It would have been nice to hear where op is coming from because the airport comment sent me. Ever tried living in one of the 5 boroughs and getting to JFK or LGA? (Especially if you don't live in the same borough as the airport)?

I will say JC grew on me after living here, so I generally wonder how effective a quick visit is to judging what living in a place will be like. Or, at least one needs to go into the visit knowing the tips and tricks that people who live there know.