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I have to agree with you about Hamburger Row, though I wonder about "Row" implying a shorter distance. I feel fine about Hamburger Avenue, but that's just semantics.
Here's another good 3rd Ave burger: McCormack's (Pub & Restaurant). 365 Third Ave. 212-683-0911.
Bar can get crowded, and young, but it's a good burger anytime of day or night.

The picture of the Blue9 burger above is making me salivate. It looks scrumptious. I'm going to have to take a ride to Five Guy's later to get my fix. It's a shame we don't have the variety of burger joints down here in S. Jersey the rest of the state and surrounding cities have.

In case anyone is listening, the area is ripe for a franchise to succeed.

Somebody open an In&Out down here please.....!

Cheers,

BWM

Blarney Stone at 3rd between 44th and 45th is worth noting as well.

This is a solid list by all means. As a hamburger hector myself, I'm ashamed I have yet to get my hands on Blue 9, which I didn't realize, doles out California Style burgers. I've always pondered how wonderful it would be for IN N' OUT to make it all the way to NYC, but if Blue 9 is along the same lines, I just might stop contemplating what if and check it out!

The Smith on 11th serves a nice burger with a special sauce that isn't overpowering by any means (if you get it on the side and spread it yourself of course).

Though not relative to this particular site, Sullivan Diner over in my hood, on Sullivan between Houston and Bleecker makes a damn good burger on a nice Portuguese roll. I'm not entirely thrilled with West Village burger options, though the Stoned Crow on Washington PL between MacDougal and 6th serves a great burger (When the kitchen is actually open). I'm so over the dry, gritty junk they spew at Corner Bistro, I don't care how cheap it is.

Great Blog! Can't wait to read more! There's nothing better than an opinion! Keep it up!

-The Ubereater
www.ubereater.com

UrzaJR - Burger Joint on 3rd and 20th closed down

Houston's is by far the best burger on the list. It's even better if you split a rack of their delicious ribs and a burger with a friend.
NYCFoodGuy photos and review here.

Addition to the list:
The Smith, even though the Russian dressing and bun were weak. The fries were really good, crisp and potatoey. And you can get a burger and a beer for $12 on Sunday nights.