Harlem preservationists just scored a major victory

… to its extraordinary cultural and social history Related   What happens when your neighborhood becomes a historic … years on landmark law is still hotly debated What you can buy in Upper Manhattan where prices are catching up to the rest of the borough … Live … Neighborhood Intel … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Harlem … historic …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 25, 2015 - 9:59AM
Greenwich Village preservationist Andrew Berman understands the appeal of a penthouse (and can't live without his bodega)

… great neighborhoods special urban places and the history of progressive social and cultural movements the Village has … meant a tremendous amount to me In between the GVSHPs current efforts to extend landmark and zoning protections to … to live Tribeca the Village Washington Heights and Inwood Astoria Prospect Park South Forest Hills Gardens the …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 8, 2015 - 9:59AM
De Blasio's big rezoning plan: what you need to know now

… and a wider variety of designseven in neighborhoods that currently have special height limits meant to preserve … and design requirements A lot of neighborhood activists arent exactly thrilled about them Many neighborhoods like the … for rentstabilized digs Ask Sam How do I find out if my apartments supposed to be rentstabilizedand my landlord owes …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 7, 2015 - 8:59AM