Midtown
Manhattan (Midtown)
Overview
Midtown Manhattan offers something for everyone with a wide range of building types and prices for any budget. The expansive section of NYC covers the middle area of the city from the FDR (East River) to 12th Avenue (Hudson River) and from 14th Street up to 59th Street. It encompasses multiple neighborhoods with all different characteristics from Hell’s Kitchen (Midtown West) to Gramercy and from Murray Hill to Chelsea. When analyzing your options, get a feel for what each location offers and which is best suited for your needs and tastes. This part of the city is dominated by mid and high rise buildings and resident demographics vary widely. Upper Midtown (above 42nd Street) is popular for those that want to live close to work and minimize their commute to the office. Lower Midtown is represented by more of a younger demographic with recent college grads flocking to Murray Hill and Chelsea. Neighborhoods like Sutton Place and Beekman cater to an older crowd, while Hell’s Kitchen and Midtown West offer a variety of low and high priced living options. Lower central Midtown, including Flatiron and NoMad have recently become even more popular places to live and hang out. However, every area has its positives and can work for a range of resident types. Midtown Manhattan offers its residents a wide variety of activities appropriate for all demographics. Cultural opportunities include a visit to the Museum of Modern Art for an exhibition, Carnegie Hall for a concert or Madison Square Garden for a sporting event. The selection of parks, primarily Bryant Park, Madison Square Park and Union Square, provide open space for both adults and children to relax and play. Furthermore, the area’s vast food and drink options can satisfy anyone’s palate.
The Location
Street Boundaries
- North: 59th Street
- East: FDR Drive
- South: 14th Street
- West: 12th Avenue
Subways
Commute Times
- Columbus Circle: 0-20 mins by subway, 0-15 mins by car
- Rockefeller Center: 0-15 mins by subway, 0-12 mins by car
- Grand Central: 0-25 mins by subway, 0-15 mins by car
- Union Square: 0-20 mins by subway, 0-15 mins by car
- Wall Street: 15-30 mins by subway, 15-25 mins by car
- Downtown Brooklyn: 25-50 mins by subway, 15-25 mins by car
Photo Journeys
Resident stories depicting
life in their neighborhood
What: Summer weekend day
Who: Couple | Mid 30’s
Resident Favorites
Lists of go-to spots
by neighborhood residents
What: Restaurants, Nightlife, Groceries, Gyms, etc.
Who: Couple | Early 30’s
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