Hell's Kitchen

The Best Entertainment and Convenience Value
Not just a home for learning and practicing actors, Hell's Kitchen is also loved by young professionals, performing artists, and students. A big perk of this neighborhood is the convenience - walking distance to subway and train stops, nearby grocery stores, and close to Fordham and NYU. There are many gyms and green space in the area, and the Hudson River as its border has running and biking trails. You will find a plethora of budget dining (Tehuitzingo), international cuisine (Pio Pio 8), and culinary restaurants (K Rico) here. The nightlife is also diverse: dive bars, pubs, rooftop lounges, clubs, and jazz haunts.

Hell's Kitchen offers more affordable walkups and newer luxury high-rises, making it popular with renters. Its welcoming environment has a little bit of everything from cheap food and drink to expensive culinary creations. It also has the classic NYC vibe being so close to Broadway, Times Square, and Central Park.
What Hell's Kitchen Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.0
amenities
7.0
social
7.0
management
8.0
safety
7.2
Median rents in Hell's Kitchen
Studio
$
2,950
1 Bedroom
$
3,700
2 Bedroom
$
5,600

Living in
Hell's Kitchen

Affordable
Convenient
Tourists
Safe
Crowded
Proximity to Public Transit
Fantastic Food and Drink
Loud
Walkable
Classic
Hell's Kitchen — 7.8/10 Rating (based on 58 neighborhood reviews)
I love Hell's Kitchen because there are tons of restaurants and bars. I'm not gay, but it is a very LGBT+ friendly neighborhood and I love that energy that brings. Also love that it's so close to school. If I don't feel like walking, there is a bus that is very convenient. Sadly not a lot of options for convenient subways.
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Hell's Kitchen has lots of grocery stores, bars, and restaurants, although it lacks some of the charm of other neighborhoods. It's possible to find new apartments here that are a good value. It's a relatively lively neighborhood. My only complaint is the lack of gyms and subway stations in the neighborhood.
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West 54th
PROS
* Easily accessible from a majority of transit hubs.
* Tremendous investment on the part of private and public entities, so there's a lot of development and renewarl.
* Proximity to Javits Center, Penn Station, and Time Square make it heavily policed and quite safe.

CONS
* NOISE--from the Lincoln Tunnel, the Javits, the River, the tourists, but above all else the construction
* Proximity to Javits Center, Penn Station, and Time Square can suck the character out of the location. Don't move here if you're looking to easily find a neighborhood with it's own personality (your local coffee place is going to be Starbucks and your local Italian place is going to be a hike if you want anything other than Sbarro/Olive Garden).
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Plaza West
Midtown West has a vibrant bar and restaurant scene, and most of it is just far enough away from Times Square (past 8th Ave, anyway) to not attract tourists. Hell's Kitchen, in particular, has an amazing selection of places to eat with mostly smaller restaurants and bars. For those who want mega parties, Pacha and Hudson Terrace are by the river.

Transportation, particularly up and down the West Side and to FiDi is incredibly easy, and if you live near 42nd St, almost every area is a snap to get to.
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420 West 42nd Street
There are some good restaurants and bars, but overall it's not terribly exciting. Transit on A/C/E is pretty good, but getting to east side is difficult if you need to. Getting to west village is a breeze though.
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540 West
We like the neighborhood, it is a little closer to midtown west than Hell's kitchen though. Lots of bars and good places to eat on ninth ave and only a fifteen minute walk to campus.
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Longacre House
Hell's Kitchen is very lively and fun. There are a lot of restaurants and it is close to Fordham LC. It is a little noisy, but a very fun area!
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Worldwide Plaza
Great neighborhood in New York City. 9th Avenue is great because of wonderful restaurants and the tourists never venture over from 8th Avenue.
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Midwest Court
vibrant + young. close to all amenities. might be a little more expensive than other areas of NYC b/c it is in midtown.
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Hudsonview
Comfortable distance from bars and restaurants means you get the benefits of the amenities without the noise at home.
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The Helux
It was great being close to school. Although when I did go out socially, I usually took the subway downtown.
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The Max
Hell’s Kitchen has some rough edges, but the restaurant scene is terrific and decent deals on apartments. Being so close to 9th ave rocks, and 10th ave is definitely up-and-coming. there aren’t a lot of sternies nearby (most of them are in the village) but a handful live nearby. The reasons to like HK are the neighborhood vibe, the restaurant scene, and the proximity to Central Park. Downside is mostly distance from campus, depending on how close you live to the subway.
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The Clinton
This isn't the worst part of Hell's Kitchen, but still not a place I'd want to raise a family. The building is safe and staffed 24/7, but there are often some shady characters out front.

