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LifeEdited, as part of a team with Jonathan Rose Companies, Curtis + Ginsberg, Grimshaw and Scape Studios, was honored to be chosen a finalist for the adAPT NYC Competition. Our design was called CO: Compact, Connected, Complete. The goal of the project was to create a compelling and livable micro-apartment building–and one that could be realized in New York City…

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We couldn’t resist the temptation! There are so many beautiful buildings, gardens, and architectural monuments in NYC that we decided we needed to start collecting some of the best photos. It’s pleasing on the eyes and satisfying to the heart. Looking at the best of New York City, it’s easy to see why we love living here. We’ll give you…

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Manhattan apartment lobbies were once grand. Of course, there were very few coops then, and no condos at all, so most of the lobbies that follow were in rental buildings around 1910. Gothamist has compiled a lovely retrospective of apartment lobbies from photos in the collection of the Museum of the City of New York. We only wish we had…

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Gizmag.com has a presentation of a stunning view of the Grand Central Terminal of tomorrow. The vision presented is stunning and breathtaking, which immediately begs the question; Can it ever be built? Not mentioned in the article, but of great importance, is what this vision would do for residential development in the vicinity of the terminal. My prediction is that…

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LeFrak City is in the middle of major upgrades. Lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, garages, streetscapes, landscaping, and infrastructure are being renovated, costing millions of dollars.

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When it comes to Manhattan apartments, we often have to overlook the exterior of the building, trusting that the interior of the apartment will meet our needs and not be too shabby. Often though, the exteriors of the buildings should be admired too. Add the fact that many beautiful buildings also have beautiful Manhattan no fee apartment rentals inside makes…

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The Bronx may have a bad rap for being the least healthiest county in New York State, but the NYC borough is also home to a thriving green industry. Not only are sustainable businesses popping up all over the place, but innovative green buildings are becoming more common, too. Grimshaw Architects is has built Via Verde, an 18-story mixed-income development…

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When you’re looking at apartments in Brooklyn, you’re usually focused on all the essentials; the quality of the building, the interior of the apartment, and proximity to subways. Now you can add a feature to add to your list; how close you are to the wonderful Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Earlier in May, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens inaugurated a new Visitor…

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Closed since 1940 and hiding at 5 Beekman Street, these photos will bring you back in time to another world, where detail and ornamentation were at their height.

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Which brings me to his latest gem of a find. It\’s a must visit. The New York Public Library has a wonderful digital collection, arranged in galleries. The breadth and scope of the collection is amazing and eclectic. But let\’s explore, just for a few moments, the collection called, \” \”Classic Six: \”New York City Apartment Building Living, 1880s-1910s\”\”

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A great website just came to my attention. I love this kind of stuff. ScoutingNY.com is just the sort of website that can easily consume a few hours of my time and get me moving around the city to see for myself.

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Three hundred feet south of the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall stop on the East Side IRT lies an abandoned subway station. Called “the world’s most beautiful former subway station” by Forgotten NY, this station is the City Hall stop that served as in the inaugural launching point for the city’s subway system in 1904.

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The ever popular Brookyn Flea Market has moved indoors for the winter. Just head over to One Hanson Place, just across from BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music). The space is the iconic old Williamsburg Dime Savings Bank building, AKA One Hanson Place. Even if you don’t need to buy anything, you should see the space. It’s even worth the trip…

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