How to negotiate unforeseen problems with new living situation -- Dog peeing. Roaches. Roommate smoking -- Or should I just throw my hands up and move out in a few months? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Feb 9, 2010 - 18 answers

How much does it cost for the city clerk's signature to be verified, on both a marriage license and a marriage certificate, by the county clerk of New York County? I cannot find this information anywhere and I need it for an apostille. [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Feb 7, 2010 - 5 answers

Where should we go in New York City to buy a non-traditional and yet elegant engagement ring? Somewhat pricey is okay. [more inside]
posted by precipice on Feb 4, 2010 - 15 answers

Tarheels in Brooklyn: Where can I watch UNC basketball games? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Feb 3, 2010 - 7 answers

[TaxFilter]: I will only be working half of 2010 and want to adjust my Federal and State/City (NYC) withholding appropriately. Help! YANMAccountant, YANMLawyer, YANM* [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2010 - 3 answers

How do I protect myself from a situation like the one I read about (inside), where a sex-offender was hired as a super and was allegedly being inappropriate? Can I/should I ask for background checks from anyone who has keys/access to my apartment, since it seems like the landlord is not required to do so (in NYC)? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist on Feb 1, 2010 - 15 answers

Investigating a New York City (Brooklyn) real estate fantasy: I sometimes dream of finding an odd space -- a small garage, a storefront, a storage building -- and fixing it up into livable space. I see examples around town of people who have done this. I've heard friend-of-friend stories. But I have no idea how one finds non-apartment real estate sale listings in Brooklyn (or non-new-obnoxious-condo listings, for that matter). Putting aside zoning issues and the like -- where could I start investigating? Craigslist/Streeteasy/Trulia don't seem to help.
posted by the jam on Feb 1, 2010 - 7 answers

What are the best spots for quad roller skating in NYC? Particularly in Brooklyn and particularly during the winter, when the Dreamland Rink on Coney Island is closed? [more inside]
posted by Narrative Priorities on Feb 1, 2010 - 4 answers

YoutubeFilter: help me find a video online. I want to find a clip-from any movie out there-of the standard, cliche "new guy in New York seeing the sites with a huge grin" montage. The sort of thing that is in films from the 80s like Crocodile Dundee, where you see a tourist/hillbilly seeing the city for the first time, set to some poppy, uptempo soundtrack music. HELP!
posted by broadway bill on Jan 31, 2010 - 6 answers

What book best enhances the experience of being in New York City? [more inside]
posted by carnival of animals on Jan 27, 2010 - 22 answers

In a few weekends, I'll be in New York City, a place I only skimmed the surface of when I was younger. I'll have Saturday at noon until mid-afternoon Sunday completely free. Since I don't have much money, I don't need much sleep, and my time is short, I wouldn't mind skipping that $20 hostel bed, pulling an all-nighter, and seeing more of the city. There's been plenty of previous questions about how to do NYC on the cheap, but any suggestions on how to continue to do NYC on the cheap in the dead of night? [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer on Jan 26, 2010 - 9 answers

What are the places in NYC (all boroughs) where you are released from the subway into a building without having to go outside? Such as the B train to the Museum of Natural History.
posted by xo on Jan 25, 2010 - 27 answers

What should I do with my suitcase while I visit the Museum of Natural History in New York? Do they have a bag check? [more inside]
posted by AV on Jan 25, 2010 - 9 answers

I am looking to find out overall statistics for property rentals in NY for 2009-2010. I am trying to write a letter to prevent a rent hike and I want to fill it with some statistics to help better illustrate my point. Thanks in advance.
posted by lukeomalley on Jan 21, 2010 - 5 answers

New Yorkers on United Health Care: care to recommend (or warn against) an orthopedist, gynecologist, general practitioner, etc, etc? [more inside]
posted by Opal on Jan 19, 2010 - 7 answers

I might be relocating to Washington DC. I've visited a few times as a tourist but I know nothing about what life is like there. I've found a few discussions in the archive about moving to DC, but they seem to be written for someone who is trying to figure out where to move to. But I'm not at that point yet. I'm mainly trying to get a sense of what DC life is like for someone whose career is not in politics. Really what I want is a description of life in DC that uses NYC as a frame of reference, comparing neighborhoods, transportation, dining, night life, etc. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2010 - 36 answers

Where can I buy inexpensive canvas paintings or glicee prints in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by bzn on Jan 9, 2010 - 2 answers

Received two MTA Transit Adjudication Bureau (NYC) tickets for fare evasion. One for me, one for a friend who skipped the country. Can't afford them, and the info on them is all wrong. YANAL, YANMyL, yadda yadda. Kind of long, sorry. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Jan 7, 2010 - 13 answers

good websites for part-time jobs in NYC? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Jan 5, 2010 - 3 answers

