books

… To get a sense of whats essential reading for the New York history neophyte we asked 11 historians and authors to tell us their favorite books of New York history along with an explanation of why each title made the … showed up as well Heres the list in full in no particular order … 1 American Institute of Architects Guide to …

By Marjorie Cohen |February 14, 2018 - 9:00AM

Live

Summer reading: 5 books that take place in steamy NYC (and one of its suburbs)

By Alanna Schubach |June 15, 2017 - 12:30PM

Improve

Been wanting to add some color to your bland apartment? Interior designer Moll Anderson is here to help

By Virginia K. Smith |February 15, 2017 - 3:59PM

Neighborhood Intel

Think you know Brooklyn? This author has walked every single block in the borough

By Virginia K. Smith |October 11, 2016 - 2:59PM

Rent

Here's proof that NYC's middle class has been getting squeezed out since the 1870s

… of Stephen Birminghams book Life at the Dakota New Yorks Most Unusual Address about the famous Upper … West Side coop The early chapters set the stage for the Dakotas construction in the late 19th century as more … dweller It would seem that the widening wealth gap in NYC has been a going issue for at least 150 years To wit …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 23, 2016 - 12:59PM