79th Street Boat Basin, Marina in Upper West Side, Manhattan, US
The 79th Street Boat Basin contains docks and moorings in the Hudson River, offering services for recreational boats and permanent vessel residents.
Robert Moses expanded the marina project in the 1920s, incorporating it into a larger development that included the Henry Hudson Parkway entrance and underground parking.
The marina maintains a community of year-round boat residents, creating a distinct waterfront neighborhood within Manhattan's urban environment.
The facility provides essential maritime amenities including docking services, restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities for both seasonal and permanent boat inhabitants.
This marina stands as the sole facility in New York City permitting year-round boat residency, with inhabitants living aboard their vessels throughout all seasons.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.79161,-74.00025
Latest update: May 12, 2025 12:20
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