Citi Habitats' exclusive Lower East Side Neighborhood Guide is an extensive then and now look at the Lower East Side.

More than 200 years ago, extended families from around the world pursued the American Dream by coming to New York and living on the Lower East Side. A place where dreams materialize, this area just south of the East Village and east of SoHo has once again blossomed into a destination for writers, artists, musicians, and professionals of all varieties.

Opportunity abounds amidst a bustling restaurant scene, a stage for emerging fashion designers, a montage of boutiques, discount shopping, food markets, and nightlife hot spots, making the Lower East Side a popular destination today. The area has been rejuvenated with a youthful spirit and an economic revitalization. From Houston Street to Division Street between the East River and the Bowery, the neighborhood is steeped in history and portrays America as the true melting pot that it is.