Article created by: Ieva Pečiulytė

New York City is a place where everyone's in a rush and the rent is too high, but the hot dogs and pizzas are one of a kind. Many have a love-hate relationship with this buzzing metropolis but nobody can deny that it's one of the most colorful corners of the world.

And few illustrate that as vividly and accurately as the subreddit r/NYC. With 690K members, the community of both locals and visitors constantly shares experiences, photos, and stories that originate in the Big Apple. Continue scrolling to check out some of the most memorable ones.

#1

A Rainy Day In NYC 🖤

Moody evening view of New York City street lined with tall buildings and glowing car lights in rain.

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    Mural I Painted For Fresh Meadows, Queens

    Colorful mural on a brick wall spelling Queens with vibrant cityscape, representing New York's unique urban art and culture.

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    #3

    Perfect Rainbow Over Manhattan I Took From My Apartment

    Rainbow arching over New York City skyline with skyscrapers and roads, showcasing an interesting view of the cityscape.

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    #4

    Park Avenue

    Cherry blossoms and yellow tulips brighten a busy New York city street with taxis and tall buildings.

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    #5

    Everybody Needs A Friend! Especially Now

    Plant with handwritten note asking not to disturb it due to sunlight needs, showcasing unique New York city life moments.

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    #6

    Grace Church Tonight. I Saw The Lighting And Had To Stop

    Snow falling over Grace Church in New York, highlighting unique and funny scenes that show New York unlike any other city.

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    #7

    Stuyvesant Street, One Of The Oldest Streets In The New York City Borough Of Manhattan

    Rainy New York street corner with ivy-covered brownstone and pedestrians holding umbrellas on Stuyvesant Street.

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    #8

    Went To A Supermarket, Found A Cat At Door Asking To Be Pet, After Few Pets I Open Supermarket Door, He Leads The Way, I Follow... Straight To The Cat Food Section.. NYC Hustle Is No Joke

    Black and white cat sitting on a grocery store floor surrounded by pet food in a New York city shop.

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    #9

    Subway Etiquette

    Yellow subway etiquette sign in New York warning against nail clipping due to noise and mess on the subway.

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    #10

    Flying Into NYC This Morning... The Clouds Were So Low There Was A City In The Sky

    Aerial view of New York skyscrapers piercing through a thick layer of clouds showcasing the city's unique skyline.

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    #11

    This Red Tailed Hawk Landed On My Fire Escape In NYC This Evening

    Hawk perched outside a New York City window overlooking residential buildings during a cloudy day.

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    #12

    Date While You Wait @ W 4th Station

    Man sitting at a table with a sign offering to date while waiting in a busy New York City subway station.

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    #13

    Lincoln Center Upside Down, Those Are Coins Not Stars

    Night view of New York City with reflective modern building and unique sculptures, showcasing how New York is unlike any other city.

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    #14

    This Was Taken From My iPhone Pre-Coronavirus At My Office In Hudson Yards (No Filter). I Wanted To Share This Image To Spread Positive Vibes In The Midst Of Everything Going On

    Dark clouds over New York skyline with a striking sunbeam illuminating One World Trade Center uniquely in the cityscape.

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    #15

    This Is Why I Love NYC

    Humorous New York subway sign humorously directing essential workers while encouraging others to stay home and stop the spread.

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    #16

    My Dad Saw This The Other Day

    Chalk drawing on sidewalk in New York City reading welcome to nyc walk faster, showcasing NYC humor.

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    #17

    Spotted In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn

    Wooden miniature fence around a tree on a New York City sidewalk showing unique city charm.

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    #18

    The Empire State Building Put On A Show!

    Fireworks bursting around the Empire State Building at night in New York, showcasing the city unlike any other.

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    #19

    “A Really Nice Looking Trash Pile”

    Trash pile neatly stacked on a New York City sidewalk, illustrating funny and interesting New York city life moments.

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    #20

    My Coworker Just Took This Shot From Our Office Balcony

    Lightning striking near the New York City skyline, highlighting the unique and striking scenes in New York unlike any other city.

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    #21

    Empire State Building In Fog From Hoboken

    Foggy New York City skyline with Empire State Building visible, showing the city’s unique and captivating atmosphere.

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    #22

    Both Sides Of The LIC Pepsi-Cola Sign

    Night scene in New York featuring illuminated buildings and a red-lit pathway with a bare tree, showing city uniqueness.

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    #23

    We Really Come Together When It Comes To The Nypd

    Turnstile in a New York subway station with a pink note saying cops hiding, highlighting unique city moments.

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    #24

    Gotta Love When You Get Canal St All To Yourself On An Early Sunday Morning

    Empty New York City street at sunset with tall buildings, fire escapes, and birds flying in the sky.

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    #25

    Brooklyn Bridge Without A Single Tourist

    Brooklyn Bridge walkway in New York City with foggy skyline, illustrating unique and iconic New York cityscape views.

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    #26

    At Midnight

    Street lined with Christmas trees and deli stands at night in New York City, showcasing unique city life moments.

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    #27

    Finally, The Mta Being Honest

    New York subway workers poster showing train delays with a construction worker giving a thumbs up in a subway station.

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    #28

    Escalator Etiquette At 530am Hudson Yards

    Crowded New York subway escalator with diverse commuters heading up in a busy urban transit scene.

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    #29

    True

    Tweet about New York City showing real New Yorkers stepping over a dead body to catch the train, highlighting NYC uniqueness.

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    #30

    And You Don’t Even Want To Know How Much It Costs To Keep A Kid In Rikers For A Year. That’s Scifi Numbers. You Ain’t Ready For That One. A Broken System Is An Old Understatement

    Tweet about New York's $6 billion policing budget compared to other city spending, highlighting unique aspects of New York City.

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    #31

    Welcome To New York City

    Tweet humor about dirty air conditioning water dropping on your head described as a unique New York City experience.

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    #32

    Best Costume In NYC Last Night

    Person dressed as a striped orange and white steam pipe on a New York City street at night near NYPD police line barriers.

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    #33

    Save Me Your Used Soda Cans

    Comparison of $1200 in Alabama versus New York showing New York city life emotions and uniqueness in funny and interesting pics.

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    #34

    Powerful Message From Mta

    Worn subway stairs in New York showing unusual faded yellow warning signs, highlighting unique city features.

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    #35

    Authentic NYC Dining

    Outdoor diners seated next to lined-up garbage bags on a busy New York street showing city contrasts.

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    #36

    How Often Do You See This?

    Four photos of New York City police officers using smartphones in various subway stations, highlighting unique city moments.

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