{"id":16729,"date":"2016-05-09T13:50:38","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T17:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=16729"},"modified":"2019-03-05T13:41:35","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T17:41:35","slug":"new-york-city-apartments-near-uptown-community-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/09\/new-york-city-apartments-near-uptown-community-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Secret Gardens:  New York Habitat Apartments Near 4 Uptown Community Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16740\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/riverside-park-New-York-City-NYC.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Riverside Park with trees and greenery\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Riverside Park <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>People generally don\u2019t think of <strong>New York City<\/strong> as the best place to enjoy nature, but you might be surprised by how many beautiful <strong>green<\/strong> spaces there are! Community gardens and <strong>farms<\/strong>, many of which used to be nothing more than vacant lots full of trash, balance out the city\u2019s hustle and bustle and some even produce fresh local produce. <strong>Community gardens<\/strong> are managed and cared for by local residents, often in cooperation with public or private organizations and agencies. Why not stay in a <a title=\"Find a furnished rental in NYC here!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\">furnished apartment<\/a> or <a title=\"Search for the perfect vacation rental with New York Habitat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rental<\/a> near one of these peaceful community gardens and experience the best of both worlds?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>1. Morris-Jumel Community Garden &#8211; Washington Heights<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16734\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Morris-Jumel-Community-Garden-Washington-Heights-Manhattan-plots.jpg\" alt=\"Nighttime image of tulips and other plants in Morris-Jumel Community Garden\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>See what\u2019s growing at the Morris-Jumel Community Garden.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Transport yourself to New York City\u2019s colonial history at the<strong> Morris-Jumel Community Garden<\/strong>! The garden is located on the site of the original <strong>vegetable gardens<\/strong> of the <strong>Morris-Jumel mansion<\/strong>, built in 1765. The garden is notable for its feral cat colony. The cats are neutered\/spayed, vaccinated to prevent rabies, and provided food and shelter in return for warding off rats. Be sure to also visit the Morris-Jumel mansion itself, which still stands as the oldest remaining house in Manhattan and is now a museum open to visitors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16736\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/New-York-furnished-rental-NY-14062-Washington-Heights-studio-garden-view.jpg\" alt=\"Window view from New York Habitat studio apartment NY-14062\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Enjoy the green garden views from the window of this Washington Heights studio apartment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a nature lover, this stylish <a title=\"NY-14062 is in a landmark-designated townhouse\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/14062\">furnished studio<\/a>, located in the historic district of <a title=\" Taste some of the best Dominican food in NYC!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/22\/live-like-local-manhattan-morningside-hamilton-washington-heights\/\">Washington Heights<\/a>, is just a short walking distance from the community garden and mansion. Additional perks of the apartment include its proximity to<strong> Yankee Stadium<\/strong> and the <strong>Cloisters Museum<\/strong> of medieval art. The greenery of park views right from the windows of this <strong>apartment<\/strong> will make you feel surrounded by nature at all times.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16735\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/New-York-furnished-alcove-studio-NY-16171-Washington-Heights.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of living room of studio apartment NY-16171 with sleeping alcove in the back\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Rent this furnished alcove studio near Morris-Jumel Community Garden<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This <strong>Washington Heights<\/strong> <a title=\"This alcove studio is located in a brownstone on Jumel Terrace\" href=\" https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/16171\">alcove studio<\/a> furnished rental is located in a pre-war brownstone building on Jumel Terrace and 162nd Street. Its location puts you within walking distance of<strong> Morris-Jumel Community Garden<\/strong> so you can enjoy the outdoors right in your own neighborhood. Take a short walk to <strong>Highbridge Park<\/strong> for stunning <strong>Harlem River<\/strong> views.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>2. Clinton Community Garden \u2013 Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16743\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Clinton-community-garden-Hell\u2019s-Kitchen-Midtown-Manhattan-arbor-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Clinton Community Garden in Hell\u2019s Kitchen, Midtown Manhattan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>Clinton Community Garden<\/strong> is a peaceful green oasis in the middle of the bustling Midtown Manhattan <a title=\"Learn more about this uniquely-named neighborhood\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/08\/live-like-local-hells-kitchen-manhattan\/\">Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/a> (also known as <strong>Clinton<\/strong>) neighborhood. The garden is a perfect place to observe both flora and fauna. Not only does the garden engage in <strong>beekeeping<\/strong>, but it&#8217;s also a common stop for migratory birds, with reports citing dozens of different <strong>bird<\/strong> species.