Get to know Hudson Yards

Farther west than most previously wouldn’t think to go, massive redevelopment has stimulated the construction of many residential and commercial properties. Where once there was nothing, Hudson Yards has sprung. Well, not strictly nothing, but how often would the average person need to travel several avenues to the Javits Center or the rail yard? From high-rises off the western shore of Manhattan, one can gaze out across the entire city (and even some of New Jersey). And the area is still growing: Many businesses have moved their headquarters to Hudson Yards, and there are several more residences, offices, and hotels to come. The 34th Street-Hudson Yards subway station entirely does away with the notion that this section of the city is isolated. 7 Train service can link you to a multitude of lines at Times Square, Fifth Avenue, and Grand Central — or it can take you all the way into Queens.