Basketball Court 2

Outdoor courts stay busy when sun hits East Harlem’s courts after 4 p.m., but Basketball Court 2 can still feel uncrowded mornings. On a quiet triangle of concrete beneath the FDR overpass at 1860 1st Ave, this no-frills court keeps players flowing between games instead of waiting to shoot.

Neighborhood regulars know the layout— four rims, full sidelines, and enough side netting to corral stray balls. Call just before heading over; pickup runs deep once the whistle blows for open play. Need a map to find the gate? Lock in directions on your phone with the link right here: grab your route and go—you’ll jog by bodegas once you’re off the elevated tracks.