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West 19th and West 20th Streets form Greater Heights’ strongest concentrated pocket of restaurants, shops, bars, and nightlife. That distinction matters because Greater Heights is geographically large and most of it is not uniformly walkable. An apartment marketed as being “in The Heights” may still sit far from these destinations. Properties near this pocket can provide a more active lifestyle, while apartments elsewhere may require driving for most errands and entertainment. Evaluate the exact walking route, street crossings, lighting, heat, parking, and nighttime conditions instead of relying on the broad neighborhood label.
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