Neighborhood Guide
NoMad
North of Madison Square Park, NoMad has emerged as one of New York's most coveted addresses. Once an under-the-radar enclave, it now boasts some of the city's finest restaurants, rooftop lounges, and boutique hotels alongside an impressive collection of new luxury condominiums and converted prewar residences.
NoMad, named for its location North of Madison Square Park, has undergone a remarkable ascent over the past decade. The neighborhood is now home to some of New York's most celebrated restaurants and a host of acclaimed chef-driven concepts that have earned the area a reputation as a culinary capital.
Residentially, NoMad offers a compelling mix of converted prewar buildings with high ceilings and architectural detail, alongside striking new luxury developments. The neighborhood's boutique hotels, including the NoMad Hotel and Ace Hotel, have created a cosmopolitan atmosphere that enhances its residential appeal.
Madison Square Park provides a beautiful green anchor, while the area's central location offers easy access to Midtown, the Flatiron District, and Chelsea. Curtis Bain helps clients discover the right property in this increasingly competitive and desirable market.
The Neighborhood
What It's Like
The Mood
Boutique sophistication meets rooftop glamour in a neighborhood that has rapidly become one of Manhattan's most coveted dining and hotel destinations.
Heart of the Neighborhood
The cluster of design-forward hotels, including the Ace, the NoMad, and the Ritz-Carlton, defined this neighborhood's identity and transformed it from a pass-through into a destination.
Best Perk
Some of the city's best restaurants and rooftop bars are concentrated in just a few blocks, with the energy of Midtown and the character of downtown meeting in the middle.
Did You Know
NoMad literally stands for North of Madison Square Park, and the neighborhood's identity was largely invented by hoteliers and restaurateurs in the span of about a decade.
Good to Know
The neighborhood is caught in a transitional zone, still gentrifying rapidly, with pockets that feel polished adjacent to blocks that remain rough around the edges.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat & Drink
Cocktails & American
The NoMad Bar↗
A gorgeously appointed bar from the team behind Eleven Madison Park
Fine Dining
Eleven Madison Park↗
A three-Michelin-star landmark serving an ambitious, plant-based tasting menu
Italian
Scarpetta↗
Scott Conant's celebrated Italian restaurant known for its iconic spaghetti and refined seasonal dishes
By the Numbers
NoMad, NY
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
24,800
Total Population
37.2 years
Median Age
$118,000
Median HH Income
14,200
Households
Market Data
NoMad Highlights
$275K - 17M
Price Range
$3.52M
Avg. Sold Price
$3.27M
Avg. List Price
$2,427
Avg. Price / Sqft
94
Homes for Sale
14
Homes for Rent
Community Profile
NoMad at a Glance
Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey
Population by Age
Education Attainment
14,200
Households
1.72
Avg. Household Size
Housing
$118,000
Median HH Income
$108,200
Per Capita Income
Livability