Live in the Heart of all the Action!

As a resident of downtown Ithaca, you'll enjoy living within an incredibly walkable and well-connected area in the City of Ithaca. Downtown Ithaca offers residential living for every style and budget with a diverse and vibrant selection of neighborhoods and homes.

Whether you’re renting, or putting down roots, discover neighborhoods with a wide range of houses, townhouses, and apartments. Whether new, modern construction or revitalized historic buildings, downtown Ithaca offers a home for you.

From Chili Cook-Off to Apple Harvest Festival and Ice Festival to the Summer Concert Series, downtown Ithaca is a busy place year-round. Catch a film at Cinemapolis or attend a concert at the State Theatre any day of the week!

Downtown Ithaca is home to over 100 specialty stores that offer an impressive selection of options for every individual. Our specialty shops provide customers with products that you’ll have a tough time finding anywhere else! And with more than 50 restaurants  or bars and over one dozen art galleries, you’ll never need to leave!

 

Downtown Employment

With a large variety and concentration of retail, restaurant, hospitality, service, and office sector jobs located Downtown Ithaca, it is possible to live an urban lifestyle in the heart of our city! Have your pick of careers and gigs.

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Downtown Classes

With many businesses offering specialty classes to teach you new skills, there's always something educational and fun happening downtown!

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Relocation Resources



Self-guided walking tours from your smartphone.  A third app developed in Ithaca, NY.  PocketSights is a Free mobile app that lets you learn about and explore Ithaca right from your handheld device.  Download and login.  PocketSights will populate all the tours available near you.

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Find your career, community, and quality of life in the best small city in America, Ithaca, NY.

Live In Ithaca is a new online resource in the community devoted to helping people find jobs and relocate to Ithaca, New York.

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You don't need a vehicle when you live in our community.

GO ITHACA is here to help you get around town and rewards you for walking, biking, busing, carsharing, and carpooling.

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Virtually Explore Downtown Living

Take a virtual peek inside a few of the apartment options in the heart of downtown and start planning your next place to live! Explore inside from the comfort of your couch or desk.

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Renting in Downtown Ithaca

Carey Building is an overbuild development featuring studio and two-bedroom micro units.

Gateway Commons apartments are conveniently located above Ithaca Coffee Co. and offer scenic views of Six Mile Creek.

Commons West -- Located on the Ithaca Commons, Commons West’s convenient location, historic charm, and modern amenities offers the best value for your housing needs.

Breckenridge Place is an affordable rent apartment building featuring one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Seneca Way is an apartment building featuring one- and two-bedroom apartments available with incredible views of the city.

New Development!

Harold's Square is the newest development and its right in the heart of Downtown Ithaca. This new mixed-use building features 108 apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms; along with retail and office space.

City Centre offers new studio, 1, and 2-bedroom apartments that include upscale amenities and high-end features. From stainless steel appliances to quartz countertops, our floor plans have been designed for you to live your life in style.

Shop Local with a Downtown Ithaca Gift Card

Accepted at over 100 Downtown Ithaca Stores and Restaurants, the Downtown Ithaca gift card makes a great gift for locals, students attending college in Ithaca, and visitors looking to explore. 

Downtown Ithaca gift cards are a great way to shop local and promote the local economy.

The Downtown Ithaca gift cards can be purchased online at the Downtown Ithaca Online Store, the Downtown Visitor Center located on the commons at Center Ithaca, and  the Downtown Ithaca Alliance office between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Our office is located  at 171 E. State St. also inside Center Ithaca up the stairs behind Sangam Indian Curry and next door to the Hangar Theatre office.

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The perks of working in Downtown Ithaca

Downtown Ithaca is an ideal setting for a living a green lifestyle.  When you choose to work downtown as well, the sustainable benefits compound. With shopping and dining just outside your doorstep,  lively art scene and entertainment all within easy walking, it is even nicer when you receive a perk for these choices!

When you work at any business in the district,  you are eligible to join the Downtown Employee Discount Program. Its free to sign up with your employer and provides you access to specials discounts inside participating shops & restaurants downtown.

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Getting Around Downtown and Beyond

Public Transportation

Tompkins County Consolidated Transit (TCAT) provides regularly scheduled bus service throughout downtown and Tompkins County. The main downtown bus stops are located on the southern and northern sides of the Ithaca Commons at the Green St. Station and the Seneca St. Station.

A convenient shuttle route (the #10 line) takes passengers to and from Cornell University every ten minutes between 7:30am and 8:00pm Monday - Friday. The shuttle departs from the Seneca St. station, located at the corner of Seneca and N. Tioga.

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Where to Park

Free parking: On weekdays, 8:00pm – 3:00am in the garages and 6:00pm – 3:00am on the street.

All day Saturdays & Sundays except when special event parking rates inside the garages apply.

The Green Street Garage is closing mid-March 2021 for reconstruction.  Learn more about the project HERE.

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Any Questions?

Stop in and have a chat with a business owner to see why they're in downtown Ithaca.

Or give us - the Downtown Ithaca Alliance - a call and we can discuss your needs and connect you with the right people! 607-277-8679!

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