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16737\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NY-14101-Clinton-Midtown-West-studio-Hell\u2019s-Kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"View of bed and windows in studio apartment NY-14101\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>This vacation rental lies between the peaceful Clinton Community Garden in Midtown West and the electricity of Times Square<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This cozy <strong>Midtown West<\/strong> <a title=\"Check out NY-14101\u2019s shared patio!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/14101\">vacation rental<\/a> is located right near the garden, but is also just blocks away from the heart of <strong>Times Square<\/strong>. On any given day you can choose between the peace and quiet of the garden and the fast-paced excitement of <strong>NYC<\/strong>\u2019s famous <a title=\"Times Square is the heartbeat of NYC!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/13\/top-10-must-see-sites-new-york-city\/\">Times Square<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>3. West Side Community Garden \u2013 Upper West Side<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16741\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Upper-West-Side-community-garden-Manhattan-tulips.jpg\" alt=\"Image of colorful tulips.\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Enjoy thousands of tulips at this community garden.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>West Side Community Garden<\/strong> is colorfully decorated with thousands of tulips and various other species of flowers. Check online for the specific blooming periods for the different types of <strong>flowers<\/strong> and for lists of various free events that take place at the garden, including movie screenings, flower-arranging lessons, concerts, and potluck meals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16739\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NY-16572-Upper-West-Side-two-bedroom-Central-Park-Manhattan.jpg\" alt=\"View of living room of NY-16820 with city views out the window in the background\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>This two-bedroom apartment in a luxury building on the Upper West Side is close to Central Park<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This <a title=\"This two-bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side has luxury amenities and close proximity to Central Park\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/furnished\/16820\">two-bedroom furnished rental<\/a>, located near the garden, is a great option for families. It also has the luxury of a rooftop terrace in addition to a gym and an indoor swimming pool. Craving even more green space? The apartment is located blocks from <a title=\"This NYC green space is certainly not secret!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/18\/explore-central-park-manhattan-new-york\/\">Central Park<\/a>, perfect for when the kids need to frolic outside. The <a title=\"Find out what to do in the ever-classy Upper West Side\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/30\/live-like-local-upper-west-side-manhattan\/\">Upper West Side<\/a> location also puts you amid great shopping and museums.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>4. 103rd Street Community Garden \u2013 Upper East Side, East Harlem\/El Barrio<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16742\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/103rd-street-community-garden-Upper-East-Side-East-Harlem-El-Barrio-Manhattan-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the 103rd Street Community Garden\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>103rd Street Community Garden offers diverse activities.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <strong>103rd Street Community Garden<\/strong> has something for everyone! In addition to a vegetable garden, it contains a large lawn, a playground, and a basketball court. The park has hosted outdoor movie nights in the past, so check online to see if there are any unique events coming up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-16738\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/NY-14415-three-bedroom-two-bath-Upper-East-Side-Harlem-El-Barrio-Manhattan.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room table in NY-14415\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Fit the whole family in this three-bedroom, two-bath vacation rental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re bringing the family to NYC on vacation, nothing beats having a community garden within walking distance of your vacation rental apartment. You can enjoy all that the garden has to offer while staying in this <a title=\"This three bedroom rental in Harlem is roomy enough for the whole family\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/new-york-apartment\/vacation\/14415\">three-bedroom\/two-bath vacation rental<\/a> on the border of the <a title=\"Check out the Museum Mile on the Upper East Side!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/09\/live-like-local-upper-east-side-manhattan\/\">Upper East Side<\/a> and <a title=\"Click to take a tour of East Harlem\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/12\/14\/east-harlem-new-york-video-tour\/\">East Harlem, also known as El Barrio<\/a>. This apartment is family-friendly, with a large dining table to fit everyone for a home-cooked meal, and bedrooms with multiple beds so everyone can have their own space. Convenience is key, so having a washer and dryer right in the unit lets you get the family laundry done right at home. When the kids get restless indoors, you can head to this neighborhood community garden where they can play at the playground or basketball court, attend one of the outdoor learning events about <strong>urban gardening<\/strong>, or just have a picnic (there are even <strong>BBQ<\/strong> grills here!). Afterwards, stay for an outdoor movie under the stars. You can also head out and explore the surrounding neighborhood; Central Park is nearby and the <strong>Museum of the City of New York<\/strong> and<strong> El Museo Del Barrio<\/strong> provide options for a cultural and educational excursion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People generally don\u2019t think of New York City as the best place to enjoy nature, but you might be surprised by how many beautiful green&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16729"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16729"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19624,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16729\/revisions\/19624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}