An Inside Look: Lovely Lobbies and Incredible Interiors!
New York City has some exceptionally beautiful buildings. That’s a given. But go inside, and prepare to have your mind blown further. Here are some of the nicest building lobbies, interiors …
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5 Historic Buildings on the Upper West Side
Buildings rich in history aren’t hard to find on the UWS. Maybe you’re reading because you’re a big architecture buff. Or maybe you’re just hoping your search for Upper West …
My Favorite Buildings on West End Avenue
West End Avenue features a tightly packed world of NYC architecture. Squeezed in between high-rise apartment buildings, townhouses occupy various construction types including Beaux-Arts and Renaissance Revival styles.
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The Old Apthorp Mansion of the Upper West Side
Long before the luxurious Apthorp building graced the Upper West Side, the Apthorp Mansion sat on a hill near where 91st and Columbus Avenue is today.
Nora Ephron’s Upper West Side Homesickness
When Nora Ephron moved back to New York in 1980 – amid her ultimate divorce from famed Washington Post journalist Carl Bernstein – the Upper West Side was not the …
5 Upper West Side Buildings Featured in Movies
The Upper West Side has long been one of the most featured and easily recognizable neighborhoods in cinema and television. Some films feature unique UWS buildings which display distinct architectural …
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Crossing Broadway
One of my mother’s proudest food finds in the early 1960s was a mix of quality, fresh seafood she purchased at Citarella, already in its current location at the corner …
Sweet Holiday Displays!
It’s a little cold for long walks, but the UWS is looking vibrant with proper holiday decor! So if you’re willing to brave the weather, check out these well-lit and …
Where Do Buildings Get Their Names?
Robert A.M. Stern’s 15 Central Park West, the Indiana limestone-clad landmark, clearly is today’s Upper West Side building with the greatest “OMG!” factor. Its understated name suggests that it’s classy …
An Extended Applause in The Apthorp Courtyard
Watch building residents and staff give a long round of applause for our frontline workers!
