I've had two NYC's in the past, the second one I 'offed' due to a dead spot on the high D. I've owned 2 Metro's and also currently have a Metro UV70, in my opinion the attention to fit, finish and detail is every bit as good as a NYC, if anything I think the fretwork on the Metro's have trumped the NYC's.
I'd favour a Metro everytime unless you have to have a 'coffee table top' custom only available on the NYC's.
My 2p etc