The Sunshine Hotel

Explore the history and experiences of residents in New York's Bowery neighborhood and the Sunshine Hotel, a flophouse with unique characters, struggles, and diverse backgrounds. Learn about the daily challenges and routines of residents, including a Vietnam vet who treats errands like battles. Discover the role of the manager, Nathan Smith, and the isolation of life in the Sunshine Hotel. The podcast also delves into the bar culture and the solace found in philosophy and poetry books by residents like Vic.