Many people have heard of the Artist Formerly Known as Prince. Now you can meet Clinton, the New York Neighborhood Formerly Known as Hell's Kitchen. Actually, residents of apartments in this New York neighborhood tend to use both terms interchangeably, but there are some good reasons that many people are taking the Clinton name to heart.
At one time, the Clinton neighborhood was ruled by street gangs with an iron fist. While the power and influence of the street gangs eventually wanted, the neighborhood didn't improve once the gangs had moved on. Never a pristine neighborhood to begin with, the area descended into a veritable slum known primarily for its vast array of pornography shops.
The Worldwide Plaza was the first sign that people were once again starting to see Hell's Kitchen as a New York neighborhood into which they could invest money voluntarily. Built on a former site of Madison Square Garden, this complex takes up an entire block. Aside from providing both commercial and residential spaces, the Plaza also has a restaurant and one of the only discount movie theaters on the island.
A few blocks south of the Plaza is the famed stretch of eateries that make up New York's Restaurant Row. Because of its relative nearness to Times Square, this block is a favorite with pre- and post-theater crowds. With over twenty restaurants located here, if you can't find a cuisine that speaks to your stomach, you're probably not hungry.
One of the city's transportation hubs also makes it home in Clinton - the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Not only do buses come in and out of the all through the day and night, but there is also a parking garage on the top floors. So you can put the car away for the day, and experience the excellence of the transit system yourself!
Because of the way the area has been randomly both preserved and developed, there is no particularly prevalent building style. If you're not certain whether you would prefer a luxury high-rise apartment or a brownstone apartment, chances are you'll be able to find either of these in Clinton.
