Question 1

How does it actually work?

Accepted Answer

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Question 2

Is it free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Joining any NYC People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Question 3

Can I join more than one group?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who runs at dawn and hits rooftops on Fridays, join the Nomads, Run Club, and Rooftop groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

Question 4

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Accepted Answer

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

Question 5

I'm only in NYC for 5 days. Worth joining?

Accepted Answer

That's exactly why Visiting NYC - Short Stay exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

Question 6

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

Accepted Answer

WhatsApp is how NYC People Club runs - it's the one app to install to stay in the loop. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Question 7

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Accepted Answer

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of New Yorkers and newcomers, not a business directory.

Question 8

Who runs this?

Accepted Answer

NYC People Club is run by long-term New Yorkers and recent transplants who believe nobody should feel alone in this city. We started informally in 2021 with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate dozens. It's a labor of love, not a company.