The September 11 attacks in 2001 had a major impact on Battery Park City . The residents of Lower Manhattan and particularly of Battery Park City were displaced for an extended period of time . Parts of the community were an official crime-scene and therefore residents were unable to return to live or even collect property . Many of the displaced residents were not allowed to return to the area for months and none were given government guidance of where to live temporarily on the already crowded island of Manhattan . With most hotel rooms booked , residents , including young children and the elderly were forced to fend for themselves
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Battery Park City