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Midtown Manhattan Neighborhoods: Hell’s Kitchen

Posted on October 30, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

The first thing that should be said about this vibrant community is to not let the name put you off! Hell’s Kitchen is a nickname that was given back in the 1880s and referred to the riots that used to … Continue reading →

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Halcyon Luxury Condos in Turtle Bay

Posted on October 23, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Price range: up to $5 million No. of units: 123 Location: Midtown East, Manhattan Unit type: condos, penthouses, studios 1-4 bedrooms Halcyon is a luxury condo tower located in Midtown East, Manhattan. The 32-story building features 123 premier homes, high-end … Continue reading →

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Upper East Side Market Sees New Trends

Posted on October 17, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Currently underway on the Upper East Side is work on the Second Avenue subway, a nearly $4.5 billion project that will ease crowding on the Lexington Avenue line and improve connections to Midtown and Downtown. The digging is almost done … Continue reading →

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Rentals in Demand in Manhattan

Posted on October 14, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

The Upper West Side and the Upper East Side are playing Switcheroo when it comes to the most in-demand Manhattan neighborhood with renters. At the beginning of September, the Upper West Side grabbed back the number 1 spot, and the … Continue reading →

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Midtown Manhattan Neighborhoods: Garment District

Posted on October 7, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Although barely one square mile, this quaint district, anchored by the Jacob Javits center at the far west, Penn Station, the General Post Office, and Madison Square Garden in the Center, and the Empire State Building in the east, has … Continue reading →

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The Staten Island Ferry Facts and History

Posted on September 30, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

The Staten Island Ferry provides service for commuters traveling between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan, but visitors who want to see New York City’s working waterfront (& the Statue of Liberty) will enjoy the free ride across the New York … Continue reading →

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NoLita in Manhattan Retails Italian Character

Posted on September 22, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Nolita is a beautiful neighborhood in Manhattan that is full of Italian charm.  Short for “North of Little Italy”, the area is bordered by Houston Street on the north, Broome Street on the south, Bowery on the east, and Lafayette … Continue reading →

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Hudson River Park

Posted on September 13, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Hudson River park is a stretch of waterfront park along the Hudson River that extends from Battery Park to 59th Street.  The park is known and loved for its plentiful flowers, benches, piers and views of the river as well … Continue reading →

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Micro Apartments Becoming More Popular

Posted on September 1, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Micro apartments usually range between 180 to 300 square feet, and these are surely becoming more popular among the bachelors and bachelorettes and even for some retirees. These people seek affordable places to live in the state’s most expensive cities. … Continue reading →

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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit Fall 2013 (Aug 31th-Sep 8th)

Posted on August 29, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

The Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit is a twice-yearly event that takes place in the heart of Greenwich Village.  Now in its 83rd year, the next festival is scheduled to take place Labor Day Weekend on August 31, September 1-2, … Continue reading →

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