In Plain Sight
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A 19th Century Ghost Town In Brooklyn
Last week, I was scouting downtown Brooklyn for apartments when I happened to turn onto Duffield Street and come across a great little surprise I’d forgotten about… In fact, the best part is that it’s almost invisible when you first start down Duffield. Then, as you near the halfway point, something quite surreal suddenly comes…
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In Search of Manhattan’s Last Remaining Skybridges
Last week, I was driving down West 24th Street when I noticed something… They’re tearing down the West 24th Street skybridge. Once connecting the two buildings that comprised the now defunct International Toy Center, the southern building at 1107 Broadway is currently being converted into luxury condos. While there’s certainly no need for the bridge…
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Will This 200-Year-Old Farmhouse Be Torn Down For Condos?
I’ll never forget the day I first spotted the 19th century West Village farmhouse that shouldn’t exist. I was driving down Greenwich Street when I happened to glance over and notice a strange little building poking through the trees. I pulled over and headed down Charles Street… …and came upon what has to be the…
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The White Castle Regional Office Looks Like A White Castle
In case you’ve ever wondered what the regional office of White Castle looks like… …it looks like a White Castle. Spotted at the corner of 69th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. -SCOUT