New York City has long represented possibility: the possibility of becoming known, building a chosen family, finding community, and living with greater authenticity. Generations of LGBTQIA+ people have come to New York City from across the United States and around the world, contributing to its neighborhoods, businesses, artistic movements, cultural institutions, political organizations, and unmistakable energy.

The LGBTQIA+ history of New York City cannot be contained within one street or neighborhood. It can be found in the gathering places of Greenwich Village, the cultural legacy of Harlem, the performance spaces of Midtown, the waterfront and brownstone communities of Brooklyn, and the international neighborhoods of Queens.

Today, New York City remains one of the world’s most visible centers of LGBTQIA+ life. Residents and visitors can discover inclusive restaurants, hotels, pharmacies, medical professionals, attorneys, real estate professionals, retailers, nightlife destinations, nonprofit organizations, and neighborhood businesses throughout the five boroughs.