r/AskNYC

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About r/AskNYC

A comprehensive guide for asking anything about New York City, catering to residents and visitors alike.

The community at a glance

r/AskNYC is a Subreddit for Countries with roughly 496K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Countries communities list.

Roughly 58K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Nyc, Knicks, and Parade. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention hotel and bar.

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Established 2012
496K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +58K members
Growth: +13.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 3K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 5K members
  • 2017: 9K members
  • 2018: 13K members
  • 2019: 24K members
  • 2020: 35K members
  • 2021: 35K members
  • 2023: 235K members
  • 2024: 50K members
  • 2025: 49K members
  • 2026: 30K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 7K members
  • Jan: 6K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    23 posts in the past month
    1. Searching for a therapist for our child was overwhelming, so I organized 260+ NYC therapists who list Medicaid and work with teens into a spreadsheet
    2. Knicks parade attendance, tips/advice?
    3. What do you do when you have a mentally unwell neighbor?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Searching for a therapist for our child was overwhelming, so I organized 260+ NYC therapists who list Medicaid and work with teens into a spreadsheet · Knicks parade attendance, tips/advice? · What do you do when you have a mentally unwell neighbor?
    23
  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Who else missed the Knicks celebration and is struggling to come to terms with the FOMO?
    2. What’s up with the closure of port authority bus terminal and path trains… how people gonna get back to New Jersey??
    3. Apartment smells all the time and it permeates my clothes. What to do?
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Who else missed the Knicks celebration and is struggling to come to terms with the FOMO? · What’s up with the closure of port authority bus terminal and path trains… how people gonna get back to New Jersey?? · Apartment smells all the time and it permeates my clothes. What to do?
    3
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking Target/Amazon alternatives. Where can I buy toilet paper, Scrub Daddy and dish soap cheap from an independent shop?
    2. Where can I find a liverwurst sandwich in the UES or Midtown east?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Seeking Target/Amazon alternatives. Where can I buy toilet paper, Scrub Daddy and dish soap cheap from an independent shop? · Where can I find a liverwurst sandwich in the UES or Midtown east?
    2
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. I started a beginner-friendly music workshop series in NYC. Where should I share it without being annoying?
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    I started a beginner-friendly music workshop series in NYC. Where should I share it without being annoying?
    1
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Is it normal to spend up to $11 on public transportation to commute to work everyday?
    #5
    Money Talk
    Is it normal to spend up to $11 on public transportation to commute to work everyday?
    1

Topics

  • Nyc
    179 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the energy like in nyc right now? Knicks won World Cup and pr parade today
    2. Early 30s in NYC: What does your weekly social life actually look like?
    3. Searching for a therapist for our child was overwhelming, so I organized 260+ NYC therapists who list Medicaid and work with teens into a spreadsheet
    #1
    Nyc
    What’s the energy like in nyc right now? Knicks won World Cup and pr parade today · Early 30s in NYC: What does your weekly social life actually look like? · Searching for a therapist for our child was overwhelming, so I organized 260+ NYC therapists who list Medicaid and work with teens into a spreadsheet
    179
  • Knicks
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Knicks parade attendance, tips/advice?
    2. Best spot for Knicks parade
    3. Knicks watch party surrounded by queer women - where to go?
    #2
    Knicks
    Knicks parade attendance, tips/advice? · Best spot for Knicks parade · Knicks watch party surrounded by queer women - where to go?
    21
  • Parade
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Knicks parade attendance, tips/advice?
    2. How are things at the parade rn?
    3. Best spot for Knicks parade
    #3
    Parade
    Knicks parade attendance, tips/advice? · How are things at the parade rn? · Best spot for Knicks parade
    21
  • World Cup
    18 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the energy like in nyc right now? Knicks won World Cup and pr parade today
    2. Iraqis of NYC - Where Are You Watching the World Cup Games?
    #4
    World Cup
    What’s the energy like in nyc right now? Knicks won World Cup and pr parade today · Iraqis of NYC - Where Are You Watching the World Cup Games?
    18
  • Struggling
    15 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    15

Flair

  • NYC Therapy
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Searching for a therapist for our child was overwhelming, so I organized 260+ NYC therapists who list Medicaid and work with teens into a spreadsheet
    2. What do you do when you have a mentally unwell neighbor?
    3. Best Mental Health Programs in NYC?
    #1
    NYC Therapy
    Searching for a therapist for our child was overwhelming, so I organized 260+ NYC therapists who list Medicaid and work with teens into a spreadsheet · What do you do when you have a mentally unwell neighbor? · Best Mental Health Programs in NYC?
    4
  • LGBTQIA+
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Knicks watch party surrounded by queer women - where to go?
    2. Looking for an LGBT+ affirming church in/around Queens
    #2
    LGBTQIA+
    Knicks watch party surrounded by queer women - where to go? · Looking for an LGBT+ affirming church in/around Queens
    2
  • Check Sidebar
    1 post in the past month
    1. NYPhil Concerts in the Park Bag Policy????
    #3
    Check Sidebar
    NYPhil Concerts in the Park Bag Policy????
    1

Product recommendations

  • hotel
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best hotel/AirBNB for Macys day Parade Route.
    2. Best way to go about getting a hotel with close parking
    3. Best way to go about getting a hotel with close parking
    #1
    hotel
    Best hotel/AirBNB for Macys day Parade Route. · Best way to go about getting a hotel with close parking · Best way to go about getting a hotel with close parking
    8
  • bar
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best Knicks Bars that take reservations?
    2. Recommend your favorite wine bars to meet older single women?
    3. Recommend your favorite wine bars to meet older single women?
    #2
    bar
    Best Knicks Bars that take reservations? · Recommend your favorite wine bars to meet older single women? · Recommend your favorite wine bars to meet older single women?
    8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AskNYC for?
Best for Countries enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AskNYC free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/AskNYC have?
Roughly 496K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AskNYC on?
r/AskNYC runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/AskNYC cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AskNYC is organized under Countries.
How do I join r/AskNYC?
You can join r/AskNYC by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Countries communities like?
Communities organized around specific countries and regions, ranging from cultural groups and expat networks to country-specific investing and business communities. Covers a broad mix of purposes, from general cultural connection to practical advice for people moving abroad or doing business internationally.
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