From City Realty:

Inwood and Washington Heights are Manhattan's two northernmost neighborhoods and a sweet spot for buyers who don't want to leave the Island but want considerably more space for their money.

Inwood begins at Dyckman Street and extends to the most northern tip of Manhattan. It was a rural area well into the early 20th century, and its hills, cliffs and green spaces feel worlds away from the urban bustle of the city below. Inwood Hill Park on the Hudson River is a largely wooded city park that contains caves, the last salt marsh in Manhattan, and the last natural forest standing on Manhattan Island. Parts of Fort Tryon Park and Highbridge Park lie along Inwood's southern border. For even more outdoor options there are Isham Park, Jacob Javits Athletic Field and Columbia University's 23-acre athletic fields.

The area's best-known cultural asset is The Cloisterslocated in Fort Tryon Parkwhere the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibits its collection of Medieval art among serene walkways, dramatic Medieval architecture and leafy paths. Artists from Inwood and the surrounding communities participate in the annual Uptown Arts Stroll each summer.

The uptown neighborhood is filled with varied food finds, and a number of hip restaurants, cafes, bars, upscale wine and food shops and galleries. Inwood is served by the 1 and the A subway lines, with Port Authority only 5 stops away (20 minutes or less) via express.

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