I am looking for the name of an artist that had a studio in NYC during 9/11. Their paintings were huge (7 to 10 feet high min) with a planet or part of a planet with great surface detail and high contrast - black or very dark background. The works were stunning. [more inside]
posted by inquisitrix on Dec 28, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm visiting New York for an interview at 5th and 46th in 10 days. Where should I stay? [more inside]
posted by RachelSmith on Dec 26, 2009 - 13 answers

So, I want to go hunting. However, I have no idea what I'm doing and I live in Manhattan... [more inside]
posted by arm426 on Dec 21, 2009 - 12 answers

I think that I may be getting laid off soon and need some clarification about unemployment benefits in New Jersey. I'm trying to call their question line, but it is busy every time. I am concerned about my eligibility because my employer is officially in NY. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Please tell me about your experience on the Chinatown bus from NYC to the southeast. Should I put my friend on it so she can get home? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Dec 20, 2009 - 9 answers

Is this street art in Brooklyn by Swoon? If not, can anyone identify the artist?
posted by boots on Dec 18, 2009 - 4 answers

What is a good screenwriting class in NYC? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Dec 17, 2009 - 3 answers

My family is staying with me in Brooklyn this year for Christmas. If we don't murder each other before Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, does anyone have any recommendations for good restaurants that are open on Christmas Day in Brooklyn? For Christmas Eve, we were thinking about cooking at home but also ordering in, so any recommendations for that (I live in North Park Slope, so it would have to be somewhere close by)?
posted by Falconetti on Dec 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me find a dentist in NYC with an office on a high floor of a classic skyscraper. [more inside]
posted by boots on Dec 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Christmas/Holiday/Winter movies set in NYC? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Dec 6, 2009 - 22 answers

Do you use a credit union based in Brooklyn or Manhattan? If so, which one, and have you had a good experience there? [more inside]
posted by Mender on Dec 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Have Julius Monk's cabaret/nightclub shows ever been released on CD or mp3? Shows like "Take Five," "Pieces of Eight," and "Dressed to the Nines" were staples of my childhood, and I'd love to hear them again. [more inside]
posted by underthehat on Dec 2, 2009 - 0 answers

Can you recommend a good wedding planner for a New York City wedding? [more inside]
posted by L'homme armé on Dec 1, 2009 - 5 answers

Visiting New York for the first time (from Australia) in a couple of weeks. Will be travelling solo, and am looking for hotel and food recommendations. [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine on Nov 7, 2009 - 11 answers

Awesome, romantic getaway in proximity to nyc? Secluded, autumn beach spot preferred... [more inside]
posted by pearl228 on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Escape from New York! (By car during the New York Marathon.) [more inside]
posted by The Straightener on Oct 31, 2009 - 5 answers

Did you use a dreammachine in New York, SOHO, early 90's? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Oct 31, 2009 - 2 answers

NYC Filter: I'm getting a financial windfall in a couple weeks, and have decided to treat myself: salon, massage, and then taking myself out somewhere. but...I've been broke so long I don't know where to go. Help? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Oct 29, 2009 - 21 answers

World series bet: Philadelphia/New York office 'rivalry'…ideas? [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Oct 28, 2009 - 15 answers

Help me get Seattle-quality blackberries in the NYC area. [more inside]
posted by lorrer on Oct 27, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for information about kayaking near Gardiner, NY. [more inside]
posted by staveitoff123 on Oct 24, 2009 - 3 answers

If you only had one year left before moving out of New York City, what would you make sure to see and do before leaving? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking for photos of NYCHA public housing - particularly, the interior of apartments and communal areas. Where can I find photos like this online? [more inside]
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo on Oct 17, 2009 - 2 answers

JetLagFilter: Traveled from Beijing to New York 3 days ago, and I'm pretty sure my jet lag symptoms are getting worse, not better. How do I stop messing myself up and start improving things? [more inside]
posted by alight on Oct 17, 2009 - 14 answers

Where to get a herpes blood test in NYC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 1 answer

We're going camping in Ithaca, NY this weekend. What should we make sure to do while we're there? [more inside]
posted by cheerwine on Oct 12, 2009 - 24 answers

On Tuesday I'll be showing a new arrival to New York City around for an hour or so in the late afternoon. He's interested in the city's history, particularly the Bowery/Lower East Side. He has seen all the major tourist stops and I'm completely ignorant of the latest cool/interesting/weird spots downtown and most places have the lifespan of mayflies. Any ideas on how to prepare an awesome, emergency walking tour? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Oct 11, 2009 - 12 answers

What are the absolute must-see plays or performances happening this month in New York City? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Oct 1, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the most romantic hotel in New York? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Oct 1, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm looking for a job doing presentation graphics (in law firms, possibly financial firms); this is about 30% of my current job at a law firm. I'm one of very few "experts" at my firm which isn't very technologically advanced in this area, so I'm afraid that my skills won't cut it in the outside world. I need advice on how to upgrade my skills. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Free source for older New York Court of Appeals opinions (PDF OK). [more inside]
posted by KRS on Sep 29, 2009 - 4 answers