Tom, I really appreciate you doing this neighborhood this neighborhood was where my mother was born and raised. She recently passed away last year, and this means a lot to me. I was also born in sunset at Lutheran Medical Center. Now NYU Langone, hospital.
I was born and raised in Sunset Park, my parents lived up the block on 50th between 5th and 6th avenue and my grandparents lived down the block and we traveled back and forth in the early 1960s to the early 90s Great memories growing up.
My grandma born in Puerto Rico on the day The Jones act went into law. She was one of the first new US citizens born in PR. She later grew up in NYC. Miss her.
omg, my home Borough Park and Sunset Park area! I've no time to watch it now but I can't wait for weekend! So many memories... toooo many. Finally I wathed it lol. Rob was horrified that he didn't buy a house there before 2017. It was terrific to watch the neighborhood through this tour video, thanks!
@@GODLY29ER dawg sunset was only hood back in the 80s and 90s. There is still a little bit of gang activity but most of that shit is wannabes bro. Sunset is known for being safe and it’s known for having a low crime rate it’s just been seeing a bad rise of crime since 2020 sadly.
@@Babyshoes777bro that shit been gentrified why tf you think sunset got ode nice stores and food places and shit. Shit you got bubble tea shops in sunset tf. 😂 It’s literally a Hispanic Asian white neighborhood even tho most of it Hispanics and Asians ofc I grew up there so I know.
Tom, thank you for introducing me to new beautiful and interesting places I've never heard from before ❤❤❤ Great work as always!! 😊 All the best from Heidi from Helsinki
When you were standing in the park, I kept looking behind you to see my four family house. I didn't. To the left, I saw the Steeple of St. Michael's Church. When I left decades ago, the area was strictly German and Italian. Yes today, very Chinese with some Puerto Ricans. Interesting how people come in groups in every culture. I loved it. I still miss it.
Great Video. I was born, raised, and will be buried not far from where you were standing, with a great view of NYC. But it saddens me to see what SP has become. Its no longer a neighborhood, but merely an "Area" now called "Greenwood Heights"😆. I played in the cemetery as a kid, and got many free pieces of candy from the factories. Industry City is the biggest sore. I will sub, and watch your vids.👍🏽
Great vid! I'm Massachusetts born but 100% Finnish blood. My dad, grew up in Mass, attended NYC s Brookwood Labor College in early 30's. at 18 yrs old he delivered eggs door to door in Manhattan one winter. Brookwood is long gone
I have been watching you for years except I watch you on RUclips on my TV so it's really hard to press the like button and whatever. I think you're a very knowledgeable an awesome young man. This is probably some place because the only time I get to say I hope you're still with Lucy cuz I think you're both adorable. Thank you for all the history and the wonderful facts that you give us. You're like a walking Google and I enjoy every one of your shows thank you thank you thank you
Thanks Tom! You just crack me up something fierce.......😅!! I ❤ your stories of NYC. I stayed in Sunset Park a few yrs back; really loved it. And that view from the hilltop park!! Mucha suerte mi amigo!!
👋Hey there Tom, A new fan & subscriber here & for very good reason! You're simply, brilliant, just like a beautiful sparkling star!🌟 And you possess such wonderfully positive energy, that it radiates through the tv. Your intros are always fun & funny too! I always find myself either giggling or laughing out loud. I also love your relationship with Rob! I just love the humour between you both! lol We unfortunately don't get to see him, but he also comes across as a pretty cool dude, yeah!! Your videos really encapsulate all that is NYC & it's interesting, extensive & deep history, which btw, is always truly eye opening & amazing! I have always loved NYC, so this is right up my alley! Thank you for creating & sharing your awesome content with we curious viewers. Peace✌
Another awesome vid Tom! I loved it as always! I stayed in Sunset Park, right down 39 st between 4th-5th Ave this summer when I visited. It’s such an interesting and beautiful neighborhood with all the brownstones and mix of cultures! Thanks for another cool video-documentary! As always, you make me laugh with your antics!
Right on with the takeaway on city policy 21:40. I had very low expectations about this video when YT suggested it, thought I would take a guilty trip down memory lane, but you were very respectful and informative. Thank you
I did not realize NYC/Brooklyn had such diverse Euros. All you hear about is Italians, then Jews, and Irish. What happened to all the Finns and Norwegians? I know there are Poles around though. What about Germans? NYC used to have a lot of Germans.
