Nevermind Everything - Thoughts about Something: Hell's Kitchen

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Hell's Kitchen Flea Market Entrance at 39/9

The Hell's Kitchen Flea Market (HKFL), located at 39th Street, between 10th and 9th Aves, is just 2 blocks from my house. As it is advertised, it happens all year long, with sun or rain. Regardless the wonderful location of it, HKFM is able to have great prices, differently from what happens in flea markets located in the Village or Upper East, or even Brooklyn.

There is a tiny line dividing old from junk, isn't it?

Normally, flea markets located in 'trendy' places mean high prices, especially now that New Yorkers became "vintage lovers". And since HKFM is close to Port Authority, maybe they don't think walking close to the Lincoln Tunnel is 'so cool'. I still think is great, close to subway lines, nice restaurants (if very affordable prices) at the same time you can avoid the tourist crowd, it does worth.

Maybe this is the reason I walk over there every weekend, just to check out the "old stuff".

Need money? Sell some stuff!

Another especial thing about HKFM is that they have a really very broad range of merchandises. Over there you can find almost anything; it goes from steel chains, furniture, cloths, jewelry, watches up to collectible itens, maps and even a good and cheap chinese back massage (yes, those guys are everywhere). There is place for everything, you just need time to search. There are some "stores" that are there every week, others just comes and goes according to their mood.

In addition, the tents are not very closed from each other, which give the public space enough to circulate and research.

I would recommend go for a walk and maybe you are able to buy, or even sell, something along the way. If you are really into a drink after, stop at the Hell's Kitchen Restaurant, a nice option to eat and drink at the corner of 39th with 9th, and for fixed $12 you can drink as many Mimosas, Belinis or Sparkling Wine as you want... and after that, go straight to your bed for a siesta!!