Hey everyone I’m not to familiar with Manhattan, but I have a brunch date in the upper east side. After brunch I wanted to have things to do just in case she was down to continue the date. Any recommendations on chill bars , or activities ?

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Hi guys! Just wanted to share my perspective on living in East Harlem for the past year or so. I feel like there isn’t as much East Harlem neighborhood representation on the internet, and the representation that there is seems pretty negative. I wanted to share my perspective for someone who chose to live here and is thrilled to do so.

For context, I’m a native New Yorker, gay, and POC who moved back after a few years working in another state and purchased an apartment in East Harlem.

Can I tell you something - a year later and I’m still excited to be in this neighborhood! It feels like I used a cheat code to able to live in Manhattan.

I have so much to say so I’ll try and organize my thoughts and start with this: The thought process around choosing this neighborhood to purchase in for my return was - okay, I would need to be able to travel both downtown and uptown for work a few times a month (I work in health care) and felt like Manhattan over Brooklyn neighborhoods with name recognition would allow me significantly more options.

Now Let’s talk:

Real Estate: -Of course, there are great homes all over the city, but what made EH stand out was the sheer size of the apartments at the price point. My goal was to get as much as I could for under a million (respect to all and not trying to sound crass by bringing up numbers) I was spoiled by out of state living where space and amenities are a dime a dozen but can be hard to find in NYC. I did not compromise on a single thing I wanted - over 1200 square feet, two beds and two baths, washer dryer, outdoor space, and multiple southern and northern exposures in a great boutique building. HOA less than a thousand on a gorgeous, tree lined block.

When I check all of the filters for everything mentioned above on Zillow or RedFin or street easy, there are so many specifically in this neighborhood.

Transportation: So East Harlem is primarily served by the 456 trains, specifically the 6 train. I’m on 116th street and the stop is perhaps a 7 min walk from my house. Not too shabby in the grand scheme of things.

If I need to get downtown quickly, I realized I could take the 6 train uptown to 125th and take the express from there. I know 125th has a bad rap but really, as a new Yorker are you really getting in as much trouble out there as the internet says you will end up in? Of course not. 125 is turning into a beautiful thoroughfare with tons of glamorous apartments and shopping.

Also, what a gift to have the select bus M15 on second avenue. If I have to travel downtown, those are the two main modes of transport I’d use. With the M15 (select or not) it’s either a 4 or 6 minute bus ride to the UES (4 min to 96th, 6 min to 86th).

m60 to LGA is 15 minutes from 125th street.

And then…I discovered taking the M15 to the Q train on 96th street. After a 4 min bus ride I suddenly have rapid access to the UES, 20 min to time square, 30 min to Penn station, Hell’s Kitchen, Chinatown, and Brooklyn?! I really feel like I hit the jackpot.

Also, they started breaking ground on the new Q train extension, which will have stops at 106, 116 and 125th. It’ll take a while, I’m sure, but I’m hopeful and already able to get around pretty nicely.

Dog stuff: There’s a great dog clinic called ‘Oliver’s Dog and Cat clinic on 115th. We adore the vet. Also, the park on 114th has a dog run and a grassy area for your little guy to run around in. Also so many great, affordable (read: non Manhattan priced) groomers in the area.

East River esplanade: From the park mentioned above, you can walk over the FDR to get to the East river esplanade. Not only are they redoing the EH river walk in 2025 but it’s great as is to bike down the East side of Manhattan, across the water to Randall’s island and beyond.

Food: Big Mexican presence, which is delicious and fascinating. There’s a smattering of old generation Italian spots, soul food, Indian and tons of bakeries. The iconic patsys, contento, amor Cubano. A speakeasy just opened on 116th called the terrace which is super underground glam. If you need more, take that 4 min M15 to the UES for glamorous restaurants or groceries. The UES becomes your extension neighborhood.

This might need an addendum post at some point but I wanted to just mention safety. People are uncomfortable with project buildings. But you know who lives in project buildings? Just regular people living lives like in any other building. It’s literally fine. I’ve never had a problem or seen anything but I’m sure if you carried yourself well you’d decrease the odds of anything bad happening. There’s a lot of older families who are sweet and kind and now a lot of young professionals are joining the fun up here. All the neighborhood natives are so kind and are helpful and supportive. Very old New York.

Did I mention the Costco, Aldi, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s at both 125th and the UES? Or if you’re in a rush, 4 mins away by bus on the UES.

Don’t forget great coffee shops like Don Alejo, Cafe Azalea, el Barrista,Aroma, Dell Aria….

Is bud your thing? How about queer WOC owned Betty Budz? How about a bud cafe called lambs wool? Need more glam? Take that m15 down…

Anyways, just wanted to spread some positivity. I feel so fortunate to live here. And am thankful for everything I’ve discovered and learned about the area. Things work out the way they are supposed to, you know?

Just appreciate your hood even if the rest of the world doesn’t see its value…yet.

I always walk past tables selling jewelry. Especially in tourist/corporate areas like wall street and chelsea. has anyone actually bought anything off them? how does it last?

