A secret alley behind a street in Hell’s Kitchen


Clinton Court
"Is there anything quite as enchanting as coming across a quiet hidden courtyard in the middle of a dense Manhattan neighborhood? It’s especially magical when the courtyard is just a quick walk from the hustle and bustle of Times Square. That was my reaction when I took a walk through tiny Clinton Court in Hell’s Kitchen. This secret space is about halfway down the busy tenement block between 9th and 10th Avenues. It’s accessible through a long slender walkway behind a heavy iron door, which you can find to the right of the residence at 422 West 46th Street. The door is locked, of course. But it’s worth the trip if you can catch a glimpse of the courtyard from the street through the door. ..."
Ephemeral New York

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