Easy access to transportation has brought a new trend of condo buyers into the Financial District, known to its residents as “FiDi.” Recent conversions of office buildings in the Financial District have created lofts and apartments with high ceilings and modern amenities such as gyms, concierges, and computer systems that e-mail you when your dry cleaning has arrived. Top rental buildings have modern lounges for socializing and roof decks that go on and on, with views to match. The new luxury high-rises have joined such classic Financial District co-ops as 3 Hanover Square, a conversion of the former Cotton Exchange.

Financial District apartments offer superior living options at relatively affordable prices in a convenient area. Famous for being the location of the World Trade Center, Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange, New York City’s Financial District is located on the southern tip of Manhattan, south of Chambers Street and City Hall Park, excluding Battery Park City. During the workday, hundreds of thousands of people can be found in this business-centered neighborhood; however, after dark, its residential population dwindles to much less. Other features of the neighborhood include the South Street Seaport, with its maritime museums, historic vessels and shopping mall, and various museums and memorials. Although the area has been known to lack a sufficient restaurant and bar scene after work hours, recent openings of upscale and fun establishments have recently enlivened this part of town.