A Short History of St. Marks Place
In the mid-1800s, St. Marks Place was home to a large German immigrant community. Artists and musicians later moved in for the low rents, Andy Warhol's circle was part of the street in the 1960s, and by the 1970s it was a center of New York punk. The blocks around it later became known for Japanese shops and noodle bars, sometimes called Little Tokyo.
Location: East 8th Street, from Third Avenue to Avenue A
Subway: 6 train to Astor Place, one block west
Known for: cheap eats, Japanese food, late-night crowds
Nearby: Tompkins Square Park, Cooper Union, NYU
Late-night pizza: Nuovo York Pizza, one block north on E 9th St
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Questions, answered.
The pizza is different. The questions are normal. Here's what most people want to know.
Where is St. Marks Place?
St. Marks Place is East 8th Street between Third Avenue and Avenue A. The closest subway is Astor Place on the 6 train.
What is St. Marks Place known for?
Its history as a center of New York counterculture and punk, its Japanese restaurants and shops, and its mix of cheap eats and lively nights.
Is there food near St. Marks Place?
Yes. Nuovo York Pizza is one block north at 105 E 9th St, a few minutes' walk from anywhere on the street.
What St. Marks pizza is named after the neighborhood?
Our square slices are named after nearby squares, including Tompkins Square at the east end of St. Marks Place.
Is St. Marks Place good for cheap eats?
Yes. Falafel, dumplings, ramen and pizza are all easy to find without spending much.
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