Sorry, I can't help you, not living there. In fact, I'm amazed anyone can live there..
Wikipedia:
- City 468.9 sq mi (1,214.4 km²)
- Land 304.8 sq mi (789.4 km²)
- Water 165.6 sq mi (428.8 km²)
- Urban 3,352.6 sq mi (8,683.2 km²)
- Metro 6,720 sq mi (17,405 km²)
And I thought the town where I live with its 38 km² area is not too little.
How come the people in NYC still find a way home when they have gone out? Or do they have a map and compass with them at all times? GPS?