Gramercy Park (/'græm?rsi/) is the name of both a small, fenced-in private park and the surrounding neighborhood that is referred to also as Gramercy, in Manhattan in New York City.
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Since its gates were first locked in 1844, Gramercy Park has been accessible only to those who own a key. Those who live in its 39 surrounding townhouses, apartment buildings, and clubs hold the park in common.
Spread over two acres on the east side of Manhattan is Gramercy Park, one of only two private parks in New York City. (The other is in Sunnyside, Queens.) Few parts of New York represent wealth and exclusivity quite like this spot, which famously requires a key to enter.
Although much of the architecture of Gramercy has changed over time, a few 19th century townhouses still survive around the tranquil private park. Today Gramercy Park remains New York City's only private park.
Gramercy Park is the last surviving private park in Manhattan, and by far its most notable. This exclusive park can only be accessed by the owners of the 39 surrounding structures, members of the Players Club and National Arts Club, and guests of the Gramercy Park Hotel.
Where do rich people park their cars in NYC? They either pay for a parking spot in their building's garage, or a garage nearby. Or if they own a private townhouse, some of those have their own private garage but those are rare.
The city's ownership of all these parks is traced back to the Dongan Charter. Bowling Green Park, the first official park in New York, was established and named by a resolution of the Common Council on March 12, 1733.
Gramercy Park is indeed lovely and quiet - mainly because it is a PRIVATE park with access given only to the 250 people who have keys. You can walk around it and peer in through the fence. There are also some lovely buildings facing the park including the fab New York Arts Club.