Manhattanville, Residential neighborhood in West Harlem, Manhattan, United States
Manhattanville is a residential neighborhood spanning from West 122nd to West 135th Street between the Hudson River and St. Nicholas Avenue. The area contains a mix of historic buildings, residential structures, and cultural institutions including portions of Columbia University and the Riverside Church.
The area began as a Lenape settlement, transformed into a Dutch village, and later became an industrial hub with factories and warehouses in the 19th century. These shifting uses left their mark on the neighborhood's existing buildings and street patterns today.
The Studio Museum here focuses on artists of color and shapes the neighborhood's creative identity through regular exhibitions. Visitors encounter galleries and public artworks that reflect the voices and perspectives of the local community.
The neighborhood has good subway access via the elevated line on Broadway, making travel to other Manhattan areas straightforward. Waterfront activities are accessible through nearby parks, and the terrain is relatively flat for walking.
West Harlem Piers Park offers two acres of waterfront space with views across to the opposite shore and access to fishing and kayaking. This waterfront area was once restricted and its transformation into public space represents a recent community win.
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