Stay in Sunset Park at the Wyndham Garden Inn Sunset Park on 39 street between 4-5 avenues! Cheaper than Manhattan and only about a 30-40 min subway ride away. Also the Sunset Park Diner (cash only) is an awesome classic NYC Diner on 39th street and 5th ave. Also tons of bodegas for night snack buying and awesome restaurants!
hello , rob was it robert and may i ask to call him bert. greenwood near is it christopher verrazano. when i was 5 in 1985 , home asked me which one was my favorite bridge. did not want to say washington bridge and said williamsburg bridge. he tend to take me off the west bound pretty fast and into delancey street and i know i am in the city then. he turns down into chrystie and we stay there. elle for est river
when vegas was with 'him' flying out of planes and with sideburns - thought he went away from us in 1979 at the age of 39 and meant he came home in the 70s from the southeast.
thank you for the c village - think many of the posters with ad is from the newspaper has slow been not there on the corners from our old ones usual find the info in the newspaper. they have nice restaurant reviews in them. if you can ask them , if the newspaper logo can be there that we wrote about here.
To Tom d. , here. My friend sacrificed. Ripped of his manhood at the door. All the way from his suburban jersey to cheer me up. Court case I think. He's a programmer so is probably seeing this. Tamara.
Nice Video! But now you got the yuppies that ruined the NYC I grew up in giving tours. Greenwood Cemetery have a lot of family in there it's a city within the city. Born and Raised in Bensonhurst Brooklyn all Italian Cafes etc no yuppie Starbucks and Gregory' Coffee. You want stories on how the REAL NYC was by all means drop me a line but Yuppies ruined it. Best of Meats no Whole Foods etc etc. I would give one hell of a interview from food, Graffiti best of all the Nightlife that most missed out on list goes on.
Nice video. NYC is no longer an American city of all backgrounds and ethnicities. It has become city full of the 3rd world especially in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. It will be a long time before you see anything in pop-culture coming out of NYC the world loves and gravitates towards like in past decades
Thank you to the RUclips algorithm for recommending this masterpiece and channel.
Tom, I really appreciate you doing this neighborhood this neighborhood was where my mother was born and raised. She recently passed away last year, and this means a lot to me. I was also born in sunset at Lutheran Medical Center. Now NYU Langone, hospital.
Born and raised there myself on 55th st.
Tom D, you know that you're brilliant! Thank you for not being a lawyer 😂!
NYC's best tour guide 👍👏😊❤️
I was born and raised in Sunset Park, my parents lived up the block on 50th between 5th and 6th avenue and my grandparents lived down the block and we traveled back and forth in the early 1960s to the early 90s Great memories growing up.
Looks like a nice area
My grandma born in Puerto Rico on the day The Jones act went into law. She was one of the first new US citizens born in PR. She later grew up in NYC. Miss her.
Born and raised in Brooklyn. Lived on 6th. Ave. Between 19 & 20 streets. Born 1950. Live just a few blocks from Greenwood Cemetery. Good video.
omg, my home Borough Park and Sunset Park area! I've no time to watch it now but I can't wait for weekend! So many memories... toooo many. Finally I wathed it lol. Rob was horrified that he didn't buy a house there before 2017. It was terrific to watch the neighborhood through this tour video, thanks!
Another great video, Tom! Great to learn something new about my part of Brooklyn. Can't wait for what's next
I’ve been waiting for this one! I hope you cover some nearby neighborhoods like Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst
This is a neighborhood that has a fun energy even in the winter time and the people there don't take themselves too seriously.
Until u turn down the wrong block 😆 I was born n raised in that hood
@@GODLY29ERright! Gentrifiers have no idea
Was it also gentrification when neighborhoods like Bed-Stuy, which were 100% white, saw the arrival of Black residents?@@Babyshoes777
@@GODLY29ER dawg sunset was only hood back in the 80s and 90s. There is still a little bit of gang activity but most of that shit is wannabes bro. Sunset is known for being safe and it’s known for having a low crime rate it’s just been seeing a bad rise of crime since 2020 sadly.
@@Babyshoes777bro that shit been gentrified why tf you think sunset got ode nice stores and food places and shit. Shit you got bubble tea shops in sunset tf. 😂
It’s literally a Hispanic Asian white neighborhood even tho most of it Hispanics and Asians ofc I grew up there so I know.
Tom, thank you for introducing me to new beautiful and interesting places I've never heard from before ❤❤❤ Great work as always!! 😊 All the best from Heidi from Helsinki
When you were standing in the park, I kept looking behind you to see my four family house. I didn't. To the left, I saw the Steeple of St. Michael's Church. When I left decades ago, the area was strictly German and Italian. Yes today, very Chinese with some Puerto Ricans. Interesting how people come in groups in every culture. I loved it. I still miss it.
Best video so far.
Born and raised in Sunset Park. There is NOTHING like sitting on the stoop on a 90 degree dusk and night with humidity so thick you can’t breathe!
