Gramercy Park

… Lauren Z Rosenthal and her husband Marc were living near Union Square but the many chain stores and singles … we looked for a year and finally ended up just south of Union Square We wound up getting this bizarre narrow duplex … very noteworthy about the area just chain stores like 7Eleven and homeless encampments We didnt like the vibe and …

… New Yorkers their neighborhoods met nearly all their needsnot just for groceries or other essentialsbut in other vital … living anywhere else in the city but near the parkthe fresh air the smell of growing things the sight of dogs in … the carriage houses and feeling like Im in a totally different city than when Im hanging out in Midtown she says … …

… set on a place with a working fireplace as the weather cools down and the holidays get closer Theyre aesthetically … NYCs building code so your best best is to search prewar coops or renovated condos even there you may be out of luck … fireplace is nice to look at and gives a room a focal point Gas fireplaces are an option if you prefer new construction  …

… and what didntand what you can learn Have a story to share Drop us an email We respect all requests for anonymity  … Seattle I had a letter of recommendation from a condo I had lived in thereI had helped them revamp some issues around … the interview that I was like Whoa They dont allow food deliveries up to the apartment or window air conditioning …