Citi Habitats' exclusive TriBeCa Neighborhood Guide is an extensive then and now look at TriBeCa.

This triangle of land (Triangle Below Canal St.) was first considered the Lower West Side, but after witnessing the revitalization of SoHo, New Yorkers adopted the catchier name. By the late 1990s,TriBeCa had become a haven for the trendy and hip, a thriving commercial, residential and artistic community just like neighboring SoHo.

People who live in TriBeCa live well, and enjoy the dichotomies of pleasure that the area brings - that is, a place that's secure yet not overly established; one that's exciting but not too outrageous; one that's upscale in price, but all the while worth it! Pre-war buildings dominate this wonderful neighborhood, although many have been renovated into super-luxurious lofts with huge windows. With its vibrant mix of residential and commercial living, including elegant high-rise apartments and new construction, TriBeCa is poised for more growth in the years to come.