Some of the best spots are not the so called hotspots. I find that corners with subway stops and a Starbucks are ideal. Indirect in Starbucks, weather controlled. Subway stops for direct street approach. These are good places for posting up.
I have tried the following non hot spots recently:
77/78 and Lexington
168 and broadway for those Dominicans
I have tried the following non hot spots recently:
77/78 and Lexington
168 and broadway for those Dominicans