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Life in NYC Before Indoor Plumbing

Sophie McIntosh -
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...
Beyond The Building

History of Gothic Revival Architecture in NYC 

Emily Bice -
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...
Manhattan

Hell’s Kitchen NYC Guide: The Vibrant and Busy Neighborhood

Russell Poole -
Hell’s Kitchen Basics Welcome to Hell’s Kitchen, the active residential neighborhood full of fun and adventure! When people think of Hell’s Kitchen, they might think...
Neighborhood Guides

Long Island City Guide: The Ever-Changing Neighborhood

Russell Poole -
Long Island City Basics Welcome to Long Island City, the former industrial neighborhood with a beautiful skyline! When people think of Long Island City, they...
Manhattan

Soho NYC Neighborhood Guide

Russell Poole -
Soho Basics Welcome to Soho, the neighborhood south of Houston with the largest collections of cast-iron buildings on earth! When people think of Soho, they...
Beyond The Building

Redlining and Its Impact on New York City

Lindsey Rae Gjording -
Redlining was a discriminatory housing practice popularized in the 1930s in response to housing shortages across the United States. While officially banned in 1968,...
Beyond The Building

The History of the Iconic NYC Fire Escape 

Josiah Turner -
If you look up at any given moment walking down a New York City street, you’re likely to be greeted with a familiar site:...
Manhattan

Battery Park City Neighborhood Guide

Russell Poole -
Battery Park City Basics Welcome to Battery Park City, the planned community where elite Manhattanites rest their weary heads. When people think of Battery Park...
Manhattan

Roosevelt Island, Manhattan Guide: The Historic and Unique Neighborhood

Russell Poole -
Roosevelt Island Basics Welcome to Roosevelt Island, the beautiful and haunting strip of land between Manhattan and Queens. Many locals and visitors don’t know what...
Beyond The Building

The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant’s 44th Annual House Tour

Josiah Turner -
Come On Home To Bed-Stuy The streets that make up Bed-Stuy, a celebrated neighborhood in North Brooklyn, are lined with historic brownstones and brick-front housing...
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