Manhattan · New York County
322 West 57th Street
POPS - Outdoor Plaza
- Location
- 322 West 57th Street, Midtown West / Hell's Kitchen
- Size
- 0.08 acres
- Hours
- Open during building hours
- Type
- POPS - Outdoor Plaza
322 West 57th Street is a Privately Owned Public Space in Midtown West near the Hell's Kitchen border, providing an outdoor plaza between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
West 57th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues marks the transition from Midtown's commercial core to the residential neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen. The blocks west of Eighth Avenue have a more residential and less corporate character than the avenues to the east.
Hell's Kitchen (also known as Clinton) has transformed from a gritty working-class neighborhood into one of Manhattan's most dynamic residential areas, with restaurants, theaters, and a vibrant nightlife scene drawing residents and visitors from across the city.
The neighborhood's proximity to the Theater District, Hudson Yards, and the Hudson River waterfront has made it one of the most sought-after residential areas on the West Side.
This plaza provides public outdoor space at the boundary between Midtown's commercial intensity and Hell's Kitchen's residential vitality.