Category Archives: Neighborhoods

The Treat of the Triangle Below Canal

Responding to “Where are you from?” with New York City always raises an eyebrow.  Responding to “What part of the city are you in?” with Tribeca raises both eyebrows and usually causes a step back.  Some of the city’s best, and definitely the city’s coolest residents, restaurants, bars, events, hotels, and businesses make their home west of Broadway, and south of Canal.

Looking past the dropped jaws of tourists wandering through from Chinatown when they spot the likes of Ed Burns, Michael Imperioli, Jessica Alba and more, Tribeca is a neighborhood …

by Mike Dean on October 17, 2011

Jeter’s Taco’s and a Hookah Nightcap.

Teqa, at the SE corner of 31st and 3rd, is one of Murray Hill and the City’s new spot for modern Mexican is spicing up the neighborhood. Opened this past spring the bar and vibe of the space attracts not only the cocktailing crowd, but those craving some of the best tacos around. Lisa Schoen, personal chef to the likes of Derek Jeter, cast and crew of Saturday Night Live, brings high end Mexican to the neighborhood level. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights Teqa’s $30 all you …

by Mike Dean on October 8, 2011

303 East 33rd Green and Luxurious

Things are getting green on the eastern boundary of Murray Hill. 303E33RD is one of the first green luxury buildings in arguably the most convenient neighborhood of Manhattan. Be it a night at the movies at Lowe’s Kip’s Bay, or everything needed for a gourmet meal at home from Todaro Brothers, the greenest residential building in Manhattan is steps from everything.

With a modern look with a neighborhood feel, residents don’t sacrifice any style or convenience for green living. A common roofdeck with spectacular views of the the …

by Mike Dean on October 7, 2011

The Seaport Museum Saved by The Museum of the City of New York

The Seaport Museum’s history is one that showcases its survival through tough times thanks to the tenacity of New York City residents. According to the New York Times, this museum is once again in desperate need of help. This time, it gained support from an unlikely source: another museum.
Recently, the Museum of the City of New York made a deal to take over the Seaport Museum with the help of a two million dollar grant. The grant comes from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation.

It’s no surprise that the Seaport Museum …

by Phylis J. Iqbal on September 20, 2011

135 Bowery: The Limits of Preservation

One of the joys of New York City–arguably, its greatest joy–is the architecture. The pastiche of old and new, skyscrapers and tenement houses, brownstones and glass and steel condos all give the city its diverse landscape and a flavor for every taste. I, for one, am a big fan of the tenement style apartments that are easily found in the Lower East Side, East Village, and Hell’s Kitchen, where this architectural style truly shines alongside modern architectural masterpieces by famous designers.
Despite my nostalgic affections, even I cannot support the preservation …

by Michael Foster on September 18, 2011

Borat Becomes The Dictator on Kent Avenue

Sacha Baron Cohen, famous for the shock-comedy movies Borat and Brüno, has been filming a new movie entitled The Dictator in Brooklyn for some time now, and a new tenement-style apartment facade (or is it the back? I’m not sure) has popped up on Kent Avenue on the waterfront, reports The Gothamist.

There’s no word on how long it will be there, so it’d be a good idea to go visit sooner rather than later. While you’re there, you can also see how much Williamsburg has changed. An area once known for …

by Michael Foster on September 17, 2011

High Line 2.0 on the East River

Gothamist is reporting about a new public development in the works that would create a mile-long walkway, bike path, and green space on the East River from 38th to 60th street. There would be a number of benefits to this: much needed walking space along the East River at Midtown, a route for cyclists to trek from the Upper East Side to Midtown East and Kips Bay. The new route would also allow cyclists to travel from the Upper West Side to the east side and back up to East …

by Michael Foster on September 16, 2011

Views from High Line Park

NPR has broadcast a glowing story about the High Line park in Chelsea, including some very interesting and little-known facts about the place alongside historical photos that demonstrate just how much the park has changed the atmosphere of the neighborhood.
One such fact that blew me away was the figures; the park took over $100 million in private donations to renovate the space, which has probably increased the property values in the area enough to raise nearly half a billion dollars in property taxes for the city. Such an increase in value …

by Michael Foster on September 14, 2011
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