North of Little Italy, which is where the neighborhood gets its name, Nolita is a hip and trendy neighborhood full of unique boutiques and great bites to eat. Though she be little, she is fierce, and the people who frequent this neighborhood keep coming back for the vibe.
Nolita is a neighborhood that’s struggled with it’s identity before finding the right fit. Originally part of Little Italy, Italian restaurants and grocers lined the busy streets here. However, Little Italy began to shrink for a variety of reasons in the 1950’s. So, even though the San Gennaro Festivals still somewhat takes place in the area every year, its other italian roots have long since vanished.
The people moving to this neighborhood were young, upscale professionals, which is why boutiques and eateries began to pop up seeking to draw more of them in. For this reason, people in the real estate game tried to pitch the neighborhood as part of SoHo. However, the architecture here was vastly different from the cast iron buildings of SoHo, so that didn’t quite fit either.
“Nolita” was a term first used in a 1995 issue of the New York Times. The name stuck, and now, with a new found identity, residents are proud to call Nolita home. Even though the area is a bit small, the neighborhood continues to thrive.
The buildings are on the shorter side. New luxury buildings have been constructed recently, but even they remain low to mid rise. Apartment complexes, a few single family homes, and historic churches and schools line the streets of this flat neighborhood.
Nolita is a hip neighborhood full of some of the city’s best kept secrets, especially when it comes to food. Several eateries here may look like they’re holes in the wall, but send food all over the country due to their amazing reputation.
Shopping is popular here as well. There are boutique stores from popular brands, but the interesting stuff comes from the smaller specialty stores. These shops are popular with a young adult crowd who likes to remain active and eclectic, which matches the vibe of the entire neighborhood.
Notila is an area that is very safe but also very small. Families might not have much space to stretch out. However, the area is near some great schools and medical facilities. Museums and other activities are also nearby. Smaller families would enjoy Nolita very much.
The New York City subway system provides access to Nolita via the 6, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, J, and Z trains. While these trains won’t take you to the heart of the neighborhood, they will take you to each corner, and the area is extremely walkable.
Biking is very popular in this neighborhood. The area is full of bike lanes, Citi Bike docking stations, and young professionals who like to stay in shape.
Driving can be challenging here. Parking is less than ideal and the streets are narrow.
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| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,848 | $10.51 |
| 1 BR | $3,900 | $8.90 |
| 2 BR | $5,495 | $7.14 |
| 3 BR | $6,473 | $7.45 |
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NoLita is located within 10012. This area currently has 24,536 residents in 12,240 households. Out of the total population, 40.12% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 34.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 7.37% have graduated from high school, 42.96% have a bachelor's degree, and 36.84% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 68.9% and the median income in this zipcode is $101,815.
At least 83.78% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 24 minutes.
Geographically, 10012 is a part of New York County, New York. This county is currently home to 1,634,989 residents, or 753,385 households with a median income of $75,513. New York County, New York residents have a median age of 37 and 76.86% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, New York County, New York is a part of the greater New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area is currently home to a population 18,812,161 across 6,707,347 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $68,319 and median age of 38. In general, at least 50.07% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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