Why do people love NYC?
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Cheap housing
the energy
the sense of solidarity as a city
people-watching
off-leash hours in Central Park
having a random conversation with someone you just met at the bar at Balthazar over a burger & fries on a sporadic weekday night
the sound of the subway at night
Kevin from my block who, on warm summer evenings, comes out and sits in a camp chair on the corner, playing jazz music and chatting up the neighborhood
the places I can step into and they feel just the same as they did 18 years ago when I first moved here
being able to order excellent Chinese food at 4 am
daffodils all over in April
the shy “what even is New York” look strangers give each other when they witness something crazy in public together
the guys a block over who hang outside their apartment and look tough but always say hey to my pup and me, call me sis, and make me feel safer at night
stepping off the A train at Rockaway and seeing the beach and every time it feeling like you just traveled to another country
my hairstylist
peak foliage season aka those 2 days every fall when the leaves on the trees lining the pavements are the deepest orange and gold
living walking distance from my best friends’ apartments because we all decided to move to the same neighborhood together 8 years ago
union square farmers market
rokc
my incredibly kind, Serbian super who will quietly bring my packages upstairs and leave them outside my door (this is not even close to a full-service building), has a hobby of rescuing discarded plants so now there’s basically a garden next to the mailboxes) and refuses to let me tip him because he says “I’m old, i don’t need any more money, I just like helping people”
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Kevin def smashing after that jazz sesh.
The energy, the food, and the hustle.
The roaches and rats keep me company
It’s true what they say “if you can make it here you can make it anywhere.” The world’s best singers, lawyers, bartenders, or whatever live and work in NYC. If you can succeed in this job market you are going places.
We don’t. We lie to ourselves and try to but it’s trash that’s why New Yorkers travel the most out of the state
Because!!
As a theatre lover, nowhere else in the world can compare.
Other things I love:
You’ll never be bored
Any kind of food at any time of day - I was surprised that other major cities like London, Paris, Chicago don’t have this
Whatever you do, it won’t be the strangest thing other people have seen that day
Multicultural
More interesting people
It can be tough to live in this city but worth it… don’t mind me ordering some obscure international smorgasbord and Michelin rated meal to my door
Good question. It’s dangerous and gross these days and the decline is only getting worse. Be prepared for the 70s and 80s version of NYC.
There's money to be made on dem streets
I love the diversity of ethnicities, cultures, food and the fact that for now we remain liberal.
I moved here in a lower tax bracket and was able to have a blast. It was the ‘90s and I lived in a studio apartment but spent my days rollerblading on the bike trail along the river, at bookstores where I sat and read for hours and coffee shops where I did my homework. There were also career opportunities here that I didn’t have in the South like working on film sets of and with famous people.
Now I’m in a higher tax bracket. I love seeing Broadway shows, sometimes sightseeing with visitors, being in a place rich with history (Hamilton, Basquiat) and where people from all over the world visit, seeing the River from my now beautiful home and even the hustle and bustle. Feeling like I’ve made it.
People. Diversity. ENERGY. Inspiration
All the above when it comes together, you are pushed to be the best version of yourself.
I moved from another city and I can tell I am a whole lot different person, can do a lot of things in a small span of time and more energized and motivated towards life and love.
It’s tough, but worth it.
Work is the most busiest, and since is always so much to do, the only way to do it is by being super efficient, able to do more in less amount of time, so that you can be a part of things the city has to offer. Doesn’t mean you have to but if you want you do become like a great and improved version of yourself.
People are more accepting, experimental, people from all backgrounds, counties, workplace, ideas, thoughts are present and hence broadens your horizon, always learning from people around.
Dating is def tougher but as someone mentioned it’s just for commitment phobia ( both sexes), other words, my quality of dates are exponentially much better than other places, and I am constantly pushed to work on myself and still enjoy (or atleast try to) the process.
If you have to ask, you’ll never know
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No homeless population
uh where do YOU live?
The energy, culture, and career opportunities
The ambiance
The homeless people
self evident
The weather. The food. The pace.
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