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Grand architecture, Yale and local eateries define Downtown New Haven
Downtown New Haven is an artistic hub and dining mecca that reverberates with the grandeur of Yale University. Parts of the famous Ivy League university sit among the neighborhood’s well-known restaurants and bars, from the Yale Old Campus and Yale Law School to art galleries and museums. Brick rowhouses and old buildings in Gothic, Queen Anne and Romanesque Revival styles infuse character into the dense, walkable downtown.
Downtown New Haven serves as the city’s hub for shopping, dining and entertainment.
Colorful murals brighten Downtown New Haven’s alleys and facades.
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Historic restaurants and shops create a lively downtown scene
“Downtown New Haven is packed with things to do, and during the day it functions kind of as Yale campus,” says Jennifer D’Amato, a broker and team leader at Real Broker who has sold homes in the area for more than 20 years. In the evening, the neighborhood floods with people visiting restaurants, bars, boutiques and entertainment venues. Even for a city’s downtown, D’Amato says the area feels densely packed with businesses. “I’ve never been in another city where you can just walk around and find so many places to visit,” D’Amato says, adding that the busy atmosphere fills the area with friendly energy.
Several of the area's restaurants and bars have been around for generations. Union League is an upscale French restaurant with roots in an 1884 club of the same name. Nearby, Ordinary has gone through many names and iterations since the early 1900s. “It’s a small bar and then some seating in the back, but it’s a pretty incredible space to spend time in,” D’Amato says. Other well-known spots include Louis’ Lunch, which claims to have invented hamburgers, and Bar, a popular spot for pizza, drinks and dancing. D’Amato says Chapel Street has boutiques for shopping. The Yale Bookstore and major retailers like Apple and Urban Outfitters are nearby in Broadway.
The Handsome Dan bulldog statue marks Yale pride on Broadway.
Downtown New Haven invites strolls between The Green, galleries and cafés.
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Downtown New Haven pairs modern additions with historic architecture, like these Second Empire rowhouses.
Housing ranges from 1800s rowhouses to modern high‑rise condos
Downtown New Haven is known for its architecture, and that holds true for many residential buildings, too. Brick rowhouses can date to the late 1800s. Single-family versions don’t hit the market often, but typically range from the low $600,000s and low $900,000s. Many have become condominiums and can range from the low $800,000s to the mid-$900,000s. Some of the area's historic buildings also have been converted into condos, and units are known for their architectural quirks. “They keep the details of the exposed bricks and open ceilings,” D’Amato says. “You see some really, really cool spaces throughout the downtown neighborhood.” Newer high-rises exist here, too. Condos range from the low $100,000s to the low $700,000s.
Walkable streets with easy access to Yale and local transit
Walkability is one of the pros of living in Downtown New Haven, especially for residents who work nearby or enjoy going out in the evening. “You can just walk to everything,” D’Amato says, adding that biking is also popular. “It’s a small enough area that’s concentrated with just incredible restaurants and cafés and music venues and things like that.” It’s just a five-minute walk or two-minute bike ride to Yale University and a 15-minute walk or seven-minute bike ride to Yale New Haven Hospital. During rush hour, walking or biking may be faster than driving. CT transit bus stops are throughout the neighborhood, and the Yale Shuttle is available for university students, faculty and staff. Most residents have cars, and U.S. Route 1, Interstate 95 and Interstate 91 are nearby. Trains run from Union Station in New Haven to New York City and Boston.
Annual events on the New Haven Green and other things to do downtown
Annual community events are held in New Haven Green, downtown’s only park, a 16-acre space with walking trails. There's a concert series each summer and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas traditionally runs for 15 days in June. This celebration of artists and thinkers includes performances, lectures and panels that are often free to attend.
Downtown has many other things to do, too, including:
Yale University Art Gallery for displays ancient and modern art from around the world
Yale Peabody Museum, best known for its dinosaur fossil exhibit
College Street Music Hall for music and comedy shows
Yale Repertory Theatre for plays and musicals
Toad's Place for live music and college dance parties
The New Haven Green anchors downtown with concerts and community events.
Pocket parks and the New Haven Green add open space to downtown.
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Families choose from zoned, magnet and charter schools
As part of New Haven Public Schools, children can attend zoned schools like Wilbur Cross High School. Through the district’s school choice program, they can also apply to magnet, charter or out-of-district schools. Space is limited, so attendance is determined by lottery. New Haven Academy is a popular magnet option nearby.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown New Haven
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
5
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Downtown New Haven Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown New Haven, New Haven sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown New Haven, New Haven over the last 12 months is $382,450, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Susan Warner-LambertCarbutti & Co., Realtors
$669,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,962 Sq Ft
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Short-term leases available - contact us for more information!Contact us today for more information and to schedule your own, personalized tour! The Liberty Building is a beautiful, historic apartment community located in the heart of downtown New Haven – seconds and doorsteps away from Yale University, the Shubert Theater, the New Haven Green, amazing restaurants, entertainment, and
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