Once so uninhabited that it didn’t even have a name, this far-west NYC ‘hood is now growing by leaps and bounds – especially with the 7-line subway expansion finally underway. The area will eventually house 17 million square feet of commercial and residential space, state-of-the-art office towers, more than 100 shops, a collection of restaurants and 5,000 new apartments. Grab one while you still can.