Spruce St, Civic Center

Spruce Street, near Park Row, is home to Pace University's campus and because of that offers great convenience in a small area. When you enter the street you will find that the shops and the food spots are catering to the college crowd, which usually means affordable. The big issue that keeps me from giving this street 5 stars is the construction. There appears to be a constant construction on the small street. Sidewalks are closed and it's generally a nightmare. Parking probably won't happen in the area, unless you get unbelievably lucky. New York Downtown Hospital is also on the street. I like Spruce for it's proximity to other places,however as a street alone it's too chaotic.

The home of Pace University, Spruce Street has great dining, shopping, and other collegiate convenience. It is walking distance from the various subway lines and from the Brooklyn Bridge and Drumgoole Square, a beautiful park located in the nook of the neighborhood. I enjoyed walking through this area, perhaps if you’re a pet lover, you could join the others walking their “best friends” through the park in the afternoon. Spruce Street is near the NYU Downtown Hospital, Theater Alley, and the Federal Reserve. Situated at the north end of the financial district, it also has well-price real estate and renting.