park City, with 2,840 apartments between them, an average of 568 per building.
What is the largest apartment building in Battery Park City?
Gateway Plaza at 345-395 South End Ave is the largest, with 1,700 apartments across 34 floors.
What is the tallest apartment building in Battery Park City?
Tribeca Pointe is the tallest at 42 floors, with 340 apartments.
What are the newest and oldest apartment buildings in Battery Park City?
The newest is The Verdesian, completed in 2006. The oldest is Gateway Plaza, completed in 1983.
Who manages the most apartment buildings in Battery Park City?
No single company dominates: each of the 5 management companies listed runs one building here.