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

… the Colonial Army Washington retreated from Brooklyn up to what was then known as Harlem Heights and claimed Mount … was nothing short of spectacular and looking East you could see as far as the Long Island Sound Plus the property … battle over her estate came to an end the mansion and what would eventually be the historic district was auctioned …

By Marjorie Cohen |June 6, 2016 - 8:59AM
Inside LeFrak City, a mega-rental community in Queens with affordable apartments

… Island Expressway you may have wondered about that huge cluster of red brick buildings you see when driving past … built in the 1960s the land was purchased from the Astor estate for $7 million it was geared toward middleclass … Jamaica Queens Lefrak City was built without direct city or state aid and without tax abatements reported the Times in …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |May 25, 2016 - 8:59AM
A Harlem street with a "quiet Southern town" vibe shines again

… This row of singlefamily houses with front yards and porches seems to belong more in a quiet Southern town than in the … a look at the condition of the homes on the row she asked What is this says Ansis She was appalled by their … role in the restoration of the porches says that what you see now is all authentic Her team investigated all the …

By Marjorie Cohen |April 19, 2016 - 8:59AM
Tudor City: The peaceful East 40s enclave that's more than just its architecture

… attract firsttime buyers eager to take advantage of what the surroundings have to offer This Take Five … enclave … 1 Its not about the views … There wasnt much to see when developer Fred Fillmore French happened on the … buffs may stumble upon Tudor City on a field trip to see nearby prestige buildings in the area say the breezy …

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