Neighborhood Names: Making a Case for Frederick Douglass Blvd. as Harlem’s Gold Coast
Blog Harlem Condo Life uses the occasion of the opening of The Douglass (formerly called The Savannah, right) to anoint Frederick Douglass Boulevard as Harlem’s Gold Coast. (And really, every neighborhood needs a Gold Coast, right?) In addition to the Douglass at #2110, there’s 2280 FDB, Livmor, the Aloft and plenty of other new stuff sprouting. HarlemGuy writes:
“I’ve come to view Frederick Douglass Boulevard (F.D.B, which is Central Park West above 110th a.k.a 8the Avenue) between 110 and 125th as Harlem’s Gold Coast, from a resident’s perspective. “>I’ve come to view Frederick Douglass Boulevard (F.D.B, which is Central Park West above 110th a.k.a 8the Avenue) between 110 and 125th as Harlem’s Gold Coast, from a resident’s perspective.
* Nestled adjacent to two kid-friendly parks – Central and Morningside
* Easy access to the Hudson River, it’s great promenades and a wide variety of recreational and dining opportunities
* Accessible by all major local and express West Side subway lines (1,2,3,A,B,C,D)
* Several publish libraries
* Within walking distance to several magnet/charter schools
* Quick access to Metro North and LGA airport
* Down the hill from Columbia University and Broadway
* In the gateway to Harlem including all the shopping, entertainment and culture that Harlem has to offer for residents and tourists alike
* Is exploding with housing and restaurants
Is quick access to La Guardia what made Fifth Avenue a Gold Coast, too? That Andrew Carnegie must have had some Magic 8-Ball!
· New Condo Readies On Harlem’s Gold Cost [Harlem Condo Life]
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