Granted, this was published in 1999, so that's understandable. But you need to be aware that if you aren't really in to "VERY 90's" decor then you won't like this. The book is just ok - I have it, I can say it's part of my New York library, but certainly isn't a 'go-to' by any means. It does give you a sense of NY living, but I just have a hard time getting past the overly dated feel.