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@azulontheroof on Instagram New York City is a place that knows how to use every square inch of space for something great. So when you’re looking for some fresh air and memorable city views, we suggest you head to one of New York City’s famed rooftop bars. Given the city’s stunning, sparkling skyline, waterside views […]

Moving to New York? An insider’s guide to your new playground Whether you’re moving for work or just want to live in the center of the universe, one of the first things you’ll want to do is get to know New York City’s neighborhoods. NYC is diverse not just in its demographics but also its […]

We may be facing a challenging winter and holiday season, but there’s still no place to be like New York City this time of year. In true New York fashion, the city is making the best of it, and nearly every holiday activity is still available to do – albeit in safe, COVID-adapted ways. It […]

Our blog on things to do this summer in NYC during COVID was a hit, showing just how much New Yorkers are making the best of a challenging situation. But as autumn sets in and the weather gets cool and crisp, we’ll have to get creative once again with how we safely spend our free […]

Whether you’re looking to catch some rays in the summer heat or go ice skating in a winter wonderland, New York City has a public park nearby for you to enjoy. In fact, the city has over 1,700 parks, playgrounds and recreation facilities across the five boroughs, each park having its own special appeal. The […]

This is a summer like no other in New York City. It seems as though the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is now behind us, but restrictions remain in place and it’s the season of social distancing. Fortunately, having been through a few crazy summers in their past – who could forget the Son of […]

As Carrie Bradshaw famously said in the Sex and the City movie, “Finding the perfect apartment in New York City is like finding the perfect partner. It can take years.” It may not have to take years, but knowledge of what you’ll be choosing from certainly helps. You might think apartment-hunting is the same everywhere, […]

Gabriel Rodríguez from Sevilla, Spain [CC BY-SA] Powdery snow. Christmas trees and menorahs all over the city. Elaborately decorated store windows. Ice skating rinks. Holiday markets. The Rockettes. There’s no time like the holidays in NYC. Year after year, everyone from first-time visitors to the most jaded longtime residents are captivated by this magical season. […]

Crisp, cool air. Red, orange and yellow leaves on the ground. Pumpkin spice everything. Who doesn’t love fall? Now’s the time to plan your perfect autumn weekend getaway from New York City. Whether it involves apple picking, pumpkin patches, hiking trails, wine tasting or colorful foliage, several popular destinations for these activities are within a […]

New York may be a sprawling metropolis, but when you look at it closely, it’s more of a collection of neighborhoods than a homogeneous city. Each neighborhood has its own character, history, reputation, look and feel, demographic and points of interest. Some are very old, like the Financial District or Greenwich Village. Others have transformed […]