About Fort George
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $285,000 to $582,000
Closed Prices: $230,000 to $2,678,000
Median Sale Price: $430,000
Average $ per sq ft: $586
Association Fee Ranges:
Around Fort George
The neighborhood boundaries of Fort George run east of Broadway, from West 181st to Dyckman Street. FIxed atop a ridge, impressive views are accessible from almost every point in the neighborhood. Buildings are no more than six stories and fairly conventional—built in the 1920s and 1930s. Most front doors are set back from the sidewalk and some feature courtyards and lawns, depending on the residence.
Food certainly isn’t the focus in the neighborhood of Fort George. That doesn't mean you’ll be left trekking downtown for dinner, only that the options available are average. You can count on Perista Cafe for bagels and your run-of-the-mill breakfast offerings. El Dominican Valle offers strong options, as well. The majority of other restaurants are delis or bodegas—perfect in a pinch and usually open late.
Luxury buildings, like the Wadsworth, a new 98-unit complex, have begun to appear in the neighborhood. Recent higher-end coffee shops have been popping up, as well as the seven-stall food hall North End, which is similar to Gotham West Market in Midtown. Many consider Fort George’s most attractive feature the number of parks it’s in proximity to, including Fort Tryon Park, Fort Washington Park, Harlem River Park, Bennett Park, and Swindler Cove.
Start the night in neighboring Harlem for dancing, fresh seafood, and all the best uptown has to offer as the weekend kicks off. Take a walk up Amsterdam Avenue and back home to the quiet of Fort George. Stop at The Ice Cream Shop for a nightcap of the dairy variety.
Take a new path through Highbridge Park where blossoms and basketball courts prove the best of the city’s nature extends far beyond Central Park. Stop at Filtered Coffee on Broadway and walk downtown to Harlem to stop inside Sister’s Uptown Bookstore. Walk home through Riverside Park, where a picnic lunch feels like the perfect way to spend the afternoon.
The local 1 train is the best bet for anyone looking to travel to and from Fort George. Transfers to the express 2 or 3 trains can be made farther downtown, making a commute to Times Square about 30 minutes. The A train also runs nearby at Broadway and Dykman. Owning a car isn’t irregular, with quick access to the George Washington Bridge making getting out of the city a breeze. Local buses include the M101, M98, and M3, which run down the east side of Manhattan.
Locals Love
- Walkable
- Parks and greenspace
- Quiet area
Locals Don't Love
- Distance from the rest of Manhattan
- Limited restaurant options
- Redevelopment
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