Try browsing in the database Ebook Central Academic Complete for 24/7 access to ebooks about New York. Just sign in with your SVA credentials. Some examples of what you might find are below:
Poetry in New York has a vast and unique history (as well as present and future). Discover the many winding roots and branches of its legacy with our rich collection. Some ideas of where to start are below:
The visual culture of New York is awe-inducing: from the large and sweeping, to the easily overlooked, the city insists on our attention. The following are some examples of the many visually compelling art books documenting and exploring NYC that you can find on the shelves in the library: