NIGHTLIFE PREFERENCES AMONG LOCAL RESIDENTS

Lower Manhattan residents tend to visit nightlife venues in nearby downtown areas like TriBeCa, the West Village and SoHo more than those within the neighborhood. Most residents who go out want more nightlife options within Lower Manhattan. The most desired types of entertainment were performing arts, live music/DJs and comedy clubs. Performing arts had the greatest appeal to older age groups (cited by more than 60% of the 55+ cohort), while younger groups wanted more live music/DJs (63% of 18-24 year olds responded with this preference). On average, residents who visit nightlife venues go out about twice a month, although nearly a third go out rarely if ever — within or outside of the neighborhood.

Most Desired Nightlife Options

49% Desire more performing arts options

46% Desire more live music/DJ events