New york street numbers
A fascinating topic!
New York City's street numbering system is a bit complex, but I'll try to break it down for you:
Grid System: Manhattan is divided into a grid system, with streets running north-south and avenues running east-west. The grid starts at Central Park South (59th Street) and Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas), and extends north to the Harlem River and east to the East River.
Street Numbers: Street numbers in Manhattan increase as you move north and west. The lowest numbered streets are in the Financial District (e.g., Wall Street, Broadway), while the highest numbered streets are in the Upper West Side (e.g., West 100th Street, West 110th Street).
Avenue Numbers: Avenue numbers increase as you move west. The lowest numbered avenues are in the West Village (e.g., Avenue A, Avenue B), while the highest numbered avenues are in the Upper West Side (e.g., West 72nd Street, West 110th Street).
Special Cases: There are a few exceptions to the grid system:
- East Village: The East Village has a unique street numbering system, with streets running east-west and avenues running north-south.
- Lower East Side: The Lower East Side has a mix of grid and non-grid streets.
- Upper East Side: The Upper East Side has a mix of grid and non-grid streets, with some streets running east-west and others running north-south.
- Brooklyn and Queens: These boroughs have their own unique street numbering systems, which are not part of the Manhattan grid.
Some Interesting Facts:
- The first street in Manhattan was Broadway, which was originally a Native American trail.
- The grid system was designed by Commissioners Pierre L'Enfant and John R. Williams in 1811.
- The street numbering system was originally based on the distance from the Battery (the southern tip of Manhattan).
- The highest numbered street in Manhattan is West 220th Street in the Bronx.
I hope this helps you navigate the streets of New York City!