Lived in NYC, Now I Just Read About It discussion

I am launching the website My First Apartment NYC, where I and my friends--and ANYONE (you?)--are sharing stories about our unforgettable first NYC apartments. As a die-hard reader I knew the site had to have a NYC reading list in the sidebar.

Please add great NYC books you've enjoyed to this bookshelf here. (I also suggest that people check out the 800-book strong "Tales of New York City" Listopia list.)

And why not some discussion here, too?