West Village

West Village The West Village is the western portion of Greenwich Village. The neighborhood is distinguished by streets that are "off the grid" – set at an angle to the other streets in Manhattan. Heading north on Greenwich Street, West 12th Street is separated by three blocks from Little West 12th Street, which in turn is one block south of West 13th Street. The West Village was the center of the bohemian lifestyle on the West Side, with classic artist's lofts, as well as new residential towers springing up. The Meatpacking District at the top of this neighborhood, also known as the "Gansevoort Historic District", is filled with trendy boutiques and night clubs.