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Midtown New York, NY - The Lights of Broadway User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) I lived in New York City most of my adult life and in Midtown New York for approximately 12 years. Most New Yorker's generally refer to this area as Midtown Manhattan. The actual city of New York consists of 5 boroughs which are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and M ...Read More anhattan. The Midtown area is between 34th Street to about 49th Street and is west of 6th avenue and east of 10th avenue.

Manhattan has changed dramatically since I lived there. 42nd street was infested with drugs and a lot of dubious activity twenty-four hours a day. Then In the 1990s, the entire borough of Manhattan underwent major changes. There were vital neighborhood restorations underway. The streets of midtown were cleaned up and replaced with establishments that would attract tourists. It was revamped into a tourist friendly environment with lights that rival Las Vegas. Times Square is famous for lighting up the night sky with its flashy billboards.

Broadway is just a few blocks in either direction. Broadway is the host to great theatre and attracts people from all over the world. Living here you can almost feel the pulsing and vibrancy of the city. If you don't mind crowds, this is a perfect place for you. Midtown is always on. It never sleeps. Living here you will not be at a loss for something to do. Within walking distance you can find comedy clubs, jazz clubs and if you feel like dancing, there's an array of clubs to suit your dancing mood. Restaurant row is close by and you can choose from tantalizing eclectic foods that are sure to please the most discriminating palate.

Midtown Manhattan is definitely not for the faint of heart. If you like peace and quiet and tree lined streets, this is not the place for you. On the other hand, if you thrive in an environment that is constantly moving with rich cultural diversity, midtown is definitely the place for you. This area of Manhattan is not as residential as other areas. The rents here are astronomical. Most people come to Midtown to indulge in the excitement of the area and what it has to offer. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Midtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Channel Gardens
      Marsh & McLennan Public Space
      Paley Park
      Ramone Aponte Park
      Verizon Plaza
      Grand Army Plaza
      Balsley Park
      Bryant Park

      Entertainment

      McGraw-Hill Waterfall Tunnel
      Winter Garden Theatre
      McGraw-Hill Waterfall Tunnel
      McGraw-Hill Waterfall Tunnel
      Rockefeller Center
      Carolines on Broadway
      Radio City Music Hall
      James Earl Jones Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Urban Hawker
      Bobby Van's Steakhouse
      Godiva Chocolatier
      Pret A Manger
      Majestic Deli
      Rosie O'Grady's Saloon
      Dunkin'
      810 Deli & Cafe

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Midtown? Of all people who commute, 36.0% take public transportation in Midtown.
      Drive to Work
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      36%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      40%

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Midtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.