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MiMA — Community Life in Manhattan, New York

450 W 42nd St, Manhattan, NY, 10036

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Community Score
46
out of 100

What it's like to live at MiMA

MiMA is an apartment community in Manhattan, New York, with a Community Score of 46 out of 100. Residents in this building actively connect through events, interest groups, and neighbor conversations tracked on the Cobu platform. Community activity data is based on real, anonymized resident participation.

  • 45% of residents actively participate in the community
  • 18 community events held in the last 90 days
  • 12 active resident interest groups

Community Activity

Based on verified resident participation inside the building.

Participation
45%
of Cobu users engage regularly
Events
18
events in the past 90 days
Groups
12
resident interest groups

What Residents Are Talking About

Live community activity verified by Cobu

Events and Gatherings

1 people attending

Saturday Movie Night - How To Train Your Dragon

SAT, FEB 14, 2026, 7:00 PM

Join us this Saturday at 7:00 PM for a fun community Movie Night at Sing & Swing, featuring How to Train Your Dragon. Bring your family, friends, and your favorite snacks, and enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow residents. We look forward to seeing you there for a great movie night!

7 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents - Predator Badlands (PG-13) 2025 Sci-fi/Adventure (1h 47m)

SAT, FEB 7, 2026, 7:00 PM

Badlands is a 2025 Predator franchise film directed by Dan Trachtenberg, starring Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, that follows an outcast young Predator named Dek on a deadly planet where he forms an unlikely alliance with a Weyland-Yutani synthetic, Thia, to hunt a formidable adversary. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

8 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents- Zootopia 2016 2hr 26min TV-PG

SAT, JAN 31, 2026, 7:00 PM

Rookie police rabbit Judy Hopps works with a wily fox to solve a mysterious case in the mammal metropolis of Zootopia. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

14 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents- Nuremberg 2025 2hr 28min PG-13

SAT, JAN 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

Nuremberg chronicles the eponymous trials held by the Allied Forces against the defeated Nazi regime. The film will center on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley, who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their war crimes and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

12 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents- K Pop Demon Hunters 2025 1hr 36min PG

SAT, JAN 10, 2026, 7:00 PM

A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as bad-ass demon hunters, set against a colorful backdrop of fashion, food, style, and the most popular music movement of the current generation. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

6 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents- Tron: Ares 2025 1hr 59min PG-13

SAT, JAN 3, 2026, 7:00 PM

A highly sophisticated program, Ares, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

4 people attending

Volleyball: Session 2

SAT, JAN 3, 2026, 1:15 PM

Join us for another fun-filled session where you can bump, set, and spike with your neighbors in a friendly, high-energy environment. This is Open Play—no instructor or formal guidance, just a chance to enjoy the game together. Bring your game face—we’ll see you on the court!

4 people attending

Volleyball: Session 1

SAT, JAN 3, 2026, 11:00 AM

Join us for another fun-filled session where you can bump, set, and spike with your neighbors in a friendly, high-energy environment. This is Open Play—no instructor or formal guidance, just a chance to enjoy the game together. Bring your game face—we’ll see you on the court!

9 people attending

Stretch & Sound: Winter Solstice Alignment

TUE, DEC 30, 2025, 7:30 PM

As the winter solstice invites us inward, this workshop blends gentle stretching with vibrational sound to help realign your energy. We’ll warm the body with slow, intentional movement before transitioning into a soothing singing bowl meditation to clear stagnant energy and awaken clarity. Step into the solstice feeling renewed and grounded for 2026. Please RSVP - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

9 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents- Red One

SAT, DEC 27, 2025, 7:00 PM

After Santa Claus -- Code Name: RED ONE -- is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most infamous bounty hunter and notorious hacker (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

6 people attending

MiMA Saturday Indoor Movie Night Presents- Fred Claus

SAT, DEC 20, 2025, 7:00 PM

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

7 people attending

Solstice Astrology Portal: From Fire to Foundation – Manifest Your Year Ahead

WED, DEC 17, 2025, 7:00 PM

Step into the Solstice Portal for an evening of reflection, clarity, and energetic renewal as we transition from fiery inspiration into grounded intention. This workshop blends guided astrology insights, meditation, and sound to help you release the weight of the year and anchor your vision for 2026. Together, we’ll transform spark into structure and set powerful manifestations for the year ahead. Leave feeling calmer, centered, and equipped with practical techniques to bring more ease and into the holidays—and beyond Please RSVP - it helps us plan better! Plus, you’ll get reminders.

