As a New Yorker who has lived here for more than 40 years. I remember exactly where I was on 911 and what I went through. It was hell. I used to go to the world trade center often. Shopping, dinner, free concerts. I was planning to go there the day before 911 and changed my mind. I said " I will go over the weekend" the next day it was gone. Just like that. Gone for ever. I have NOT gone back there ever since that day. I just can't. I really don't know how I will react. Yes people from all over the world visit. I'm glad they do. I'm hoping someday I will go back there again. I'm glad you went there Jordan. I really am. I never dreamed that I would ever experience this in my life. NEVER!!

I was in NYC a few years ago on Sept. 12 and visited the 911 museum and memorial. There were so many flowers, and wreaths and notes surrounding the area. One could not help but get tears and feel the extreme sense of loss. Let’s never forget that tragic day in our history.

Jordan thank you so much for this vlog in particular. I have been to NYC many times and saw some things I've never seen before. Also, I had the opportunity to serve with The Salvation Army on West and Vessey St in a canteen serving the first responders and meeting both their physical and spiritual needs as well. Just an FYI St Paul's church was a place of healing for all first responders, family of the victims and those of who were there to serve. It was filled with pictures of those who had lost their lives, pictures of those still being searched for along with many stories from families about their lives. It was such a touching place to be during that time. It not only was spared from that fire you spoke of but yet another miracle happened it survived the attacks and eventual debris from the buildings as they fell during 911. May all who lost their lives RIP. The first responders there have my respect always. Many refused to stop looking and and didn't want to stop when their shift was over. This was truly touching for me to watch today. Thank you so much. You are a blessing to many of us.

I was 16 when the 9/11 attacks happned. I was in Math class when our principal come on and told all the teachers to turn on their T.V. as soon as my Math teacher did the 2nd plane hit the 2nd Tower. I will never forget seeing the plane hit the 2nd Tower. It's forever ingrained in my mind. My heart still breaks for the families and loved ones. Also the Chelsea Hotel is pretty cool and I bet it could be haunted from all of it's History. You had everything from tragedies to music to the Stock Market in one vlog. Just the whole vlog was amazingly done Jordan.

Thank you SO MUCH for starting out with the beautiful old Chelsea Hotel. I used to have friends who lived about a half a block down 23rd Street and when I'd visit them I always took the opportunity to see as much of the neighborhood as possible. The Chelsea was one of my first stops and the memory of that old lobby is very clear to me. Seeing the image you just showed really broke my heart - but I knew it was going to have to be done. The old lobby was very dark, with lots of old, aged polished wood and brass and Victorian-era furniture. A small desk faced the door as you entered. You would have felt like you had stepped back into Victorian times if it weren't for the art work. The walls were filled with paintings by local artists and covering all eras and genres. You could just sit in there and absorb it all. I remember thinking that they must have had every single inch of space filled with art! I wonder where that all went? Esthetically speaking, I agree with the resident who said that it's all ruined now but the fact was that it was a huge fire hazard that failed to meet code on many points. They were forced to redo or close down permanently. I do hope they keep the decor of the rooms true to the old hotel!

Loved it. The WTC fountain made me cry. I remember exactly what I was doing that day. Those victims will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing ❤️

Simply Awesome! I was awaken by my mother about 8:30am on 9/11/01 to tell me to turn on the TV, and I was glued to the TV for days! A moment that I will NEVER forget! Thanks, Jordan!

My husband is from Queens. 3 of his sisters worked in Tower 2. Thank God 2 were getting off the train when the tower was hit so they got out and my other sister in Law was at home recovering from breast cancer surgery.

Thank you for taking us through Manhattan. The WTC memorial was a proper way to end this vlog. I experienced eating at the Windows on the World Restaurant 3 times while living in New York before 9/11/2001. I’ve been back in California and still remember going to work that morning with a heavy heart and in total shock. Thanks again for all you do, Jordan. 🌹❤️🙏🏻

Loved this! If you’re still in New York, look up Nelson Sullivan, his friend has a YT channel for him, He did what you’re doing in the 1980’s in NY, His work is preserved at the fales library at nyu, he lived in the meat packing district, his home is still there and people go there just to visit and stand on the steps, he had a dog named blackout that was in many of his videos & was a mentor to a young RuPaul who lived there with him at one point, he knew almost everyone of celebrity status, in those days, it’s so nostalgic to watch his videos, you will see him go to the Chelsea to visit his friend Christina, who sadly died at the Chelsea in1989. & all the Big clubs & events, you will see a lot of people before they were famous in his videos & him just hanging with his friends & so many buildings & places that aren’t there anymore, he sadly died of a heart attack in 1989 at the young age of 41 years old, he was a special person & awesome videographer in his day, Have Fun in NY Jordan! Thanks for the video, I loved it!!

