31st St Between 5th Ave and Park Ave

Hidden amongst other more notable blocks, this stretch of 31st is significant for being completely unimpressive. The street is lined with utilitarian storefronts and building entrances which appear to serve their purpose well-enough, but don't seem to offer anything in terms of memorability. There's a distinct industrial feeling, though it's never able to take hold as restaurants and a Baptist church do their best to ward it off.

5th Avenue certainly has some popular imagery associated with it–mainly high-end shopping, crowds, and St.Patrick's–which is why it's so startling and depressing when 5th Avenue turns into nothing more than Madison Avenue's twin down here. Filled with fast food, slow busses and tourists who are beginning to fear that they've wandered too far south, it's simply a sorry atmosphere to experience. Walking two blocks to Park Avenue, things begin to get more pleasant as neighborhood life seems to take hold once more.