7.9 out of 10

Crosby St, Little Italy

Ranked 1st best street in Little Italy
40.7229918716348 -73.9977036135746
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  • Gym & Fitness
  • Public Transport
  • Shopping Options
  • Safe & Sound
  • Eating Out
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  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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Reviews

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 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"Arty downtown street"

Any self-respecting intellectual in New York City probably associates at least one venue with Crosby Street: the Housing Works bookstore. More intimate than The Strand, this charity used-bookstore also hosts a number of literary events, including readings and speakers (the cafe is also a prime spot to meet other would-be-Ginsbergs scribbling away at their novels). But this street has far more to offer than lattes and literature. It's a gorgeous, period street that offers a wealth of stunning, if pricey, lofts overlooking the numerous cafes, bars, and boutiques dotting the sidewalk. Check out nearby Amarcord vintage fashion, and pick up an amuse-bouch at Balthazar Bakery. Popular dining spots include two French bistros: Sur La Table and l'Orange Bleue. While the place can fill up on weekends with camera-sporting tourists, it's a pleasant - if pricey - location during the week, when the buzz is only mild (and still just enough to be trendy)
Pros
  • gorgeous street
  • great shopping
  • incredible lofts
Cons
  • expensive
  • tourists on weekends
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 5/5
  • Clean & Green 2/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 4/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 2/5
  • Cost of Living 1/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 5/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"The SoHo street to live on"

Maybe because it's sandwiched between major thoroughfares Broadway and Lafayette, Crosby Street doesn't have quite as many shops as the surrounding SoHo streets. In fact, it serves as a kind of back loading dock to big shops operating out of Broadway, such as Bloomindale's. But this fact doesn't at all detract from the stylish beauty of its buildings, and the great pleasure of walking down this cobblestoned street. The quietude and less pedestrian traffic on weekends, compared to surrounding streets, probably makes it an ideal place to live. You wouldn't know it from the low-key facades of some of the buildings, but some of the residential lofts on this street are astonishing, with astonishing prices to match. The cross streets are where the real SoHo shopping and dining action is, so watch for the MoMA at the corner with Spring Street and L'Orange Bleue at the intersection with Broome Street. Housing Works is on this street, a second-hand shop that resells donated items and turns the profits over to charity. I often see photo and film shoots on this street, and no wonder: it's totally picturesque and sparse enough of traffic to make it an ideal location for shoots. Somebody please tell me what the “Center for Advanced Whimsy” is, if you ever find it.
Pros
  • gorgeous street
  • great shopping
  • incredible lofts
Cons
  • tourists on weekends
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Tourists
  • Trendy & Stylish
3/5
2yrs+

"Great quality architecture"

Sandwiched in between Chinatown and Soho means that Crosby Street can be overlooked by many rushing to get to one place or another but there is a lot to admire here if you stop and take the time. The architecture on show is exquisite and definitely requires some time to be put aside to get the very best of the views and shops.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish This isn't quite right because it's sandwiched between SoHo and NoLita. Tough it's true that it ends at Canal and Chinatown starts here--
2yrs+
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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
2yrs+

"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.
4/5
2yrs+

"A perfect place to settle."

Crosby Street is so quaint that it becomes difficult to remember you are in Manhattan. The coblestones really create something special for some reason and paired with the interesting buildings it's a beautiful place. As for things going on right on the street, there isn't much but it's a great connection between two very happening and trendy areas. It's convenient and homey, a nice place to settle.
5/5
2yrs+

"The best of both worlds"

I've had a mild love affair with Crosby Street for some time now and my love for it doesn't seem to be dying anytime soon. Entering Crosby Street is like taking a turn into a completely different part of the city. It's sweet and almost homey at times, but it's only a few steps from great nightlife. It's one of those streets that allow residents and visitors to truly have it all. Great restaurants are nearby and Balthazar is one that comes to mind. Overall the area offers a nice mix of the quieter city life and the hustle of a great nightlife.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
5/5
2yrs+

"Cute little street in SoHo."

Crosby street is close to amazing food and shopping in Manhattan. You can walk down Crosby street and get to Chinatown or walk north and spend the day shopping in SoHo. The buildings are so cool on this street and you'll occasionally see some artsy or trendy kids having impromptu photo shoots on this street. The Crosby street hotel is set to open in a few months. Everyone in the neighborhood is making a big deal about it since it's going to be a really big green hotel. There are some awesome bars on Crosby and Spring St.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

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1

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4/5
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3/5
"A living piece of art"
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Hester St

1.5/5
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Bleecker St

3.5/5
"Really lovely block with not a lot of space"
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Spring St

3.5/5
"Small area but lots of cool stuff"
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