Astor Place, New York City

#1790 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

Astor Place is a one-block street in NoHo/East Village, in the lower part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It runs from Broadway in the west to Lafayette Street. The street encompasses two plazas at the intersection with Cooper Square, Lafayette Street, Fourth Avenue, and Eighth Street – Alamo Plaza and Astor Place Station Plaza. "Astor Place" is also sometimes used for the neighborhood around the street. It was named for John Jacob Astor, soon after his death in 1848. A $21 million reconstruction to implement a redesign of Astor Place began in 2013 and was completed in 2016. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°43'47"N, 73°59'33"W

Address

411 Lafayette StDowntown Manhattan (NoHo)New York City United States

Contact

+1 800-258-3626

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Day trips

Astor Place – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Webster Hall, Joe's Pub, Lit Lounge, Grace Church.

~1210 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Webster Hall, New York City
6 min walk • Webster Hall, a pulsating heart of New York City's nightlife, stands as a premier nightclub and live music venue located in the East Village. This storied establishment has been a beacon for entertainment since its inception in 1886.
~300 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Joe's Pub, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater serves as a beacon of culture and entertainment. This intimate performance space, known for its eclectic mix of live music, comedy, and theater performances, has become a staple of the...
~1340 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Lit Lounge, New York City
7 min walk • Lit Lounge was a nightclub in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The two-floor complex housed a concert venue, lounge, dance floor, and Fuse Gallery, an art exhibition space.
~950 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, James Renwick, Jr.
Grace Church, New York City
5 min walk • Grace Church is a historic parish church in Manhattan, New York City which is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. The church is located at 800-804 Broadway, at the corner of East 10th Street, where Broadway bends to the south-southeast, bringing it in alignment with the avenues in Manhattan's grid.
~660 ftSE
Square
Cooper Square, New York City
4 min walk • Cooper Square is a junction of streets in Lower Manhattan, New York City located at the confluence of the neighborhoods of Bowery to the south, NoHo to the west and southwest, Greenwich Village to the west and northwest, the East Village to the north and east, and the Lower East Side to the southeast.
~850 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
McSorley's Old Ale House, New York City
5 min walk • McSorley's Old Ale House, generally known as McSorley's, is the oldest Irish saloon in New York City. Opened in the mid-19th century at 15 East 7th Street, in today's East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, it was one of the last of the "Men Only" pubs, admitting women only after legally being forced to do so in 1970.
~730 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Merchant's House Museum, New York City
4 min walk • The Merchant's House Museum, known formerly as the Old Merchant's House and as the Seabury Tredwell House, is the only nineteenth-century family home in New York City preserved intact — both inside and out.
~400 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Public Theater, New York City
2 min walk • The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers.
~170 ftSE
Theater
Astor Place Theatre, New York City
1 min walk • The Astor Place Theatre is an off-Broadway house located at 434 Lafayette Street in the NoHo section of Manhattan. The theater is located in the historic Colonnade Row, originally constructed in 1831 as a series of nine connected buildings, of which only four remain.
~1000 ftW
Square
Gould Plaza, New York City
5 min walk • Jeffrey S. Gould Plaza is an outdoor campus plaza located on West 4th Street that is the home of several New York University schools. It was named after NYU trustee Jeffrey S. Gould, and is also the namesake for the NYU welcome center of the same name.
~1040 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Ukrainian Museum, New York City
6 min walk • The Ukrainian Museum, founded in 1976 by the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, is located at 222 East 6th Street between Second Avenue and Cooper Square in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, and claims to be the largest American museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of people from Ukraine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Astor Place?

Nearby attractions include Astor Place Theatre, New York City (1 min walk), Astor Place Tower, New York City (2 min walk), The Public Theater, New York City (2 min walk), Alamo Sculpture, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Astor Place by public transport?

The nearest stations to Astor Place:

Metro

8th Street–New York University • Lines: N, Q, R, W (2 min walk)
Astor Place • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (2 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Waverly Place • Lines: M55 (2 min walk)
East 8th Street & Lafayette Street • Lines: M1 (2 min walk)