New York, also known as New York City to distinguish it from the state of New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 18,804,190, distributed over 300.46 square miles, New York City is the most densely populated city in the United States.

Since opening its doors in 1884, New York City's Chelsea Hotel has welcomed artists, writers and cutting-edge thinkers who shaped America's cultural landscape. Today, the storied landmark is being developed into a luxury boutique hotel. Correspondent Alina Cho talks with residents, and with "Inside the Dream Palace" author Sherill Tippins, about the Chelsea's unique history; and with developer Sean MacPherson about his determination to approach the Hotel Chelsea's restoration with reverence.

Sampson Dahl, 27, lives in a former laundromat in Maspeth, Queens. He found the space in 2019 and pays $1,850 a month in rent. Sampson works as a production designer. Unlocked is a home tour series focused on how much people across the globe spend on their housing, what they get for the money and what they had to sacrifice to make it happen.