Alphabet City

Alphabet City, formerly considered a slum, is now a trendy part of the East Village in lower Manhattan, New York City. Its name comes from Avenues A, B, C, and D, the only avenues in Manhattan to have single-letter names. It is bordered by Houston Street to the south and 14th Street to the north. Some famous landmarks include Tompkins Square Park, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and the Stuyvesant Town housing project.

Related Topics:
East Village - Manhattan - New York City - Houston Street - Tompkins Square Park - Nuyorican Poets Cafe - Stuyvesant Town - Housing project

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