New York Q&A

I'm looking to learn piano and found a studio in Queens that offers 30-minute lessons for $47. Is this a reasonable price?

I've always been fascinated by American Halloween traditions, but I'm not sure if it's weird to do it as a grown-up.

I'm ordering takeout from a restaurant in Little Italy and want to know if I should tip the staff. I'm not sure if 20% is fair since I'm not being served by a waiter.

Other 1mo ago 8 answers • danielle_gonz

I've heard mixed reviews about dating in NYC post-COVID. Some say it's amazing because of the large number of single people, while others claim it's terrible for the same reason. I'm curious to know what dating is actually like in the city.

I'm looking for recommendations for the best hikes in upstate NY that I could reach from NYC without a car. Ideally, there's a cute town nearby that I could stay at for a couple of nights while I do the surrounding hikes. I've got moderate hiking experience and comfortable with a bit of light scrambling.

Other 1mo ago 5 answers • Marisol I

My wife from Queens told me that Pastry shoes by Simmons Sister weren't something you'd wear in New York back in the 2000s. I'm wondering if this is true.

I filed my NY State Tax Return for 2025 through Sprintax, but I recently found out that I paid more than I owed and was asked to file an amendment IT-201-x. However, they cannot tell me how much extra I paid nor does it show anywhere on my account.

Services 1mo ago 4 answers • micaelaledesma

I'm a software worker in New York and I'm wondering if this is a thing you can do here.

I have a neighbor who smokes and diffuses essential oils every day, most of the day. The odors enter our apartment through the radiators, which are enclosed in a box. I've tried to get the building to fix this, but they ignored a demand letter from a lawyer. I'm trying to report this to 311, but I'm not sure what to report.

I'm reviewing my lease renewal form for my high-rise apartment in New York. The lease expires at the end of November and my current rent is $X. The form shows a 'New Legal Rent' of $X+Y, but the 'Tenant's Response to Owner' section still lists my current rent as $X. The 'Additional Deposit Required' section says $0.00 and lists my current rent as $X. Is this because of the rent freeze?

Transportation 1mo ago 7 answers • Marisol I

My office is giving away some really nice large plants that I'd love to take home. They're around 5ft each in big planters, and I'd probably be able to grab 1-3 of them. I wouldn't be able to fit these in any car and would probably be crazy bringing them into the subway.

I'm looking for a specific brand of peanut butter and I'm not sure where to find it in the city. I've tried a few stores already but they don't seem to have it.

Services 1mo ago 3 answers • Jared V

I have a few nice fur coats I'm looking to sell, but I'm not sure where to take them. I've heard some high-end consignment stores might be interested.

Nightlife 1mo ago 5 answers • Jared V

I'm a hockey fan and I've noticed that the 'Potvin Sucks' chant is not just limited to New York Rangers home games at Madison Square Garden. I've heard it at other games and even concerts at MSG. Is this true? If so, where else have you heard it?

I have an 8-year-old cat that needs to be neutered ASAP, but I'm looking for a reputable place that can handle his aggression.

I live in Washington heights/inwood and I'm tired of the limited food options in my area. I've been ordering delivery from restaurants in the morningside heights area, which is about 4.5 miles away. I want to know if it's reasonable to expect the delivery person to make that trip.

Transportation 1mo ago 7 answers • micaelaledesma

I have a broken leg, but am still supposed to move my car twice a week. I tried calling 311 and they gave me a number to call about getting a parking permit, but it was after 5PM on Friday when I called so I have to wait for normal business hours. In the meantime, has anyone ever gotten a permit like this before? I'm not sure if something like this even exists. My backup plan is to use crutches to go sit in the car during alternate side hours, but I have a job so that's not a great solution for the next 8 weeks. I don't have a partner and asking a friend to move my car 16 times over the next 2 months feels like way too big of a favor to ask of someone, but I also can't afford an extra $130 / week in tickets. Does anyone have any advice?

I'm looking to get Zepbound to help with my sleep apnea and lose weight. I've seen two doctors so far and they won't prescribe it even though I do have sleep apnea.

I'm in the process of buying a coop in South Brooklyn as a single woman. I'm 32 and hoping to start a family in the future so I wanted to plant some roots and start to feel stable. I make around $120k annually and have $60k saved. I plan to apply for the Home First grant to get some down payment assistance. The place I found is a 2-bedroom across the street from a nice nature spot, but it's far from the train.

Services 1mo ago 5 answers • danielle_gonz

I'm from a rural state and used to working at a farmers market. I thought NYC green markets would be similar, but the prices don't make sense to me. I was expecting cheaper produce because there's no middleman. Is it just a culture difference or do farm stands have to pay a huge fee to have rights to the space? Help me understand, please...