Manhattan Diesel / Gas Station

Full-service diesel pumps are rare enough in Upper Manhattan that drivers notice when they find one. Manhattan Diesel sits at 800 St Nicholas Ave in New York, NY 10031, a spot where trucks and vans can pull in without circling blocks. Beyond standard unleaded, the station keeps propane tanks ready for exchange and still offers the old-school option of an attendant pumping your gas. A quick call to (212) 234-3406 can confirm which services are running if you’re planning a stop.

Gas stations in this stretch of Washington Heights often double as informal landmarks for locals giving directions. Manhattan Diesel keeps the basics covered—diesel, propane, and full-service fills—without the frills that inflate prices elsewhere in the city. For anyone navigating the neighborhood, the map is straightforward: directions here. If you’re low on fuel and even lower on patience, it’s one of the few places where someone else will handle the nozzle for you.