Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Great for day trips to Brooklyn, fabulous skyline views, hop a ride at 35th Street and East River, 3 blocks away. $4 tickets
58 residents recomanen
East 34th Street station
East 34th StreetGreat for day trips to Brooklyn, fabulous skyline views, hop a ride at 35th Street and East River, 3 blocks away. $4 tickets
GREAT VIEWS, open until 2am. Go after midnight to avoid long lines, only 4 blocks away.
1787 residents recomanen
Edifici de l'Empire State
20 W 34th StGREAT VIEWS, open until 2am. Go after midnight to avoid long lines, only 4 blocks away.
Easy walk to a great park. A perfect stopping point near many points of interest, home to Shake Shack and frequent art installations.
440 residents recomanen
Parc Madison Square
11 Madison AveEasy walk to a great park. A perfect stopping point near many points of interest, home to Shake Shack and frequent art installations.
Another great stopping point, fabulous farmers market on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Playgrounds too. Great shopping t outdoor holiday bazaar Thanksgiving through Xmas.
440 residents recomanen
Parc Madison Square
11 Madison AveAnother great stopping point, fabulous farmers market on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Playgrounds too. Great shopping t outdoor holiday bazaar Thanksgiving through Xmas.
Everything Else
New release movie theater is 1 block away, 15 movie screens available.
106 residents recomanen
AMC Loews Kips Bay 15
570 2nd AveNew release movie theater is 1 block away, 15 movie screens available.
Coco Nails
164 E 33rd StBest manicure, pedicure in neighbor hood, one block away.
Best food market in area. Located on basement level, enter at 30th Street. Fresh fish, meats, great deli, beer, etc. Known for their cheese and gourmet selections.
116 residents recomanen
Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd AveBest food market in area. Located on basement level, enter at 30th Street. Fresh fish, meats, great deli, beer, etc. Known for their cheese and gourmet selections.
Entertainment & Activities
St. Vartan Park
East 35th StreetSafe, clean, fun playgrounds for kids, leafy seating area. 2 blocks away.
Food Scene
The first Shake Shack, line for best burgers and dogs moves quickly, outdoor seating only.
993 residents recomanen
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe first Shake Shack, line for best burgers and dogs moves quickly, outdoor seating only.
Temple for foodies. Eateries and Italian groceries and gifts under one roof. Rooftop beer garden. I love Pescatore stand, eat delish fish at the counter.
592 residents recomanen
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveTemple for foodies. Eateries and Italian groceries and gifts under one roof. Rooftop beer garden. I love Pescatore stand, eat delish fish at the counter.
Vezzo Thin Crust Pizza
178 Lexington AveA few blocks walk to our neighborhood favorite.
A local favorite Mexican hideaway, 2 blocks away, moderate prices. Cool place for hot nights.
El Parador Cafe
325 E 34th StA local favorite Mexican hideaway, 2 blocks away, moderate prices. Cool place for hot nights.
Delish, one of our favorite take out places around the corner or eat in for some of best Turkish food in the city, moderate prices.
14 residents recomanen
Ali Baba
862 2nd AveDelish, one of our favorite take out places around the corner or eat in for some of best Turkish food in the city, moderate prices.
Le Parisien Bistrot
163 E 33rd StGreat little bistro, steak frites a specialty.
Starbucks
405-409 Union Aveclosest Starbucks
Essentials
Another foodie temple, get condiments from around the world and the best home made middle eastern dips and falafel.
21 residents recomanen
Kalustyan's
123 Lexington AveAnother foodie temple, get condiments from around the world and the best home made middle eastern dips and falafel.
Famous Traders has well priced groceries. Trader Joe's wine store in 2 doors down, BEST PRICES for wines. Take bus up 3rd Avenue to come home.
1296 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
130 Court StFamous Traders has well priced groceries. Trader Joe's wine store in 2 doors down, BEST PRICES for wines. Take bus up 3rd Avenue to come home.
Drinks & Nightlife
Premier cocktail bar in our neighborhood. No food, just perfect classic cocktails,
37 residents recomanen
Middle Branch
154 E 33rd StPremier cocktail bar in our neighborhood. No food, just perfect classic cocktails,