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Location: Located on the west side of Manhattan, between 40th and 59th streets, west of 8th avenue. Character: 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 re-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. 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. Demographics: Hell's Kitchen's population is 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 (Central Midtown) as well as the lower rent! Traditionally a blue-collar neighborhood, Hell's Kitchen has been gentrifying for decades now. The neighborhood does have a significant gay community, although not as visible as in the West Village or Chelsea. The median household income in Hell's Kitchen is about $50,000 (source: NY Times).
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