Great NYC Neighborhoods for Empty Nesters and Over-55s

JUNE 4, 2012

The convenience, culture and excitement of NYC apartment One Brooklyn Bridge Park 360 Furman Street living have been adding up to a popular way to change gears from suburban life once the kids have grown. Increasingly, baby boomers seeking more than quiet retirement are finding that many neighborhoods offer the perfect balance of exciting big-city living and a stress-free home.

Almost any neighborhood can be a great one for the right person – each has it's own unique vibe. But some are perfect for over 55s and empty nesters dreaming of a city pied-a-terre or excited to become part of a NYC community.

Brooklyn is becoming a top choice for anyone looking for real neighborhood appeal, some of the city's best new farm-to-table restaurants and fewer crowds. In elegant Brooklyn Heights, in addition to classic brownstones on tree-lined streets, new additions like One Brooklyn Bridge Park at 360 Furman Street have quickly gained a reputation for being top-notch in the amenities department in addition to being convenient to the city’s best restaurants and cultural offerings and providing spectacular views of lower Manhattan and New York Harbor. In addition to a state-of-the-art gym and a 500-car garage, the building has a Zipcar location, a shuttle service and maid service. In Manhattan, Lincoln Center is an excellent uptown neighborhood to call home–residents can take full advantage of the city’s cultural offerings, world-class shopping, river vistas and Central Park from a stress-free aerie in any of the neighborhood’s many classic apartment buildings–like Lincoln Plaza Towers at 44 West 66th Street–and bold new condos like Element at 555 West 59th Street.

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Great NYC Neighborhoods for Empty Nesters and Over-55s

JUNE 4, 2012

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