Tips for trip to NY

[eddhead]

My advise is to be very careful with this; I am aware of at least one scam where a perspective tenant arranges to rent an apartment from a con artist portraying themselves as a broker, makes the payments, even signs what they beleive is a legitimate contract only to find out the would be broker was not a broker, never had the apartment to rent in the first place, and obsconded with the funds. The tenant shows up at the building , the apartment owner has no knowledge of the arrangment and the tenant is turned away empty-haned. This happened in my building.

How long do you plan on staying, and what part of the city appeals to you the most? If 30 days or more, I know of a number of reputable short-term rental apartment type facilities that cater to business people. They are a bit pricier than residential dwellings but less expensive than full-service hotels.

[LeGambleur]

Thanks for warning.

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[eddhead]

Thanks for warning.

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[onzenuub]

Do not forget Adrienne's Pizza Bar in Stone Street: http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/06/24/travel/24weekend.html

Max Brenners chocolat Bar: http://www.maxbrenner.com/branches.html

Katzdeli for the best Pastrami: http://www.katzdeli.com/

And ofcourse teh new area around Pier 17: http://www.southstreetseaport.com/

[onzenuub]

Thanks for warning.

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[LeGambleur]

Thanks for the tips. Keep em coming!

This place is the ultimate source for knowledge and nice, helpful people!

[Stephane]

Have fun !

I'm jalous as it appears I won't be able to be in the big apple this year

I see there are a lot of advices here so I won't post mine as I'm only a tourist!

But, for sure, if you want to "feel" the city then you will: it's only a matter of amount of hours you are prepared to walk

Make sure to spend some time in the park; it's the best way to merge with locals.