I live in a 1 bed in Manhattan with my partner. I pay $150 a week for a cleaner to clean the apartment, wash my sheets, towels and clothes in the basement laundry and change my sheets. I’m considering switching to a wash and fold service and biweekly cleaning at $100 to save $ and because I’ve had some issues with my cleaner ruining clothes. Finding it hard to estimate the savings but I assume I’d cut costs in half.

I haven’t used a wash and fold before so don’t know if it’s going to make my life better or worse. Looking for advice on whether I should stick with what I have or switch it up.

I almost got hit by delivery drivers twice today in Brooklyn and I’m really frustrated. One was an e-biker who ran a red light and the other was Vespa. I was in the cross walk both times and luckily I’m very aware and was able to jump out of the way. Is the city doing anything to control these delivery guys? It’s out of control and it’s been getting progressively worse.

EDIT: I have checked my local hardware stores, I’m specifically looking for a decorative option that’s also heavy duty and they only had basic black metal.

Hi all, I’m looking for heavy duty shelf brackets, preferably something a little decorative if possible, but would rather buy from a local store instead of a big box place. I know thrift stores sell these sometimes, but I’m on a timeline so don’t really have as much time to hunt. Any recommendations?

TIA!

Hi! I’m 25(f) and I’ve lived in nyc for a little over a year now for work (ues). I’m very introverted overall and have a hard time with getting myself to try new things and talk to new people. I feel an immense amount of uneasiness cause I live here, which is something I’ve wanted, but struggled to actually take advantage of living here and doing new things on a regular basis. I have done things here and there on the weekends or when people visit, but as far as my day to day, I find myself just being at home, as much as I want to go out and try stuff. I spend a lot of time in Queens cause I have a field based job there, but I feel like I’m in such a state of like existentialism of what I want in life and not knowing enough of what I actually enjoy, to the point where it’s paralyzing and I have no idea how to start just actually living here. Most of my days end up looking the same. Is this normal

Hey everyone,
Looking for recommendations for a top-tier hand, palm, and finger specialist/surgeon in NYC who accepts Fidelis Insurance.

I’ve lived in my apartment for seven years and last week, my super asked if he could make a copy of my mailbox key.

The building has 70+ units, and he says they should’ve always had a copy in case I lose my key, since they’d need it to replace the lock or would otherwise have to wait for the USPS delivery person to unlock the panel of mailboxes.

I’ve never lost my keys (really!). I’ve previously had mail keys that were engraved not to be copied, however, though my current key doesn’t have that.

Is it normal for apartment supers to have a copy of your mailbox key?

I'm someone who carries a small pocket knife daily (think Swiss Army knife or grandpa's pen knife). I'll be in NYC a bunch in the coming year and thought I'd check into knife rules because I feel naked walking around without one. I mean, how am I going to cut my apple or open a box?

From what I understand (reading here and elsewhere), knife laws have softened a bit and people can legally carry many types of knives up to 4" (the Swiss Army knife is less than 3). But it ALSO (same link) looks like people cannot bring ANY knife on transit, no matter how small. And since I don't know when I'll be walking or ubering vs. transit, that means I don't really know when I can carry it with me.

So NYC ... Is it really the case that pocket knife carrying New Yorkers who use multiple modes of transportation don't exist? Or do they just flaunt it and hope for the best?

My plan was buy a knife at a kitchen or sporting good store, use it for the duration of time in the city, then drop it in the mail to myself on my way to the airport. But if I can't just stick said knife in my pocket or backpack and leave it there for when I need it, I guess I'll skip it. Though that would really make my on-the-go dining or package opening a real bummer.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

I scoured Manhattan and Brooklyn and found nothing. Does anyone know where to get one?

Update:
Went to the Reserve Roastery tonight. No classic NY and NYC 2oz cups but at least I got the store-exclusive 3oz cups.

Thank you all! I’ll try my luck next time, or maybe ask someone else to get it for me during the holidays.

Hi all! Anyone have recs for a good dog dentist? My dog has a dental abscess (potentially a fistula) that my regular vet said goes beyond his skill set. He recommended going to an actual dog dentist 🤦‍♀️. Thank you!!

First time ever getting points on my license. DMV website says 5 points. Ugh cop was such a jerk too

I know my insurance will go up but does it eventually go back to what I was paying before? Do you advise I do anything to fix this? I saw I can take some course but not sure if it’s worth it.

Correct me if I’m wrong but there’s no point in trying to fight it right? I say that because I did admit to it but I have a clean record. I asked for a warning (to which he said he doesn’t believe in warnings…)

my best friend is visiting from abroad for a few days, and would love to have a quahog, which is apparently a NE/Boston food ???

