What does "42nd and Broadway" mean?

I've heard this expression on some films and books, where they say,

"Kid, its not exactly 42nd and Broadway"

Well.. I know there were a lot of strip clubs back in the days. What does this mean? Not upscale? Crowded? or just full-of-strip-clubs?

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