Obvs it probably varies but generally speaking.

hello, if you're the guy with round glasses who was wearing a flat brim yankees hat, blue and white striped button down, a navy vest for a company whose initials are ACG, grey pants, black shoes and pulled on a brown jacket before getting off the train going uptown at 96th to transfer (or so i assume as you stood on the platform after getting off), i'm the girl in the mask and yellow beanie who had the kitten on her way home from surgery and missed my chance to say anything. i hope you see this and, most importantly, go yankees!

Any fun Halloween events/parties in the city tomorrow night? Coming in with my friend to celebrate Halloween 👻 🎃

Tried to get late breakfast reservations at the Plaza but no luck as during the month of December it’s hotel guests only. Any other suggestions for a classy brunch on a Saturday morning in mid-December around there?

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Hi Yall! I'll be very grateful if you guys fill up this survey of your Pret a Manger experience for my Ad Planning class. Please help a learner out 🫶🏻 Pret A Manger Experience Survey

I'm female, 22, and new in Manhattan. I’m searching for sober female friends and also a group for female sexual abuse survivors. I love music, art, crafts, knitting, exploring, cooking, and much more.

Hello!

As the title suggest, I'm looking for iconic spots // IYKYK spots in Manhattan to visit on my trip. (Besides the big buildings ofc) but places people don't know about except locals.

Hey everyone,

I’m writing this on behalf of my father, who works as an Uber Eats delivery driver. He’s in his 60s and isn’t very familiar with reddit.

Sadly, today my dad discovered that his moped (title says scooter, I got confused), which he relies on for his Uber Eats deliveries and livelihood, was stolen in the Lower East Side, right in front of the NYPD 7th Precinct.

He thought it would be safe since it was parked with a rain cover in front of the police station, but unfortunately, that didn’t deter the thief.

He has already reported the theft to the police, but he’s understandably very upset. I’m posting this to raise awareness that the thieves are using vans to steal scooters, so please be extra careful with yours. Also, if anyone spots the scooter in the pictures (streets, online, shop, etc...), any info would be greatly appreciated.

This is a huge blow because he spent $1,800 on the scooter and was hoping to recover that money through his deliveries. Sadly, it only lasted about one and a half month.

I know paying for insurance can be a trash, but let this serve as a reminder that it can be a lifesaver in situations like this. Unfortunately, my dad didn’t have insurance, so that’s been a tough lesson for him.

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Today I had a disheartening experience with xXX that left me feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment I stepped into their store on 6th Avenue (Chelsea) , I was greeted with indifference instead of the warm welcome I had anticipated. I stood there for 13 minutes listening to the front desk employee arguing with another customer, and she didn't have the courtesy to acknowledge my presence. All she needed to say was, “I’ll be with you in a minute, thank you.” After browsing for a while, I asked if someone could help me because I was picking my cat up after surgery; it was just a simple question. Instead of providing assistance, the staff member rolled her eyes and raised her voice at me, basically telling me that I needed to wait and shut up. When I told her that she needed to improve her customer service skills if she was going to continue to work at the front desk, she told me she didn’t have to because she was the General Manager. I asked for her name, and she just gave me her first name (Tatiana). When I asked for her last name, she responded with a very unprofessional attitude, “That’s all you are going to get,” in a very rude tone. This lack of professionalism was shocking and made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a valued customer. Overall, my experience with XXX was not just disappointing; it was downright infuriating, especially after spending hundreds of dollars on a dental treatment that lasted only a few hours. In today's competitive market, customer service should be a top priority, yet this company's branch seems to have completely overlooked that. I left the store feeling undervalued and disheartened, and I will never return.

Is this normal in NYC? Is being nice ilegal here or I just had bad luck?

I have a band in town for a Halloween show and need on-location makeup artist that specializes in horror special effects makeup using liquid latex. There are 3 band members that need realistic zombie makeup! Would ideally be someone at a reasonable rate that's comfortable in a backstage environment, works quickly (3 people in 2-3 hours), and is knowledgeable on how to apply makeup for stage lighting. TIA!

People are going missing, taken in the night with no sign of where or why they go. However, on Halloween night, Otho stumbles upon his classmate's plan to stop it: ritualistically sacrificing the New Kid in Town.

PHANTASMAGORIA, a new horror play directed by Tom Costello and written by Jack Horton Gilbert, opens TOMORROW 10/23 at The Tank! For the week leading up to Halloween, we are inviting audiences to a night of bold and frightening content!

Tickets start at $20 and we run for 8 SHOWS ONLY!! Get your tickets now and ring in the spooky season with a thrill!

LINK FOR TICKETS: https://thetanknyc.org/calendar-1/phantasmagoria2024

I’m going to the MET with a friend and I love history and artifacts and art, but you know what would make the experience better? Being stoned. I’ve been there while sober but wanna experience it under the influence.

I’m very well behaved and won’t make a scene, do you think I could just light up a join in a stall? Edibles are out of the question because I don’t do well on those.