As far as nightlife, food and drink, the area is awesome. Tons of good food and fun bars, as well as coffee shops to hang out in during the day.
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Avalon Clinton
- never-ending supply of bars and restaurants
- very easy transit
- so close to campus
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829 9th Avenue, Apt. 1B
Lots of bars and restaurants, young, diverse. Feel safe walking home on 9th avenue.
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426 W. 47th Street
Very convenient, tons of bars and restaurants. Just not very clean.
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539 West 49th St
Great, comfortable neighborhood with easy access to transportation
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747 9th Ave Apt. 3S
Lots of restaurants and bars, super close to Times Square
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The Victory
It is a lively neighborhood to live especially for a student. It close to everything especially food! There are hundreds of restaurants in this area. Grocery stores are also very easy to find. I think it is a safe area.
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350 West 55 St
A mix of city and residential. It can get a little louder than I would like, particularly during the weekends. It's close to a lot of good food places, but they are kind of pricey.
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South Park Estates
Many restaurants and stores. Bus is near by, trains are 3 blocks away. Close to west side highway if you like to run or walk. Several gyms in the area. The area is pretty safe.
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534
Very densely populated area. Not much greenery but the park overlooking the NYC skyline is amazing. Lot's of Cuban and Latin American cuisine.
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The Helux
Great! Close to school, tons of bars & restaurants, not too far from the subway. Plenty of grocery stores.
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360 W 55th Street
Great bars and restaurants, and close to Central Park, but a distinct lack of affordable grocery options.
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Midwest Court
This area is being developed. However, it is very close to the new 7 train, A/C/E, and 1/2/3 subways.
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455 West 34th St
Great restaurants, but really crowded because of Penn Station and Madison Square Garden.
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Sienna 37
Safe, clean, spacious. Great spot
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World Wide Plaza
Great
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435 West 54th Street
Good neighboorhood
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The Lewis Rentals
Hell's Kitchen is full of restaurants. It's mostly very safe, but I typically avoid the edges (near Port Authority). It's close to Times Square, but it's very easy to avoid. Hell's Kitchen is pretty central so it's easy to get all over the city, and there are a lot of transit options (especially on 8th avenue).
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I've lived on the upper east side, the east village, and Murray Hill - so I thought I wouldn't like living in an area so close to tourist attractions like port authority and time square. But the area pleasantly surprised me - there are great restaurants and bars nearby and it's not that touristy unless you walk towards 8th ave. We're a 10 minute walk to the Hudson, where there are biking and running paths, and a dog park.
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420 West 42nd Street
I think that Hell's Kitchen is one of the most underrated neighborhoods at Stern. It is a great location, between Stern and Central Park. During the summer, it's perfect! You can walk up to Central Park, go to the Hudson River, and avoid Times Square. The neighborhood has a lot of restaurants and bars as well - which make it a fun place to live. The commute to Stern is short - about 30 minutes. The only con is that the supermarkets in this area are slightly expensive (i.e. Whole Foods), and the open markets close pretty early.
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435 West 54th Street
Hudson Yards is a great place to live. The restaurants are all new and trendy and we have yet to have a bad dining experience. More and more shops are opening up in the area and the waterfront is close by. Transit to the office is available. However, I have found it easier to walk to work.
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555Ten
slightly noisy (as anywhere in the city would be) but overall near tons of restaurants and stores, and have always felt safe walking alone (stay away from time square at night alone though!)
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Longacre House
The social atmosphere is perfect for a student. There a ton of restaurants, bars, and activities. The only negative is that grocery stores in the area are very expensive
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Hudsonview
Pro: Great places to eat, close to multiple transit lines, and Broadway shows.

