Alphabet City, an area downtown Manhattan, features a great living experience at minimal cost. This neighborhood represents a smaller section of the larger East Village and contains the only single-letter named streets within all of Manhattan. Easy access to the East Side and Crosstown trains and buses. Alphabet City contains many low-rise walkups and several mid-rise buildings. Alphabet City has a unique & vibrant cultural.Tompkins Square Park is a popular area in the heart of this neighborhood, featuring many street festivals and events during the warm weather months. There is also a dispersion of charming community gardens throughout Alphabet City, not typically found in other neighborhoods in Manhattan, which creates a sense of community amongst its people. Alphabet City offers direct access to the extensive nightlife (East Village and the Lower East Side), eateries, art, and the liveliness of the surrounding area.