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Hamilton Heights

History Hamilton Heights shares a history as unique and rich as the rest of Manhattan. Hamilton Heights was founded in 1658, when Dutch Governor Peter Stuyvesant created the Village of New Harlem. Throughout the 1700s, Hamilton Heights served as the place for some of the battles that took place during the American Revolutionary War. It was at Hamilton Heights where the Continental Army proved its ability to match and exceed the strength of the British army. After the Croton Water Aqueduct was constructed in 1842, Hamilton Heights started to take on more characteristics as a city rather than a rural area. With the high influx of immigrants into New York City during the late 1800s, Hamilton Heights became much more urbanized. William H. De Forest is one of the main developers that created many residential communities in Hamilton Heights. Today, Hamilton Heights contains some of its original single-family homes, in addition to spacious apartment buildings. Description Hamilton Heights is located near West Harlem in Manhattan. More specifically, Hamilton Heights is located between Manhattanville and Washington Heights. The neighborhood Sugar Hill is also located in Hamilton Heights. There are many notable sites in Hamilton Heights. Among these are the City College of New York, the Harlem School of Arts, and Trinity Church Cemetery. Hamilton Heights has architecture that is often noted for being highly distinctive. Many homes are styled in the Tudor or Flemish tradition. Residents There are about 4,000 people that live in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. There are over 150,000 people that live in wider West Harlem. Many diverse groups of people live in Hamilton Heights, as far as ethnicity is concerned. The median household income is $24,000. Many people that live in Hamilton Heights are struggling to make ends meet, however, the affordable rent in Hamilton Heights can help ensure that households make ends meet. Many people do have to commute to work from Hamilton Heights. The typical commute from Hamilton Heights is anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. For students attending CCNY for college, Hamilton Heights can offer very affordable rental options. Rental Housing In West Harlem, the rent typically starts at $1,200 for a studio apartment. However, rental prices are also very negotiable in the Hamilton Heights area. Many families and young professionals are considering the move to Hamilton Heights during the rough economy. Hamilton Heights is a very residential area. Fun Stuff to Do There are great Dominican and Caribbean restaurants in Hamilton Heights. Take time to also check out some of the music stores in Hamilton Heights, which often have an amazing selection of salsa music. Cafe Bonjour offers some of the best pie and coffee in all of Hamilton Heights. Java's Brewin' also offers some of the best jazz music all throughout New York. Bayou is another hang-out that offers great brunch on Sundays.