A New Girl's Guide to NYC

About the creator of 5th Floor Walk-Up, Melina Peterson

Meet A New Girl: Mandi

“I’ve used this place as a canvas for figuring out who I am and who I want to be.”
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Melina Peterson, March 13, 2019

Interview with Novella: Starting A Business + Asking For Your Worth

“…I think one of the reasons why I still really like being creative is because I’m not worried about whether it’s going to bring me a paycheck.”
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Melina Peterson, March 10, 2019

Reader Stories: Taking The Leap

“New York cracks you open, makes you come out of your shell and shows what you've got in store.”
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Melina Peterson, March 6, 2019

City Guide: The Best Matcha Latte in NYC

Not all matcha is created equal.
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Melina Peterson, December 12, 2018

Meet A New Girl: Gina

“You have to be hungry, you have to be curious, and you have to be willing to keep trying…”
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Melina Peterson, December 2, 2018

City Diaries: Highs and Lows

Highlights from the past month in NYC.
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Melina Peterson, November 11, 2018

Apartment Style: When Apartment Therapy Paints Your Bedroom Pink

A home improvement experiment with Apartment Therapy + BEHR Paint.
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Melina Peterson, July 1, 2018

Meet A New Girl: Stine

“I feel like I can do so much more here than anywhere else.”
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Melina Peterson, May 19, 2018

Street Style: Springtime in NYC

Vitamin D levels, officially rebalanced.
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Melina Peterson, April 22, 2018

Meet A New Girl: Sonia

"There’s something here for everyone."
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Melina Peterson, March 31, 2018

City Guide: The Grey Dog

Everyone's favorite microchain
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Melina Peterson, March 5, 2018