Who pays for the upkeep of Gramercy Park?

Gramercy Park is considered the unofficial front yard of the 39 buildings surrounding it. According to The New York Times, each building pays a yearly assessment fee of $7,500, which grants them two keys (buildings with more lots get more keys). Fear of having key privileges rescinded keeps the payments coming in.



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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.

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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. Each abutting unit can receive up to two keys.

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In the center of Manhattan, Gramercy Park is a tiny, affluent community that is bounded by 14th Street to the south, 23rd Street to the north, Park Avenue South to the west, and First Avenue to the east.

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No booze, no games, no pets, no entertainment - and keep off the grass: The rules for those with keys to Gramercy Park.

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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.

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Manhattan is the most expensive and most densely populated borough in the Big Apple, and this list only consists of Manhattan neighborhoods. Over half of the 50 wealthiest neighborhoods in NYC are located in Manhattan.

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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.

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The 6 is the first Subway that goes to Gramercy Park in Manhattan.

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