One-block streets are, often one-way and without sidewalks, are home to some of New York City's desirable residences.
Robin Finn writes of the appeal of one-block-long streets in New York City:
Bigger is not better, smaller is. The traditional single-block residential street offers less of everything — noise, traffic, neighbors, garbage and parking spots.
For that matter, many one-block wonders don’t have sidewalks, either. Just think of them as the introverts of the urban street grid. Hustle and bustle are absent. Charm is paramount. Yet they are bona fide public streets, as opposed to pedestrian-only mews or gated enclaves.
The article goes on to detail the premium such blocks fetch on the real estate market.
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