Category Archives: East Harlem

Harlem: Then and Now

 
Researchers at Rutgers University have created an interactive tool to document and archive historical photos of different urban areas across America. The Harlem section is fascinating, offering photos of different neighborhoods in this ever-changing section of Manhattan. Because there are pictures taken from the same spot over a span of two decades, there is a lot to see and explore; plus, you can use the built-in map to explore different neighborhoods.
Even a cursory glance makes one thing clear: Harlem has transformed. A mixture of civic pride, urban development projects, government …

by Michael Foster on August 3, 2011

Three Hot Properties in Upper Manhattan

Uptown Manhattan has always been a vibrant and diverse area. It’s difficult to generalize about the place because the many communities and neighborhoods have their own unique character that is being enriched by the newest Harlem Renaissance–this time, new buildings are enriching the neighborhood and revitalizing the real estate market. It’s an exciting time to live uptown and enjoy the rich cultural, literary, musical, and artistic history of the neighborhood while enjoying the many excellent restaurants, cafes, and cultural hotspots of the area.
555 Lenox Avenue is a delightful reimagination of …

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by Michael Foster on June 22, 2011

Looking Up

The cautious word about town is that the New York City real estate market may be revitalized. “No, it’s not like the wild days of 2007,” admits Katherine Dykstra of the New York Post, “when dozens of new-construction buildings dotted much of the city.” And it cannot be denied that many of the buildings resulting from that boom remain largely vacant. But available units are now beginning to sell, and new development, stagnant for the last few years, seems to be swinging back into action.
The elegant Ladies Mile building at …

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by Noah Diamond on April 20, 2011

When It Snow’s In New York…Be Prepared

It was another snow day here in New York City, and I don’t know if you noticed but the day was a perfect for heading to New York public parks for some fun in the snow. Minus the transit troubles, the city was beautiful. Just check out my friend Gillian’s view outside her balcony on East 89th Street, a tree line shot right to Central Park:

If you are a new comer to New York, or you are planning to buy a new condo in the area, here are some tips …

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by Anthony Longo on January 27, 2011

Twenty-Something’s Adaptation To New York Prices

The New York Times recently reported that twenty-somethings moving to New York for the first few years are doing everything they can do to survive in this expensive city during this horrible economic slump. Being a twenty-something myself, going on my fourth year in the big apple, I understand all these baby New Yorker woes.
Living in a city where you have to start out residing in a windowless box, sleeping on a twin bed with your feet hanging off one end is not the ideal situation for any young adult …

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by Anthony Longo on November 14, 2010

A fireplace in New York City? You don’t say!

We’re not sure about you, but these past few bone chilling months have really ignited in us the dream for a full scale, working fireplace. You know, the kind we had growing up in our small town – the kind where you’d gather wood from the backyard, stuff the fireplace with crumpled newspapers and logs, light a match, and voila – and God said, “Let there be light!” Sadly for most New Yorkers, working fireplaces are hard to come by. There’s always the chance of a quaint, non-working fireplace in …

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by Anthony Longo on February 24, 2010
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