Nobody who lives here calls it “Clinton” or “Midtown West,” no matter how far the neighborhood has come from its rough-and-tumble roots. Once the paradigm of urban blight, HK has grown into a thriving, bustling and downright charming residential area, thanks in no small part to its large gay community. Trendy bars and restaurants abound, and you can barely take five steps without tripping over a Broadway star… and his three adorable dogs.