KellyAnn

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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Little Italy - mostly just restaurants and tourists"

On just about any street in Little Italy, a plethora of little Italian restaurants can be found, and Mulberry St. is no exception. It seems like only tourists venture down here anymore, but if you’re looking for a mom-and-pops kind of place, and you don’t mind being goaded into spending money, then go ahead and give Mulberry Street a stroll. Depending on the day of the week, this area is either pretty busy or very quiet.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Varied businesses on this street, nice neighborhood"

A lot of young people have been moving to the neighborhood of Greenpoint lately, as rent rates in Manhattan and Williamsburg, Brooklyn keep on rising. If you can’t afford to live in Williamsburg, but want to be close to it, then Greenpoint is a great choice.

Greenpoint Ave is obviously one of the main arteries of the neighborhood, and its crowded with businesses at the street level as well as residential habitats above. The street features a sports bar (Red Star), a recording studio (Rough Magic Productions), and various car services (because getting a taxi in Brooklyn is not exactly as easy as getting one in Manhattan).
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"A lot of little cafes, worth a stroll but don't go out of your way"

Manhattan Avenue is actually in Brooklyn, and though it may seem far from the city, it actually offers its fare share of places to eat out. As the rents in Williamsburg keep going up, hipsters are slowly moving to nearby neighborhoods where the rent is cheaper, and the trendy businesses seem to follow them…slowly. If you’re in the neighborhood and need coffee, check out the Ashbox Café – it’s one of the better little cafes in the neighborhood.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Mostly delis, pizza, and grocery stores - not really for tourists"

Nassau is a main drag in Brooklyn, but there really isn’t much to do there unless you are a local resident and you need a new mattress. There are all the standard Brooklyn dwellings – pizza places, delis, and grocery stores. Brooklyn is a great place to live if you like a quieter scene – this borough is less intimidating and much cheaper to live in than Manhattan.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
Just now

"Lots of shops, little cafes to go to"

There are a lot of businesses to visit on this street for those who are hungry or simply looking to leave New York with a really full suitcase. For those looking for a present to bring home from their New York trip, Lorimer Wines & Spirits offers some interesting bottles that you may not be able to find in your hometown.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Awesome road - lots to do"

Union Avenue is a wonderful Williamsburg hotspot for visitors and residents. On the street is the music venue and bar Union Pool, and the restaurant Santa Fe. Santa Fe is offers the public handmade margaritas (a rarity in itself), and Union Pool is a great place to see local bands (they can be really good in Williamsburg).
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
Just now

"Quiet, but close to youth-oriented Brooklyn neighborhood"

This street is a pretty quiet one, even if it is close to all the art and music venues that Williamsburg has to offer. On the street is another doggy daycare (there seem to be a lot in the neighborhood), as it is a popular place to have a dog.

Also on North Twelfth Street is a kid’s store called Mini Jake. It offers everything you can think of for babies and tots – tricycles and strollers, etc.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Pretty quiet, but recommended for younger residents"

North Eleventh Street is part of a great neighborhood – if you can find a place that has a decent rent, then it’s the perfect residential place (if you can take a little weekend party noise).

On this street is Eva’s Play Pups, a 24-hour daycare service for your dog (LOTS of people in this neighborhood have dogs for some reason, even dogs that seem too big for New York apartments).
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"A few good restaurants, still close to everything in the neighborhood"

On North Tenth Street, you’re slowing starting to stray from the center of Williamburg and the scene that the neighborhood is known for (music, art, and vintage shopping). There are places to go on this street, though, like My Moon, a restaurant that offers a gorgeous atmosphere and an eclectic menu (everything from tuna tartar to braised organic pork belly).
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
Just now

"9th St for Make Overs"

If you’re feeling pasty and fat, then this is a good street for you – it features both a tanning salon (Pacific Tanning Salon) and a gym (Maxim Health & Fitness). I’m not really sure how the gym stays in business, since it’s smack in the middle of a hipster neighborhood, and hipsters are famous for staying skinny through nothing more than deprivation.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
Just now

"Close to the action, far from the noise"

North Eighth is pretty quiet, there are occasional shops but nothing that a tourist would be dying to visit. It’s a great street to live on if you’re looking to be around bars and restaurants, but not suffer from a lack of sleep at night. There is a children’s clothing shop on the street, and the standard array of corner stores and coffee places.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Excellent Wine Bar, Spa"

North Seventh offers some pretty cool commodities, like the D.O.C. Wine Bar, and the DownTime Spa. The D.O.C. Winebar is a tiny place that not only has a great wine selection, but a good selection of cheese as well. (If you didn’t know, D.O.C. is the acronym for a phrase you see on wine labels which means the wine comes from a controlled place name – that the wine is of legal quality.) DownTime Spa offers all the usual beauty treatments, which you may find you might need after spending a week in the city.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Close to bars, restaurants, shopping"

