Yes, New York City. The place where Neal lived. The place where Rumple begged for Neal’s love but was rejected and unforgiven. The place where Neal loved Tamara, who Rumple later murdered. The place where Hook tried to murder him with Dreamshade. This is Rumple’s go to place to begin a new comfy life with Belle and Henry.
New York City, where Rumple was fearful of airplanes, security and such. That’s the place he chooses to set down his throne as supreme ruler. Well, maybe he really loved the hot dogs or he wants to live in shadow memories of the grown son whose New York life he didn’t understand.
What a beautiful memorial to a beloved son. Go to Neal’s safe place, where he was isolated and protected from magic. Use ultimate magic to control Neal’s non magical city, and use his couch as your throne.