I'm planning to move from one NYC neighborhood to another at the end of the summer. Though I'm 99% sure I'll be able to cover all potential expenses (movers, security deposit, first/last month's rent, broker's fee), I was wondering if there's a
reputable company that advances small loans to help cover these costs.
[more inside]
posted by incomple
on May 14, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm road trippin' with friends. They are driving from Boston to Deleware. I'm in NYC.
I need to meet them somewhere along the 1-95 route in the NYC area, So they don't have to go out of their way to pick me up.
[more inside]
posted by thatgirld
on May 9, 2013 -
10 answers
Heading to NYC next week with the family for a few days. What are some good destinations for a family that likes geeky things?
[more inside]
posted by bondcliff
on Apr 11, 2013 -
33 answers
I need to rent a ZipCar minivan to drive upstate with a bunch of friends. Which location should I pick it up from so as to maximize how quickly we get out of the city and minimize both sketchiness and inconvenience?
[more inside]
posted by Narrative Priorities
on Apr 5, 2013 -
13 answers
What's a good place to get together for drinks/snacks around 4:30pm on a Saturday either near the Mid-Manhattan Library or in an easily accessible part of Brooklyn?
[more inside]
posted by troika
on Apr 1, 2013 -
8 answers
How early should two people who will not check baggage arrive at JFK airport for an 8:00 AM flight to Barbados (BGI)?
[more inside]
posted by neushoorn
on Apr 1, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm visiting NYC next weekend, and I'd like to maintain my habit of running 7 miles every Saturday morning. I'll be staying with a friend near Court and Atlantic, in Brooklyn. I'd like to start my run there, or very close by.
[more inside]
posted by PhatLobley
on Mar 27, 2013 -
23 answers
I am sorry to ask such a dumb question, but I have a very early flight from South Park Slope to LaGuardia, and googling car services so far is returning not great results. Is there a car service someone can recommend for an early pick up (our flight is at 5:30 a.m.)?
posted by Peemster
on Mar 19, 2013 -
13 answers
Does anyone know the legalities / possibilities of renting out empty storefronts / loft spaces / warehouses for only 1 or 2 nights in NYC? I want to rent the space, bring some simple food and drinks, throw a party, and sell some art.
Is this legal or even possible?
[more inside]
posted by NYC-BB
on Mar 17, 2013 -
9 answers
Really excited to bring my daughter to NYC for her first time next weekend. I haven't been for a few years and never with one of my kids (she's 15) so this trip poses some new challenges. I want her to have a blast, as I have every time I've been there, so I thought I'd see if anyone had any suggestions. Oh, and we get along great and she's awesome and I love her!
[more inside]
posted by chococat
on Mar 14, 2013 -
34 answers
After an extended illness that involved a severely limited diet, I'm finally on the mend and able to eat my old favorite foods. With that in mind, I want to treat myself and a friend to a
fantastic bagel in New York City. However, I'm still recuperating and am pretty low on energy, so the standard "go to Murray's and then walk to the High Line/sit on a bench/walk around" type advice doesn't work for me. I'm looking for a restaurant that combines
extremely good bagel with a comfortable seating area, with a strong preference for table service. If I have to compromise, I'll compromise on quality of bagel and accept suggestions for places with a nice environment that serve acceptable bagels. I'm happy to travel to anywhere in the city to do this.
posted by telegraph
on Feb 8, 2013 -
13 answers
I am in the process of moving from my abusive family's house/city to another city with the wages I have saved over the past few years, but I have been unable to choose a city. It would ideally be affordable, and have a supportive environment for artists/illustrators with natural beauty and publishing opportunities. Do any cities come to mind? Any help would be very much appreciated!
[more inside]
posted by timespacewheredoifit
on Jan 20, 2013 -
17 answers
I am interested in taking a few continuing ed classes at FIT related to photography, and I was wondering if anyone had experience with this (or with continuing ed at FIT in general).
[more inside]
posted by NYC-BB
on Jan 12, 2013 -
7 answers
I got the interview! But I don't have a private area at my current job to take the phone call. Can anyone recommend somewhere within a 10-minute walk from 39th Street at 8th Ave where I could count on quiet and good cell phone reception? I'd be willing to pay for it if I have to, though not what a Times Square hotel room would cost.
posted by feistycakes
on Jan 9, 2013 -
7 answers
I don't have vision insurance anymore. I would like to get my eyes examined anyway. I have a few questions about how this works.
[more inside]
posted by millipede
on Jan 4, 2013 -
33 answers
On the off chance the the all wise clan that is Metafilter just happens to have this information handy:
Where can I find bulk or low cost religious icons, candles, rosaries, etc in NYC by New Years Eve? Santeria type stuff is good, and I'm also specifically looking for dozens of affordable rosaries...
Doing a combo photo shoot/event and need a lot of religious idolatry to outfit a space.
Thanks in advance
posted by newpotato
on Dec 29, 2012 -
7 answers
Does anyone have experience with, or know how to, switch radiators between two different rooms in the same apartment (in NYC)?
[more inside]
posted by NYC-BB
on Dec 26, 2012 -
9 answers
My Super is wonderful. I want to give her cash for (what I consider) to be going out of her way but she actively refuses it. Suggestions, especially as we're in the midst of holidays of various flavors.
[more inside]
posted by TravellingCari
on Dec 19, 2012 -
12 answers
My girlfriend and I are seeing the Faint at Terminal 5 on Friday; how best to avoid the crowd?