This street is part of the center of Williamsburg, and it gets busier as it gets close to the center of the neighborhood. Over on towards the East River, though, the street can be pretty quiet, and it’s a great place to live if you can afford the rising rents. If you are young and you love going out then this is a great neighborhood to visit as well, and this street is right in the middle of it.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Great neighborhood for people who love shopping"

This area is right in the middle of the nightlife scene in the area – it cuts through the neighborhood’s main avenues, and on any given night there is a good deal of foot traffic around. Worth a visit for a tourist (and for residents as well) is Brooklyn Fox Lingerie. The pieces can be a bit pricey, though, so if you’re not looking to spend money or get something amazing for a love cruise, then don’t bother yourself.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Part of a young neighborhood with rising rents"

North Fourth Street cuts through a lot of the main avenues of Williamsburg (like Bedford), so there are parts of it that are none too quiet – though the neighborhood can be pretty quiet during the work week. I lived nearby and was never overwhelmed by any party noise, however. This street is pretty residential, though it does offer scattered novelties (like any street in the neighborhood), like Wonk Furniture (which is a cool place if you can drag yourself away from IKEA).
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Art and Music in Williamsburg"

The art scene in Williamsburg is what drew in a lot of the subsequent bars and restaurants that have popped up just about everywhere in the neighborhood – which is easy to forget when you look around and don’t really see too many art objects, but instead just a lot of low brow entertainment. One such art space is on this street – Money Town. The space doubles as a restaurant (which isn’t really shocking), and it features different bands and movie shows.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Great neighborhood for young people"

Metropolitan is a great street for a tourist to take a stroll down. It has all the Williamsburg novelties – because that’s what the kinds of shops, restaurants, and bars have become in the neighborhood. Black Betty is a great place to start (especially if you’re hungry); they offer a decent Mediterranean fare – try the roasted eggplant and pepper salad. Black Betty is also a live music and DJ/dance venue, and a cool place to hang out on weekends.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Interesting people watching, great for visitors under 30"

On North First Street, you’re getting closer to the heart of things in the neighborhood. As far as restaurants on the street go, there is China Noodle and Muffins N More. China Noodle is pretty much your standard New York noodle shop (as far as I know they offer free delivery). Muffins N More is a wholesale bakery that sells any muffin imaginable in bulk, which is perhaps good to know if you’re planning on throwing a party that involves muffins.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Great place to walk around"

Grand Street offers a lot of the typical Williamsburg wares – there is a neighborhood “day spa” on the street called Grand Relax Center Day Spa, and it offers the standard pedis and manis. There are also plenty of restaurants on Grand like Aurora. If you’re visiting the area, then it’s worth it to stop here; it’s a cozy place with exposed brick inside, and it also offers brunch until 4p.m. on weekends. (I know when I lived in Williamsburg, I was always looking for places that had late brunches!)
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Good street for residents under 30"

If you want to be close to everything that the neighborhood offers (the art scene, music scene, shopping and restaurants), then this is a great street. There’s a burger place over on Bedford between South First and Second called DuMont Burger that has some good beers on tap. The street is relatively quiet during the day, though there can be meandering groups of party-goers at night
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Close to everything the neighborhood offers"

South Second Street in Williamsburg is close to all of the nightlife and other youth commodities that the neighborhood has to offer. It’s a safe street, and can be pretty quiet most of the time. You have to walk a bit to really get into the main restaurant and shop area of the neighborhood, so it’s a good place to live if you like a relatively quiet street.
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3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"There's actually art in Williamsburg"

With Williamsburg becoming a tourist attraction for drunken youths, it’s easy to forget that the appeal behind the neighborhood wasn’t always about bars and restaurants – but art. South Third Street offers a unique art gallery space (that is open by appointment only) called Holland Tunnel. They are constantly offering different exhibitions.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Fun to wander around"

As Brooklyn looks more and more like the Lower East Side (with an abundance of things to buy in restaurant, bar, and vintage clothing store forms), you can pretty much stroll anywhere in the neighborhood and expect to see all of these sorts of commodities. South Fourth Street has a dog-friendly café that is unimaginatively named South 4th Bar & Grill.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Standard Brooklyn Street, Kind of Boring"

Broadway in Brooklyn isn’t much like its Manhattan counterparts (you never really think about there being more than one Broadway, but it just happens that there are many). This street extends from Williamsburg all the way to Flushing, so it is not easily described. Notable on the street, though, is The Diner at 85 Broadway – it’s a restaurant that is actually a restored 1927 dining car.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"This area doesn't draw too many visitors"

There’s a Thai restaurant on this street called Sea that isn’t bad. It’s a little out of the way, though, if you are doing the Williamsburg tour during your vacation – just about all that the neighborhood has to offer is a bit north. As Williamsburg gets more and more expensive, though, neighborhoods a bit further from the city have become much more appealing.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"tourist-free, youth-oriented neighborhood"

