Sustainable living in NYC: LEED and Passive House buildings + 21 Availabilities inside
It has long been assumed that the only way to go green is to go off the grid, build a house out of recycled materials, and set up a field of windmills and solar panels on an upstate plot of land. However, some could argue that New York City is a great place to go green. A number of shops are devo... Friday, April 19, 2024
As 183 Chrystie Street tops out, see the best condos on the Lower East Side and availabilities inside
After spending decades as a working-class neighborhood largely comprised of low-rise tenement buildings, the Lower East Side has evolved into a luxury residential destination. With its borders defined as between East Houston Street and Canal Street, and from the Bowery to the East River, the Lowe... Thursday, April 18, 2024
As Jennifer Lopez's downtown penthouse sells, see other NYC homes with elegant casement windows
Once considered a relic of prewar days, casement windows have experienced a resurgence in New York City buildings as of late. The feature is most commonly found in residential conversions of manufacturing spaces – e.g., The Whitman Mansion in NoMad, where Jennifer Lopez’s penthouse recently enter... Thursday, April 18, 2024
What $1.2 million can buy on the Upper East SideThe Upper East Side, characterized by its broad avenues and tree-lined streets, stands as the most densely populated neighborhood in...Tuesday, April 16, 2024