The Mechanics of Renting in 2021 New York By: Staff Reporter Famous for historical and iconic landmarks, New York, the self-named “Greatest City in the world”, is also an industry epicentre for the culinary arts. So it’s no wonder people often flock to the Big Apple to have a peek at Times Square, Lady Liberty and Central Park, to name a few. People have fled to New York City for hundreds of years with hopes to live the American dream and continue to do so, with employment opportunities seemingly endless. The most populated city in the United States currently accommodates over 18 million residents, and the number keeps on growing.