Cool pics but they don’t shw they SQUALOR of NY!!
They show the jewel of it, however, in Central Park. (You wanted trees.) I’ve lived in England and yes, Kensington is nice. Chicago never really spoke to me, though I know it has its merits. Living in Midtown Manhattan has never seemed to squalid to me, post-Rudy but I guess the world-class culture, business capital, and unmatched energy are more important to me than urban cleanliness to your standards.
Chacun a son gout!