Hell’s Kitchen, also known as Clinton, draws the most vibrant of New York City—from creative theater types to adventurous diners. The neighborhood is host to its own Off-Broadway theater venues and is well-known for its many L.G.B.T.Q.I.A+ bars and vast array of international eateries. Given its proximity to Times Square, its streets are always bustling with activity. “People might say it’s crowded, but I contend that with the crowds comes a fantastic dining scene, bars and services,” says Rex Gonsalves, licensed associate real estate broker with Brown Harris Stevens, who has sold several properties in the Hell’s Kitchen area. “I would urge people to look at it with fresh eyes. It will continue to grow.”
Hell's Kitchen
Neighborhood in Manhattan, New York
New York County 10019, 10036
Global eateries on Restaurant Row
Restaurant Row, a block of West 46th Street that stretches from Eighth to Ninth Avenues, is the city’s iconic pre-theater dining destination. Everything from classic fine dining establishments like Barbetta, the oldest family-owned restaurant in New York and the upscale French eatery Le Rivage to newer options like Sushi of Gari is here. Farther north, Ninth Avenue is a lively hub for Thai restaurants like Wondee Siam and LumLum. Mexican restaurant Tulcingo Del Valle on 10th Avenue has been serving authentic chicken mole for over two decades. “You have such an interesting, diverse group of cultures in Hell’s Kitchen that have such a heavy presence when it comes to dining,” says Iman Bacodari, licensed associate real estate broker and longtime neighborhood resident. “I don’t think you’ll ever get bored of dining in Hell's Kitchen.” Living here means many options for grocery stores, including D’Agostino on 10th Avenue, Gristedes on Eighth Avenue and Whole Foods at Columbus Circle.
Off-Broadway theaters are a draw for locals and visitors alike
Stagecraft has always been part of the neighborhood’s DNA and West 42nd Street is famously home to Theatre Row and its six stages. “The best part of Hell’s Kitchen is the off-Broadway theaters,” says Eileen Mintz, a local real estate agent with Brown Harris Stevens and longtime New Yorker. On Friday and Saturday nights, people from all around New York City come to Hell’s Kitchen to dine and see a show. “A lot of theater people live there, too,” says Mintz, which gives the neighborhood a warm and eclectic feeling.”
Friendlier prices compared to Chelsea and Midtown
For the most part, real estate in Hell’s Kitchen remains more competitive than in nearby Chelsea and Midtown. “There are still some good deals in walkups, a few brownstones and anything without a doorman,” says Mintz. Cozy one-bedroom co-ops in charming Beaux-Arts walkups with front-facing wrought-iron fire escapes start at around $450,000 and go up to $900,000. One-bedroom condos in luxe postmodern high-rises with hotel-style amenities start at around $850,000 and reach as high as $2.2 million.
Easy access to the Hudson River Park and Greenway
Situated just south of the Intrepid Museum, the nearly 1,000-foot-long Pier 84 at Hudson River Park features a vast lawn, an interactive fountain and a boathouse with kayak rentals. Clinton Cove, at the northwest end of Hell’s Kitchen, has a large sweeping lawn connecting three piers. DeWitt Clinton Park is the neighborhood’s largest park, offering a dog run, ball fields and a perennial garden. Hell’s Kitchen Park has one of the most popular playgrounds as well as handball and basketball courts. Residents on the far west end of the neighborhood have easy access to the 13-mile Hudson River Greenway that runs along the water, and those in the northeastern section have Central Park at their doorstep.
Neighborhood schools include two with Niche Best School awards
Adolph S. Ochs (P.S. 111) is a public pre-K and elementary school that is recognized as a Niche Best School with an overall A rating. City Knoll Middle School receives a B-minus on Niche and is well-regarded for its diverse student body. The Beacon School is a highly selective college-preparatory public high school that scores an A-plus on Niche and is also a recipient of a Niche Best School award.
Several uptown express and local trains—and buses serve the far west side
Hell’s Kitchen is accessible by the A, C and E trains along Eighth Avenue and by the B, D and 1 at Columbus Circle at the neighborhood's far northeast corner. There are several bus lines that run crosstown as far as 12th Avenue for those who live closer to the river.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eric Thai
Compass
(929) 470-3176
25 Total Sales
1 in Hell's Kitchen
$360,000 Price
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Sarah Thompson
Corcoran Group
(917) 540-5683
23 Total Sales
1 in Hell's Kitchen
$3,200,000 Price
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Brian Goldfarb
Compass
(844) 630-0439
9 Total Sales
1 in Hell's Kitchen
$380,000 Price
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Ken Laino
Manhattan Network Inc
(888) 618-6301
49 Total Sales
4 in Hell's Kitchen
$63K - $1.5M Price Range
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Dylan Hoffman
Compass
(646) 974-9914
182 Total Sales
11 in Hell's Kitchen
$270K - $1.3M Price Range
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Joe Davila
Sothebys International Realty
(862) 270-2157
29 Total Sales
1 in Hell's Kitchen
$380,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hell's Kitchen | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 9 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 6 | 4 |
Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
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Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan sell after 137 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan over the last 12 months is $1,380,407, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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