Hello and welcome for another video tour of a great New York neighborhood by New York Habitat ( http://www.nyhabitat.com ). Today's video will be the first video tour of our two part series dedicated to the Meatpacking District, a small neighborhood in Manhattan, New York, arguably one of New York's most fashionable neighborhoods! Also, feel free to watch other great video tours of New York neighborhoods ( http://www.youtube.com/user/NewYorkHabitat?feature=mhee#g/c/5704CB831C46A022 ), such as Greenwich Village ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFa9ppu8fEY ) or Soho ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPflq6u9YWk ). The Meatpacking District is roughly bordered by west 14th street to the north, Gansevoort Street to the south, the Hudson River to the west and Hudson Street to the east. It is located between two other great neighborhoods, Chelsea to the North and the West Village to the south. Gansevoort History Originally an Indian trail, this street was named after General Peter Gansevoort who, during the American Revolution, had a fort built on this very street. In the 1880s, a marketplace was established along with the construction of factory buildings, which helped to establish an industrial landscape in the area. One of the largest businesses was packing meat, hence the name 'Meatpacking District'. More recently as the plants began to move out, buildings in the neighborhood became derelict and forgotten. Preservation In the 1990s high end retailers began moving in and establishing themselves in the old factories which became the catalyst for the district's transformation. Today, the district is a vibrant neighborhood of remaining meat packers, high-end retail commerce, restaurants, offices, clubs, galleries, and apartments. The most current preservation project is the High Line Park, which begins in the Meatpacking and runs through the full length of Chelsea. If you'd like to experience the Meatpacking District like a true local, you should definitely rent a vacation rental or furnished apartment from New York Habitat. There's no better way to experience this city than to live in a real New York apartment. For example, take a look at this furnished 1 bedroom apartment, which is situated in the heart of the Meatpacking District (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished/14671 ). It is located on the top floor of a 4-story walk-up building and features the beauty of interior exposed brick. There is a counter top area with seating, cable television, an air conditioner and, of course, a fully equipped kitchen. Another great option is this furnished studio apartment that is situated right on the border of the Meatpacking District and Chelsea (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished/14585 ). The apartment is on the second floor of a walk-up building, features a living and sleeping area along with a separate kitchen and a dining area. The apartment has a decorative fireplace along with an air conditioner to provide comfort during the hot summer months. Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave) You'll still find a great market in the area. The Chelsea Market borders the Meatpacking District and Chelsea. This New York food destination aims to please. Inside the old National Biscuit Company's (Nabisco) factory there is a marketplace representing some of the best that New York has to offer. Here you can find vendors unique to the New York area, selling everything from sushi to gelato; any craving can be quenched at this eatery. Pier 54 (West St & West 13th St) If you're in the Meatpacking District in the summer, make sure you check out the schedule for yearly events held at Hudson River Park's Pier 54, found at West St and West 13th St. RiverRocks (http://pier54.com/riverrocks/) is a rock festival held every summer at Pier 54 that focuses on up-and-coming artists. It has featured such groups as the White Stripes and Rooney. You can also enjoy a free outdoor film and free popcorn throughout the summer at Pier 54. Check their website (http://pier54.com/riverflicks/) for show times. Remember that New York Habitat offers hundreds of apartments for rent in New York, including furnished apartments (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/furnished ) and vacation rentals (http://www.nyhabitat.com/new-york-apartment/vacation ). Also, be sure to check out our blog, if you want to learn more about the Meatpacking District : http://www.nyhabitat.com/blog/2011/10/19/new-york-city-video-tour-meatpacking-district-part-1/ Well, that's a wrap of our first episode of our video tour of the Meatpacking District. If you've know some fun spots in the Meatpacking District to share with us, please leave a comment below. Continue watching with Part 2 of our Video Tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVAaYxytfjo

• published: 18 Oct 2011
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