[more inside]
posted by griphus
on Dec 4, 2012 -
10 answers
I have some vacation days I need to use this year and I want to go somewhere where I can spend a few days alone and get my mind off things. I also enjoy spending time at museums and art galleries.
So I am thinking about staying in NYC for three or four nights and basically just visit MoMA everyday. Is this doable and advisable?
[more inside]
posted by tksh
on Dec 3, 2012 -
45 answers
My teenage daughter and I are heading to NYC on Saturday for a one day bus trip. Are there areas we need to avoid due to the storms still and are there any special things happening we should try to do?
[more inside]
posted by maxg94
on Nov 15, 2012 -
9 answers
Is there a web site that figures directions via public public transportation in the NYC and Long Island areas? If not, can someone in the hive help? I need directions for a client from E 65th in NYC to 56th Ave in Elmhurst, NY. I'm unfamiliar with NYC/LI.
[more inside]
posted by Dolley
on Nov 1, 2012 -
6 answers
I need a veterinarian in Manhattan (Washington Heights, UWS or Inwood preferred). Please come inside if you have a good one.
[more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Oct 16, 2012 -
12 answers
Towards the end of September, I realized that the property management company did not cash my rent check. I called the company and asked if they had received it, to which they said they had not. I feared it lost in the mail, so I called my bank to ask how much it would cost to cancel a check, which is $15. Trying to save myself some money, I went down to the office to talk to the property management company in person. The surly man at the front desk informed me that my rent was overdue, that I should cancel the lost check and write a new one. I explained to him I didn't want to have to pay for it, and could he take a new check to cover my rent and not cash the old one if it arrived? I had brought with me a letter I had written which very clearly stated the problem with my rent not being paid on time and the costs associated with cancelling a check. I detailed which check # was lost in the mail, which was the new check # and to please DO NOT CASH the lost check if it showed up. He said he would give it to the rent manager. Fast forward to a week later when
both checks have been cashed. It was so much money that my account went negative and now I've been charged a bunch of fees by my credit union! Should I fight my landlord to get them to pay for these fees?
[more inside]
posted by cristinacristinacristina
on Oct 9, 2012 -
36 answers
Looking for a place in NYC where I (a dude) can get good, natural-looking hair coloring for about a hundred bucks.
[more inside]
posted by The Whelk
on Sep 27, 2012 -
6 answers
A friend and I are heading into NYC next weekend. We are coming from Montreal and driving across the border. However, after that, we haven't decided the best way to get into the city. Should we drive to Albany and take a bus from there? (Is there long term parking in Albany?) Should we drive into a suburb and take a train in? Should we drive into the city and find a lot? (I'd probably prefer to do one of the first two unless there is some reason to do the third.)
[more inside]
posted by jeather
on Sep 27, 2012 -
32 answers
I need good estimates on timing for a cab ride from the East Village to La Guardia on a Tuesday afternoon.
[more inside]
posted by COBRA!
on Sep 27, 2012 -
13 answers
My girlfriend is moving from New York City to Miami for a yearlong clerkship. A one-way rental of an SUV or minivan seems to be our best option to move her stuff. What would have the most available cargo space?
[more inside]
posted by theory
on Sep 22, 2012 -
10 answers
I'll be in New York City the 21st through the 23rd and would like to take in a much art/cultural stuff as I reasonably can, but it's New York and outside of the big four (MOMA, the Met, AMNH and the Guggenhiem), I'm not really sure where to start.
[more inside]
posted by Meeks Ormand
on Sep 5, 2012 -
23 answers
I'm moving. I want to do it in the most efficient way possible. Absent a magic wand, any tips/best practices/suggestions/lessons learned?
[more inside]
posted by TravellingCari
on Aug 22, 2012 -
28 answers
Recently I received an old hifi (stereo receiver with aux and phono inputs) and two EPI speakers from a family member. The system is quite old, but headphones sound great, as does one of the two speakers. The other sounds blown. What are my options in New York City?
[more inside]
posted by thecaddy
on Jul 30, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm going to be in Manhattan this week, and need the power of the hivemind. I'm staying with friends for the weekend, so I don't have (or need) hotel reservations for Friday. This creates the problem, however, of where to work remotely while I'm there.
I understand that the NYPL is great for working... as long as you're quiet. But if I needed to voip conference with the rest of my team without annoying people around me (and being able to hear them in turn), without the benefit of a hotel room... where should I go?
Preference for being easy accessible from NYPL branches, which is where I'm planning on spending most of my time.
I saw the link to
open wifi NYC in a previous post, but that only solves part of the problem.
posted by canine epigram
on Jul 23, 2012 -
8 answers
Microsoft Access Training/Classes in New York City (Manhattan), or your best suggestion of online materials.
[more inside]
posted by rosswald
on Jul 20, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm Dharma, he's Greg. Or vice versa. Help us figure out how to make a wedding that we're both happy with, so we can get married already!
[more inside]
posted by corb
on Jul 9, 2012 -
59 answers
I'm a NYC area freelancer and I'm running out of work at the end of the month. How can I make sure I've always got a gig going on?
[more inside]
posted by modernserf
on Jun 12, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm a full-time student who wants to net some pocket money and try to eventually start a music career, but I feel so lost, and Google's advice is too vague, so I thought I might ask here... More details inside!
[more inside]
posted by chongnosall
on May 31, 2012 -
27 answers
