manhattan: Speechless Sunday: Brownstones - 10/18/09 08:46 AM
New Yorkers lived in Townhouses during the 19th century.
19th Century Single Family Townhouses were made of Brownstone and Limestone.
The luxury apartment building was actually invented in New York in the late 19th century. In 1890 The Dakota was the first luxury apartment building in Manhattan. By 1930, … (13 comments)
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manhattan: Speechless Sunday, Leaking Water Tower - 10/11/09 05:25 PM
In the 1800s, New York City required that all buildings higher than six stories be equipped with a rooftop water tower. This was necessary to prevent the need for excessively high pressures at lower elevations, which could burst pipes. Today the towers have become fashionable in some circles. As of … (14 comments)
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manhattan: Washington Heights: Manhattan Neighborhood Report - 10/07/09 10:00 AM
Washington Heights is Manhattan's highest natural point (265 feet, in Bennett Park)
Washington Heights, which runs from 155th Street to Dyckman Street from river to river, is a bustling urban area with a busy commercial center.
Washington Heights is known for it's five and six-story prewar and post war apartment … (7 comments)
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manhattan: Wordless Wednesday: Fall Season ~ Back to Work! - 09/09/09 07:15 AM
Law and Order begins filming new season on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
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manhattan: Diversity=Tolerance=Talent= Economic Growth: NYC Above The Rest - 08/03/09 04:03 PM
What makes New York City "The Empire City", "The Big Apple", "Gotham" different from the rest of the United States?Diversity, Tolerance and Talent. Although most major American cities are diverse, New York represents the widest variety of cultures and ethnicities. With more than 8 million residents, one can see people from … (4 comments)
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manhattan: The Boulevard - Upper Broadway - Upper West Side - Manhattan - 07/23/09 01:18 PM
2373 Broadway - The Boulevard
The Boulevard condop is a full service post-modern grand building with simplex, duplex and penthouse apartments. Many residences have glass-enclosed "greenhouse" rooms, walls of windows, herringbone floors, high ceilings, terraces, balconies and other details not found in most modern buildings. A gracious residence that recaptures … (5 comments)
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manhattan: Manhattan, New York City Relocation Package Update - 07/16/09 10:13 AM
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Manhattan, New York City Relocation Guide
Manhattan Relocation: Helpful Tips, Links and Contact Information
Relocation Guide: Time Line For Purchasing A Manhattan Home
Relocation Guide: Understanding (and loving) Manhattan
New York Apartment Terminology A-Z: A Consumer Guide
NYC Room Count: A Consumer Buyers Guide
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manhattan: Summer Nights for Summer Films: Outdoor Films in NYC - 07/01/09 10:40 PM
Films with views can be enjoyed on the piers and parks this summer
Photo courtesy of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
Summer in New York City brings with it a slew of outdoor films. Here’s a sample of the festivals happening in the City: 2009 … (5 comments)
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manhattan: Speechless Sunday: One Door Closes Another Door Opens! - 05/31/09 09:37 AM
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manhattan: 22nd Annual Fleet Week NYC: Welcome Back to Pier 86 - 05/21/09 07:14 AM
Thousands of service members sailed into town yesterday for the 22nd Annual Fleet Week. The Parade of Ships made its way up the Hudson River yesterday.
Hosted every year Memorial Day week, Fleet Week New York is the City's celebration of the sea services. This annual event also provides an opportunity for … (7 comments)
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manhattan: Hamilton Heights: Historic Neighborhood Report - 04/15/09 08:32 AM
Hamilton Heights in Upper Manhattan was the home of Alexander Hamilton from 1802 - 1804. Alexander Hamilton was the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, a Founding Father, and political philosopher. His Manhattan home Hamilton Grange has recently been moved from Convent Avenue to St. Nicholas Park.
Hamilton commissioned architect John … (2 comments)
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manhattan: April Calendar of Unique Events in NYC - 04/02/09 11:22 AM
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manhattan: Wordless Wednesday - Colorstones - 03/25/09 10:03 AM
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manhattan: Speechless Sunday: The Arch - Washington Square - 03/22/09 08:02 AM
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manhattan: Go Green for St. Patricks Day: Green Resources / Services - 03/16/09 08:36 PM
Green Resources / Services
New York Energy Smart
New York Department of Environment Conservation: Green Building Initiative The US Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Environmental Data Resources, Inc. - provides environmental risk information services for real estate transactions. Association of Energy and Environmental Real Estate … (5 comments)
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manhattan: Wordless Wednesday: "Birds in the sky are your only neighbors" NY Times 1930 - 02/25/09 09:26 AM
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manhattan: The Oscar Goes to...Hollywood on the Hudson: "Made in NY" - 02/22/09 11:30 AM
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“Made in NY” films are well represented among the nominees for the 81st annual Academy Awards Ceremony tonight. Doubt, the Miramax film which shot on location in New York City in late 2007 and early 2008, was nominated for five awards, including four in the … (9 comments)
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manhattan: Manhattan (NY) Loan Limits Return to $729,750 until 12/1/09 - 02/20/09 08:33 AM
The House and Senate passed the stimulus package called the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" President Obama signed the bill on Tuesday.While many real estate professionals and home buyers were hoping for a $15,000 tax credit for all home buyers without income caps that was introduced in the Senate … (1 comments)
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manhattan: Wordless Wednesday - It's Cold and Wet! - 02/04/09 08:33 AM
Columbus Avenue at West 77th Street, Upper West Side, Manhattan - February 3, 2009 5:45 pm
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manhattan: New Rules for Manhattan Apartment Buyers and Sellers - 01/14/09 07:11 PM
For the past decade sellers had the power in the NYC real estate market. No longer can sellers dictate every aspect of the transaction. No financing contingencies, shopping around offers, listing brokers double ending deals are no longer the norm.Currently buyers have the upper hand. Buyers are putting in low offers … (18 comments)
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