Manhattan

  • Something Wicked To Bleecker Street Comes

    Something Wicked To Bleecker Street Comes

    Every October, I make it a point to take a walk down Bleecker Street and check out the Ralph Lauren stores, which as far as I’m concerned, have some of the best Halloween displays in the city. Rather than being goofy or gorey or over the top, they’re always done with creativity and great attention…

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  • The Smallest Graveyard In Manhattan

    The Smallest Graveyard In Manhattan

    One of my favorite cemeteries in New York is so small, I must have walked by it dozens of times in my travels before I first noticed it. Don’t feel bad if you’ve missed it too. Lined by residential buildings, it’s only natural to assume the short stretch of fencing on the south side of…

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  • The 200-Year-Old Hotel On East 61st Street

    The 200-Year-Old Hotel On East 61st Street

    I was walking around East 60th Street and 1st Avenue when I suddenly realized I’ve rarely explored this area of the city. The reason is a practical one: the traffic nightmare created by the nearby 59th Street Bridge makes filming in the neighborhood very difficult, and the few places I’ve scouted here have always been…

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  • The Last Dirt Road In Manhattan

    The Last Dirt Road In Manhattan

    The other day, I was out scouting alleys, and decided to take a walk up to Broadway Alley, which runs from East 26th – 27th between Lex & 3rd. Broadway Alley doesn’t get much filming*, but I figured I’d take some pictures and see what the current status was. Broadway Alley has a pretty great…

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