Making an Entrance: Top NYC Buildings with Porte-Cocheres and Dramatic Driveways
The term porte-cochere comes from the French phrase meaning “carriage porch.” Throughout New York City, many buildings with these covered entrances date to the prewar era, when horse-drawn carriages were the primary mode of transportation. While automobiles long ago replaced horses, the porte-coc... Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sales launch at 256 East 4th Street; New boutique East Village condo on former synagogue site
Sales have recently launched at 256 East 4th Street, a five-story boutique condominium with a modern yet contextually sensitive red brick facade in the heart of the East Village. Two of the six units, including a floor-through three-bed with direct elevator access and a private terrace, have ente... Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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