Heading north brings us into the hood known as Tudor City. It goes from 40th to 43rd Sts between 2nd Ave and the East River. This hood is mostly residential. For the most part it was just marshland until it was reclaimed by Robert Murray in 1762 after renting the land from the city. It wasn't until the late 1870's when the 2nd Ave El was built to allow for transportation throughout Manhattan that gave developement, though it was mostly of slums. In 1928, it was decided to have a complex for middle income families with tudor style for apartments hence the name Tudor City. The complex was built to almost be a minicity when it had a post office, hotel, grocery store, haircutting salon, laundry, and restaurant in addition to three garden parks and a children's playground. In the 1950's, the 2nd Ave El saw demolition as it became obsolete to the subway. There hasn't been too much change for Tudor City. The Ford Foundation sits near this place, but other than that, there isn't too much to see besides the UN being nearby. You can get here by taking the M15, M27, M42, M50, and M104 buses. Here is what you will find in Tudor City.
1st August 2008, 22:40
NYC:Manhattan hoods-Tudor City 
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