Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Hell’s Kitchen

DOT expanded the sidewalks on Ninth Avenue between 50th and 59th streets in Hell's Kitchen. Photos: Kevin Duggan

More is More: City Unveils Painted ‘Super Sidewalks’ Expansions in Hells Kitchen

By Kevin Duggan | Mar 22, 2023 | No Comments

A recently completed, decade-long overhaul of the sewers and water mains on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan gave city officials the chance to expand pedestrian space on the strip — a design feature DOT on Tuesday pledged to roll out to other parts of the city.

Looking down the highway-like 10th Avenue. File photo: Dave Colon

DOT Unveils Long-Awaited 10th Ave. Bike Lane; Locals Say Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough

By Kevin Duggan | Nov 21, 2022 | No Comments

Manhattan's Community Board 4 Transportation committee unanimously voted in favor of the proposal, but the panel pushed DOT to go further and add more physical barriers to shield cyclists and walkers from cars.

Hell's Kitchen Council Member wants MTA to make good on its promise to build a 7 train station on 10th Avenue and 41st Street. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Pols and Advocates: Build the Promised 7 Train Station in Hells Kitchen

By Julianne Cuba | Aug 10, 2022 | No Comments

Nearly 20 years later, pols and advocates say it’s time to finally make good on what was promised.

Look at that neighborhood character! Residents are pushing back against an affordable housing development proposed for this MTA parking lot at the corner of 54th Street and Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen. Photo: Julianne Cuba

Hells Kitchen Residents Oppose Housing for HIV/AIDS Survivors Slated for MTA Parking Lot

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 8, 2022 | No Comments

The city wants to pave a parking lot to put up housing for seniors living with HIV. Some Hells Kitchen residents are pushing back against this project in their back yard.

Council Member Erik Bottcher (center) and his safe streets posse. Photo: Dave Colon

Manhattan Council Member Demands Safety Improvements on 10th and 11th Aves

By Dave Colon | Feb 3, 2022 | No Comments

“We essentially have four-lane highways running through the heart of our community,” said new Council Member Erik Bottcher.

The man was killed near 610 W. 42nd St., typically a dangerous block. Photo: Google

UPDATE: West Side Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver, Who is Uncharged

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jun 1, 2021 | No Comments

A driver struck and killed a 44-year-old man in a notoriously dangerous section of Hells Kitchen early Tuesday morning, but was not initially charged, police said.

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