Definitely most of Woody Allen's films because he would always shoot in the city in the fall-and of course Slaves of New York for all those downtown locations that I used to hang out in.
I wasn't aware that RENT was actually shot in NYC. I know most of it was shot in LA, and some in San Francisco. My favorite NYC movie would probably be Newsies! And Taxi Driver's good too.
Here's a short list: The Producers (original and musical) Jeffery Torch Song Trilogy Breakfast at Tiffany's The Odd Couple and Funny Girl
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey