r/AskNYC

hello! as the title implies, i am looking into purchasing a coop. was looking for advice regarding the pros and cons of purchasing a coop vs a condo vs just renting and trying to continue saving.

for context, i am in my late 20s, born and raised in nyc, and this would be my first property. looking for something small as i am single and dont have a huge budget, so hoping that as i grow out of this place i can either rent it out (which i know can be a restriction sometimes) or sell it for some sort of profit.

would appreciate any insight as to the "hidden" costs associated with purchasing, any requirements i might have to meet, and also just opinions from people who have been in this position!

I've tried multiple Japanese markets that have onigiri in various parts of the city, but somehow never come across the plum ones (maybe just my bad luck and they've run out before I get there?)

Of the restaurants closer to where i live, I've only found the plum flavor at Tori-Bien. I'm sure other places have them, but I've clearly been going about my search the wrong way lol. Just wondering if anyone knows a specific spot that consistently has them, as I find myself craving it often

Why would Con Ed impose a new brownout today when it's 75º out, 20 degrees cooler than yesterday, and there is no heat wave now?

Yesterday, Con Ed messaged

>ConEd Alert: Voltage has returned to normal in your area. Thank you for your patience. If you are still having problems, Reply OUT to report an outage. Reply STOP to opt out of all future outage msgs. Reply HELP for help

At 12:45 today, Con Ed messaged:

>ConEd Alert: Due to the heat wave, we reduced voltage in your area to prevent widespread outages. You may notice dim lights or fluctuations with elevators & appliances such as ACs. We are working 24/7 to keep your service reliable. You can help by limiting your energy use from 2-10pm. If anyone in your home has Life Support Equipment or a medical emergency & needs assistance, call 911. Reply STOP to opt out of all future outage msgs. Reply HELP for help

Hey everyone,

I need divorce lawyers recs!! I just had a free consultation, and the retainer fee is $7,500, the billable hour is $650. Have you worked with someone more affordable who can get the job done?

Please and thank you. Dms welcome.

Hey! So, I don’t live in NYC, and I’ve always wondered how realistic Gossip Girl actually was. Did it exaggerate what life is like for people growing up on the Upper East Side, or was there some truth to it?
Do you know anyone who lives or grew up there? What was their experience like? And how did the kids from the Upper East Side react to the show when it came out? Did the parents have any opinions or was there any interesting gossip? Any tea on the UES

Like the title says

I want to get a pixie cut Im worried i wont like it tho I know i can just grow it out if i dont like it But i would like to like it But i dunno where i could get it done for a good price. And not regret it, yk?

My hair type is loose waves. And thick. Not super thick, but thick.

I currently live in manhattan. A 10 min walk from the intrepid museum. But i dont mind traveling to in manhattan or to brooklyn :3

Hey yall

I really have been struggling with this. I have been looking for clothes that are really nice looking and of good quality. I really am planning on changing my complete style to change it to look more elevated and maybe a bit more mature. I used to wear a lot of shein clothes which turned to look very cheap at times (because they were) or the fabric would just look basic and childish . For reference, Im 23 M 5’4.

I need advice finding the best places to get good clothes in bulk cuz Im thinking of doing a big shopping spree. I don’t really want the typical "go to soho" or "go thrifting" advice because I feel like a good base is necessary before going to these. Help me find the good elevated clothes, and if it wasn’t clear, I don’t mind spending the money for good quality.

I am looking for something 7’ diameter which makes it a bit smaller than any boxed domes I can find. I think I need a custom job. It needs glass or poly panels.

I am in Queens. Who even can do this?

My elderly relatives are in the city today and so far they've missed 3 OMNY taps. They tapped their phone but didn't go through the turnstile in time so it locked back up and they had to tap again. Is there a way to request a refund? Has anyone been successful in doing so?

Long time lurker but finally moved here from the west coast and feeling depraved of some good spam masubi. Why at 9:30 in the morning I don’t know..
I’m in the UWS on broadway near 100th. Please lord if you hear my prayers please let me find some good spam masubi. help a girl out😭 I’ve searched Yelp, DoorDash, Google Maps… to no avail besides grocery stores

also any recommendations for fresh and delicious poke spots in the area would also be appreciated!

Every year we go through it. Certain lower-income neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens always get their voltage throttled by Con Ed due, ostensibly, to equipment issues (perhaps equipment overheating or something else) but the same plague does not affect residents in Manhattan.

Why?

I am NB trans masc identifying person and looking for a place to buy my first chest binder. I am looking for a place I can try on different kinds without judgment and a friendly service that can help me out if I have any questions.

Considering all the restaurant stores that are in the area. Is there a better place to get one?

As the title says — I recently realized my great-grandfather’s gold Elgin pocket watch from the 1800s was missing from my office cubicle in Lower Manhattan. I only recently had it there since May into June.

Once I realized it was missing I filed a police report with a short description and the serial number. In addition to that, I’ve scoured Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist and OfferUp and set up notifications in case it pops up. But I still feel sick every time I think about it, and I’m desperate to do more. I know NYPD has some sort of database and notification for this sort of thing, but I’m totally willing to hit up pawnshops and other places it might have ended up at.

So, does anyone have any recommendations? I know there are maybe countless pawnshops in the city, and near my office, but are there some that specialize in this kind of antique? The engraving on the back is unique and it has some unique damage and wear that I have picture-proof of, so I’m confident that if I saw it again I could instantly confirm it’s mine.

Any other recommendations on what and how to search for this watch is welcome! Very little is futile at this point.

Looking for a photographer for a Birthday Party on July 18th in the East Village. Action shots and group shots at a bar. July 18th ~9/10pm - Midnight

I check my Pay or Dispute app periodically to see if there are any tickets I missed, but today when I clicked into it I got a notification that said it was removed from the App Store and the only option was to delete it. Does anyone know what’s going on with it? I didn’t find any news articles or discussion about it after a quick Google and Reddit search.

Are there any you've been to that have great ratings, but don't seem to be worth it when you went to them?

EDIT: we will all agree that Blank Street and Starbucks belong on this list

Moved to New York last month and I still don't have a go to.

My old stylist was three states away and now I have a work event the week after and every salon near me is booked solid.

Where are you all booking?? Any recommended salons in NYC? Theres Glamsquad and a few other mobile hair stylist booking apps I've seen in the app store.

Is booking someone to your place better than going to the salon? Really not trying to make a mistake here, this hair is my lyfeeee