Welcome to Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen is perfect for people looking to live near a bustling nightlife, top-notch restaurants, and plenty of live theatres.
Hell’s Kitchen, located on the west side of Midtown, just blocks from Broadway and Times Square, was once known as a hub for working-class folk. Now it’s an up-and-coming neighborhood known for diverse lifestyles and a rocking restaurant scene. Actors populate the walk-up apartments, as do people who work in Midtown and enjoy the short commute.
What to Love
- Central location close to Broadway
- Affordable
- Excellent restaurants and bars
Local Lifestyle
Hell’s Kitchen is generally considered more grounded than other neighborhoods, due to its working class roots. The streets are lined with an array of restaurants and bars, indicative of the buzzing nightlife in the area. There’s a welcoming community in the area, more than willing to embrace new residents and offer restaurant recommendations, making it easy for people to settle in and feel as if they’ve lived there forever.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Enjoy the international cuisine that is abundant in Hell’s Kitchen. Le Bernadin offers fresh seafood cooked with unique French flavors while La Grande Boucherie serves more traditional French recipes. The Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare encourages you try French-Japanese fusion or go South American for dinner at Churrascaria Plataforma, a Brazilian steakhouse cooking picanha steaks, lamb chops, and chicken. Finish with a dessert from Carlo’s Bakery, run by TLC star Buddy Valastro.
Hell’s Kitchen is home to one of the most iconic bars in history, the Copacabana, inspiration for Barry Manilow’s song and an experience no one should miss. At Birdland Jazz, enjoy a live jazz performance while you sip on a cocktail or beer. In the Aliz Hotel, Dear Irving takes up the top two floors, providing a beautiful view alongside seasonal cocktails. The bar even offers cocktail classes if you want to work on your bartending skills. Hell’s Kitchen is also known for their plentiful gay bars, such as Industry or Hardware.
Things to Do
Due to its proximity to Rockefeller Center and Broadway, just 10 minutes away, it’s no surprise that Hell’s Kitchen is home to a number of off-Broadway theaters, such as the Manhattan Theatre Club where numerous shows have premiered or Playwrights Horizons, where the work of modern writers is featured. For a taste of life on television, stop by CBS Studio, where you can take tours or try and snag a seat in the audience of one of the shows.
Get some outside time at DeWitt-Clinton Park, fully developed with a dog run, playground, sports fields, and a garden featuring flowers popular in the 1800s. Hudson River Park also runs through Hell’s Kitchen, and includes plenty of spaces where you can sit and relax while overlooking the water.
Schools
Served by District 2 of the New York City Public School System, Hell’s Kitchen features some amazing specialty schools for children who will benefit from innovative learning programs.
- Speyer School, K-8, accelerated academics and interdisciplinary curriculum
- The Beacon School, 9-12, top ranking in Best Delegate’s World’s Best High School Model UN Teams