Oooh, The Chelsea! So much history there, so many famous people lived and died there. I had no idea though about Janis Joplin and Leonard Cohen hooking up. You made me want to listen his song about it. Many thanks for teaching me something new today. But for me, it will forever be the Sid and Nancy hotel. I hope you do get to stay there next year because that would be super cool! And the old CBGB's....whoa so groovy how they they left the walls as is! That place is simply amazing. I think it's cool beans how they had those set lists. High Roller, California Man and Love Burns are all stellar tracks. What Ever Happened To My Rock and Roll is also another hands down spectacular cut. So tragic about the The World Trade Center. What a nice way to end the vlog. Looking forward to seeing what tomorrow has in store for us.

How AWESOME!! I have ALL of Blondie's vinyl! NYC is on my list....so interesting and so much history. Bet there's a few spirits hanging out at the Chelsea! 👀 A wonderful look at the WTC memorial too. Actually those parking rates looked about the same as where I live (in Canada!) Rumour has it, our city has the most pricey parking in North America ! It's nuts! Great blog, Jordan!! TY!!💜

Great vlog, again J. I almost debated not to watch, because, I knew I would cry when you showed us the WTC. I did. Even seeing the memorial through a computer monitor, it is very powerful and touching and hurts your soul - just knowing what took place that dreadful morning. RIP to those who lost everything. On a happy note, your Ambassador Hotel vlog came on afterwards, and your beard is off....You look great both with and without it...but it does look kinda cool. Great History lessons you share with us J. the Lion. All are very much appreciated from the heart. - Julie in Alum Rock (San Jose) California. And yep, those palm tree's are all over the place! (Remember the Winchester Mystery House even, even with Santana Row right across the street). God Bless and safe travel!

I knew every inch of that old lobby at the Chelsea. Very depressing to see the changes being made. Some things should stay the same.

Such an amazing vlog! The Chelsea Hotel is iconic and I got emotional seeing the 9/11 memorial , especially with the firefighters being included in it! The victims will never be forgotten! Thank you, Jordan!

This was a jam-packed full vlog, and absolutely so well done, Jordan. I love how you cover things and add all the stories and information that you do. It shows that you certainly research all of your subjects and places that you show us. Thank you so much, once again.

This one is awesome I love the song ,love Lenorad Cohan. I have often wondered why artists seem to be attracted to certain areas ,like the Chelsea Hotel & some times buildings. My husband an artist & a musician believes it's because they are always broke & look for cheap places to gather to eat or live. I think it's more than that , as I look back at those young people who gathered in our home were all helping each other by basking in a mutual "vibe". Now as a older person ,my home is full of records, artwork , furniture all made by friends & given to me for believing that true talent needs to be nurtured. Nice that you got to see NYC and we're able to pay tribute to all the lives lost on 911. Jordan you are amazing to be able to cover so much in one vlog.

That was one wonderful tour, Jordan! Upclose to the World Trade Center memorial was riveting--what a brilliant tribute!

Thank you for posting this. I went to the world trade center to use a atm there on my visit to NYC. I have a Harley 45 but not an RL a WLC. I enjoy it and highly prize it. Thanks again for all you do.

So well researched, Jordan! So many things I didn't know. Thanks for featuring my home town (and my work area near WTC)!

Awesome vlog Jordan! Thank you brother! Beautiful Hotel! I would give anything to film inside of that Hotel. On a sad note, My long time friend of many yrs passed on 9/11 R.I.P Manesh Patel

Beautifully done

I was their shortly after 9 11 it was still on fire the first time I went to pay my respects. Thank you for remembering. Really good vlog. 😎🐕✌💔

Hi Jordan, this was an interesting And informative, And somewhat sad blog (vlog) but I'm very glad that you done this one, it was very nice to see ALL THE historical building's. It was only sad for me when you made it to the reflecting pool for (911). THIS was Awesome, thank you very much for sharing this with me. Have A wonderful day.☺️

REALLY enjoyed this one, Jordan!! Such amazing history! I’ve always been fascinated with Manhattan history, and there’s an awesome book by Pete Hamill called -Downtown: My Manhattan - that is an excellent account of the history from the beginning and through the years. Love NYC! Thank you! 😊

So many wonderful places and things you showed us. The World Trade Center memorial is a fitting tribute. I remember watching the news all day to see what would happen next. I saw tower two fall and I couldn't believe people jumping out of the windows. Such a sad day. Loved seeing the Chelsea hotel. Still a beautiful looking building. Can't wait to see where we go tomorrow. Thanks for taking us around today. Safe Travels and Take Care.

