West 38th St, Garment District
Ranked 9th best street in Garment District
Great for
- Public Transport
- Cost of Living
- Medical Facilities
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
Not great for
- Clean & Green
- Gym & Fitness
- Peace & Quiet
- Lack of Traffic
- Nightlife
Who lives here?
- Singles
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
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rating details
Aug 20, 2010
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"Check Out The New Apartments on W. 38th Street"
Just in case anyone has noticed, there is construction going on on W. 38th St. right around the Hudson Yards.
HFA has approved up to $315 million in taxable and tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of the area at 320 West 38th St. When construction is completed, the building will consist of 569 rental apartments, commercial space, and recreational facilities.
About 21% of the building will be devoted to low income families and individuals.
Right now, there is a lot of construction going on so the place is dirty, but when it is done, the place will look like a garden paradise compared to surrounding neighborhoods.
Also, you will find Bernie's Valet Shop and Irvin Arthur Associates at this location.
HFA has approved up to $315 million in taxable and tax-exempt bonds to finance the construction of the area at 320 West 38th St. When construction is completed, the building will consist of 569 rental apartments, commercial space, and recreational facilities.
About 21% of the building will be devoted to low income families and individuals.
Right now, there is a lot of construction going on so the place is dirty, but when it is done, the place will look like a garden paradise compared to surrounding neighborhoods.
Also, you will find Bernie's Valet Shop and Irvin Arthur Associates at this location.
Pros
- Plenty of stores
- Mixed bag
Cons
- Too busy at times
- Too many people at times
- Construction makes it look bad
rating details
Apr 14, 2009
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"W 38th St - Bootstrappers digs"
I lived on W 38th St for a year in 2005. I mainly lived there to be close to Penn Station, for my work commute to NJ. Boy, was that a bad idea!
Let me start with the general feel of the area. Bang in the middle of the garment district, and between Penn Station and Port Authority, it attracted the lowest-brow of crowds. Right around the corner on 38th street are a couple of sketchy "DVD" stores. Builings around mine (between 8th and 9th Aves) were pretty commercial, with a parking lot, a pharmacy back-office and a retail storage place.
Additionally, not too far was The New Yorker, MSG, Roseland Ballroom and Conway. These establishments serve basic purposes, but attract an attractive crowd they do not! It was safe thanks to the patroling cop cars and the precinct a few streets away.
The few pluses it had: it was well connected and you were never too far from any place in NYC, thanks to Times Sq and Penn Station in near proximity. Also, there is a grays papaya rip-off on the corner of 38th and 8th, which is actually good for the quick snack on the run or at odd hours. 9th and 38th has a good Pakistani place for the quick samosa and spicy tea. The street was quiet despite being in a non-residential area. Also, the food and my rent too was pretty cheap. I paid $1450 for a good sized 1 bedroom, 4th floor walk-up.
Overall, if you're on a budget, single, just need a place to crash and need to be close to the subway, this is the place for you. Otherwise, pass it like a hot potato.
Let me start with the general feel of the area. Bang in the middle of the garment district, and between Penn Station and Port Authority, it attracted the lowest-brow of crowds. Right around the corner on 38th street are a couple of sketchy "DVD" stores. Builings around mine (between 8th and 9th Aves) were pretty commercial, with a parking lot, a pharmacy back-office and a retail storage place.
Additionally, not too far was The New Yorker, MSG, Roseland Ballroom and Conway. These establishments serve basic purposes, but attract an attractive crowd they do not! It was safe thanks to the patroling cop cars and the precinct a few streets away.
The few pluses it had: it was well connected and you were never too far from any place in NYC, thanks to Times Sq and Penn Station in near proximity. Also, there is a grays papaya rip-off on the corner of 38th and 8th, which is actually good for the quick snack on the run or at odd hours. 9th and 38th has a good Pakistani place for the quick samosa and spicy tea. The street was quiet despite being in a non-residential area. Also, the food and my rent too was pretty cheap. I paid $1450 for a good sized 1 bedroom, 4th floor walk-up.
Overall, if you're on a budget, single, just need a place to crash and need to be close to the subway, this is the place for you. Otherwise, pass it like a hot potato.
Recommended for
- Singles