Survived NYNY

[feralmerril]

How can anyone afford to live there? My ex and I were there back in 1984. I remember driveing all over looking for a room and the cheapest rat hole was about 4X as much as I paid anywhere else on the trip. First place the desk man said I got nothing right now, ya want ta wait maybe twenty minuets I should have one! Finaly dead tired we got a flea bag and found "fresh evidence" in the bed!
My impression was bad. The freeway looked like the iraq`s had just left kuwait. Many cars stripped alongside the freeway. One place on the freeway a building was over the freeway. As we drove under it I had my elbow out the window and somebody spit on it. Bums and old bag women everywhere. I did drive right by mayor Kock giveing a speech on the street. My impression was people paid as much to live in a rat nest as others would pay to live in a mansion elsewhere. No thanks.

 

[Arik]

Been there many many times. I live 1.5 hours away in Pa. Like it just wouldn't want to drive there.

I can never just sit in my state or county just because i couldnt carry a gun. I made it to 21 without needing a gun Im sure ill be fine a few days or a week without one. Besides i havent finished my Euro drive yet. Been from France to Sweden in a rental!

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I went there in the 70's on business. I went for a walk and a young lady came up to me and asked if I was looking for a date. I told her no, I am looking for a newspaper. She huffed off.

I would never go there today. If I can't carry there, they do not need my money. I have also canceled all credit cards owned by NY banks. I believe in spending my money where my values are respected.

 

[DWFAN]

Used to hang in the city during the late 60's. Fillmore East, Electric Circus, Washington Square the Wonder Bar. The coffee houses were a zoo in humanity. Definitely a TRIP.
DW

 

[heatheroo]

My daughter lives on the Upper East Side. I've gotten to the point that I can get in and out without too much trouble now. She'll be moving to a different apt. in Oct., so dad has to move her again. You haven't lived until you dragged a dual axle u-haul trailer through Manhattan. Back in the 70's I used to play a bar in Greenwich Village. The city definitely seems cleaner/friendlier now but I'll admit I haven't been back to the Village.

 

[Aden67]

Glad you enjoyed the trip...think about going back in the spring or fall. You could plan several trips and still have lots to see/do.

 

[ladder13]

Used to hang in the city during the late 60's. Fillmore East, Electric Circus, Washington Square the Wonder Bar. The coffee houses were a zoo in humanity. Definitely a TRIP.
DW

Probably bumped into you a few times

 

[brucev]

I have family living in Manhattan. It's a nice place. I enjoy it when we visit. There is an abundance of things to see and do. The parks are very nice. Plenty of good restaurants, etc.

 

[powderburns]

Great trip report, thanks for posting it. I worked downtown for 18 years, commuting from Long Island, so I have my war stories and badges of honor.
Favorite T-Shirt I ever saw in a shop window:
WELCOME TO NY! now go home

 

[KJM]

How can anyone afford to live there? My ex and I were there back in 1984. I remember driveing all over looking for a room and the cheapest rat hole was about 4X as much as I paid anywhere else on the trip. First place the desk man said I got nothing right now, ya want ta wait maybe twenty minuets I should have one! Finaly dead tired we got a flea bag and found "fresh evidence" in the bed!
My impression was bad. The freeway looked like the iraq`s had just left kuwait. Many cars stripped alongside the freeway. One place on the freeway a building was over the freeway. As we drove under it I had my elbow out the window and somebody spit on it. Bums and old bag women everywhere. I did drive right by mayor Kock giveing a speech on the street. My impression was people paid as much to live in a rat nest as others would pay to live in a mansion elsewhere. No thanks.

That would be the Cross Bronx Exy. ( North of the GW Bridge) Not really any stripped cars anymore, but whole place ( NYC) is a dump.

 

[KJM]

My daughter lives on the Upper East Side. I've gotten to the point that I can get in and out without too much trouble now. She'll be moving to a different apt. in Oct., so dad has to move her again. You haven't lived until you dragged a dual axle u-haul trailer through Manhattan. Back in the 70's I used to play a bar in Greenwich Village. The city definitely seems cleaner/friendlier now but I'll admit I haven't been back to the Village.

Post number 27-------- He was in the village/soho.
Between Hudson ( I think) and 6th. The apt next to his just rented July 1! ( Number 2)
The rent is like 3000 a month. Nice huh? To live in a sewer.

I wouldn't live there for free. Won't even go in that cesspool anymore.

Like the other post said....
Rather be in Helena Montana!

 

[ladder13]

Back 40 years ago I had a bad burger in Billyjoebob USA, the burgers must still be awful. There's plenty of worse cities than NYC in every state in this country, I've been in a few.

 

[KJM]

Back 40 years ago I had a bad burger in Billyjoebob USA, the burgers must still be awful. There's plenty of worse cities than NYC in every state in this country, I've been in a few.

Like Rochester and Buffalo?

I was there 40 years ago and it was nice...

must still be the same....

 

[labworm]

Back 40 years ago I had a bad burger in Billyjoebob USA, the burgers must still be awful. There's plenty of worse cities than NYC in every state in this country, I've been in a few.

New York City is a great place to visit, love the Deli's.
Just never go to Yankee Stadium wearing a Red Sox hat and tee shirt.