West 62 St, Lincoln Square
Ranked 9th best street in Lincoln Square
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Great for
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
Not great for
- Lack of Traffic
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Professionals
- Singles
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West 62 St
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"A cultural nexus"
If your idea of fun is going out every night to a play, classical or jazz concert, or civilized meal, then East 62nd Street might just be your ideal New York City street. Catering to a more mature crowd than do the dive bars of the East Village, the meat markets of SoHo and the Meatpacking District, but nevertheless attracting a less staid set than the elegant Upper East Siders, this district is ideal for older men and women of means (it ain't cheap) who enjoy the lively spirit of this crowded district even as they want easy walking access to all New York has to offer. Lincoln Square and Water Reade are two of the city's best art-house cinemas (while Lincoln Plaza is one of the city's largest for blockbusters), while Lincoln Square and the Time Warner Centre between them offer a host of nightly cultural activities - from dancing in summertime's Midsummer Night's Swing to the New York City Opera. Excellent dining choices - often on the pricier, more-established - end of things abound: try the pizzas at Fiorello's, and don't skimp on the excellent bread basket at Josefina's.
Pros
- Cultural activities
- Liveliness
- Lincoln Centre
Cons
- expensive
- crowded
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
West 62 St
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Quiet street - very quiet"
This street is lined with brick apartment buildings and fitness clubs, and it’s pretty residential (as opposed to tourist-y). If you’re looking for restaurants in the area, it’s best to head over to the intersecting avenues – because there really isn’t much to say about this street as far as tourist commodities are concerned.
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
West 62 St
"Boring and residential, with tons of blockages"
I’ve lived on 63rd Street for two years, and so have often been in the neighborhood and seen what 62nd has to offer. Unfortunately, it’s not a lot. On the east side of the street, it’s very residential, though of course if you turn down Broadway or Columbus you’ll find plenty of stores and restaurants close by. When you reach Columbus, you hit Lincoln Center on the north side and more residences on the south side. At Amsterdam, 62nd doesn’t go through due to the large low-income housing project, but the street does continue at West End Avenue… to a dead end. The only good thing about 62nd Street is Western Beef, the awesomely inexpensive grocery store on the corner of West End Ave.
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
West 62 St
"Nice area, good movies"
whenever I am around this area, I always walk by the theater on 62nd street and Broadway to see what they are showing. It is usually an eclectic mix of undercurrent movies that usually end up being fantastic to watch. This area is usually quiet at night, and thus a movie on 62nd street is usually a good choice for a night in midtown. the street itself, outside of Broadway, is fairly quiet and mostly residential. It is a nice area to live in because it is very convenient; it is near the subway and there are a lot of things to do there. There are some nice restaurants too, it is a fun place to visit.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Families with kids
