Jumel Terrace: A neighborhood with a connection to Hamilton—the man and the musical

… The Jumel Terrace Historic District is one the most interesting … neighborhoods in upper Manhattan and it happens to be full of history Thats probably why LinManuel Miranda chose the … because there wasnt enough room for a sitdown dinner inside  According to a recent book entitled MorrisJumel …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 6, 2016 - 8:59AM
The Upper West Side's Clebourne building is one of the neighborhood's historic crown jewels

… showstopping and steeped in history The Clebourne at 924 West End Avenue is one of the latter The Cleburne is … and Guide the justcompleted building was purchased by Lawrence Phipps a partner of Andrew Carnegie for $15 million … sold in January for $475 million  … 4 Its smallest apartments were huge … If you were in the market for a …

By Marjorie Cohen |March 23, 2016 - 8:59AM
Tudor City: The peaceful East 40s enclave that's more than just its architecture

… traffic is diverted underground for five blocks along the United Nations campus the convenience to midtown offices and … include the iconic Chrysler Building and soon after the Empire State Building French targeted a tasteful middle … lions bearing banners elaborate turrets that house water towers rooftop balustrades  and friezes bearing Tudor roses …

By Claire Wilson |March 16, 2016 - 8:59AM