Senator Street in Bay Ridge: A historic block without landmark protections

… Two short blocks from the justrenovated Bay Ridge Parkway subway stop on the R line youll find yourself on one of New York Citys lesserknown brownstone blocks Located just off the … Sunset Park and built multifamily buildings for the Finnish Home Building Association a group of Finnish immigrants who …

By Marjorie Cohen |October 26, 2017 - 9:00AM
MacDougal Alley: A small downtown mews filled with NYC art history

… that have appropriated the word mews in their names for instance the 78unit Clinton Mews in Brooklyn or the … were able to join in on the fun and now have the scoop to share with you … 1 The Alley is named after a mostly … but his name is misspelled on the street and alley meant to honor him … 2 An immensely wealthy womans decision to set up …

By Marjorie Cohen |March 14, 2017 - 2:59PM
Bertine Block : A small street in the Bronx that offers a window into 19th century NYC

… the mix on the block was professional in the singlefamily homes and working class in the tenements An LPC repor t … in Mott Haven in general is steady and growing  Either prospective renters and buyers know and love the area for …   … Live … Neighborhood Intel … Take Five … Bertine Block A small street in the Bronx that offers a window into 19th …

By Marjorie Cohen |December 22, 2016 - 9:12AM