East Broadway Between Rutgers St and Clinton St

The northernmost street which still follows the natural contour of Manhattan, East Broadway is subject to several strange intersections as the grid plan attempts straighten itself out. The north side of this block begins with an interesting island created by Canal Street abruptly ending. The triangular patch of land is home to a single tree which looks just about as picturesque as possible. Seward Park, while dark and tree-filled is a welcome addition to an otherwise bland neighborhood. A branch of the New York Public Library separates the park from a housing project.

The southern side of the block is densely packed with a myriad of different buildings – ranging from restaurants to temples to apartments. Not having many buildings directly across the street creates a rather lop-sided feeling.