The long awaited New York vlogs are here! Thank you Jordan! I was hoping one day Jordan the Lion would do New York! and so far it is extraordinary!!!!

Words you said about the 911 Memorial were respectful and very eloquently stated. Thank you. Terrific vlog. Can’t wait to see more.

Those two massive fountains are the footprints of the Twin Towers. The museum is just stunning, well worth a day spent in there. You also walked by the church graveyard where Alexander Hamilton is buried. So much history in that part of town.

This was a fascinating vlog on so many historical places. You did a beautiful job. Watching this tonight and feeling sad about our country and how much has changed since you made this vlog. Love that you showed the historical statues as they may not be there today. They represented the history of our country and were beautifully done. To see the World Trade Center Memorial so up close was emotional and I'm so glad you showed it to us. I also loved the detailed (bronze looking) plaques at the fire house. May we never forget the history,good or bad,of this country. Thank you Jordan.

Wonderful vlog Jordan the hotel Chelsea looks great outside. alot of history in NYC. The trade centre memorial is a beautiful tribute. RIP to all the victims families and first responders. They will never be forgotten

Those two memorial fountains are, of course, the footprints of the two towers. The museum is amazing. After touring it, I just sat down there, at the bedrock level, for two hours, soaking it in.

i dont think there is a person alive that saw what happend will ever get the images out of their mind

Fabulous tour of NY! ❤️

Lionheart's 🦁 start your week off strong tommorow! Love the new York videos was wondering when you were gonna vlog N.Y.C. good job Jordan!

Fantastic vlog! So much to see and do...and unique things. I’m glad you stopped at the memorial. And Clark Gable’s motorcycle made my day. I’m glad it was still there.

Jon Bon Jovi wrote a great song called "Midnight in Chelsea" & the location for the film clip is set at the Hotel Chelsea. Id luv 2 go 2 NY 1 day. Thanx again 4 a supurb vlog. Take care. Luv 2 u from Adelaide, South Australia.

Thanks for the tour Jordan! Entertaining and informative at the same time.

Enjoyed seeing the Chelsea Hotel. So much history so many interesting people lived and stayed there. But the best was the memorial of the Twin Towers. I haven't even ever seeing pictures of it until now. So I didn't realize how big and touching that Fountain was. I agree with you the memorial was the best idea. Thank you

Fantastic glimpse into why NYC is such a great place! Love the places you chose to highlight!

SO much crazy history in the Chelsea! It was one of my bucket list stops my first trip to NY! It began gorgeous-then became extremely beat down, but remains gorgeous. My last trip , the new World Trade 1 wasn't quite complete. Such a moving experience standing at those 2 pools . Thanks for sharing .

Thank you for the ending at the 9 11 memorial. We lost a family member that day.

Nice vlog, love learning more and more about the Chelsea. Such a history! Nice ending to the vlog as well.

I can understand how the 35 year tenant of the Chelsea Hotel would feel like its been ruined by renovations because it would be the same as someone saying "we Are going to renovate the gothic cemetery" It's like saying we're gonna rewrite history. Something along those lines. Awesome to hear that the great poet laurite Patti Smith played the last gig at CBGB's before it closed.

I've never been to NYC, thanks for taking us along Jordan ?

VERY COOL vlog Jordan. Those are places I have heard so much about, but never been to. Awesome motorcycle. Glad they preserved the history on the walls. You always cover difficult topics with class and respect. I remember exactly where I was when this tragedy happened. Well done vlog as always Jordan!

Fabulous! Been to all three of those places. Took my little sis to the Top of the World Trade Center in 1981 for her high school graduation. 36 bucks for two drinks LOL. Was definitely worth the memory though. Love the Chelsea Hotel.

NYC is so full of history. I hope everyone gets to experience it once in their life time. Good job Jordan. Be safe! 🦁❤️

GREAT TOUR, I truely enjoyed your walk thru that locations you visited were Fabulous, and the 911 memorial soo true what you said I can’t get out of mind all those people that parished that TRAGIC day

When you come back to LA you should check the vault at the Petersen museum. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard’s custom Cadillac is there and it’s one of the most perfect things in existence.

I have heard about these places but never thought I'd get a chance to see them. It's like I'm there. Thanks for showing. Best wishes from Rhode Island.