Wow, I was waiting for a video that did justice to Sunset Park where I lived my youth and early adulthood. Thank you 🙂
Boy did I love that diving pool that they filled in! 16 feet deep!
Mad ppl died in that pool
@@GODLY29ER you had more people die from shootouts than in the pool i live right around the corner from that park
17:16 mark is my dad’s Salvadorian Restaurant! He’s been there many years. Thank you for sharing the history of our neighborhood! 🙂
My family has been going there for years lol much love
Absolutely excellent work as always TomD, Yay🙌👏👏👏🎉Tysm💓
Great Video.
I was born, raised, and will be buried not far from where you were standing, with a great view of NYC. But it saddens me to see what SP has become. Its no longer a neighborhood, but merely an "Area" now called "Greenwood Heights"😆. I played in the cemetery as a kid, and got many free pieces of candy from the factories. Industry City is the biggest sore. I will sub, and watch your vids.👍🏽
Great video! Loved the singing!!
Another great tour! Love the video and I appreciate the soap box sessions 🔥
Great vid! I'm Massachusetts born but 100% Finnish blood. My dad, grew up in Mass, attended NYC s Brookwood Labor College in early 30's. at 18 yrs old he delivered eggs door to door in Manhattan one winter. Brookwood is long gone
I have been watching you for years except I watch you on RUclips on my TV so it's really hard to press the like button and whatever. I think you're a very knowledgeable an awesome young man. This is probably some place because the only time I get to say I hope you're still with Lucy cuz I think you're both adorable. Thank you for all the history and the wonderful facts that you give us. You're like a walking Google and I enjoy every one of your shows thank you thank you thank you
Thanks Tom! You just crack me up something fierce.......😅!! I ❤ your stories of NYC. I stayed in Sunset Park a few yrs back; really loved it. And that view from the hilltop park!! Mucha suerte mi amigo!!
👋Hey there Tom,
A new fan & subscriber here & for very good reason! You're simply, brilliant, just like a beautiful sparkling star!🌟
And you possess such wonderfully positive energy, that it radiates through the tv. Your intros are always fun & funny too! I always find myself either giggling or laughing out loud.
I also love your relationship with Rob! I just love the humour between you both! lol
We unfortunately don't get to see him, but he also comes across as a pretty cool dude, yeah!!
Your videos really encapsulate all that is NYC & it's interesting, extensive & deep history, which btw, is always truly eye opening & amazing!
I have always loved NYC, so this is right up my alley!
Thank you for creating & sharing your awesome content with we curious viewers.
Peace✌
Another awesome vid Tom! I loved it as always! I stayed in Sunset Park, right down 39 st between 4th-5th Ave this summer when I visited. It’s such an interesting and beautiful neighborhood with all the brownstones and mix of cultures! Thanks for another cool video-documentary! As always, you make me laugh with your antics!
Finally made it to my neck of the woods! I enjoyed this episode's sunset snark.
Another fun Finnish fact is that it's in the top 5 best languages for swearing in.
Right on with the takeaway on city policy 21:40. I had very low expectations about this video when YT suggested it, thought I would take a guilty trip down memory lane, but you were very respectful and informative. Thank you
Sick Plug. Thank you Tom for another amazing tour. I'll add Sunset Park to my list
best tour video!!
It nice to see a video about New York that isn’t all doom and gloom…
One of my favorite places
Hey Tom!! What's up? Thanks for another sick tour ❤❤❤
Bravo!
OK that Arch Nemesis line was great😆
Tom should host a NYC history pop up event
No mention of the irish st Michael's 42 and 4 ave st Agatha 49 and 7 ave olph 59 and 5 ave
How is Tom not at 100k!?!???!? Tom D the 🐐
I like your video. I live in Sunset Park . I miss it alot. It to expensive to live there right now. I use to live on 43 street on 5 Ave 😢
Thank You
Thanx, for a couple of things 😁👍
thank you really enjoyed it thoroughly......pls cover the Bangladeshi community in Brooklyn
I did not realize NYC/Brooklyn had such diverse Euros. All you hear about is Italians, then Jews, and Irish. What happened to all the Finns and Norwegians? I know there are Poles around though. What about Germans? NYC used to have a lot of Germans.
Brilliant as always tom!!! Loved the Elvis reference and that song is my fav song!!!!!
My Hometown 🫡, I Dig Your Episodes Especially The Haunted Ones….🙏🏻
Nice video. Do you know about A to Z video on Fort Hamilton Parkway and 62nd street? It's a landmark and the sign is still there.