Con: Can be loud and tourist heavy during certain hours.
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Longacre House
Plenty of restaurants and bars in the area so the streets always have people on them. Can be on the loud side, but overall great location.
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420 West 42nd Street
Great restaurants nearby (Hell's Kitchen), but proximity to Times Square means that there are a lot of tourists nearby.
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360 West 43rd Street
Lived here for five years and absolutely love it. Near mass transit, Central Park, and many restaurants and bars.
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South Park Estates
In Hells Kitchen. There's always something to do here but relatively far away from most school events.
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Mercedes House
I like that Hell's Kitchen always has activity going on, and is a decent mixture of commercial and residential. Safety is statistically an issue, relative to some other neighborhoods in Manhattan, but I haven't had any problems since moving here. Times Square is right nearby, so the sidewalks tend to be clogged up with tourists, in addition to the people who commute into Midtown for work. If I didn't go to Fordham, I probably wouldn't choose to live here, but relative to the other choices that are walking-distance to campus (Upper West Side + Central Park South), I prefer Hell's Kitchen.
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330 W 43rd Street
Lots of bars and restaurants, but a little far from public transit if you live west of 10th ave.
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River Place
You will never go hungry in Hell's Kitchen! Lots of restaurants and bodegas, a few supermarkets (albeit overpriced ones) and bakeries. It can be noisy at times, but only during rush hour. Feels a world away from times square, even if within walking distance. Close to subways and buses.
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Hudsonview
Close to great subways including the express A train to West 4th (school)
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450 W 55th St
Loved being able to walk to everything! School, the theaters, etc.
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437 W 53rd Street
Very boring area. Close to all the Times Square trains but not fun to have to walk there lot of trashy people and tourists so gets very crowded. Close to some nice corporate restaurants like Hakkasan. But generally speaking why live here if you could live downtown..
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The Atelier Condos
Queer-friendly, range of pricing/quality/cuisine for restaurants. Easy commute to the rest of the city via subway and bus. Trash filters over from Times Square though. And a lot of people don't clean up after their dogs.
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353 West 44th Street
I enjoy living within walking distance to my office in midtown. There is a great grocery store a few blocks away. Traffic from Port Authority Bus Terminal (people and vehicles) can get a little hectic at times.
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455W37
the neighborhood is very eclectic, lots of different people and types. Depending on where you live it could be a bit of a walk to the subway but very doable, even during the winters.
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Park Clinton
On top of the usual people going to and off work, there are
a LOT of tourists with luggage. Good proximity to a selection of grocery stores (organic, mom and pop, etc)
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Townsend
I'd prefer living in soho but until then this is the next best thing. Very close to school is a huge plus for me.
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Hudson Crossing
It’s really close to school and by a lot of restaurants, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, and Central Park
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350 West 55 St
Neighborhood is on the more expensive side, but a quick walk to Trader Joes on 72 solves most problems!
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The Colonnade
Gay in the best way. All the good bars and restaurants. Lots of character and very lively.
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676 9th Avenue
Perfect mix between nightlife and quiet.
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Mercedes House
Fun and vibrant, but loud
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3D
Very close to 9th ave and school.
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Longacre House
Convenient, but lots of tourists
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Sienna 37


Getting to Know
Hell's Kitchen

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: 8th Ave to Hudson River
North to South Boundaries: W 59th St to W 34th St
dining
5 Napkin Burger
Casabianca Pizzeria
Danji
Il Punto Ristorante
Ousia
grocery
Morton Williams Supermarket
Whole Foods Market
convenience
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
Walgreens
fitness
Bikram Yoga
Orangetheory Fitness
Planet Fitness
TITLE Boxing Club
parks
DeWitt Clinton Park
Father Duffy Square
Pier 84 Dog Run
coffee
Amy’s Bread
Corvo Coffee
Huascar & Co Bakeshop
The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar
bus
161/190/195 (bus)
M12 (bus)
M12/M31/M57 (bus)
M42 (bus)
rail
7 (metro)
A (metro)
E (metro)
parking
Edison Parkfast - Location #250
Icon Clinton 53 Parking
M P G Manhattan Plaza
Quik Park West 41st Street (Riverplace)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Hell's Kitchen includes zip codes 10001, 10018, 10019, and 10036
Rent vs Own
68
% of Hell's Kitchen residents are renters
Driving to Work
6
% of Hell's Kitchen residents drive to work
New Construction
26
% of housing units in Hell's Kitchen have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
20
%
<20 units
15
%
20-49 units
65
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
8
%
18 - 34
45
%
35 - 54
34
%
55+
24
%
Unit Mix
23
%
Studio
53
%
1 Bed
20
%
2 Bed
5
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
69
%
Undergrad Student
7
%
Grad Student
5
%
Unemployed
6
%
Retired
12
%

Best Apartments
in Hell's Kitchen

Mercedes House
Studio $2,933
1 Bed $3,286
2 Beds $5,329

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VIA 57 West

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West End Towers
Studio $1,000
1 Bed $1,000
2 Beds $1,000

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Longacre House
Studio $3,698
1 Bed $3,870
2 Beds $7,148

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330 W 56th St

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Midwest Court
Studio $3,100
1 Bed $3,400
2 Beds $5,200

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