Updated 4 months ago
Rented
351 West 47th Street, 5-R
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan | Eighth Ave & Ninth Ave
4 Rooms2 Beds1 BathRental Property
$4,295
Lease Term12-12 Months
Listing Features
- Entry Foyer
- Exposed Brick
- High Ceilings
- Home Office
- Windowed Kitchen
- Marble Bathroom
Outdoor space and views
- City Views
- North Exposure
- South Exposure
- West Exposure
Building Amenities
- Voice Intercom
Policies
- Pets Allowed
Property Description for 351 West 47th Street, 5-R
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment in Midtown West / Hell's Kitchen
Tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined block in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers something increasingly rare in Midtown West-a home that feels warm, personal, and lived-in from the moment you enter.
This isn't a polished, cookie-cutter space. It's one with character. Soft natural light filters through the rooms during the day, highlighting the apartment's cozy charm. There's an ease to the layout, with well-proportioned rooms that give you just enough separation between living, work, and rest without ever feeling disconnected.
The living space naturally becomes the heart of the home-inviting, relaxed, and ideal for unwinding after a long day in the city. Both bedrooms offer flexibility for sleeping, working from home, or hosting visiting guests, all while maintaining a sense of privacy and comfort. The kitchen is functional and straightforward, with everything you need for everyday cooking, and the classic bathroom keeps things simple and clean. Hardwood floors extend throughout, grounding the space in that classic Manhattan feel.
Right outside you're immediately plugged into everything that makes this neighborhood so desirable. Restaurant Row is just moments away, along with countless cafés, local favorites, and the energy of Ninth Avenue. Yet your block remains calm and residential-an unexpected pocket of quiet in the middle of the city.
With the A/C/E, N/Q/R/W, and 1 trains all nearby, the entire city is within easy reach, whether you're commuting downtown, heading to the West Village, or staying local for a night out in your own neighborhood.
Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Application Fee($20.00/applicant, Nonrefundable); Rent equal to one month; Security Deposit (Refundable)(100.00%/unit); Monthly: Electric-3rd Party(Usage-Based); Renters Liability Insurance-3rd Party(Varies). Please inquire for a full list of all optional and situational fees.
Building Details for 351 West 47th Street
OwnershipRental Property
Building TypeLow-Rise
Service LevelVoice Intercom
AgePre-War
AccessWalk-up
Year Built1920
Floors/Apts5/10
Transit and Citi Bike
Subway
50 St
0.2 miles
42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
0.29 miles
50 St
0.3 miles
49 St
0.3 miles
Times Sq-42 St
0.42 miles
Citi Bike
W 47 St & 9 Ave
0.03 miles
W 49 St & 8 Ave
0.1 miles
Hell's Kitchen | Manhattan
Quick Profile
There is some mystery surrounding Hell’s Kitchen and how it got its name. There’s the tale about two policemen discussing how horrendous the neighborhood was back in 1880’s. The rookie cop turned to the veteran cop and said, “this place is hell.” The veteran cop replied, “No, this is hell’s kitchen.” Some say it's named after a notorious 19th century motorcycle gang. Even the historians will tell you the neighborhood's name has dubious origins.
Regardless of how it got its name, Hell’s Kitchen is here to stay.
Hell’s Kitchen is an iconic neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan. Its boundaries are 34th and 59th streets and 8th Avenue to the Hudson River. The neighborhood has a dense urban feel with plenty of bars, bodegas, restaurants and coffee shops. It’s inhabited by an eclectic mix of young professionals, long term residents from the old days, LGBQT community and members of the performing arts community - due to the highest number of off Broadway theatres in all of New York CIty.
From the early 1800’s to the 1980’s, Hell’s Kitchen held the title for one of the toughest neighborhoods in the city. In its early history it was populated by poor working class Irish and street gangs. Riots, violence, and crime were not uncommon. During prohibition times it was said that Hell’s Kitchen had more speakeasies than children.
Several attempts of neighborhood rebranding have taken place over the years. Clinton, Midtown West, and even the short-lived Hell’s Canyon are a few of the replacement names that have been used. Hell’s Kitchen has a lot of grit and no shortage of fortitude. A trendy name change seems doubtful.
Hell’s Kitchen benefited greatly from the Times Square clean up in the 1990’s. When crime rates lowered and adult theatres and prostitution disappeared, Times Square became less sleazier. Soon after, Hell’s Kitchen changed. The days of Gangsters, Irish immigrants, and rough and tumble housing tenements are part of its storied history. They’ve been replaced with bars, bodegas, restaurants, off broadway theatres, and luxury buildings. The recent completion of Hudson Yards and the Highline extension has brought new life into Hell’s Kitchen
Low-rises, brownstones, row houses and 5 to 6 floor walk ups with studio and one bedroom apartments are common in Hell’s Kitchen. The local zoning laws from previous years kept the building heights on the lower side. Over the past decade, developers have been granted exceptions to building height zoning laws and created more modern highrise developments.
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OLR ID: 1799830
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