Thank you so much , i'm so in love with beauty and history of Chelsea Hotel that seeing this place i visited twice in my life made me so happy !

Going to New York is on our bucket list definitely top 5 your videos are always so informative never rushing to show something always showing every detail you never disappoint keep up the awesome hard work

On September 11 I was getting ready to go to work at Disney when the first tower was hit. On the way to Disney/MGM Studios I was listening to the news as it was going on. After getting to work we set up for our first stage show, completed the first stage show, and then told to pack everything up because Disney was closing all the parks in Orlando. Went home and just watched the news. Never forget that day.

My beautiful NY my birth place your awesome Jordan

Excellent video as usual Sir!

I'd stay there or live there. It's a true legend!❤ great blog Jordan ❤

Thank you Jordan! Seeing this was really awesome. Haven't been to NYC but I DO remember where I was on 9/11/2001.

WELCOME TO MY CITY! My late friend and co-worker, Don Friedman, who died @2010, was Billie Holiday's last manager...managed John Coltrane and Miles Davis...Lenny Bruce, incluing his infamous midnight concert....as well as Bob Dylan....mostly as a road manager/promotions....first few years LIVED a few doors down for years. He knew everyone...specialized in jazz concerts at Carnegie Hall. Haven't been down there;...in about 5 years.

Excellent vlog as always Jordan! Awesome tour! The Chelsea just screams history just by looking at it, such an interesting bldg, beautiful and creepy at the same time! Loved seeing Clarke Gable's bike, imagine him playing tag at 90mph, what?!! Beautiful tour of 911 fountain, touching. Thank you Jordan.

I love NYC! Had ballet class at Carnegie Hall! Stay at Milford Plaza! Of course Bloomingdale's was my first credit card! Amazing tour. You're the best, Sweetheart!😎

Thank you Jordan for taking us on this incredible feast for the eyes! Anthony Bourdain, Ground Zero, heartbreaking and heartwarming all at the same time.

What a great vlog! I love learning about history through you. So much information on the Chelsea Hotel. And the World Trade Center. Will never forget.

Was in NYC spring of 2002. Saw footprints of the WTC. Could not believe how big they were. Also remember how we sat on the steps of Federal Hall,eating street hot dogs, which were really good. Very large police presence there, but with some humor. As we looked to the right of the hall, in an alley way, a K9 Officer and his dog were playing ball. Guess they were on break🙃

Great video Jordan! Absolutely loved seeing Chelsea Hotel & CBGB's, but was so unprepared for the stomach-punch feeling & tears I got when watching your WTC Memorial footage. Despite that, thanks so much for all your videos!

WTC memorial is beautiful. I was up in it a few times when I lived there in the 80's. What an awesome experience NY was and bringing back great memories with these vlogs. I worked on the Bway at Bloomingdale's and went to fashion college in the Village at 3rd & Broadway... right next to Tower Records at the time. Got to meet Hall & Oats there. Madonna was just getting big then and she came out of the Village. Of course, I dressed like her, we all looked like Madonna clones. haha

You are in my old neck of the woods. Great job, as always, Jordan. I have been in the lobby of the Chelsea.. I love all of the paintings on the walls there. Paintings done by residents. I hate to hear that they changed any part of it’s look. It is such a haunted and magical hotel. Ahhh, I am a an artist and drew a picture of CBGBs and sold it 3 years ago.

Awesome video. There is a KISS location(Dressed to Kill, album cover-1975) a few blocks from the Chelsea Hotel. 23rd st and 8th ave. Cbgb's rules! The Bathroom was supposedly going to The Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas. Then soon after, Hilly Kristal died.

Wonderful tour of New York City. 🇺🇸

GREAT!! Vlog of NYC! Never forget!! 9/11/01....

Wish I had a time machine and could visit the Chelsea Hotel in the Leonard Cohen days. Fantastic history.

This was an incredible journey! If I ever make it to NY , this has pretty much been my same tour. It's sad to see CBGBs as a boutique (? ) and I'm glad they preserved some parts of the walls, even though they did it out of greed. The Chelsea was also home to many of the people involved in the 90s "club kid" movement, and there are some great interior shots on the home-made videos by Nelson (who documented it from the inside, camcorder in hand). I know it's not as interesting as Ginsberg or Nico, just thought you might want to check out the footage. As for the 911 stuff... As always I was in tears. It certainly affected the lives of everyone old enough to remember that day. I hope I can get to NY one day to pay my respects... Excellent video, my friend. Just top notch.

