I like the YMCA upper west side. No frills. Great location.

Scaffolding is very common in NYC. I actually come from England and now reside in nyc. I looked at the address of the hotel. The area is not very scenic so you are not missing much. This part of NYC is better known for its shops, restaurants and you are within 15 mins walk from Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History. The waather here is a bit awful like England, right now, so dress in layers. The underground(subway lines) are reliable and you should take the opportunity to see the city for its cultural heritage. So not to worry. Let me know if you have any other questions. I have lived her over 30 years now!!

We did the papperdella picnic for 2 in Central Park.was very good..enough food for 3 people.they even supplied the tablecloth and cutlery,purchased it on Groupon

Columbus is my favorite avenue, walk uptown to 107 Street and visit the Roerich Museum at 319 W 107th St, which is in a 19th century townhouse so you can see from inside what you see in your walk from outside, specially in the side streets

by far the easiest way is by taxi. Their fares are flat rate for the ride. Taking public transportation with children, luggage and exhaustion will be a test of your emotions. Public transportation will involve a bus/taxi ride from LGA to the subway, down and up stairs to and from the subway, a change of lines, up on station arrival and back up plus a walk to your lodging. it will add hours.

Yo la considero segura, hay mucha policía por todas partes, y hablando con policías, yo trabajo en ello, me comentaron que Manhattan es muy seguro , de 5 años para aqui.

These are the closest public pools. They are not very close. Only one is on the Upper West Side. The other two are on the Upper East Side. You may be able to find a pay for play pool in the area. Frederick Douglass Mini Pool,John Jay Swimming Pool and Thomas Jefferson Pool

Hello, The best and easy way is by train. The air train cost $ 7.75 per person. Make the connection to Penn Station then take the red line going up town. Number 1 is local Stop at 34, 42, 50 59, 66, 72, 79, 86, 96 and more. Number 2 and 3 red express line stop at 34, 42, 72, 96 and more. Enjoy the Upper West Side!!!

Leave it at home

It's ok but just getting gentrified so there are still some marginal people walking around Not the best for a tourist NY is a city you want to walk around and that area you need to taxi. Also it's just not pretty. Very few shops and restaurants. I have friends who live there but honestly I would not want to vacation in that area