Two Bridges is a neighborhood located on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York. The neighborhood is named after the two bridges that span across the East River to Brooklyn, the Manhattan Bridge, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The neighborhood is bounded by Montgomery Street to the north, East Broadway to the south, the East River to the east, and the Bowery to the west.
Historically, the neighborhood was a hub for immigrants, particularly from Eastern Europe and China, and was known for its tenements and crowded streets. In recent years, the area has seen a wave of development, with luxury high-rises and modern apartment buildings sprouting up alongside older tenement buildings.
Two Bridges is a diverse neighborhood, with a mix of residential and commercial areas. The neighborhood has a large Asian-American population, with many Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants and markets lining the streets. There are also a variety of other restaurants and bars in the area, as well as shops and small businesses.
The area is served by several subway lines, including the F, J, M, and Z trains, providing easy access to other neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are also several bus routes that run through the neighborhood.
Two Bridges is home to several parks and recreational areas, including Coleman Oval Park, which has a playground, basketball court, and handball court, and Two Bridges Park, which is located right on the East River and offers stunning views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. The neighborhood also has easy access to the East River Greenway, a popular pedestrian and bike path that runs along the East River waterfront.