The Greenwich Village Neighborhood

Walking Distance/Subway to Places of Interest

Breaking News!!
A New York Times survey of 25.000 households found that Greenwich Village residents are among the most satisfied with city life. -New York Times, Sunday edition March 8 2009, page 28

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The following places of interest are a stroll/walk away from West Eleventh Townhouse Apartments: the Bleecker Street Park, corner of West Eleventh and Bleecker, Abingdon Square Park, one block north, Hudson River Park, 3 blocks west, Chelsea, St. Vincent's Comprehensive Cancer Center, New School for Social Research, Parsons School of Design, New York University, and Fashion Institute of Technology, Chelsea Piers, the High Line, the Meat Packing district, and Washington Square Park.

The following destinations are approximately 10 minutes by subway: Madison Square Garden, Macy's, Soho, Penn Station (Amtrak), Little Italy, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Chinatown.

The following sights are approximately 15 minutes by subway: Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, World Trade Center site, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, United Nations, and Wall Street.

The following attractions are approximately 30 minutes by subway: Whitney Museum, American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum, Columbia University, and Guggenheim Museum.

Brunch/Lunch/Dinner Suggestions:
- Aki – Japanese –Jamaican. 181 W. 4^th Street (between Barrow & Jones) 212-989-5440
- August – European dishes with seasonal ingredients exuding a sense of rustic elegance. 359 Bleecker St (between Charles & West 10^th St) 212-929-4774
- Babbo – Italian. 110 Waverly Place (between Sixth Ave. and Washington Sq. Park) 212-777-0303 Very expensive
- Blue Ribbon Bakery – Great brunch. 33 Downing St (at Bedford St) 212-337-0404 Moderate
- Bus Stop – Diner. 597 Hudson Street (at Bank Street) 212-206-1100 Inexpensive
- Café Asean – Southeast Asian. 117 West 10^th Street (between Greenwich and Sixth Aves.) 212-633-0348 Moderate
- French Roast – French coffeehouse, open every day 24 hrs., 458 Sixth Ave. (at 11^th St.) 212-533-2233 Inexpensive
- Gourmet Garage – Groceries – 10^th Street @ 7^th Avenue
- Gotham Bar and Grill – New American. 12 East 12^th Street (between Fifth Ave. and University Place) 212-620-4020 Very expensive
- Le Gigot – French. 18 Cornelia Street (between Bleecker and West 4^th Sts.) 212-627-3737 Inexpensive
- Mary’s Fish Camp – Seafood. 246 West 4^th Street (at Charles St.) 646-486-2185 Moderate
- Mexicana Mama – Mexican. 525 Hudson Street (at West 10^th St.) 212-924-4119 Inexpensive
- Otto Enoteca Pizzeria – Italian, Pizza. 1 Fifth Ave. (at 8^th Street) 212-995-9559 Moderate
- Paradou – French/Sandwiches. 8 Little West 12^th Street (near Ninth Ave.) 212-463-8345 Inexpensive
- Pastis – Bistro/French. 9 Ninth Ave. (at Little West 12^th St.) 212-929-4844 Expensive
- Periyali Restaurant – Greek – wonderful & expensive. 35 West 20^th St 212-463-7890
- Snack Taverna – Greek. 63 Bedford St (at Morton St.) 212-929-3499
- Union Square Café – New American. 21 East 16^th Street (between Fifth Ave. and Union Sq. West) 212-243-4020 Very Expensive
- Waverly Restaurant – Diner, open 24 hours. Corner of 6^th Ave & Waverly Place 212-675-3181

Parking Garages:
- Apple Parking Corporation
  332 West 11th St
  btwn Greenwich and Washington Streets
  212-229-2553
- 99 Jane St Parking LLC (Icon)
  99 Jane Street
  btwn West and Washington Streets
  212-243-4436
- Greenwich St Parking LLC (Icon)
  561-565 Greenwich Street
  Greenwich and Hudson Streets
  212-929-4547