1 Ave, Murray Hill

While out-of towners might only know about 34th Street due to its association with heart-warming Christmas film "A Miracle on 34th Street", New Yorkers and those in-the-know associate the street less with Christmas cheer than with Christmas terror: a glut of chain stores and department stores (including the famous Macy's) crowded with New Yorkers and visitors alike, rushing, pushing, and shoving to throw the last 20% coffee grinder or remote control into their shopping bags. That said, much of these negative stereotypes - however true - apply less to East 34th Street than they do to its westward neighbor (the area concentrated near Herald Square and Penn Station is particularly bad). Further East, rather, 34th Street leads into the mostly quiet residential neighborhoods of Murray Hill and Kips Bay, two affordable middle-class family neighborhoods that make up in livability what they lack in other amenities, such as a vibrant nightlife scene or a variety of restaurants. That said, the foodie scene has some standout joints, including Villa Beriula Restaurant, Gigi Cafe, and the vegan Franchia Teahouse and restaurant, all located on 34th Street itself. While the area isn't exactly overflowing with charm, it's far more livable than Herald-Square horror stories have given it credit for.

this street is really noisy and busy. It seems that it never sleeps. It's rich on shopping centers and boutiques, it is also good on eating out places... But I wouldn't recommend it as a place where to live or to work - unless you are the calmest person in the world!

Easy 34th Street is a fun place for singles, couples, families, and elderly alike. East 34th Street offers some great shopping and dining areas. There are also several hotels nearby allowing for easy access to the street. Additionally, East 34th Street has some great sights to see including: Macy's, Penn Station, and the Empire State Building. They give free 90 minute walking tours of the area if you are interested. The reason it is so fun is because there is something for everyone to do. Next time you are in the city you should certainly take a stroll down there.

East 34th Street was intended to be a residential block but over the years it has become a busy business district. It crosses with Park Avenue and brings in a ton of professional foot traffic. The NYU medical center keeps things lively, in a bad way, at all time sand the FDR and Tunnel Approach creates a great deal of traffic. While it's a great location central to all residents really have to be willing to give up peace to live in the area.

This is usually considered as the best area for exquisite dining or sweet bar hopping. The food here is unparalleled for quality, and each restaurant down the street is a must eat at, so you better hope you're hungry when you get there! And of course, if bars are more your types, hit some of them up. For any way of nourishing the body, this is pretty much the best street.

I first visited Murray Hell on a Thursday night in May. It kind of reminded me of Yuppie Mardi Gras. Large obnoxious crowds are the norm in this neighborhood. Murray Hell runs down 3rd Ave. between 29th and 38th Street. Loaded with expensive beer joints and fru fru resturants frequented by patrons who are much more interested in what they see in the mirror then what they see on the menu. In my opinion the only reason to visir Murray Hell would be to install a new cell tower.

E 34 st is a major residential block in the city too bad it is way too busy with Midtown Tunnel traffic from 3rd Ave to the FDR. NYU medical is at the FDR making noise all hours of the night, awful traffic from the tunnel at all hours makes it hard to cross the street. Also not everyone knows that there is a heliport at the river, which can add to the noise. If you are looking at the Rivergate building it does offer alot of space for the price but a what cost given all the noise.