What people are saying
"Quiet and friendly"
"apartment robberies"
"Have to drive everywhere"
"Nightlife"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
#29 - Up 3 spots in Los Angeles
Top community reviews
rating details
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"An Amusement Park of Sorts in Midtown West"
This is the busiest part of Manhattan in terms of tourist activity. Who can blame them with all thre is to see. While some may not like the crowds and bright lights, I get revved up by it all and always enjoy being part of the vibe of Times Square. On a few occasions, I have even been part of the crowd who wait for the ball to drop on New Year's Eve.
Times Square is located at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and extends from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street. Aside from the th... Full review
Times Square is located at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and extends from West 42nd Street to West 47th Street. Aside from the th... Full review
Pros
- central location
- Proximity to theatre district
- Well connected by the NYC subway
- It's Times Square!
- some big theaters nearby
- Fabulous signage so identifiable with New York
Cons
- Noisy, crowded, dirty
- Chain restaurants
- Tourist infested
- You're the only New Yorker there
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Tourists
- LGBT+
