The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 10280 sells for about $799,000, or $1,250 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.7%), a market in balance. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,501 a month.
ZIP 10280 — New York
The Battery Park City housing market remains stable with high demand for its premium, park-centric residential offerings. While inventory is limited, the area continues to see steady price appreciation and strong rental demand, driven by its proximity to major financial employment hubs. Note that specific figures for active listings and sales counts are based on current portal snapshots and may fluctuate.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent professionals, commuters working in Lower Manhattan, and families seeking a quiet, park-rich environment within the heart of the city.
Median prices moved up 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 6.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.6% · poverty 3.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 10280, New York County, NY
Battery Park City is widely considered one of the safest neighborhoods in New York City, consistently reporting lower crime rates compared to the broader Manhattan borough.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the New York City Department of Education system, including well-regarded local elementary options.
The neighborhood is located in a coastal flood zone and adheres to strict resiliency standards implemented by the Battery Park City Authority following major storm events.
The area is largely built-out with a focus on high-end residential and commercial maintenance, anchored by major financial and corporate tenants in the adjacent Financial District.
Property owners in Battery Park City are subject to New York City real property taxes, with additional ground rent payments unique to the neighborhood's leasehold structure.
Residents benefit from excellent transit access, including proximity to the 1, 2, 3, R, and W subway lines, as well as the PATH train and ferry services at the World Financial Center.
The neighborhood features extensive waterfront green space, including the Battery Park City Esplanade, numerous public parks, and proximity to the Hudson River Park.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and premium pricing, with low vacancy rates driven by the neighborhood's desirability and proximity to major employment hubs.
The local economy is heavily integrated with the Financial District, hosting major global financial institutions, media companies, and corporate headquarters.
The area is highly walkable and well-connected to the broader NYC transit network via multiple subway lines and ferry terminals.
Development is strictly managed by the Battery Park City Authority, focusing on sustainability and the preservation of existing residential and public spaces.
The area is governed by the Battery Park City Authority, which manages the neighborhood's unique ground lease and public space maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's coastal location and flood risk profile, requiring specialized coverage for many residential buildings.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 10280 profile.
- American Dream4.57.5 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.37.3 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.57.3 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.54.9 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.41.4 mi
- American Dream4.57.5 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.57.9 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.73.2 mi
- Yankee Stadium4.79.6 mi
- Barclays Center4.52.8 mi
- Times Square4.73.8 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.85.7 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.74 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.81.1 mi
- Central Park4.85.8 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.85.7 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.74 mi
- Empire State Building4.73.2 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.64.2 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.65.5 mi
- Central Park4.85.8 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.80.3 mi
- Bryant Park4.73.6 mi
- The High Line4.72.8 mi
- The Battery4.60.4 mi
- Pier 26 at Hudson River Park4.80.9 mi
- Pier 13 Hoboken4.53 mi
- Skyport Marina4.22.9 mi
- Pier 814.53.8 mi
- Liberty Landing Marina4.61.3 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.59.5 mi
- Puttery4.72.3 mi
- Forest Park Golf Course47.9 mi
- Dyker Beach Golf Course4.16.3 mi
- Marine Park Golf Course4.39.2 mi
- American Dream4.57.5 mi
- Chelsea Market4.62.4 mi
- Macy's4.43.3 mi
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens4.58.7 mi
- Hudson Yards4.73.2 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.78.5 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.18.9 mi
- Westchester County Airport429.6 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.410.6 mi
- North Shore University Hospital Heliport4.617.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A scenic waterfront walkway spanning the length of the neighborhood.
A premier shopping and dining destination featuring luxury retail and high-end culinary options.
A large public park offering playgrounds, sports fields, and views of the Hudson River.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 62.7% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $1,300,000 (62.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $1,300,000 (+62.7% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.