The streets on the south side of the Williamsburg Bridge tend to be quieter – there certainly isn’t the number of bars and restaurants there that you see on the north side of Grand Street in Williamsburg. This area is mostly residential, and it’s close to the neighborhood’s nightlife. Businesses here tend to be of a more commercial sort – like upholstery businesses.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Don't go here unless you live here"

South Ninth Street doesn’t have to much to offer a tourist, but for a prospective twenty-something resident, it’s a good choice. It’s relatively close to everything as far as shopping needs and restaurant choices are concerned (it’s also just a short train ride into Manhattan). It’s a pretty quiet street, even if the neighborhood is young.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Don't expect too many tourist-y options"

This street is relatively small, and doesn’t have too much to offer from a commercial/tourist point of view, but if you’re looking to move into the neighborhood, it’s a good one. It’s not too far from the nightlife areas, but it’s far enough from the noise that you shouldn’t be kept up late at night.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Quiet and close to everything"

On South Eleventh Street there is a really awesome clothing store called Beacon’s Closet (they also recently opened a Park Slope branch as well). You can sell your clothes to them as well as buy some tasteful vintage pieces to get your picture on the Last Night’s Party website. The Street itself also features coffee houses and other clothing shops.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Near all the trendy commodities"

This street isn’t nearly as trendy as Bedford Ave, but it has its share of New York-style restaurants, like the Brick Over Gallery and Buffalo Cantina. These places are pretty affordable, and small – maybe not worth going out of your way for, but if you’re in the neighborhood and don’t feel like going all the way back to Bedford, Havemeyer can feed you.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"For the young and trendy - though probably not for much longer"

Roebling is part of a nice neighborhood that caters to a pretty young crowd – and a trendy one, too. Highlights on the street include Roebling Pizza (which has its own Facebook group), a neighborhood-oriented pizza place that will really give you a good idea of what New York pizza should be.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"For the young and trendy - but probably not for much longer"

Roebling is part of a nice neighborhood that caters to a pretty young crowd – and a trendy one, too. Highlights on the street include Roebling Pizza (which has its own Facebook group), a neighborhood-oriented pizza place that will really give you a good idea of what New York pizza should be.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"All the comforts of home plus trendy scene"

This is my old Brooklyn dwelling – it’s a great residential street, and I paid a great price for rent, though I may have just gotten lucky. I lived right above a bar and a restaurant on the corner of North 8th Street, but the noise was actually pretty minimal (well, for New York). Driggs is just one block from Bedford, and it features some cafes and restaurants of its own (like most avenues in Williamsburg).
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Young, trendy scene - can be loud"

This is the main drag as far as hipster life in Williamsburg is concerned, and it has plenty of places for hipsters to do what they do best: spend money. There are cafes and vintage clothing stores and flea markets on Bedford – things to do here are really endless. I lived one block over from Bedford, and though the partying keeps up all the time, the noise is not as prevalent as you would think.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Standard Williamsburg offerings - great for young people"

Like most streets in Williamsburg, this one has just as many bars and restaurants as the rest. The nightlife scene here is at it every single night – so don’t move in unless you’re planning on partying, or at least listening to other people partying all the time. Highlights include Teddy’s Bar and Grill – which as been around for ages, even before the neighborhood was full of rich kids.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Apartments here offer great rooftop views"

Kent Ave is Williamsburg’s waterfront (read: East River side) street, where there are a lot of old factories converted into apartment buildings. These are pretty cool – I looked at a few of them before moving into the area – though they tend to have a lot of bedrooms, meaning you would either be paying a lot of money or having a lot of roommates.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Packed with people, but has good food to offer"

Mott Street in Chinatown is home to some pretty great Chinese restaurants – if you are feeling like you can brave the crowds that the area draws in. One place that I have to recommend everyone go is Big Wong King – and you can get takeout and take it away from the crowded area if you so desire. I wouldn’t want to live in this area, as it almost always is too crowded to walk at a normal pace.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Great example of the Soho neighborhood"

Prince Street is another excellent example of what Soho has to offer – that is, a lot of great restaurants, shops, and general places to spend money. You can venture down Prince Street if you don’t have any money to spend, though you may find doing so a bit depressing. Highlights on the street include Savory restaurant, and the Apple (of course) retail store – though it seems these are sprouting up more and more everywhere you go.
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5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Great for people watching, shopping, bar hopping"

Spring Street is home to New York’s first (or so they tell everyone) pizza place – Lombardi’s. For some reason this restaurant is always hiring – just about everyone I know has interviewed to work here during their college days. Spring Street is the ultimate Soho street – it’s a must see for anyone visiting the city. Tons of restaurants and shops line the street, and if you can stand the noise and crowds, it would be a fun place to live.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"For people with a lot of money to burn"

