100 Smith St

Peekskill, in Westchester County along the east bank of the Hudson River, pairs a compact downtown with riverfront views and wooded hills nearby. The climate brings four distinct seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. The Hudson River waterfront and Riverfront Green offer open-air space, while Depew Park has trails, sports areas and playgrounds; the Blue Mountain Reservation adds extensive hiking and outdoor routes. Downtown’s restaurants, cafés, shops and galleries cluster around historic streets, and the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater anchors its live-performance scene. The city’s industrial and river-trade past remains visible in its older buildings and waterfront setting. Metro-North service connects Peekskill with New York City, and local streets are practical for walking and cycling, though hills shape some routes. For ZIP code 10566, the median rent is $2,890 per month, with a typical range of $2,100 to $4,150.