6. Hell's Kitchen (Clinton)

HELL'S KITCHEN.   The rectangular section of Midtown West has a colorful history. But then, what else would you expect from a neighborhood called Hell's Kitchen? Years ago, these blocks were linked to the New York underworld, and it wasn't uncommon for rival gangs to find themselves at odds (think "West Side Story"). Aside from all of the competition for luxury condos, neighborhood turbulence isn't an issue anymore. Hell's Kitchen (or Clinton, as many real estate developers refer to it) has been reinvented as a trendy neighborhood that's home to many young professionals, and its old storefronts have been converted into posh boutiques, bars and restaurants. In addition, there's the Annex / Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, whose 170-plus vendors specialize in everything from antiques to vintage clothing. TRAIN: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 42nd St/Times Square   (© 10Best)

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