My studio is in Manhattan at 30 Waterside Plaza, apartment 26D near East 23rd Street and the East River. Google Maps is not much of a help, so here are directions. Call me at 212-679-3461 if you need help.
By Taxi
Tell the driver “Please take me to Waterside Plaza. You get there by way of 23rd Street and the East River.” Most drivers know how to get here. As he pulls in, say, “Please let me off in the middle at the taxi drop off.” Take the escalator up. 30 Waterside is the building straight in front of you when you get off. The doorman will buzz you up.
By bus or subway
Go to 23rd Street. Take an eastbound 23rd Street bus to the end of the line. Get out just after it turns right off of 23rd St. Walk under FDR Drive and look left, north. You will see four 40-story buildings. That is Waterside. Walk to the middle of the complex and take the escalator up. 30 Waterside is the building straight in front of you when you get off. The doorman will buzz you up.
Or:
Half of the eastbound 34th Street cross town busses go to Waterside. Look for Waterside on the front of the bus and check with the driver while boarding. Waterside will be the bus’s last stop. Walk to the middle of the complex and take the escalator up. 30 Waterside is the building straight in front of you when you get off. The doorman will buzz you up.
By Car
There is a garage at Waterside. You will probably not find parking city near Waterside, and there is no parking in the complex except in the garage.
From FDR Drive going south, exit at 23rd Street and turn left under FDR, and left again. Then follow directions below.
From FDR going north, exit at 23rd Street. Turn right onto Avenue C, and turn right under FDR at 23rd Street. Then follow directions below.
From 23rd Street, go under FDR Drive. Turn left onto the FDR service road, and then make a quick right so as not to get onto the drive. Go straight, under the overhang. Half way into the complex you will see the entrance to the garage on the right. Take a ticket and enter. Once you park, walk out the way you drove in. Turn right, and immediately you will see an escalator. Take the escalator up. 30 Waterside is the building straight in front of you as you get off. The doorman will buzz you up.
Apologies for how complicated this sounds. It is very easy after the first time.