She knows and loves it from her time in Boston, but won’t be able to visit during this trip. where can we find it in NYC?????

What products do you take with you on walks to clean up? Especially if your dog has diarrhea? Trying to be a courteous owner

I usually try to wait until my dog poops at my building’s potty area before going on walks, but she gets so excited that she still poops on the walk sometimes.

I have dog poop bags that I use to clean up, but wondering if there’s anything else I should buy or bring that’s useful?

Hi all, 22 yr old guy here, I moved NYC a few months ago and was wondering what spots the nice girls my age like to go. I know bars aren’t the best place to meet someone, but just keeping all my options open. I’m not a club guy, so preferably a bar with some good music but where you can still hear yourself talk haha. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks :)

Obviously, rent and basic necessities are ridiculously expensive, but between $9 coffees, $22 cocktails, constant takeout, Ubers everywhere, and insisting on living in neighborhoods they can barely afford, where do you draw the line between NYC being unaffordable and people refusing to adjust their expectations?

hello all. i went to a college with a beloved establishment known as d.p. dough. while i wasn’t a calzone girl i did particularly enjoy d.p. dough because they were a rare spot that served vegan wings (known as dunkers 🕊️) with a variety of different flavor options (buffalo, sweet and spicy, etc). iirc they were seitan wings which is personally my favorite kind of vegan/vegetarian wing. wings are the only meat item i “crave” since leaving meat behind 15 years ago and i do think it mostly has to do with the sauces but that’s beside the point. the point is that i cannot for the life of me find a place in nyc that sells vegetarian WINGS (not breaded tenders). yes i can just buy daring chicken and make them at home but sometimes i just want to order a 12 piece and have it delivered to my door because i live in new york city and i’m spoiled and that seems like something i should be able to do.

i live in queens but work in midtown and am often in brooklyn near park slope so willing to commute. i’m also not vegan so vegetarian only will work. please help!

tldr; looking for vegetarian wings recommendations.

So i currently have a payment plan with MTA bridges and tolls, I owe about 5k and have to pay $200 a month for 3 years or my registration will be suspended. They make it known that if i stop paying then they will no longer offer me any option but to pay it in full. I also reached out to the toll advocate, but they informed me since im on a plan that they cant help me. So my question is if i stopped paying my plan and claimed to be going through a financial mishap (which i am) could i reach back out to the advocate and can they help me??

I have a friend coming into NYC for Halloween weekend. I’ll be busy Friday, but we want to do something Saturday night.

It’ll likely be 4 of us going out 25-30’s yo
Looking for a reasonably priced club/ party scene. Bar/club hopping would be nice or a venue with multiple floors. Preferably not in Brooklyn, Midtown to SoHo is ideal, but I’m also okay with upper west/east and FiDi.

House music/EDM, classic rock/ oldies, hip hop and r&b are all okay. Preferably something with more dancing vibe.

What would you recommend? I live near NYC, but I don’t go out a lot, so I’m not sure of the best places.

Also open to Jersey recommendations

Back in 2022 or 23, I was taken on a date to a wine bar/restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen where they would serve you a spread of cheeses paired with the wine you ordered. I went to go look it up, and it has since closed permanently. Is there anywhere else in the city that does the same thing or something similar? It was such a cool place and the staff were all so knowledgeable. It was called Caselulla.

Can anyone give me some locations of „vintage“ photo booths in the upper west side or near Central Park? I want something like a picture strip of 4 pics.

Thank you ❤️

Hello,

As the title says, I'm currently looking for a private rooftop with a skyline view for a proposal. I want to give my girlfriend of 5 years a dream proposal, and so far the search has been very hard. The date is for 11/21/26, so I'm trying to find one now. I already had a spot set up, got in contact with a photographer, planned everything out, and then found out that the location I picked, DOES NOT allow you to bring your own photographer. Doesn't make sense. I've reached out to a few proposal planners, and now turning to reddit to see if anyone knows any spots.

Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi! This might be kind of niche but I’m obsessed with head/back scratching ASMR and would looove to go to one of those sessions. Does anyone know of a place aside from whisper wave that offers something like that? I’m surprised I can’t find anything online in the city!

Hi, I have an aging parent who does not speak English. Unfortunately, I'm not living in the same state as her to help out when needed. Are there any organizations out there that she can go to for help with things like seeking affordable housing or applying for a home aid? I'm also open to senior living apts that would have mandarin speaking staff. Thanks in advance