Hood of The Month

TriBeCa

In the 1970s and ’80s, artists began converting abandoned warehouses into sprawling lofts, breathing new life into the neighborhood and preserving its singular blend of heritage architecture: redbrick warehouses, cast-iron buildings, and columned storefronts that nod to its merchant-era past. What was once a gritty industrial district became a bohemian enclave — raw, creative, and full of possibility.

Today, Tribeca is one of Manhattan’s most prestigious and architecturally distinct neighborhoods. Its quiet streets are lined with landmark buildings, independent boutiques, and a dynamic arts scene that still honors its roots. Galleries like R & Company and Alexander and Bonin, along with events like Tribeca Art Night, keep the neighborhood’s creative pulse alive.

Longtime resident Robert De Niro has played a major role in shaping modern-day Tribeca. He co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2002, helping to revitalize the area post-9/11, and opened The Greenwich Hotel — a luxe redbrick property filled with artwork by his late father and a nod to the neighborhood’s artistic legacy.

These days, Tribeca is a magnet for those seeking space, serenity, and substance — where penthouse views, Michelin-starred dining, and top-tier schools coexist with whispers of downtown's bohemian past. Elegant, enigmatic, and rich in character, Tribeca remains one of NYC’s most storied and stylish neighborhoods.