You know it's summer in NYC...

When Ruschmeyer's and other destination hotels are sold out.
‪Ruschmeyer's‬, ‪161 Second House Road, Montauk; 631-668-2877.

When people actually start going to Hell's Kitchen...for the flea market.
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, 426 West 39th Street (at 9th Avenue); 212-243-5343.

When New Yorkers can swim at the pool(s) at Trump Soho, Hotel Americano, Gansevoort, Soho House, and FINALLY McCarren Park!
Trump Soho Pool, 246 Spring Street (at Varick); 212-842-5500. Open May 25.

When Randall's Island becomes an art hub.
Frieze Art Fair, Randall's Island; 212-463-7488. Open May 4 - 7.

When Rockaway Taco is just as busy on a Saturday at 1 p.m. as Peels is.
Rockaway Taco, ‪95-19 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway; 347-213-7466. ‬‎Open May 10.

Photos: Courtesy of Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, Ruschmeyers, Trump Soho