West Broadway is home to some swanky hotels and spas – the Soho Grand Hotel, for example, or the Bayan City Spa. This is also where you’ll find Cipriani Downtown – and really, people, it doesn’t get better than Cipriani (if you have the money to wash away during these economic times, anyway).
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Gorgeous street, great for shoppers and tourists"

Greene Street is home to come lovely architecture, as well as the standard Soho shopping and eating affairs. On this street shoppers can find everything from antiques to espresso, as well as get their teeth cleaned at Greene Street Dental (if that’s what you’re into on your vacation time). In general, Greene Street is a great place for people watching – as there are usually plenty of people about.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Fun for shopping, eating"

Crosby Street in Soho is a fun place to be if you are a tourist or just a professional shopper – the street is full of restaurants and shops. It can get crowded, though, especially on weekends. If you’re looking to move to Soho, it is an ideal neighborhood if you have the money to spend on rent. Soho is close to the trendy Lower East Side, as well as to the East Village.
3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"I'm pretty neutral on this one"

This street takes you out of Soho and into the business district – it’s pretty diverse, and if you’re looking for the New York Supreme Court this is where you’ll find it. There’s a pretty good Chinese place called Red Egg on Centre Street as well – and it’s not alone; there seem to be a lot of Chinese restaurants on this street.
1/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 1/5
  • Safe & Sound 1/5
  • Clean & Green 1/5
  • Pest Free 1/5
  • Peace & Quiet 1/5
  • Eating Out 1/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 1/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 1/5
  • Internet Access 1/5
  • Lack of Traffic 1/5
  • Cost of Living 1/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 1/5
  • Public Transport 1/5
  • Medical Facilities 1/5
  • Schools 1/5
  • Childcare 1/5
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"Canal Street is for people with nothing better to do"

Ah, Chinatown. Canal Street is absolute madness. If you hate crowds, hanging out here is like the equivalent of heading over to Times Square for a random stroll. It’s not really a place where actual New Yorkers go. Chinatown isn’t the cleanest neighborhood, and during the summer months the smells can be overwhelming. Canal Street is ALWAYS packed with tourists who come to check out the designer imposter street markets. Don't get me wrong - there are some great places to go in Chinatown, it's just that none of them are on this street.
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2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 2/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Nightlife 2/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Internet Access 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 2/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 2/5
  • Public Transport 2/5
  • Medical Facilities 2/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 2/5
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"Touristy - one of the mainstreets of Little Italy"

Little Italy has long been on the fast track to becoming a tourist trap – it seems like every restaurant has a guy outside the door, begging you to come inside. But Little Italy can be fun, if you take it for what it is – a tourist attraction. Though I spent years in New York, I have actually been in this area very little. The street features a lot of Italian restaurants that are very similar to each other.
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Trendy bars, restaurants, shops"

The landscape of this area is constantly changing – bars and restaurants in New York are constantly opening and closing, and this is especially true in areas where both businesses are especially numerous, like on Elizabeth Street. This is an especially interesting area for tourists, or people who just love to shop, as the street offers plenty of fashionable stores and places to eat.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Houston is a busy street, great for twenty-somethings"

Houston is one of the great dividers of Manhattan neighborhoods – West Houston Splits up Noho (North of Houston) from Soho (South of Houston), and is a busy main drag. It’s close to anything you can imagine being close to – as it is right in the middle of these downtown commercial hotspots.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"The usual NYU neighborhood stuff"

You can find some NYU buildings on this street, along with the offerings that come with the classroom facilities – the nearby inexpensive restaurants and chains. Washington Square Park is also in the vicinity, and in the warm months people flock to the area, and it can get pretty crowded with people who have to be there (residents and students) and people who are just visiting (tourists and the homeless).
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Lots of tourists, restaurants"

Sullivan Street in Soho is generally a long line of shops and restaurants. This area tends to be pretty packed with tourists, but I’ve seen some celebrities in the area as well. You can also find the standard New Yorker fare in Soho (and on this street), like the Sullivan Street Diner.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Picturesque NYU neighborhood"

There isn’t really much going on down on Laguardia (other than the standard businesses that cater to college students) – it’s a pretty quiet street, and an ideal place to live if you want to be close to a younger crowd without actually being in the middle of the crowd. It’s close to the park, and it’s generally a picturesque street.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Lots of restuarants, shopping"

Thompson Street in Soho and the East Village is a long line of restaurants like Naked Lunch and Cuba Restaurant. Anywhere in Soho is teaming with tourists on the weekends – and I mean teaming; they file in and walk extremely slow past all of the street vendors (usually offering fashionable wares), so don’t walk through here if you’re in a hurry. However, if you are a tourist with hours to burn (and you also love to shop and eat), and this street is part of the Soho experience.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"It's NYU land - caters to students, sort of"

