A treasure for the neighborhood. The garden is always kept…read moreso neat and clean. Seating offered throughout the garden. It's a beautiful space, respect it and it will respect you. I will fight for this Garden as long as I need to.

Even though this garden is crazy busy on weekends it's really nice. Love the green and flowers…read more Nice architecture and some areas to sit although it's pretty busy.

First time at this establishment and I loved it! First, it…read moreis a multi cultural affair with a screening room, gift shop, and specialty store. The restaurant is Swedish in origin and the food is typical fare for that country AND DELICIOUS. Laid back atmosphere is a plus. Can't believe it's on fancy Park Avenue. Affordable especially if you go on Tuesdays as that is 1/2 off bottled wine day! We had two bottles.

I visited Scandinavia House with my mom last weekend when we were in the neighborhood. I had just…read morereturned from a trip to Sweden and was curious about Scandinavia House. I enjoyed my visit, but I think it's important to note that this is less a museum than a cultural center. So it has a great cafe (Bjork Cafe & Bistro), a great gift shop (I picked up a modern take on the Dala horse), and a small gallery space (when we visited, the exhibit was "Nordic Echoes - Tradition in Contemporary Art"), which is free to visit. But it also hosts events - concerts, lectures, workshops, etc. So if you're looking for a quick visit, stop by for a quick visit to the gallery, the gift shop, and the cafe for drink, snack, or meal. But if you're interested in Scandinavian culture, check out this website for interesting events to attend!

Beautiful and cozy community garden. Great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather.read more

This is a wonderful community garden. It isn't the best place to take people who aren't steady on…read moretheir feet, as much of the garden has stepstones instead of a path. This is a small, local community garden where locals each have their own plot, so please tread carefully and don't pick anything. Because of the private nature of the plots, there are no sidewalks inside the garden. There is a small patio area near the beehives and storage shed where you could read a book, eat lunch, or simply sit on a bench and enjoy the company of the flowers, squirrels, and birds. The benches are not commercial benches, so it really feels like you're in someone's yard. The fence is open limited hours. If you aren't able to get inside the fence, it's a perfectly enjoyable option to walk around the edge of the plot as there are sidewalks and it is considered a public area. While you're here, why not stop in at Morton Williams, open 24 hours, for some excellent options? There is a fellow who lives on this corner. You can't miss him - her has dread locks longer than he is tall, and the end of them are growing moss that makes him look like a tree spirit. He has a small grill and a bicycle. COVID-Specific info: Last year, the garden underwent some renovations. Due to COVID, the garden seems to always be locked up. The new fences feel hostile. I hope to feel differently when everything is alive again in the spring. As with most of the iconic homeless people, the dryad is gone. I hope he is enjoying a hotel bed in the NYC Homless-in-hotels COVID program.

I was devastated when this place closed a few years ago, and was pleasantly surprised to find out…read morethat they reopened! I went there on a Saturday and it was the same quiet, peaceful place it's always been. You can get so much work (or studying) done there, especially with the free and speedy wifi. They have comfortable chairs, outlets for your electronics, and clean bathrooms. They also have a separate children's room. And the view is nice also, and it's completely free! This is the kind of place I'd give a big donation to if I were in the position to do so, but they do have a donation jar, which I will make sure to add to next time.

I found this spot such a gem! Really great space to study and work - it's quiet and big tables with…read moreplenty of outlets. The natural lighting and proximity to the River is also such a plus. Bathrooms were clean and the staff and other studies were all respectful. There's free and reliable WiFi ... and its free to work here!! After a study session, I'd recommend treating yourself to a lovely walk along the river, explore battery park, or Brookfield mall (there's a food court!)

I will admit that I was hesitant to stay here. I've never experienced a hostel before and was…read moreanxious about the 3-mile distance away from the theatres I was in town visiting. I am so proud to say this hostel was perfect for a solo traveler! It was a short train ride from the hustle and bustle of NYC but was tucked into a quiet residential area that felt safe. Pay attention to the type of room you book. I did a 4-bed women-only room. It was clean and they provided towels & soap/shampoo in the lavatories. I will definitely stay here again. It was 1/5 of the price I usually pay for my theatre runs & I slept like a baby. Bring a small lock for your assigned locker. The beds are bunk style so be aware you might be climbing a bit. There's a bar, snack counter & "community activities." It was hot inside one of the mornings but it was scorching outside. I live in an area where we keep our AC's cranked up so I just wasn't used to that. The elevator is a little slow but that's okay. The employees are really kind and helpful. They don't mind answering questions. 10/10.

HI Hostel NYC was clean, convenient and easy to find. I frequently use hostels or rentals with…read morecommunal spaces. The bathrooms here were clean and functional. Staff was friendly and made check in a breeze! In addition to a communal kitchen they had a cafe downstairs with grab and go options, a hot menu and coffees. Easy location to the subway and Central Park. We loved staying in a mostly chill area of the city. Easy to walk to restaurants all around.

This public park is a small park but there are plenty of seats and space. It open 24/7 and during…read morethis time especially on Sunday seems to be nobody. That was very nice.

An absolute gem of a place!…read more So much to see - piles of posters and many adorning the walls of this large space. It has a quiet but busy vibe. Lots to look through from old time ads, movie posters, war propaganda. Truly worth a visit

Wonderful man. Fields a lot of tourists and people asking repetitive questions…read more A recent review put it very well that it is a great place if you know what you want, but not to browse, physically flipping through. Might as well search online a bit before coming in. Small collection of The New Yorkers, mostly from the last couple decades only. Asked him for some recommendations and felt he was knowledgeable.

Went to a festival, they had music, poems, puppets and a variety of acts. Its such a lovely house…read moreand the grounds are beautiful. Had a chance to see tomatoes and eggplants growing. They also had face painting, tarot readings and braids were being made. Had a nice time.

Local gem and creative events…read more Visited with some family going to see some of the local history. Staff were super welcoming and I was blown away by the photos of the Inwood/Washington Heights before the subway was introduced uptown. The vast swath of farm land and this farmhouse is one place to see how it looks in that bucolic time period. The backyard had a hessian hut of what the military groups used during the historical time period. It is fascinating to think about so much history that took place across the last four centuries in Manhattan and previous to the European arrivals. Thank you for having a local spot for people to learn about history. Great value.