Manhattan is the most densely populated borough of the five boroughs in New York, NY. As considered the melting pot of America and rich in history and diversity, Manhattan is surrounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers and contains the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Manhattan is thought to be the heart of “the Big Apple,” filled with some of the most iconic sites in the world including Town Square, Central Park, Empire State Building, and Wall Street. A large borough with a fast-paced and high-end lifestyle, Manhattan is offers an endless list of activities from the night scene to art communities to dog-friendly activities.
Pet Laws in Manhattan
Almost every city in the country has the mandatory law of licensing your pet, however, each state or city can have a different set of local pet laws. In New York specifically, there are three big ones every pet owner should be aware of.
- Failure to Remove Canine Waste
- Each person who owns or controls a dog must remove any feces left by that dog on any sidewalk, gutter, street, or other public area and dispose of it in a legal manner. Fine: $250
- Control of Dogs & Other Animals to Prevent Nuisance
- Each person who owns or controls a pet shall not allow the animal to commit a nuisance on any public or private premises used in common by the public, or any area of a building abutting a public place. Fine: $200 - $400
- Unleashed Dogs
- A person who owns or controls a dog may not allow it to be in any public place or in any open or unfenced field abutting a public place, unless the dog is effectively restrained by a leash or chain no more than six feet long. However, there are parks that allow unleashed dogs during operating hours. Fine: $200-400
Pet Friendly Activities in Manhattan
Location: 475 Riverside Drive, Ste 455, New York, NY 10115 (West side of Manhattan from 59th-155th St)
330 acres of pet-friendly greenspace with paths, dog runs and Hudson River breezes
Pet Friendly Restaurants in Manhattan
Location: W 70th St & Riverside Park South
A Cafe in Riverside Park South that offers fresh food with open air seating, scenic river views and dramatic sunsets.
Location: 476 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10024
Fred’s Restaurant is named after a female black Labrador Retriever. Fred was bred by the dedicated people at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, based in Yorktown, New York. This wonderful organization’s sole purpose is to breed dogs for their important role as guides and companions for the visually impaired.
Pet Friendly Accommodations in Manhattan
Location: 2178 Broadway at W 77th Street, New York, NY 10024
Tucked away in the Upper West Side, Arthouse Hotel New York City occupies a unique space in the landscape of NYC. While walking distance from Central Park, Lincoln Center, the Museum of Natural History, and numerous city subways, our location is also a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle.
Location: 44 W 63rd St., New York, NY 10023
Residing at the gateway to the Upper West Side, The Empire Hotel reflects the earth tones and modernism of our illustrious neighbors, Central Park and Lincoln Center. Our New York Hotel offers sophisticated comfort and bold décor amongst many of our upscale amenities and superior guest services.
Manhattan Demographics & Economic Data
Population Information
Population as of 2007: 1,621,897
Males: 769,732 (47.5%)
Females: 852,165 (52.5%)
Median resident age: 35.7 years old
Estimated median household income in 2016: $77,559
Zip Codes:
10026, 10027, 10030, 10037, 10039, 10001, 10011, 10018, 10019, 10020, 10036, 10029, 10035, 10010, 10016, 10017, 10022, 10012, 10013, 10014, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10038, 10280, 10002, 10003, 10009, 10021, 10028, 10044, 10065, 10075, 10128, 10023, 10024, 10025, 10031, 10032, 10033, 10034, 10040
Home Prices in 2016
Estimated median house or condo value: over $1,000,000.
Breakdown:
- All housing units: over $1,000,000
- Detached houses: $892,205;
- Townhouses or other attached units: over $1,000,000;
- In 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000;
- In 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000;
- In 5-or-more-unit structures: over $1,000,000;
- Mobile homes: $410,778;
- Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $761,656
Schools in Manhattan
Charter, Private & Non-Traditional Schools
- Manhattan Charter School
- Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
- Success Academy Charter Schools
- The Equity Project Charter School
- Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy
- Global Community Charter School
- New York City Charter School of the Arts
High Schools
- Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics
- Manhattan Business Academy
- Manhattan Academy for Arts & Language
- Manhattan Bridges High School
- Manhattan School for Career Development
- Manhattan International High School
- Manhattan Village Academy
- Manhattan Early College School for Advertising
- Manhattan/Hunter Science High School
- Lower Manhattan Arts Academy
Middle Schools
- Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
- M.S 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics
- Middle School 322
- I.S 289
- M.S 131
- The Mott Hall School
- Yorkville East Middle School
- Harold O. Levy School
Elementary Schools
- STEM Institute of Manhattan
- P.S 333 Manhattan School for Children
- P.S 290 Manhattan New School
- Muscota
- Amistad Dual Language School
- P.S. 048 P.O. Michael J. Buczek
- Washington Heights Academy
- Dos Puentes Elementary School
- River East Elementary
Pre-Schools
- Manhattan Schoolhouse
- Manhattan Early Childhood Center
- Manhattan Nursery School
- UCP of NYC Manhattan UPK
- Riverside Montessori, Inc
- Sunshine LC of 3rd Ave.
- Prince Hall Colonial Park Day Care Center
- BMCC Early Childhood Center