East 28th St, Murray Hill

East 28th is one of the more boring blocks in an already boring neighborhood. There's nothing to do or see, none of the buildings are pretty aside from one or two (they're all plain high rises), and there's absolutely no night life. And, there are a ton of people and cars out during the day and nothing at night. So, it's either incredibly loud and crowded or a ghost town. Neither are fun.
There are a lot of little restaurants on the block at Lexington: a bagel spot, a few Indian restaurants, Chinese, etc. But, none of them are particularly noteworthy aside from the fact that the Black Duck Bistro is in a gorgeous townhouse. It's worth going there just for the space. I have a soft spot for restaurants in houses, though. There's also a little hotel in a cool old office building though I don't know what the rooms are like.
The block from Park to Madison is less impressive than the not so impressive former block. It's just a bunch of big office buildings with a couple of deli / coffee shop, take out places on the ground floor.

While so much of downtown Manhattan can signify little more than hustle and bustle - the frantic Blackberry-checking and tie-straightening of a morning commute - Murray Hill offers something altogether quite different. Less pricey than Upper East Side dwellings and less trendy than the lofts and penthouses of downtown, Murray Hill is a middle class (by Manhattan standards) family neighborhood nestled away in the East Side. Located conveniently near the more "happening" East VIllage and Kips Bay areas, this street nevertheless has much to offer of its own. Often jokingly termed "Curry Hill" because of its burgeoning Indian population, the area around East 28th Street is filled with specialty grocery shops and restaurants. A strong diplomatic presence, due to the nearby UN, gives this area a cosmopolitan, international feel, and nearby bars and restaurants tend to cater to this slightly more upscale clientele. Try the trendy Bar and Books on 1st Avenue near Sutton Place, a few blocks uptown. This street is also well-located for culture vultures, with a branch of the New York Public Library, The Morgan Library, and more located in this neighborhood.

If you like Indian cuisine, you should try some food from The Cooper Chimney. This block was fun but simple, residential, and seemed like more 30-somethings were present the younger crowd on other blocks. The things about New York is that it’s sometimes touch and go, and a lot of what I think is relative to my expectations of the block. Though, I did like the general feel of the street and how relatively quiet it was.

East 28th street is close to the following metro station: 6 at 27th street , and is accessible to many buses. Foot traffic is light and it is a good neighborhood for all people, especially more established people.