Central Park

January 7, 2015

Daily Link Fix: How Central Park Looked in the 1980s; What if Apple Made iMilk?

This Greenpoint artist uses discarded glass found on the street and McCarren Park turf to create mini sculptures [DNAinfo] Here’s what Central Park looked like in the 80s…a lot different than today. [Gothamist]. What if Nike sold oranges and Apple made iMilk? An artist reimagines fashionable brands as they’d exist in the grocery store. [Fast […]

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November 24, 2014

Opulent Pad in Building Where Barbara Walters Once Lived Drops Price to $12.5M

By Aisha Carter

A renovated duplex maisonette in the same building Barbara Walters once called home has been struggling on the market since it was listed earlier this year. Now, after eight months and a few price drops, the price has landed at $12.5 million. The opulent space has four bedrooms, parquet de Versailles floors, and imported French First Empire fireplaces, all just steps from the iconic Central Park.
Take a look inside, here

Distinctive Homes

October 20, 2014

Palatial Co-op at the Sherry Netherland Reduces Price to $85 Million

By Aisha Carter

An influx of new property in Manhattan has made Liberty Travel founder Gilbert Haroche reconsider the hefty $95 million price tag for his 15-room co-op at the Sherry Netherland. Haroche had a similar change of heart a year ago, when he lowered the price to $88 million, however he quickly returned to his astronomical initial asking. Now, after sitting on the market for an entire two years, the sprawling simplex is available for a slightly less jaw-dropping $85 million.
Take a look inside, here

Distinctive Homes

October 13, 2014

Holiday Field Trip: Where to Find Christopher Columbus in NYC

By Dana Schulz

It's easy to forget that Columbus Day is more than just a day off from work (which we're not complaining about), but rather a holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1942. But if you need reminding, look no further than these memorials scattered around New York City.
Take a tour of where to find Christopher Columbus monuments in NYC

June 23, 2014

Sitting Pretty: Beautiful and Unique Benches in New York City

By Jason Carpenter

On an average workday in New York, over 3.9 million people crowd onto the tiny island of Manhattan. That’s a lot of behinds needing a seat, and the city provides plenty of those in the form of benches. But not all benches are created equal. There are gems hidden in every borough – beautiful, funky, unique slabs for you to sit on this summer.
See more fantastic benches here

Architecture And Design

May 5, 2014

This Gorgeous Apartment at the Mandarin Oriental Gives New Meaning to “Movin’ On Up”

By Aisha Carter

Wouldn't it be nice to live on top of the world? Well, somebody is in luck because a spacious 3BR/3BA apartment just opened up at the Residences at Mandarin Oriental. This luxurious Columbus Circle pad rests on the 71st floor, with gigantic windows that overlook Central Park, as well as both the East River and the Hudson. The 3,168-square-foot apartment has ebonized oak floors and black granite accents. It also features a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a sub-zero refrigerator, and a wine cave. Whoever purchases this impressive, recently renovated home will not only have bragging rights, but access to all of the amenities of the Mandarin Hotel. So yeah, this person will basically be living in a hotel. Jealous yet?
See photos of the lavish pad here

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Central Park

Daily Link Fix: How Central Park Looked in the 1980s; What if Apple Made iMilk?

Opulent Pad in Building Where Barbara Walters Once Lived Drops Price to $12.5M

Palatial Co-op at the Sherry Netherland Reduces Price to $85 Million

Holiday Field Trip: Where to Find Christopher Columbus in NYC

Sitting Pretty: Beautiful and Unique Benches in New York City

This Gorgeous Apartment at the Mandarin Oriental Gives New Meaning to “Movin’ On Up”

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