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The Unique History of New York’s “Great Jones Street”

One of the greatest things about living in New York City is that, even if you have lived here for your entire life, there...

The History and Evolution of Greenpoint NYC

The Greenpoint Landing project, a 10-year plan for a market-rate development, is changing the waterfront and skyline of the former industrial area in the...

Preserving Plaster Walls and Their Natural Benefits

Plaster is making a comeback! Alongside its natural, earthy tone and unique texture, plaster comes with a bounty of built-in benefits and is definitely...

NYC Playwrights: Who’s Afraid of Edward Albee

Considering he’s won three of the five Pulitzer Prizes he has been nominated for, it’d make total sense why someone would call Edward Albee...

Seven Books to Get You Started for Black History Month

With February being Black History Month in the United States, we use the time to commemorate the achievements and history of African Americans. It...

The History of Greenwich Village’s Gay Street

If you’ve strolled through Greenwich Village, you’ve probably come across Gay Street and wondered how it got its name. The street is located west...

A History of the Chinese American Community in NYC

In the heart of NYC, Chinatown is a place where many Asian residents live and thrive. The lower Manhattan community encompasses roughly 100,000 residents....

A Look At Four Prominent NYC Neighborhoods Rich in Black History

New York City's history can be traced back centuries, providing a safe haven and fresh start to citizens and immigrants from around the world....

The Worst Apartment Layout in NYC & Why it Even Exists

Frustrated real estate agents have taken to TikTok to express their indignation over New York apartment options. In a recent video, realtor Claudia Degteva...

2021 NYC Building Noise Horror Stories

In a horrifying tale of neighborhood disturbances from December 2021, residents in Brooklyn were practically driven mad by a high-pitched, fan-like-chirping noise that no...

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