Once the home of Spice – the uber-affordable and delicious Thai restaurant that everyone within a twenty mile radius has been to – University Place still offers much of the standard NYU East Village commodities. There are plenty of restaurants that cater to people who live on student loans, so if you find yourself in this category head over in this direction.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Buy cheap books, view tall buildings"

There is a pretty cool outdoor flea market in this area that sells books and records, and especially caters to a younger demographic (being in the NYU neighborhood). Prices are pretty good, too, though maybe not as good as what you can buy from some of the homeless guys that sell stuff on the street illegally in the same area.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Lots of joggers, trees, homeless"

This is where you’ll find Washington Square Park, obviously, and along with it the huge Washington Square Arch that resides there. It’s really picturesque – except for the hordes of homeless and the occasional drug salesman, of course. Despite a few setbacks a lot of joggers come here to run in circles around the park, and there are plenty of students that gather on the benches.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
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"Clean, safe, you see the occasional tv show being filmed"

I love this neighborhood – it’s gorgeous with its tree-lined streets and brick buildings. It makes for an interesting stroll, as there are always other people around, and there are a lot of coffee shops and food stands in the area that cater to students. I would move in here any day of the week – but unfortunately, I don’t make enough money…
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Lovely neighborhood, can get crowded"

This street is part of a gorgeous neighborhood, and if you somehow get the opportunity to live here you have to take it up, whether you can stand the nearby crowds (especially during warmer months) or not. The street is in the NYU neighborhood, so there are a lot of students wandering around, and it’s also close to Washington Square Park, which also tends to attract crowds.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"It's clean, safe, features gym and Indie music store"

I’m familiar with Lafayette St mostly because it was home to my local Crunch (the gym), and also because if you turn off of Lafayette onto 4th Street, you come across Other Music (which sometimes hangs a banner outside of their shop, and sometimes leaves themselves relatively unmarked) between Lafayette and Broadway. If you’re into Indie music, then you’ve already heard of Other Music (like how members of Animal Collective used to work there) – so if you’re visiting you have to check it out.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Seems corporate-oriented, but close-by to tourist attractions, art school"

Cooper Square, home to art school Cooper Union, is a relatively quiet place – it features some hotels and respective businesses. It’s close to things a tourist would enjoy, like St. Marks, and it’s also close to a lot of commodities that, say, an NYU student would enjoy, like McDonald’s. It’s a nice neighborhood, if you can afford it….
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Third Ave as seen in the East Village"

Third Avenue in the East Village, at the offshoot of Bowery can be relatively busy during the day –it’s an interesting place to wander if you’re a tourist because Cooper Square and St. Mark’s are nearby. If you are looking into moving here, then you may want to ask yourself if you can stand the crowds. In general, the area is packed with little restaurants and shops, and there are a lot of street vendors in the area usually on the weekends.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
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"Everyone should check out Veselka"

As you go west from First Ave, the scene changes from one that caters more to young people wandering in from the Lower East Side to one that caters to the brownstone apartment owners. There are a good deal of restaurants and shops to visit on Second Ave, like Veselka Restaurant. Veselka is a really great Ukrainian restaurant where I have eaten brunch several times (it was always crowded!).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
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"Lots of things to do for visitors, residents"

In the East Village, First Avenue hosts a long list of restaurants and places best visited at night. If you’re looking for a quiet place to live, this isn’t it. But if you want to live in a place that is constantly busy but not overwhelmingly trendy, you should check out First Ave. If you’re just visiting, I can vouch for the bar Three of Cups – it’s just your standard pub, but I never had a bad time.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
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"Broadway for the East Village"

I lived on the corner of Broadway in the East Village for a bit, and though it may seem like it would be a bit of a pain, it wasn’t really that bad. During the summer there were a lot of homeless people around, but I never really went down the street except to visit the local Duane Reade. There was constant daytime traffic, but the nights weren’t too bad – it was generally a pretty quiet place to be at night.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
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  • Schools 5/5
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"Must-see for tourists"

Fourteenth Street offers what every college kid dreams of having in the neighborhood: a Trader Joe’s. I have been there many a time, and have often waited in line down the block just to get into the huge (for New York City) discount organic grocery store. The street is also home to Union Square, just a few blocks from the store, which is great for people watching and often home to street markets. It’s really busy around these parts, though, so if you’re looking to avoid a crowd, don’t ever come here.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Close to busy tourist area"

As the neighborhood gets closer and closer to Gramercy Park, you see less and less of the sort of businesses that populate the Lower East Side and lower end of the East Village. That may be a good thing, if you’re looking to live close to all of the action but far from all of the noise. Thirteenth street is just a block away from the main drag that is 14th street, though, so be prepared for the pedestrian traffic (as well as street traffic) that will meet you there.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Far from the trendy LES, close to tourist-packed 14th St"

