Desbrosses St, Tribeca

Desbrosses is a weird mix of residential and commercial buildings. It's not a terrible street to live on but it's definitely not the best in the neighborhood. And, the price tag is still very Tribeca. One bedrooms start at around $3500 / month on this street with little neighborhood vibe. But, most of the buildings have remodeled apartments so you won't be getting a shoddy dirtbox for that amount like you may be getting in Greenwich. What you lack is any sort of tree or quaint community energy. And, there aren't a ton of bars or restaurants on this street so there aren't people milling about after dark like there are in other pricier neighborhoods.
There are a couple of good restaurants on Desbrosses and they both have great views. Ponte's is a great Italian spot with the view of the Hudson and Tribeca rooftop . . well, it has a rooftop view and you can't really go wrong with that. I recommend both as far as food, energy, visual . . everything. They're great. But, that's about all this street has. I have a friend that has an office on this street and while her building is really cool, there's nothing surrounding it but traffic and commercial stuff. It's kind of hard to go pick up lunch on this street. Granted, Desbrosses is really close to a lot of streets that have a lot to offer. But, the street is so filled with big buildings and businesses that there isn't any ambience at all which is kind of a drag. Also, transportation is somewhat annoying. The train is close but crossing over to it is a pain in the neck. It's just ok in my opinion. For the price tag, I would live on a different street in the neighborhood unless I found an unforgettable apartment.