West 55th Street

Between 34th and 59th street, Hell's Kitchen is the place to be if you're seeking a good time in Manhattan. A myriad of bars and restaurants line the streets of 8th, 9th, and 10th avenues while the streets are adorned with brownstones, apartment complexes and cute cafes. This once feared neighborhood has become a friendly place to kick back and have a drink with friends.

Hell's Kitchen started life as several plots of farmland in the early 1700's. The easy access to the river proved to be perfect for agricultural pursuits. However, as the city expanded north, more and more farms were purchased from their owners to make space for other things, like the construction of New York Hospital in 1911.

The population of the area exploded in the early 1900's. Even so, the city didn't pay too much attention to the area, which led to increased poverty and crime. During prohibition, Hell's Kitchen was the site of several major distilling and rumrunner…

Hell's Kitchen Apartments