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I know but the OP said just San Francisco and just Manhattan that's what made it hard for me because I wouldn't live in either because they're both too urban, I'd probably live in the warmest part of the Bay area if I was going to live by SF. I still didn't vote because I can't decide.
Yeah understandable, it is definitely mild and foggy in many areas, but Bay Area as a whole, just like nyc metro are two different beasts.
Obviously Manhattan has a more impressive skyline, but other factors make SF more beautiful.
I guess it depends on what one finds to be "beautiful" in a city. For me, San Fran is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Tall buildings are nice, but aesthetically I tend to look for more than that. Plus, you can construct a tall building pretty much anywhere--and, yes, I know that NY has arguably the largest and most impressive skyline in the world. But you can't simply make a bay and a series of hills appear, so SF to me is more attractive.
But that's me. For some, a skyline full of 80+ story buildings illuminated in various ways and colors is the epitome of urban beauty.
Yes, NY is grittier and has more of a blue collar type feel as someone mentioned earlier. Whereas, San Francisco with the exception of the Tenderoin and certain neighborhoods in the extreme South East, is much more posh ..and cleaner. Seems like so many neighborhoods are filled quaint little boutiques and outdoor cafes, homes of elaborate victorian architecture etc.
And the view.. I prefer this.
But to each his own.
Yea, because we all know Manhattan is devoid of cafes and little boutiques.
I'm not really looking to get into an argument w/ someone who lives in SC , but you must have skipped over the Gramercy Park, the Upper East/West Sides, Tribeca, West Village, NoHo, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Turtle Bay, etc if you think SF's city is more "posh". SF feels more blue-collar and downmarket, and that's what I actually like about SF. It is more of a carefree luxury. Manhattan neighborhoods seem more in-your-face upscale. For instance, I've never seen a street in SF as distinctively posh as Park Avenue. SF is posh, but not Manhattan posh. Also, SF's architecture just does not compare to NY's.
And I don't think you've seen elaborate architecture if you think SF's somehow tops Manhattans. Those Victorian homes look cheap and crass when you compare them to what you can find in Manhattan.
Those are probably the most beautiful pics of NY I've ever seen!!! I can't believe someone said SF is more elaborate. LOLLLLLLL. I prefer the views of those beautiful NY buildings! You will never find buildings as pretty as this in SF. SF city is crappy and blue collar but I like some of the outer neighborhoods. Thank God the nice surroundings of SF Bay make up for the crap buildings though!!!!! I think my work here is done! Back to the DC thread.
Yea, because we all know Manhattan is devoid of cafes and little boutiques.
I'm not really looking to get into an argument w/ someone who lives in SC , but you must have skipped over the Gramercy Park, the Upper East/West Sides, Tribeca, West Village, NoHo, SoHo, Greenwich Village, Turtle Bay, etc if you think SF's city is more "posh". It feels more blue-collar and downmarket. For instance, I've never seen a street in SF as distinctively posh as Park Avenue. SF is posh, but not Manhattan posh. Also, SF's architecture just does not compare to NY's.
And I don't think you've seen elaborate architecture if you think SF's somehow tops Manhattans. Those Victorian homes look cheap and crass when you compare them to what you can find in Manhattan.
I never said that New York was deviod of cafes..sheesh. But lets just say that Sf has quite a few areas that look similar to Greenwich Village in terms of style and feel. Also I have been to Manhattan several times and most of it is not posh. The streets and subway are dirty..and dangerous. Many of the people are raggedy looking, even the cops..lol. Sorry. And as far as architecture, I guess it just comes down to subjective opinion. I just happen to prefer bright colors and eloborate designs to cold gray buildings and staid looking brownstones..but that's just me.
I don't know, but it seems like on this forum when people compare DC or Boston to New York, or god forbid, actually prefer DC or Boston to NYC, that's okay. It's just their preference. DC/Boston are great cities and while they may not offer nearly as much as NYC, they still have attributes that can be appreciated. We can agree to disagree without resorting to mudslinging.
However, whenever someone says they prefer San Francisco, there must be something terribly wrong with that poster. Now we must insult San Francisco and try to open that poster's eyes to how incredibly inferior San Francisco is. I see that more with SF than I do with DC, Boston, Philly, or Chicago. If someone prefers Boston to DC.., the Boston poster will write, "That's fine, they're both great cities and I love them both!". But if someone prefers SF to DC/Boston/NYC..."What's wrong with you? That Victorian architecture is so tacky! SF can't hold a candle to the East Coast!"
That's just what I've noticed on this forum. Why are Boston and DC allowed to just exist and excel at what they do, and those who prefer them to NYC are allowed to do so without ridicule, while SF must constantly be brought down?
Those are probably the most beautiful pics of NY I've ever seen!!! I can't believe someone said SF is more elaborate. LOLLLLLLL. I prefer the views of those beautiful NY buildings! You will never find buildings as pretty as this in SF. SF city is crappy and blue collar but I like some of the outer neighborhoods. Thank God the nice surroundings of SF Bay make up for the crap buildings though!!!!! I think my work here is done! Back to the DC thread.
Unnecessary.
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