Just walk into the Empire State Building and go to the regular elevators. Anybody stops you, just tell them you are going to see your dentist, There are a bunch of them in there. Get off on one of the top floors knock on any door walk in and ask to use the bathroom. While your in there just look out the windows. I do it all the time. Welcome to New York Cheapo
Nyc simply payed for an elevator ride? Are you for real?
The Brooklyn Heights promenade.
Staten Island Ferry is FREE!