Some of the neighborhoods below 14th street are often overlooked. In this article we take a look at some of the recent events that have occurred in Maury County and the Financial District.
A decade ago, Daniel Hartsfield – originally from Columbia – opened Daniel’s Barber Shop on the Square. Jason Whatley, an attorney from Columbia, was the very first customer to get a haircut in the Maury County shop. Hartsfield was standing outside his store and Whatley asked if he could “cut his hair right now.” He had already been looking for patrons for a few hours when Whatley showed up. They’ve been neighbors ever since, with Whatley in an adjoining building, managing his law firm.
At the time, many people told him that it was great he had opened but they doubted he would make it. But he proved them wrong. Not only is he still around; he’s thriving. His barber store is a six-time ‘Best of Maury County’ award-winner, including this year, as voted by readers of ‘The Daily Herald.’
These days many young New Yorkers are choosing to make the Financial District their home. According to a recent PropertyClub report, millennials comprise 67 percent of area residents. True, Brooklyn is home to 3 million millennials but per capita, the Financial District is booming with them.
Other neighborhoods featured on the top 10 list of housing choices for millennials include: Downtown Manhattan, the Garment District, Long Island City and Soho.