The last paragraph that you said was so correct.But you have to realize that in the beginning of new york city this is how it's always been
Cant wait to hit nyc in june gonna go to every neighborhood i can in 7 days
Stay in Sunset Park at the Wyndham Garden Inn Sunset Park on 39 street between 4-5 avenues! Cheaper than Manhattan and only about a 30-40 min subway ride away. Also the Sunset Park Diner (cash only) is an awesome classic NYC Diner on 39th street and 5th ave. Also tons of bodegas for night snack buying and awesome restaurants!
Very interesting - thanks. I thought that at the end you would have gone a block or two further and shown us the Costco there - a big business!!!!!!!
Where ya been? Aint seen y'all tube ing awhile
We always enjoy you
So good!!
You also missed some stuff-there’s a Muslim community (halal butchers near 29th street), and a small Jewish community as well
My block 29er for life
My fav videos ever I love history 😻😻😻😻😻
Sunset people, sunset, people
My grandfather grew up there...came from Italy 1905
What is your cat's name & age?
awsome
Oh & Tom, you know you're ultra intelligent & totally knowledge filled!!!
Hmmm & what do you think about this Rob?! 😆
Tom you need to educate yourself about Chicago so you can do a Chicago tour
I miss the sick plug counter!
come visit the Adirondacks!
Sing it, Tom!
How long are u living in Sunset Park
Tooom 😃
hello , rob was it robert and may i ask to call him bert. greenwood near is it christopher verrazano. when i was 5 in 1985 , home asked me which one was my favorite bridge. did not want to say washington bridge and said williamsburg bridge. he tend to take me off the west bound pretty fast and into delancey street and i know i am in the city then. he turns down into chrystie and we stay there. elle for est river
when vegas was with 'him' flying out of planes and with sideburns - thought he went away from us in 1979 at the age of 39 and meant he came home in the 70s from the southeast.
finland was about catching moby dick - and my family made course one soup in our food places.
thank you for the c village - think many of the posters with ad is from the newspaper has slow been not there on the corners from our old ones usual find the info in the newspaper. they have nice restaurant reviews in them. if you can ask them , if the newspaper logo can be there that we wrote about here.
"Arch nemesis" 😂
To Tom d. , here. My friend sacrificed. Ripped of his manhood at the door. All the way from his suburban jersey to cheer me up. Court case I think. He's a programmer so is probably seeing this. Tamara.
I do support Platano Boulevard!!
when u spoke Spanish all i heard was Oh hee Ho, forgive me ignorance lol.
35 thousand Chinese restaurants and one menu.
You need to go to Canarsie!
I sort of grew up there.
Most of my relatives are from Canarsie. I've lived in East Flatbush. Now I live in Staten Island. We would visit on weekends and Holidays.
🌆🗽🌠
No mention of the sadly departed Bed Bath & Beyond? For shame!
Beautiful piece, that other wife of Elvis's, amphetamines, nice.
With your height, you hardly need a soapbox.
ayyeee i see my house lol
Tom you tend to talk with your hands. In doing so they sometimes smack together making this annoying sound. Still love your content! 🤚✋🏻
Ann Phetamines
Man cannot live on bread alone!
Funny and humane. Not easy to do.
Detroit's doing better these days. Come see for yourself.
Nice Video! But now you got the yuppies that ruined the NYC I grew up in giving tours. Greenwood Cemetery have a lot of family in there it's a city within the city. Born and Raised in Bensonhurst Brooklyn all Italian Cafes etc no yuppie Starbucks and Gregory' Coffee. You want stories on how the REAL NYC was by all means drop me a line but Yuppies ruined it. Best of Meats no Whole Foods etc etc. I would give one hell of a interview from food, Graffiti best of all the Nightlife that most missed out on list goes on.
Facts big facts
Talks about 'slavery' then shows us a pic of 'his' cat.... Alas! Cognitive Disconnect: The Musical is back in town. Apart from that... ;)
look at us...
Ahhh yes. Transplants coming for another neighborhood like roaches. Great
Algorithm engagement comment
🤒🔌⚡️🚨 ⚓️⛴️🌅🏭🌄🏙 #LaPlugga🔌 #The🔌
🤔 Fix my tumor 🤔🤷🏾♂️
Nice video. NYC is no longer an American city of all backgrounds and ethnicities. It has become city full of the 3rd world especially in The Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. It will be a long time before you see anything in pop-culture coming out of NYC the world loves and gravitates towards like in past decades
I like you your need to watch
Amazon has a Prime Fresh grocery warehouse on 30th street (industry city)-I worked there in early summer 2020, before the “Covid-19” riots
Platano street 😂🤣
We've already got Isla Cuchifritos on 5th Ave...
careful dude I almost stoped watching when you were singing.
History haters on wheels. smh
Moses was as racist as everyone was back then but he had to deal with antisemitism.
Robert Moses or the 10 commandments guy? ;)
What a bunch of BS.
Keep the day job. You're not a singer.