Greenwich St Between W Houston St and Leroy St

   

When I started to write this post, I struggled with how to name it. I know, all these titles are very formulaic, so there shouldn't be a question. Except that typically I tend to omit the "West" or "East" monikers on streets that aren't distinctly different from each other. For example West Broadway deserves having its directional preface since it's a completely different street from Broadway. However I would never write "East 23rd St" in a title since the surrounding cross streets would provide enough context to make the inclusion of "East" redundant. So why include the "W" for Houston here? Well it just feels so different! West of 6th Avenue Houston changes drastically into a narrow little one-way capillary – a stark change from the divided two-way monster it becomes later down the road. But enough about this post's title…

Feeling very similar to its neighbor, Washington Street, which I covered last year, these blocks are mostly industrial and unwelcoming. A few nice neighborhoods can be spotted down the side streets, but the overwhelming presence of UPS and FedEx, as well as several garages make this main drag just a little bit of a….drag. Regardless, it still manages to pickup some of the charm of the surrounding West Village thanks to the cobblestones and trees. If you can look beyond the industry that surrounds you, there's a slim chance you'll enjoy this block.