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9.5 out of 10

Rivington St, Bowery

Ranked 1st best street in Bowery
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Great for
  • Eating Out
  • Nightlife
  • Resale or Rental Value
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Internet Access
Not great for
  • Parking
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Who lives here?
  • Tourists
  • Trendy & Stylish
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Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
2yrs+

"The heart of the Bowery"

Grimy and grungy, the Bowery has still managed to maintain some of its gutter-cache over the years. While gentrification (not to mention a bunch of lamp stores) have lifted the place from its derelict roots, the Bowery nevertheless has a distinctively authentic feel. The authenticity is, of course, studied: the Bowery is far less "downmarket" than the South Bronx, but when compared to the skyrocketing rents and cutesy brunch bars that have afflicted East and West Village alike, the gradual cleaning-up of the Bowery seems less severe. Rivington Street in particular has a storied history: it was the site of the first settlement house in New York, the University Settlement House (which now provides community support services), and today is home to a number of bars, restaurants, and clubs. Popular dining-out options here include Schiller's Restaurant, Sugar Sweet Sunshine, and musician Moby's recent vegan venture. But bars and galleries are more de rigeur here than fine dining: check out CV for music and dancing, or hit up the artsy scene at performance/community centre ABC No Rio.
Pros
  • Music
  • Restaurants
  • Has the ambience of old world New York
Cons
  • More expensive than it was
  • Crowded all the time
  • Dirty
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 2/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 1/5
  • Shopping Options 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 2/5
  • Lack of Traffic 5/5
2yrs+

"Freemans"

Freeman Alley is a tiny alley off of Rivington in the Lower East Side. It is a very dark and somehow always wet looking alley with basically nothing to it. If you brave the dark, however, and go all the way to the end, the is a lovely little restaurant called Freemans. The restaurant is not much of a secret anymore. And, the chef went and started Vinegar Hill House, so the food isn't as good (not that the food ever really was). But, man, is this still a cool restaurant. It's old looking and warm and the food is hearty. The drinks are amazing and the staff is hipper than hip. When I first moved to New York, a friend of mine and I would go here every Sunday and hang out all night with the bartenders -- whom became our friends -- drinking hot toddies and eating ridiculously gluttonous artichoke dip. We would spend hours in this place that was warm and cozy while it was blizzarding outside.
Even though the restaurant seems to have completely changed, I still always get a warm fuzzy whenever I happen to be in the LES and walk past Freeman Alley. The place is, of course, still always packed. So, I highly recommend that everyone at least have 5 o'clock drinks there on a winter's day. Man, I love this alley.
Pros
  • Freemans
Cons
  • Little scary and dark
Recommended for
  • Tourists
  • Trendy & Stylish
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
2yrs+

"Affordable Tailoring Services on Rivington Street"

Rivington Street which lies within the Lower East Side can be counted as one of my regular haunts in New York City. The reason why I tend to visit it regularly as it is the only street in the city that hosts affordable tailoring shops which can carry out a variety of alterations for a fraction of the price that you would normally pay at your neighborhood dry cleaner elsewhere in the city. My establishment of choice is Felix Tailor which is housed in a tiny hole in the wall at 97 Rivington Street but I have also tried the Express Tailor shop located on 92, Rivington Street.
Most of the tailor shops that are located here are manned by immigrants from Latin America who have provided these valuable services for decades though now they are being forced to increase their extremely affordable prices as their rents have gone up exponentially. All these Rivington Street tailors offer to fix your garments while you wait. Luckily the street also hosts several excellent bars and cafes like Inoteca, Teany, Spitzer's Corner and the modern glass tower of the Hotel on Rivington along with the fascinating candy store, the Economy Candy Corporation all of which offer ample entertainment and dining opportunities for you as you await your alterations.
Pros
  • Has the ambience of old world New York
  • The Economy Candy store, one of the best retro candy stores in NYC
  • Bar scene
  • Music
  • Restaurants
Cons
  • Rising rents are pushing out the original tennants of the street
  • Dirty
  • Crowded all the time
4/5
2yrs+

"A surprise in the Lower East Side"

Rivington St is the new upcoming street in the Lower East Side. Once a lower-class worker neighborhood, the Lower East Side is today a trendy place where to go at night. Rivington Street is becoming the geographical reference point for eating out in the area. My favorite spot is Loreley, a German restaurant/Bier garden close to The Bowery.
5/5
2yrs+

"Nightlife and Architecture combined"

Rivington Street has such an amazing vibe to it that no one should miss it. The architecture is something to be marveled at and The Hotel On Rivington is a true architectural amazement. The street has a very rich nightlife with lounges, cafes and restaurants servicing patrons well into the morning hours. It's an unbelievable atmosphere. If noise is no problem than living on the street is a great idea but if you enjoy quiet after a long day it might not be the right place.
4/5
2yrs+

"Lively inner city"

Rivington street is located in Manhattan district of New York city. It is a quite a happening place booming with activity. It is famous for its restaurants and pubs. Nightlife is up to the average. The food hubs here offer you a wide range of delicacies you can choose from to satisfy for bellies. The University settlement House on Rivington Street is a landmark site .Vehicular traffic runs west on this street.
3/5
2yrs+

"Better as a food street"

It is located in Manhattan and is gaining name as a food hub with numerous restaurants opening on this cross street. You have a wider range of food to choose to put your hunger to rest. The University settlement House is notorious establishment here. Vehicular traffic runs west on this street. I still remember the aroma that senses your nose as you pass across the street. You just can resist the food and snacky dishes served here.
4/5
2yrs+

"An undiscovered area"

This street is a pretty happening place in the late evening.. Schiller’s liquor bar churns out great meals (sister restaurant of Baltazar) and offers some great cocktails.. There are also plenty of other decent bars in the street and down the road. It’s not the cleanest area, nor the safest, but it does have a nice vibe to it. Not sure what the rents are like but this could be a place I’ll be moving to next…

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