How to Navigate Manhattan, NYC - Understanding the City Layout

CORRECTIONS: On the Upper West Side: (1) Riverside BOULEVARD runs only from 59th to 72nd, then it becomes Riverside DRIVE and (2) 9th Ave turns into Columbus Ave (not Columbus Cir). If you caught this, good eye! And thanks for watching.

MAJOR NEIGHBORHOODS OF MANHATTAN:

Lost in New York? Understand the avenues and streets of Manhattan, New York City (NYC). We'll talk about getting around the city, a guide to street signs, and how to walk around New York. Understand directions, addresses, and a little bit of New York City history.

When you’re in New York, you’ll often hear people toss around locations like 34th and 7th, or mention an address as 89 East 42nd Street. Don’t let these seemingly complicated street formulas put you in a panic. Knowing the Manhattan numeric street naming system is actually not that difficult. So let’s begin.

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[UrbanCaffeine]

CORRECTIONS: On the Upper West Side: (1) Riverside BOULEVARD runs only from 59th to 72nd, then it becomes Riverside DRIVE and (2) 9th Ave turns into Columbus Ave (not Columbus Cir). If you caught this, good eye! And thanks for watching.

[TheMeganDaily]

Just wanted to say that I love your channel so much! I'm a licensed NYC tour guide, and still always find new things from these videos and new clearer ways of replaying information. Thank you for being awesome.

[Rudi_Mentary]

I am telling you, I know more about the grid of Manhattan /Layout of NYC, than I know my own neighborhood. Your explanations are so seamless and the animations look so neat ! I cant stop at one video...and i am not even from around NYC or anywhere near USA or have any purpose to be there ! But this is so informative. It really helps me to just transport myself there...like the street view in google maps !

P.s I immediately opened google earth and saw all the location/streets you mentioned !

[UrbanCaffeine]

Hi. I just started this channel a couple of months ago. In January, I plan to make more of these explanatory videos that break down the complexities of different NYC systems. If you find this video useful, please subscribe and stay tuned!

[chuck]

In college I was a courier in NYC. This vid brings back memories!

[aruzhananarbay]

Can’t be more thankful for your Avenue and street explaining, it’s such a help to us, being from not the US!

[benedictarmantanchauco]

Such a wonderful resource! This definitely made navigating around New York much easier. Thanks for making this!

[UMAmherst]

Outstanding information. Superb graphics with excellent narration/voiceover. This content should be required viewing for all tourists visiting NYC.

[GudrunAsha]

thank you for breaking down the barriers to learning complex subjects!

[HipsterShiningArmor]

It'd be really cool to see a video on The Bronx's street grid because its kinda confusing; like the streets sorta follow the Manhattan grid pattern but its a more sporadic and the avenues appear to be placed at almost random intervals

[richshort]

Wow! I didn't know half that stuff. Especially on the north side of Manhattan. Thanks for explaining all the details of the street. Big thumbs up 😎👍

[monicaodoul]

Thank you so much!!! Still a bit complicated to me but super helpful!!!

[billyoungpeter]

You are AMAZING. Urban Caffeine is the best. Keep up the good

[mynotebook]

Very Clear ! Thanks ! Please make more of such videos.

[Cian_]

Now I know Houston street is pronounced Houston, not Houston 🤭 excellent video!

[stepawayful]

On the upper west side, 12th Ave is Riverside DRIVE. Riverside BOULEVARD runs only from 59th to 72nd.

[hanginwithlois]

Im bringing my daughter to the city in December. Thank you for your content.

[tramline]

loved this! i remember years ago wishing there was an explainer like this and here it is finally!

[memeesh]

Thank you! This was very helpful as I learn to explore Manhattan

[alannacorina]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much.