A row of 12 houses near Audubon Park has a fascinating history—but do they have a future?

… Like surprises If so take the number 1 train to Washington Heights get off at 157th Street walk one block … bought the house at  no 638 West 158th Street in 1897 and lived there until 1942 Born in England and trained as an … were originally built they had front gardens and in the back stretching the length of the row there was a garden …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 28, 2016 - 12:15PM
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 … to possibly eclipse this 21st century footnote   The Jumel Terrace Historic District designated by the Landmarks …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 6, 2016 - 8:59AM
Tudor City: The peaceful East 40s enclave that's more than just its architecture

… through Grand Central Rents subsequently fell the jewel of midtown got shabby Developer Harry Helmsley bought … copper lions bearing banners elaborate turrets that house water towers rooftop balustrades  and friezes bearing Tudor … spent her days looking for Russian submarines plying the waters of the East River When you live in a 225squarefoot …

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