Lexington Ave Between 29th St and 32nd St

     

In the midst of a whirlwind of redevelopment, this stretch of midtown blocks is beginning to lose its unique character. Nestled just north of about 30 different curry restaurants, this lead-up to 34th street is a mixture of preserved buildings, decayed classics, and new apartments. While Lexington Avenue is a major avenue with around 40 south-bound lanes, the sidewalks have always seemed a bit anemic to me. It's simply not as convenient for pedestrians as it is for cars along here.

One of the quaintest things you may encounter is the storefront for The Old Print Shop, which has stood at this location for 85 years. Its small sign and humble presentation is in stark contrast to many other businesses in the area. About a block away from the print shop is  the First Moravian Church of New York which has been here since 1869 (though the building was around for about 20 years prior to that). The brick facade of this building is very handsome, though it's unfortunately beginning to feel a little out of place in this part of town.