

Many small shops, restaurants and coffee shops (notably the Harlem Public, The Grange, and the Chipped Cup ), and locally owned boutiques thrive in this neighborhood. Hamilton Heights offers relatively affordable housing for actors on a budget. Home to City College, the neighborhood runs from West 135th Street to West 155th Street. Hamilton Heights is a northwestern subsection of Harlem just below Washington Heights.

A subway ride from Inwood to Midtown takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes.Īs for rentals, the average for a 1-bedroom it’s $1,750 and for a 2-bedroom it’s $2,300.

The A train stops at the Inwood–207th Street and Dyckman Street station along Broadway, at the 1 train stops at the Dyckman Street, 207th Street, or 215th Street stations along Tenth Avenue. Transportation by subway to Inwood is limited, with only the A train and 1 train running to and from the neighborhood. There is plenty of green space, new restaurants, and quiet retreats to escape to after a long day of auditioning. Located on the northern edge of Manhattan, Inwood is quickly gaining popularity. If you want to live on the island but still have some privacy, Inwood is the neighborhood for you. A Subway ride from Washington Heights to Midtown takes roughly 30 minutes.Īs for rentals, the average for studios is $1,700 for a 1-bedroom it’s $1,825 and for a 2-bedroom it’s $2,325.įamous creatives who live or lived in Washington Heights include Stan Lee, Duke Ellington, and Paul Robeson.

Along the Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line, the 1 train has stations at 157th, 168th, 181st, and 191st Street. The A train continues and stops at 175th, 181st, 190th, and Dyckman Street. In terms of transportation, Washington Heights is served by two lines of the New York City Subway system. On the Eighth Avenue Line (A and C trains), service is available at 155th Street, 163rd Street–Amsterdam Avenue, and 168th Street. Most of the neighborhood businesses are locally owned - meaning you’ll find restaurants, bars, and shops rich in culture. By 2011, the neighborhood had one the lowest reported crime rates in Manhattan. Washington Heights has also become increasingly safer over the years. Compared to other neighborhoods like the Upper West Side and Hell’s Kitchen, Washington Heights is a much cheaper option for actors (while staying on the island of Manhattan.) Upper Manhattan is an excellent choice for actors who want more bang for their buck.
