Whether buying or renting I have concluded that the Hudson Heights sub-neighborhood of Washington Heights is New York City's best all-around community. Why? Convenience: Ample food shopping and a variety of restaurants and retail. High quality housing stock of well-maintained art deco and other pre-war buildings Access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty in the three large parks of Fort Tryon, Inwood Hill Park and Fort Washington Park along the Hudson River Under 30 minu