At the north edge of the East Village, Twelfth Street maintains the same kind of brownstone charm as the rest of the neighborhood. There aren’t too many exciting bars or restaurants on the street, but it does feature some of the standard fare that appeals to NYU students – pizza places and bar & grill restaurants. It’s a relatively quiet place.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Not very trendy, feautures some college-budge friendly restaurants"

The upper streets of the East Village are pretty much populated by a wealthier crowd, though there are a few twenty-somethings who maintain the far eastside of the street (at the far eastside of the East Village). Yet just like any East Village street, there are plenty of restaurants to visit, and the business scenery is constantly changing.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
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"Pretty quiet, though it intersects with some busy streets"

I used to live on this street during my lovely stay at NYU, and the first thing that comes to mind is the smell of dog pee in the summer time. (Of course, fowl smells are pretty inescapable anywhere in the city during the summer.) However, the street and the buildings on it are beautiful – and there are actually trees lining the street on some blocks. It is a relatively quiet place to live.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
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"Quieter part of the East Village"

The higher the street in the East Village, the higher your rent seems to go. The excessive restaurant and bar activity that goes on in the lower streets seems to peter out, as well, as the neighborhood becomes more and more residential. There are still college kids that live in the area, however, even if there are just as many old ladies walking their dogs (and not picking up poop).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Wouldn't consider it too trendy - but definitely shopper-friendly"

I love St Mark’s Place – if you’re looking for affordable clothing, food, or just people watching in general, this is a great place to come, and it’s virtually always busy, especially on weekends. St. Marks is packed with vintage t-shirt stores and cheap sunglasses on sale from street vendors. The street is populated with fast-food style restaurants. I would probably never want to live here (though I did live in the vicinity, a few blocks away, and was never bothered by the chaos).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Close to nightlife, restaurants"

The East Village is not exactly a quiet neighborhood, except for perhaps late at night. I used to walk though this street on my way home from work, and though I sometimes left work in the early a.m. hours, there were usually still people out and about. If you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood, you should start with a place that doesn’t offer as much nightlife as the East Village does….
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Good food, seems quiet except for at major intersections"

I agree with Macsizzle about the Brick Lane Curry House – it’s a great place. Just like much of the East Village, if you stroll down Sixth Street you’ll find yourself bombarded with restaurants, shops, and pilates facilities. Sixth Street is a great part of the East Village experience. If you’re just wandering, you certainly won’t be bored, and if you’re moving in, the same is true.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Great place for students, unpretentious party-goers"

Fifth Street in the East Village is part of a pretty closely knit neighborhood that you really only notice if you live or work in the area. The East Village is one of those neighborhoods that residents hardly ever leave, which is partially due to all its streets have to offer. From Fifth Street, just about anything you can think about doing in your day-to-day life is close at hand.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"The usual East Village commodities"

If you’ve been to the East Village lately, you know what to expect: restaurants, bars, and shops. The good thing about the East Village is that although there has been an influx of commodities, the big chains stay pretty close the NYU/Washington Square area. Which mean that there is still a variety of privately owned businesses that contribute to the diversity of this street.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
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"Lots of nightlife, people watching nearby"

Third Street is pretty standard for the East Village – it houses a bunch of restaurants, and various shops. Mama’s is a soul food restaurant I used to pass every day on my way to work (when I used to work in an East Village restaurant myself), and when I finally made it a point to stop there I found it was pretty good, and I really recommend going.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
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"More Nightlife, Lots of places to eat"

The lower part of the East Village tends to be packed with bars and restaurants and like places to spend your money. I lived close by, but this street was a bit quieter than mine. The East Village has been pretty much completely commercialized, so don’t expect to find a treasure trove of starving artists and their crafts.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
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"Awesome and Entertaining"

The East Village always reminds me of a generation past, even if young people continue to hang out here. 1st Street is definitely a part of that vibe – the neighborhood offers the standard karaoke bars and coffee houses. In general, it’s an interesting street to walk down if you’re just looking to be entertained by a stroll – the commodities on the street are pretty diverse.
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4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
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"Quiet for Alphabet City"

This is another standard Alphabet City affair – clubs and restaurants abound, though perhaps not as much as the streets further west. It is a bit more residential and unassuming compared to the rest of the neighborhood. Public housing remains on the street, but I’ve never had a problem in the area, even during late nights out.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
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"A continuation of Alphabet City nightlife"

There is an abundance of restaurants on Avenue C – like Esperanto and Royale. Alphabet Lounge and Sunburnt Cow are also an okay places to hang out. It’s probably not as bustling with commercial activity as Avenues A and B.

