Gramercy can feel like a secluded, private neighborhood even though it’s located in central Manhattan. While you might not have a key to the members-only Gramercy Park, the rest of the neighborhood is a warm and inviting place to call home. In the 1800s, Gramercy Park was designed to house fashionable families. The Roosevelts lived there for decades and enjoyed the area’s exclusive Gramercy Park. Over the years it’s been home to many writers, politicians, artists, and students who enjoy its central location and peaceful atmosphere