Preview 2025 - Sunday, April 6

Stern Explorers: Discover Your NYC Neighborhood 
10:30 - 1:00PM EDT

Join current MBA students for a guided tour of some of the most popular neighborhoods Sternies live: West Village, East Village, Chelsea, Stuytown, and Williamsburg! MetroCards will be provided for transportation to Brooklyn. Join as Stern students guide you through hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and local hotspots, giving you a taste of life in the city while providing insider tips regarding rent, housing options, and navigating the NYC rental market. This is your chance to experience NYC like a Stern student!

Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be plenty of walking.

Location: NYU Stern, KMC 

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Neighborhood Options

West Village & Chelsea

You won’t have to walk far to tour the West Village and Chelsea, vibrant neighborhoods that offer culture, convenience and nightlife! We’ll walk the maze of streets and stop in local cozy cafes, snug restaurants, and even see some greenery! You’ll get a sneak peek of all the spots you’ll frequent next year!

  • Washington Square Park 
  • Stonewall 
  • Apollo Bagels/L’Industrie
  • High Line 
  • Chelsea Market
  • Madison Square Park 
  • Walk down 5th Ave

 

East Village & Stuytown

Get ready to experience the heart of lower Manhattan’s epic food and party scene where you’ll be sure to run into fellow Sternies! A popular neighborhood for people new to New York, EV and Stuytown offer private parks, gorgeous views of the East RIver, pockets of traditional Ukrainian, Indian, and Japanese shops, and more dive bars than should exist in a 10 block radius.

  • Union Square 
  • Tompkins Square Park
  • Black Seed Bagel
  • St. Mark’s street  
  • Ray’s Candy Store
  • The Strand 
  • Stuyvesant Square Park
  • McSorley’s

 

Brooklyn

Join us on a tour of Williamsburg to experience commuting to campus and living outside of Manhattan! Get your questions answered on differences in living experiences between the two boroughs — from rent prices to social life to community — as we explore vintage shops, cafes, and parks in Williamsburg.

  • Vintage stores - Bedford Vintage, Awoke Vintage, Mother of Junk
  • Nippon Cha - Matcha 
  • Domino Park - Amazing views of the water/skyline
  • Bedford Ave - where all the bars and shops are
  • Martha’s Country Bakery - super famous 
     
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