My favorites notification is not working on the PipesMagazine forum, so I'm not sure you saw my reply there. PM me if you need to chat or need more info on my recommendation (Florios) I saved my travel info from my previous visit, here's subway info. It is about a 5 minute ride from Penn Station to that stop.
From: 250 W 33RD ST,
To: 192 GRAND ST, New York, NY
Start out going East on W 33RD ST (PENN PLZ)
Keep moving ahead on W 33RD ST
Turn left onto AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS (6TH AVE)
Entrance near intersection of W 34TH ST and AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS (6TH AVE)
Take the D train from 34 Street - Herald Sq station heading Downtown / to Coney Island
Get off at Grand Street
Exit near intersection of GRAND ST and CHRYSTIE ST
Start out going West on GRAND ST towards BOWERY
Keep moving ahead on GRAND ST (THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY WAY)
Total travel time 27 mins
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