What It's Really Like Living in New York City 🇺🇸

Today I ask strangers in New York City what they love and hate about NYC.

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[TheNewTravel]

New York, New York... What a city! Such an amazing energy, I can't wait to get back 🗽
By the way, for those who want to follow Meta the reggae artist here's the link. Super cool guy:

[OfCourseitsJulie]

Nobody mentioned how wonderful it is to have a lifestyle where we don't need a car. Being able to walk to the grocery and carrying things home keeps us strong and healthy. New York street life gives me energy.

[wardalyousif]

I love how real and raw these videos are. The minimal editing makes it even better.

[jsphat]

As a New Yorker, I confirm that the girl with the glasses is spot on with everything she says.

[RudieObias]

I've lived in NYC for 15 years.
What I love about NYC: The people, the diversity, the energy, the vibe, the food, the parks, the culture, the opportunity
What I hate about NYC: The prices, the rent, the MTA, the traffic, the rats, the bugs, the crazy people, the assholes
I've lived in a few cities in my lifetime on the East Coast and West Coast and in the Midwest, but nothing comes close to the feeling of living and thriving in NYC. The good outweighs the bad

[alexanderacostaosorio]

It's true. One of the best things about the city is how diverse and welcoming it is. You feel like you belong.

[jimsykes]

I lived in New York from the late 90s through the 2000s, a lot of that time in Williamsburg. We never complained how expensive the city was then. We could afford rent, and we were starving musicians. We had fun and were in the center of the action. It's disappointing now that when people think of New York, they think of the price. New York has always been a city of artists and musicians. I hope that reputation comes back.

[California]

The gentleman with the blue glasses is he has a LOT to say about NYC and the path America is heading to.

[ellefabs]

I have a love hate relationship with NYC… I love the vibe and the amount of things you can get into - the diversity is amazing! ❤The downside is that I don’t always feel safe and it’s so expensive now 😢

[Mami-Florida]

I was born and raised in nyc. Now living in Clearwater Beach Florida. I love nyc cuz u don't need a car to go food shopping e.t.c. easy to make friends. Florida is a ugh u need a car is too hot and it makes u depressed stress anxiety e.t.c hopefully one day I move back to nyc

[LMiraculous]

I love how energetic this city is I been 3 times it’s magical

[steveslivemusic]

I lived in NYC for about seven years from 1999 to 2006. I lived in Astoria Queens, which was an awesome neighborhood and I had a huge one bedroom apartment and I was only paying $875 a month at that time. What I love about NYC is like what many had mentioned the diversity, so many people from all over the world. It really is a melting pot. I also love the public transportation and not needing a car. It’s very freeing to just be able to hop on a train at any time 24 hours a day and go wherever you want. Also, the food! I have never had such amazing food, then when I lived in NYC. The people for the most part are pretty awesome. Very eclectic mix of people and everyone is just doing their own thing and you see people who just have very unique personalities, there’s an energy and Nyc that I have yet to find an any other city that I have been to. Also amazing opportunities for careers, whatever you are interested in, you could find it in NYC.

My dislikes would be how dirty and gritty it can feel, and like others have mentioned the smell of garbage and piss on the streets is not very pleasant. Also, many of the apartments are in buildings that are hundreds of years old and they are very shoddy looking and very few amenities like dishwasher, laundry, etc. like the other gentleman in the video said, it can also feel overwhelming after being there for a while. It is a very high pace, high energy city, which is great, but sometimes can be overwhelming because your senses just go berserk trying to process everything. Oh, and the subway breakdowns would always annoy the crap out of me lol

Overall, I do love NYC and met some of the most fascinating people when I lived there who I’m still friends with today. I’m actually going to be there in June for a visit.. Very excited!

[miruna]

Reggae musician's energy touched my heart. So bright and lovely

[jenniferwatkins]

I’m so impressed that you were drawn to interview a band member from Meta and the Cornerstones!! That’s truly auspicious! A great band indeed.

[RudyGuzman]

I went last week for 5 days walked a total of 36 miles, i loved every second of it, awesome ppl, friendly, yankee game was great, subways were really cool and always running. I went to tarrytown just out of the city "sleepy hollow" most peacefull beautiful area i ever seen . Being from los angeles i already want to go back. I did go to philly too same week very cool place also.✌🏽

[billbergendahl]

The only bad part about living in New York City is how expensive it is.

[utzwsoo]

Agree with all comments. I did miss having a car because it’s hard lugging things around when you need to, and an ordeal to get out of the city when you crave some nature. Otherwise love New York people and agree with the “everyone doing their own thing” together type comments. It is a beautiful city.

[joniarmel]

I’ve been to New York several times. One time i visited in the month of June. I’m from a southwest state. Not used to humidity, I literally was sweating bullets. I was so miserable . We stumbled upon this castle in Central Park. I greeted the person at the entrance and signed the quest book on the table . When the woman found out where I was from, she was rude and asked how I could live there. Let’s just say she won’t ever forget me. …ever.

[milhouse]

Made it to the end....love New York, but glad I live a few hours away and can visit easily vs living there

[rjvjwkf]

Grateful for the compassion shown by the man discussing the wealth gap