Community Conversations

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Resident

✨ You're Invited! ✨ Join us TONIGHT in the lobby for our Annual Holiday Caroling Celebration featuring the incredible Young New Yorkers Chorus.

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Resident

If anyone has crutches or wheelchairs that I could borrow for a short period (a week) please reply or message me, I’m willing to pay! Thank you please let me know ASAP

M
Resident

I have a Short Air Cam Walker Fracture Boot,do you need it?

E
Resident

The building has a wheelchair you can borrow for short-term use. We used it for my son a few times when he broke his foot.

w
Resident

Thanks a lot Meria but I think I would need either crutches or a wheelchair at this time!! And Thanks Elizabeth for the information!

R
Resident

I just moved this June and I love playing basketball! I also have a basil plant and I love golfing!

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Groups in the Community

Board games group

98 members

Let's get together for game night with board, dice, and card games! This is a group to play some of our favorites and discover new ones. A little friendly competition is always fun.

Cat Club

38 members

Anything & everything to do with cats! Share cute photos of your kitty, ask for recommendations, or request a cat-sitter.

Equinox Gym Class….

35 members

who’s going to class this week? Which class are you going to? Let’s join together and have fun.

Card Games

16 members

Occasional get together for card games and socialization. Was thinking hearts or rummy.

MiMa Pickleball

60 members

Pickleball at the basketball courts!

Happy Hour at Local Bar

75 members

Get together with some neighbors after a long day at work for a drink or two. Low key and walking distance to MiMa

Marketplace

484 members

This group is a convenient destination for residents to discover, buy and sell items in your building. Post items or inquire about items in the discussions.

MiMa Volleyball 🏐

49 members

Any volleyball players down to meet up to play in the basketball courts? Join other MiMA residents, here to coordinate some games!

Workout buddies

130 members

Need to find work out partners to keep accountable? Let's get moving! In this group, we'll get fit with friends, in whatever form that takes based on the interests and abilities of the group. We'll get together regularly to do things like hiking, walking, going for a run, playing sports, hitting the gym, and pulling out our yoga mats.

Dog Group

66 members

Here, doggy! In this group, we and our canine companions will get together regularly to do fun activities like walks in the neighborhood, trips to the dog park, and puppy play dates. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so always be sure to check the gathering's description for details or ask in the discussion section. When in doubt, don't forget your leash, ball, & some poop bags! Have an idea for our next puppy play date? Schedule a gathering!

MiMa Basketball 🏀

69 members

For people looking to play games of pick up basketball. A fun way to meet your neighbors while staying active

MiMA Mommy Group

19 members

Playroom play dates, mom advice & suggestions, mommy night out, etc. For all moms newborns to teens!

Marketplace Activity

R
Resident

Selling 25 inch Dell monitor - very good condition. Original $200 selling for $50 OBO.

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R
Resident

Anyone have a office chair ? Looking for one.

R
Resident

Hi! In search of floor lamps if anyone is selling / giving away

S
Resident

I have one

W
Resident

I have one!

R
Resident

Folding Mattress $50 Great Condition

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Resident

Brand new indoor compost bin (BAMBOOZLE brand) $25 obo (original $50)

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Resident

Plant lights - best for indoor plants during winter time! $25 total obo

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Resident

Ergonomic Office chair $50 obo

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Y
Resident

I'm interested. I can pick up today anytime

C
Resident

Very interested !

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