Filed under Living on November 29th, 2008:
Apartment Living in New York City
Photo by: Wilhelm Joys Andersen
Welcome to The Big Apple! The New York City metropolitan area houses almost 20 million people making it the largest in the United States. Anything is possible in this city. Residents from all walks of life enjoy a variety of careers, education opportunities, recreation, culture, arts, dining and more!
Interesting Facts about New York City
- New York City is the most populous city in the United States.
- The city was the capital of the US for 5 years, 1785-1790.
- NYC is one of the most energy efficient cities in the US due to a high population density, low automobile use, and easily accessible public transit.
- The most visited city park in the US is in NYC – Central Park.
- New York is one of the only major cities in the US with drinking water that doesn’t require water treatment plant purification.
Top Must-See New York Attractions
- Statue of Liberty
- Empire State Building
- Rockafeller Center
- Central Park
- Russian Tea Room
- 5th Avenue
- Ellis Island
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- New York Public Library
- Times Square
Culture and Arts in NYC
With such a large population, a diversity in culture is inevitable providing the city with a wealth of art, experience, and dining options. Major cultural movements started or developed in New York like the Harlem Renaissance, Jewish American literature, abstract expressionism, and popular music genres.
And, the arts can be found everywhere in the city from Broadway and the New York Philharmonic to the Metropolitan Museum and the NYC Ballet. To find out more about the New York arts scene, check out the NYC Arts and Culture Guide. But, if you want to experience culture in food, you won’t be disappointed. Almost every cuisine you could think of can be found New York City.
Top 5 Quick Inexpensive Eats in NYC
From famous New York Style pizza to Belgian fries, you can find anything at a decent price fast in the city that never sleeps. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, below are a few joints you should give a try.
- Shake Shack – $
- Pomme Frites – $
- Lombardi’s – $$
- Crif Dogs – $
- Katz Delicatessen
Top 5 Luxury Restaurants in New York
If you’re looking for something a little more special or elegant, check out a few of the restaurants below. While you may end up paying a pretty penny, you’ll certainly appreciate the delicious food and luxurious atmosphere.
New York City Sports
If culture, arts, and food don’t get you excited, maybe the sports will. New York is known for its avid baseball fans, and with two major league teams in the city, it’s hard not to catch the fever. Football comes in as a second favorite among residents and also provides the city with two national league teams. Hockey and women’s sports also make an appearance in the city. Below are some of New York’s most popular teams:
- Mets – MLB
- Yankees – MLB
- Rangers – NHL
- Jets – NFL
- Giants – NFL
- Liberty – WNBA
- Knicks – NBA
- Nets – NBA
Top Pet-Friendly New York Apartments
With thousands of apartments to choose from in New York, your options are pretty much limitless. However, finding an apartment that welcomes your pet may be a little difficult. Below are some top pet-friendly apartments in the city:
- Archstone 101 West End Apartments – From $2390
- The Magellan Apartments – From $2150
- Archstone West 54th – From $2965
- Union Square East Villages Apartments – From $2800
- The Octagon Apartments – From $1700
- 191 Apartments – From $1795
New York’s Transportation System
The Metropolitan Transportation System in New York stays pretty busy. Buses run in all the boroughs including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. And, if you don’t want to take the bus, hop on the subway. As the largest subway system in the world, it can get you anywhere in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and some parts of Queens. If you live on Staten Island and don’t want to drive into the city for work, take the Staten Island Railway for easier commuting.
New York has the largest population of residents taking public transit to work than any other city in the US.There really isn’t a need for a car in this city with an excellent transportation system and everything within walking distance of your apartment.
We can’t fit everything about living in New York City in one blog post. There’s more to come in future posts on this city, so stick around. If you have any suggestions about great places to go in NYC or apartment hunting tips, we’d like to hear about them in the comments.