The Lay Of The Land
Little Italy occupies a handful of blocks centered on Mulberry Street above Canal, a remnant of a once-larger enclave now pressed between SoHo, Nolita, and an expanding Chinatown. Mulberry's restaurant rows and the annual Feast of San Gennaro keep the historical identity visible, while the surrounding streets blend quietly into their neighbors. It is a tiny, tightly built pocket at the center of downtown.
The housing is prewar walk-up almost without exception: narrow tenement buildings with railroad and renovated layouts, ground-floor retail, and the period details and limitations of their age. Apartments here are renovated one- and two-bedrooms inside old shells, with elevators and doormen rare and outdoor space scarce.
Transit is strong for such a small area. The 6 stops at Spring and Canal, the N, Q, R, and W reach Canal Street to the south, and the B and D run under Grand, with the J and Z nearby, so several lines sit within a few blocks. Most of downtown is a short walk.
The restaurants, cafes, and the festival season are the neighborhood's defining street life, with SoHo and Nolita shopping a block away. Little Italy suits someone who wants a compact, central downtown apartment with prewar character and does not need a doorman or much space, in exchange for being in the middle of one of the city's most walkable cores.
Nearby restaurants
A taste of where to eat around Little Italy.
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Buildings In Little Italy
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