Great outside shots of the Chelsea Hotel. I've actually been there once before but it was on a whirlwind day of walking, traveling all over Manhattan & I don't recall actually how imposing of a building it is. I remember the plaque outside for Thomas Wolfe, an author I highly recommend. I walked inside & looked around the lobby. This video definitely makes me want to go back for a visit.

What wonderful history in New York. I have only been there once. Didnt get to see much at that time. Thank you, Jordan. Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤🦁. Be safe

Love NY! Always been fascinated by it and can't wait to visit one day!

💋Love this Jordan! Best vlogger ever in my opinion! That Oscar Wilde bar from the other vlog makes me want to visit NYC if for that alone. Thanks again and love to all my fellow Lion💛’s out there. ~Love and Light 💖Carli

Loved this Jordan. Can’t wait to watch tomorrow.

I love NYC.. I have been there 3 times in my life. I want to go back again soooonnnnn. Thanks Jordan

I loved Anthony Bourdain, i really miss him,thanks for showing cbgbs,,,and the chealsey,amazing history there,im a history buff also,and btw babe,and lou gerhig are my 2 favs,thanks 😊

Visited NYC for the first time from the UK this last week and went to a lot of iconic places inc the Hotel Chelsea which as you prob know is open again. Was able to sit in the lobby which still has the original fireplace and picture above seen in photos going back to the Arthur Miller days. Awesome to know your standing in the same place as all those icon's you mention plus countless others...Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Tom Waits, Iggy Pop. CBGB's was cool to see in person too. As i was leaving the young lad inside pointed out a carving set in the tarmac by the fire hydrant just outside on the left > CBGB's '73 😎🤘 The 911 memorial pools was a very sobering experience 🥲

Great Job Jordan. Learing about the Chelsea Hotel was pretty cool as was youre walk around New York.💖 The ending of the vlog, not gonna lie, i was crying, as i think Every American Remembers where there were or what they were doing on That Horrible Day. Beautiful Memorial, id love to go see one day.May they All Rest in Paradise Forever.💖 WE WILL NEVER FORGET 💜 THANK YOU JORDAN 💖

Thanks Jordan! Great video. You are a modern day historian!

Somebody should do a movie about the Chelsea Hotel maybe Tarantino should do it!

Right in the heart of the cities. Thank You for all of this!! The Chelsea Hotel is beautiful. The start of P.T. Barnum's Museum was a incredible story! The 9/11 Memorial, just watching it/seeing it was humbling.

What a great channel you have. We plan to visit NYC and on many occasions. From New Zealand.

All I can say is Thank You. Never Forget

those bands across the sidewalk are listing the parades down broadway.

I live in New York, but have never been to NYC. You're very lucky to travel the way you do and see so much! I came across one of your videos earlier and kept watching. I would love to see the Chelsea Hotel. I'm a huge fan of the Sex Pistols and Sid Vicious. I've seen some documentaries and movies about the Chelsea Hotel, and it was basically a drug den and mainly artists and famous people lived there. There's footage of Sid Vicious being walked out after being arrested for the murder of Nancy Spungen, his girlfriend, and also her being brought out in a body bag. Very tragic. It was before my time, I'm an 80's baby, but I love the British and New York Punk scene. Great video!

Thank you for the NYC vlog, Jordan. I always wanted to get there and this is my way of doing so!👍🏻

I thought I was going to cry my eyes out returning to the WTC once the park, memorial and WTC 1 were completed. I didn't - it ended up providing some of the closure I needed to help me process all the grief and loss. Everything looked different, but it felt the same as it did the last time I was there, pre-9/11. Good things were happening.

Across from Federal Hall was the office of J. P. Morgan, The House of Morgan.

Edie Sedgwick lived there too 💜

I read that the survivors of the titanic stayed at the Jane hotel in the west village

Lots of good stuff in this vlog Jordan!! Great job! Thank you!

As a New Yorker with my own stories I'll just say that the Memorial is astoundingly appropriate. Look for John Robinson Lenoir and George Cain.

Very interesting vlog! Loved hearing the history and the sights.

Never cease to amaze Jordan you are so well prepared it’s truly mind boggling!! I’ve been to NYC a hundred times and I learned so much just by watching you !! You are priceless!! Ty Alexander Hamilton right there crazy !!!

Awesome vlog! The Live Like a Suicide EP was released as one side of GnR Lies.

Okay Jordan, when I go to vist my family I've decided to take my son to a few of these places. it's been a long time. Thank you !!!

I went to the Chelsea Drugstore to get my prescription filled. I ran into Mr. Jimmy he said he was feeling kind of ill.......You can't always get what you want......The Rolling Stones