During the Harlem Renaissance, Hamilton Heights was home to professional African Americans. The northern part of Hamilton Heights was actually nicknamed Sugar Hill because wealthier African-Americans attracted to the "sweet life," bought homes in the area.
Harlem is steeped in culture and artistic flair, driven by its diverse community. This vibrant neighborhood has served as everything from a farming village to a battlefield to a Manhattan suburb to a commuter town to a working-class community and a center of African-American culture.
Located between First and Fifth avenues, and running from East 96th to East 125th, East Harlem is a neighborhood known to many as Spanish Harlem and affectionately referred to as "El Barrio" by locals.
Largely developed in the 1930s with stately art-deco buildings such as the Park West Terrace Apartments, 4720 Broadway, and 251 Seaman Avenue, this family-oriented neighborhood is enriched by an eclectic mix of residents.
These NYC buildings with indoor vertical gardens offer residents greenery year-round
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, many of us are dusting off green garments for the occasion. But some areas are garbed in green all year long in the form of green walls, also known as living walls or vertical gardens, where plants are inserted into walls with special water management sys... Friday, March 15, 2024
A renter's guide to broker fees in New York City
Newcomers are often shocked to discover that in New York City, broker fees aren't only applicable when buying a home but also when renting one. The practice has also become increasingly contentious in recent years as rents have climbed to new highs, and a rent-stabilized apartment with a $15,000 ... Thursday, March 14, 2024
Following recent sale of Fort Greene church, see churches-turned-residences throughout New York City
In early March 2024, Crain’s New York Business announced that developer Watermark Capital Group had entered contract to buy Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church (“Hanson Place Central”) in Fort Greene for $15 million. The neo-Gothic building has been hit with multiple violations over the ... Tuesday, March 12, 2024
HarlemHarlem is steeped in culture and artistic flair, driven by its diverse community. This vibrant neighborhood has served as everything from a farming village to a battlefield to a Manhattan suburb to...
Washington HeightsSometimes referred to as the Upper West Side of the '80s, Washington Heights is hailed as one of Manhattan's most historic and most revived neighborhoods.
East HarlemLocated between First and Fifth avenues, and running from East 96th to East 125th, East Harlem is a neighborhood known to many as Spanish Harlem and affectionately referred to as "El Barrio" by loc...
InwoodLargely developed in the 1930s with stately art-deco buildings such as the Park West Terrace Apartments, 4720 Broadway, and 251 Seaman Avenue, this family-oriented neighborhood is enriched by an ec...
Hamilton HeightsDuring the Harlem Renaissance, Hamilton Heights was home to professional African Americans. The northern part of Hamilton Heights was actually nicknamed Sugar Hill because wealthier African-America...