Hell's Kitchen

LOCATION

The West Side of Manhattan, between 39th and 59th streets, west of 8th avenue. The neighborhood is sometimes called "Clinton".

CHARACTER AND FEEL

Hell’s Kitchen is a busy mesh of tourists, theaters, restaurants - and locals. Its nickname, which dates to the 1880s, is believed to be referent to terrible riots that used to take place in the overcrowded tenements of the area when factories dominated the west side. Hell's Kitchen (also known as Clinton) began to improve after the development of Times Square. Aside from the bustling tourist attractions and Theater Row, Hell's Kitchen boasts "Restaurant Row" (W. 46th St, between 8th and 9th Avenue) where one can find any culinary delight imaginable. The west side overlooks the Hudson River, where cruiseships disembark on a weekly basis. Ninth Avenue is a busy walk of shops, cafes and galleries. W. 51st St, with its brownstones and quaint rowhomes, evokes a French flavor with many Parisian cafes and bars. The area is constantly busy and thriving, be it 4pm or 4am. Hell's Kitchen is the ideal area for those who wish to be in the thick of the New York bustle!

APARTMENTS & REAL ESTATE

Doorman buildings, stone rowhomes and flats above shops make up the area. Not much foliage unless you have a green thumb and a roofdeck!

Selected Rental Buildings:

• Archstone West 54 (The Foundry) (505 West 54th Street, Hell's Kitchen) - Contemporary apartments.
• The Helena (601 West 57th street, Hell's Kitchen) - "Environmentally advanced" high-rise building.
• Marc NY (260 West 54th Street, Hell's Kitchen) - High-rise building located between Columbus Circle and Times Square.
• The Nicole (400 West 55th Street, Hell's Kitchen) - 18-story building
• The Ritz Plaza (235 West 48th street, Hell's Kitchen) - A 44-story luxury residential tower.

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Selected No-Fee Rental Listings:

• new! $2,890 1-Bedroom at Midwest Court posted 05/14/08.
• new! $5,100 2-Bedroom at Symphony House (available June 15, 2008) posted 05/14/08.
• new! $3,000 1-Bedroom at Theater Row Tower (available May 14, 2008) posted 05/14/08.
• new! $3,280 1-Bedroom at Archstone Clinton (available May 21, 2008) posted 05/14/08.
• new! $3,150 Studio at Marc NY (available June 1, 2008) posted 05/14/08.

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Condo Buildings:

• Atelier (621-627 West 42nd street, Hell's Kitchen) - 46-story residential tower which occupies most of the city block at West 42nd between 11th and 12th avenu....
• Chatham 44 (464 West 44th street, Hell's Kitchen)
• Sheffield 57 (322 West 57th Street, Hell's Kitchen) - A luxury building located just a few blocks from Central Park. Converted into condos in 2005-2007.

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POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS

Population about 42,000. Being slightly more affordable than other parts of Manhattan (mostly due to its lack of parks and residential feel), the area is populated with both younger and older business people, teachers (both F.I.T. and Parson’s are nearby), and actors - who benefit from being close to the theater district as well as the lower rent! Traditionally a blue-collar neighborhood, Hell's Kitchen has been gentrifying for decades now. Hell's Kitchen does have a significant gay community, although not as visible as in the West Village or Chelsea.

According to the NY Times, the median household income in Hell's Kitchen is $49,942.

SAFETY

Things have changed since the days when Irish gangs ruled Hell's Kitchen. Nowadays, apart from the sketchy Port Authority scene (west and south of 42nd street), the neighborhood is safe.

LATEST HEADLINES, NEWS & REVIEWS

• 29/Apr/2008: Market Diner to reopen in Hell's Kitchen
• 05/Jan/2007: Hotel and Condo Plans for Javits Center Area