Fun fact: this was once the marker of where the East Village ended, but the river was filled in with landfill, and thus extended the island and the neighborhood.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
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  • Schools 4/5
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"Pretty good nightlife"

This street is a comfortable part of the East Village – when compared to parts of the East Village closer to Washington Square it isn’t much to look at, but it still maintains a neighborhood appeal. It’s not exactly cheap to live here, though it may have been at one time. The street is populated with an assortment of characters ranging from the upscale Chinese restaurant, the hookah bar, to the deli that every neighborhood has.

I used to work at a bar on this street and the entire street was surprisingly busy at night.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Great nightlife/restaurant scene"

Alphabet City is nothing like it looks on the movie version of Rent, thank you. It’s an extension of the East Village, and houses bars that are still holding on, even if they have been there for at least a generation. This is a nice street to live on – it’s not as trendy as it once was, though the neighborhood can attract a younger crowd when it wants to.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Busy street, Sort of resembles Chinatown"

East Broadway is definitely not to be confused with the Broadway of theater fame. It’s deep in the Lower East Side, for one thing, and certainly lives life on a much smaller scale. That’s not to say that the street doesn’t get its share of traffic, but the environment is one of former tenement housing and Chinese restaurants.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Great for both scenesters and vegans"

If you are a tourist or just new to the neighborhood, you should really go visit Babycakes on this street. It’s a vegan/organic bakery that is pretty impressive, especially when you consider how difficult it is to bake without dairy products. Broome Street is pretty cool as far as the neighborhood goes. There are a few bars and the usual young crowd.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
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"You'll never be bored"

Delancey is one of my favorite streets – it can be pretty busy with street traffic as well as pedestrian traffic during the day, but at night it slows down a lot. I’ve seen a few shows at the Bowery Ballroom music venue, and can’t really complain (it’s one of those large-yet-intimate venues).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Lots of action/places to spend money"

Eldridge is on the edge of the lower east side, close to Soho/Chinatown and there also happens to be a pretty good dumpling place there. Also on the street is Fontana’s Nightclub – a rock and roll bar that features cherry red booths with table service. There is another bar on the street called Milk & Honey that touts themselves as New York’s version of a London bar.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Close to everything"

The city is working on improving this street – as in they are working on the literal street pavement and changing traffic patterns, likely to make it safer for pedestrians (not that it seemed bad to begin with). A lot of families seem to live around here, even if it is close to the trendy Lower East Side (usually the case is that the families were there first).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"Not a lot going on...but there's a bike center!!!"

If you are planning on moving into the neighborhood, I’m assuming you are a (however reluctant) hipster and that you probably love your bike. So it would be a good thing to know that the Lower East Side Cycling Center is on Ridge Street, for all of your bicycle needs. Ridge Street is a quieter part of the LES – it’s not jam packed with nightlife like the Stanton/Orchard area.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
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"I give it credit for being nearby to a great scene"

Well, it’s home to the police precinct - so if you live nearby you can feel extra safe. Pitt Street seems a bit further east of the rest of the neighborhood, but it’s a short walk from all of the nightlife that the Lower East Side has to offer. It’s the typical LES affair: former tenement housing lines the streets, restaurants are packed in, and twenty-somethings prowl for alcohol late nights.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Busy street, offers a few gems"

This is the divider between the East Village and the Lower East Side. There are a lot of generic restaurants on the street, and there is also a lot of traffic. It’s home to a couple of cool landmarks, though – one being the Mercury Lounge (an awesome live music venue) and the other being Katz Deli, which was featured in the movie When Harry Met Sally (an actual deli, which I’ve never eaten at because it seemed a bit over priced; may a tourist has asked me directions to get here).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Lots of Coffee"

Grand Street offers a bit of relief from the uber-trendiness of the Lower East Side as seen above Delancey. It hosts some coffee shops and the standard hipster shops. On Grand Street you can virtually watch as the neighborhood morphs into a trendier imitation of itself. It’s a cool place to hang out, though – or to just take a stroll and do some people watching.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"The ideal trendy LES street"

Clinton Street features a list of places to go and things to see; there are especially a lot of restaurants, food stands, and bakeries on the street. A stroll down the street will reveal the varieties of Latin American and Spanish places to eat there; especially noticeable on sight is the colorful exterior of the Dominican Cibao, and notable for great food is the Spanish tapas bar Tapeo 29.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Bowery for nightlife"

Bowery is not easily described, because it is a rather long street, but I'm going to focus on the area of the street that is either in SoHo or the Lower East Side, depending on whom you consult. There are exactly two place you can go on the Bowery - Crash Mansion or BLVD. They are both part of the same place. Crash Mansion is a lovely underground music venue (it's literally underground), and BLVD features a dancefloor and is located at street level.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
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"Boring, good for quiet residents"

Suffolk Street is pretty much empty of the activity apparent in the rest of the neighborhood. It features the general landscape you'd expect from the neighborhood, and it's a great quiet residential street in an otherwise bar/restaurant-rich area. Don't expect it to be too quiet, though. Drunken hipsters have been known to wander down any street in the neighborhood at 3am, while not using their indoor voices.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Great place to live"

