Neighborhood · Apr 13, 2026 · 8 min read
Upper West Side Neighborhood Guide
A practical, non-touristy guide to the Upper West Side — transit, food, coffee, parks, culture, and how to settle into the neighborhood around West 85th Street.
Journal
NYC Coliving & Intern Housing Journal — Amsterdam Place
Neighborhood guides, intern advice, and the occasional building dispatch.
Intern Housing · Apr 13, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Intern Housing Guide 2027 — The Complete Checklist
Practical 2027 guide to NYC intern housing — neighborhoods, formats, budgets, timelines, and the safety checklist every intern needs.
Intern Housing · Apr 13, 2026 · 6 min read
NYC Summer Internship Housing — Why the Upper West Side Wins
Why the Upper West Side is one of NYC's best neighborhoods for summer interns — commutes, food, parks, culture, and why location matters.
Tour · Apr 13, 2026 · 7 min read
Inside Amsterdam Residences: A Tour of 205 & 207 W 85th
A walk through Amsterdam Residences at 205 & 207 West 85th Street — the block, the lobby, the rooms, the roof deck, and who the building is designed for.
Intern Housing · Apr 13, 2026 · 7 min read
NYC Furnished vs Unfurnished Intern Housing — What You Actually Need
Furnished vs unfurnished intern housing in NYC — hidden costs, what good furnished includes, and why most NYC interns choose furnished.
Money · Apr 13, 2026 · 8 min read
NYC Intern Budget Guide: Rent, Food, and Commute
A realistic budget for a NYC summer internship: rent, food, transit, phone, fun money, and a 12-week scenario that keeps you from running out in August.
Neighborhood · Jan 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Why the Upper West Side (For an Intern)
A case for choosing the UWS over other New York neighborhoods if you are spending a summer or semester interning in the city.