Category Archives: Fun

Colorful History of Central Park, NYC

Posted on July 25, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Central Park in NYC is in the middle of Manhattan, and has been open since 1857. Central Park is the urban park that receives more visitors than any other park in the U.S. Originally, the park was build on 778 … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Small Space Look Larger

Posted on July 22, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

If you want your home to look larger than it actually is, it’s important to show off every square foot of your listing so that buyers can visualize enough room for all of their belongings. Staging pro experts state that … Continue reading →

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Koreatown: A Unique Part of Manhattan

Posted on July 15, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Koreatown, Manhattan Koreatown is a neighborhood of New York City’s Manhattan borough. The ethnic Korean hub is located by 31st and 33rd Streets, the Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue. The area is primarily a Korean business district. However, … Continue reading →

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The Bronx Zoo – A Great Summer Getaway

Posted on June 25, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Location: Fordham Road and the Bronx River Parkway Visiting time: summer season from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission: $11-$17 Website: http://www.bronxzoo.com/ Located in one of New York’s most famous boroughs, the Bronx, the Bronx Zoo is one of the … Continue reading →

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Madonna Sells Central Park West Condo

Posted on June 11, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

After significantly dropping the price, Madonna has sold her 6,000 square foot Central Park West apartment at Harperley Hall to a prominent hedge fund manager. The diva’s duplex apartment in the 1911 Arts and Crafts-style structure at 41 Central Park … Continue reading →

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El Museo del Barrio New York

Posted on June 7, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

El Museo del Barrio is a museum located in the east Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. It is often referred to as the El Museo. It stands at the northern end of the Museum Mile, north of the Museum … Continue reading →

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Chinatown Links Manhattan to Chinese Immigrants to New York

Posted on June 1, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

One of the must-see places in New York City is the Chinatown. This is home to the biggest enclave of Chinese people on the Western side of the globe. You can find this at the borough of Manhattan in NYC, … Continue reading →

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Renting Remains a Good Option in Manhattan

Posted on May 28, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

If you’ve been trying to decide between renting and buying in the Big Apple, data continues to show that renting is the best option.  Recent reports have suggested that New York bucks the national trend of renting vs. buying, where … Continue reading →

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Central Park Remains a Vital Place for New Yorkers to Meet

Posted on May 25, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

Whether you’re visiting New York City or have just moved to the area, you’ll definitely want to visit Central Park, one of the city’s most famous attractions. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the U.S. There’s plenty … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Events in NYC

Posted on May 24, 2013 by TrueGotham Blog

What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to the United States. Officially, Memorial Day is on May 30 but it is traditionally observed on the … Continue reading →

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