If you are a twenty-something who loves to party, but also to come home to your relatively quiet street, than Norfolk Street would be a choice place to live. There are actually blocks on the street that have yet to feature a bar or restaurant, a rarity in the LES. If you are visiting and plan on doing some bar hopping in the neighborhood, a stop into Nurse Bettie is worth your troubles. The 50's pinup themed bar features a delicious array of cocktails you've most likely never tried before. (Pearly Legal, anyone?)
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Middle of the LES"

By now you might have figured out that I love the Lower East Side, but Essex isn't quite as interesting/fashionable as the rest of the neighborhood. It's pretty unavoidable, though, if you're wandering around the neighborhood, because it is geographically smack in the middle of the action. There's a pub near the Delancey Street subway station called Boss Tweed's that is generally full of business men or other people who work in the neighborhood.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 4/5
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"Middle of the LES"

By now you might have figured out that I love the Lower East Side, but Essex isn't quite as interesting/fashionable as the rest of the neighborhood. It's pretty unavoidable, though, if you're wandering around the neighborhood, because it is geographically smack in the middle of the action. There's a pub near the Delancey Street subway station called Boss Tweed's that is generally full of business men or other people who work in the neighborhood.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
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"Quiet street for the LES"

By now you might have figured out that I love the Lower East Side, but Essex isn't quite as interesting as the rest of the neighborhood. It's pretty unavoidable, though, if you're wandering around the neighborhood, because it is geographically smack in the middle of the action. There's a pub near the Delancey Street subway station called Boss Tweed's that is generally full of business men or other people who work in the neighborhood.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
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"Mix of hipsters and exhibitionists"

The most interesting thing by far on Rivington is not the awesome vintage stores or the sex shop Babeland, but The Hotel On Rivington (THOR). Said hotel is made entirely of glass – patrons having cigarettes at the bar behind the enormous glass building can look up and see residents of the hotel showering in their rooms. No, really. It may sound a bit smutty, but the hotel is actually gorgeous (and seems strange among the historic tenement buildings).

Another great find on Rivington is Sugar Sweet Sunshine. Someone finally thought of making a cafe that features just cupcakes (and assorted coffees, of course), and they are really really unbelievable. If you are in the mood for a cupcake, definitely get one here (and NOT Cake Shop - though it's a great place to hang out).
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Main drag between neighborhoods"

Allen Street is a sort of divider between neighborhoods - between the Lower East Side and nearby SoHo. It has a selection of bars you can go to if you venture outside of either neighborhood, and a pretty cool vegan restaurant, Tiengarden. Lately the area has gotten pretty vegan-friendly, compared to other neighborhoods anyway. Stroll south on Allen Street and you’ll find yourself in Chinatown, with no shortage of little restaurants of the Chinese variety.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 5/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
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"Ludlow for nightlife"

Ludlow has some of the best bars in the Lower East Side - like Pianos and Cake Shop. Cake Shop doubles as a coffee shop and record store during the day, and during the night the basement bar and stage is opened up for live rock acts and general debauchery. Pianos features a usually-packed downstairs bar, and an upstairs bar with a cozy stage-to-audience ratio. A lot of great local bands can be found at either bar.
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  • Clean & Green 5/5
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  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"Part of the 20-something scene"

Even though there are fancy hotels being built on Orchard Street next to buildings that formerly housed tenements, the street still retains a certain quaintness. Zucco le French Diner, for example, is a tiny French restaurant (15 seats) with excellent escargot.

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is also located on Orchard Street. If anyone is interested in the varied history of the neighborhood, then definitely check it out (fun fact: at one point in LES history, the neighborhood may have housed more than half the population of the city when residents were crammed into tenement housing).

Currently Orchard Street is part of the Lower East Side nightlife scene - on any given night (especially on weekends), twenty-somethings flock to Annex and Slipper Room. During the day shoppers and restaurant goers abound.
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  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 5/5
  • Schools 5/5
  • Childcare 5/5
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"No one could ever believe I lived here"

I can say I lived on Stanton St. at the heights of its hipster-dome - which wasn't always a good thing (I often heard drunken yelling into the early morning hours) - but the excellent shopping/restaurant/bar scene facilities and constant people watching resources made up for any cons.

If you venture a bit west down the street (toward SoHo, a bit away from the central LES/hipster land), there's a tiny restaurant called Mangiami‎‎ - the food is AMAZING. Also worth checking out on Stanton Street is the Argentinian steakhouse Azul (good food & atmosphere) and the clothing store Lolli by Reincarnation (so you can fit in with hipsters at relatively affordable prices). Arlene's Grocery (it's a bar!) offers a unique kind of karaoke on Monday nights, where drunken patrons can sing along with a live band.
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