nickcarr
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Why Staten Island Is NY’s Most Versatile Borough For Filming
There’s a saying when it comes to location scouting in New York City: if you can’t find it anywhere, try Staten Island. While Staten Island often fights for recognition amongst the boroughs that don’t require a ferry for access, it nonetheless features some of the most interesting and unique filming locations anywhere in the city.…
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A 19th Century Stable Hidden in the Heart of Midtown Manhattan
Some time ago, I was walking down West 55th Street in midtown when I happened to notice a peculiar building near Seventh Avenue… This three-story structure, nestled in between the towering brick pre-war apartments that line the block. There was almost an abandoned feel to it, with flaking paint giving way to the brick underneath……
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The Last Remnant Of Old Penn Station
This past week, I was heading to a show at Madison Square Garden when I happened to notice a building on West 31st Street that has always intrigued me… The granite behemoth at 242 West 31st: When you first see it, you might assume it to be just an old bank building, or perhaps a…
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Best Construction Fence Ever
For the past week, I’ve been scouting dozens of construction sites around Brooklyn and Queens, which means I’ve been running into the same boring green fencing pretty much everywhere (specifically, “hunter green,” as per city requirements). As I was driving around, I was suddenly reminded of the best construction fencing I think I’ve ever seen…