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15 Off-Beat and Unique Museums in NYC
NYC has a ton of museums for all sorts of things. They have a ton of art museums and galleries, a museum of natural...
Murray Hill Guide: The Small but Mighty Neighborhood
Murray Hill Basics
Welcome to Murray Hill, the little neighborhood with a lot of heart! When people think of Murray Hill, they think of younger...
Seneca Village and Black Homeownership in NYC
Central Park was previously home to New York's first free Black community. What is now West 82nd to West 89th Street was previously the...
The Kinko Homes and Other Historic Buildings of Brooklyn
It's hard to imagine that Brooklyn was once roaming farmlands where locals planted corn, tobacco, and fished along the rivers. But as we all...
Bay Ridge Guide: The Scenic and Idyllic Neighborhood
Bay Ridge Basics
Welcome to Bay Ridge, the quiet residential neighborhood on the water! Mostly a residential neighborhood, row houses and smaller apartment complexes line...
Tribeca Guide: The Trendy and Historic Neighborhood
Tribeca Basics
Welcome to Tribeca, the triangle below canal street that’s sleek and stylish! When people think of Tribeca, they think of the city's cultural,...
Charles B.J. Snyder: The Man Who Built New York City’s Schools
Charles B.J. Snyder was an architect, architectural engineer, and mechanical engineer widely recognized for revolutionizing and innovating the design of New York City public...
Sunset Park, Brooklyn Guide: The Diverse and Serene Neighborhood
Sunset Park Basics
Welcome to Sunset Park, the diverse waterfront community with some of the best food in Brooklyn. This neighborhood isn’t talked about much,...
Life in NYC Before Indoor Plumbing
New York City—both fairly and unfairly—has gained a reputation as one of our country’s grungier cities. But even if litter, roaches, and rats remain...
History of Gothic Revival Architecture in NYCÂ
What do steeply pitched roofs, stained glass, pointed arches, and gargoyles have in common? Here’s a hint: they are all remnants of a bygone...