April 1, 2015

Hop on Over to the Bunny Beauty Pageant; Mapping the Neighborhoods Most Used as Film Locations

Just by reorienting subway benches, researchers have discovered they can prevent drunken subway accidents by up to 90%. [Fast Co. Design] Calling all rabbit owners, you don’t want to miss tomorrow’s Bunny Beauty Pageant. [NYDN] Midtown, Williamsburg, and the Financial District have been used as filming locations the most over the past few years, according to […]

March 27, 2015

Where Did Ross on ‘Friends’ Live?; Battery Park’s SeaGlass Carousel Will Open in May

Two people now reported missing; 25 injured after yesterday’s 2nd Avenue explosion. [EV Grieve] We know where Monica, Rachel, Chandler, and Joey lived on “Friends,” but what about Ross when he took over Ugly Naked Guy’s apartment? [Off the Grid] Battery Park‘s $16 million SeaGlass carousel, which boasts 30 hydraulic fiberglass fish, will open this Memorial Day. [Downtown Express] Get […]

March 25, 2015

A Rare Interview with Infamous Subway Map Designer Massimo Vignelli; Where to Hide During a Zombie Apocalypse

You can own the original lease for Andy Warhol’s first NYC studio. [Curbed] Read an interview with graphic designer Massimo Vignelli, who in 1972 created a subway map that sparked controversy for its geometric simplicity and geographical inaccuracy. [Fast Co. Design] Marvel comics debuts special New York-centric covers. [NYDN] In the event of a zombie apocalypse, lower […]

March 24, 2015

Scale the City’s Tallest Building for a Good Cause; Imaginative Forgotten Plans for NYC

Visiting a hidden shoe repair shop in Grand Central. [Jeremiah’s Vanishing NY] Climb all 180 flights of stairs of One World Trade Center to support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Captain Billy Burke Foundation, charities that help the families of 9/11 first responders and military veterans. [amNY] Astoria residents mourn the city’s decision […]

March 19, 2015

Times Square Might Become a Giant Forest; New Yorkers Still Read Actual Books

A botanist and urban ecologist launched a Kickstarter campaign to plant a pop-up forest in Times Square. [Grist] How did the Michelin tire company become the world’s authority on restaurants? [MessyNessy Chic] Long Island City residents are not happy about the giant pink, Silly String-looking public art piece coming to their neighborhood. [Gothamist] Central Park just got 212 […]

March 18, 2015

The Surprising History of the Hotdog Cart; How Brooklyn Heights Became the City’s First Historic District

Take a delicious dive into the surprising history of the New York City hotdog cart. [NYDN] Outspoken Downtowner Chloë Sevigny shares her favorite city spots. [i-D] How Brooklyn Heights, “America’s original suburb,” became the city’s first historic district. [Curbed] Street artist Hanksy is organizing a Golden Ticket scavenger hunt around the city. [Gothamist] There are now more Uber […]

March 17, 2015

Peter Brant Files Work Permits for Converted Con Ed Station; Mad Men Sculpture Coming to Midtown

In addition to transforming his East Village home and former Con Ed substation into a gallery and art study center, Peter Brant plans to restore the building’s façade and add a roof terrace, among other alterations. [EV Grieve] The city’s “Taxi Kingpin” can’t pay his bills thanks to Uber. [NYP] A permanent “Mad Men” sculpture is being […]

March 16, 2015

Robert Durst Arrested for Murder; Try the Mayor de Blasio Lateness Excuse Generator

Go inside the studios of five Brooklyn artists. [BK Mag] On the final episode last night of “The Jinx,” HBO’s Robert Durst crime documentary, the real estate scion implicated himself in the murders of three people and was arrested Saturday in New Orleans. [Forbes] Space-saving takeaways from a 48-square-foot kitchen. [Curbed] Are you chronically late? Try the Mayor […]

March 13, 2015

Did the Seagram Building Ruin Modern Office Towers?; Remembering Postmodernist Architect Michael Graves

Hate your soulless office tower? Maybe you should blame the Seagram Building. [Fast Co. Design] Attend a lecture tonight to learn about the history and renovation of High Bridge, the oldest standing bridge in NYC. [NYC H2O] Michael Graves, postmodernist architect who designed towers and teakettles, dies at 80. [NYT] There’s some passive aggressive blog feuding […]

March 11, 2015

Biggie Mural Coming to Clinton Hill; How the NYC Subway Got Its Colors

Tour a prism- and plant-filled Brooklyn railroad apartment with an old school charm. [Design Sponge] Clinton Hill is getting a Biggie mural outside the Key Food where he once worked. [Brokelyn] Want to know what’s going on with a landmarks application in your neighborhood? The LPC now posts videos of its public hearings and meetings. [GVSHP] Check out […]

March 10, 2015

New Exhibit Explores the Sounds of Iconic NYC Interiors; An Apple Store Architecture Tour

Soundscape exhibit, which opens tonight, highlights the actual sounds of iconic New York interiors, such as Grand Central Terminal, the Seagram Building lobby, and the Guggenheim. [MCNY] The MTA wants to turn token booth clerks into subway concierges with eyes on the platforms. [Gothamist] Take a global tour of the 50 most eye-catching apple stores. [Curbed] When […]

March 9, 2015

Master Ruin Porn Photographers; Do You Have Better Navigation Skills Than a Taxi Driver?

Samsung’s new smart home for dogs has a hydrotherapy pool, treadmill, and built-in tablet. But it’ll cost you $30,000. [Treehugger] Take a look at the 20 top ruin pornographers on the internet. [Architizer] Thanks to GPS, NYC taxi drivers are no longer tested on their geography skills. See if you’re smarter than your iPhone technology with this New York geography […]

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March 6, 2015

Inside the Five Loew’s Wonder Theatres; The City’s Most Photogenic Building Numbers

This video by the Office of NYCMedia takes us inside the city’s five Loew’s Wonder Theatres. [Untapped] Get your kicks this summer at the Brooklyn Museum with a new “Sneaker Culture” exhibit. [DNAinfo] Here’s the oldest film showing NYC being destroyed by a monster. [Gothamist] Check out this video about the inspirational art inside One World Trade Center‘s lobby. […]

March 5, 2015

Secrets of the Flatiron Building; Meet NYC’s Engagement Photographer

Did you know the Flatiron Building was once referred to as the Cowcatcher? Find out about this and other secrets of the iconic building. [Untapped] The “engagement photographer” makes his living sneaking around parks, hiding in bushes, and secretly photographing New Yorkers’ romantic moments. [BI] We’re not sure if this engagement was photographed, but one man proposed […]

March 4, 2015

Rockaway May Get a New Pedestrian Greenway; The Most Popular Cuisines in Manhattan Neighborhoods

Watch a video profile of starchitect Robert A.M. Stern, exploring his life, career, and noted accomplishments. [PBS] The Rockaway Waterfront Alliance is proposing an ambitious park under the elevated A tracks called Project Underway. [Brownstoner Queens] Video “Down Orchard Street” looks for the remaining bargain district vendors. [Bowery Boogie] Hell’s Kitchen residents dig hot dogs, and Upper […]

March 3, 2015

Are Taxis Safer Than Uber?; New York’s Disappearing ‘Papaya’ Hot Dog Chains

Most major cities don’t keep comprehensive data about assaults against passengers in either Uber cars or taxis. [Atlantic] Forget manspreading, let’s talk about dreadspreading on the subway. [Gothamist] Sorry London, NYC is the world’s most economically powerful city. [CityLab] Why Is Santiago Calatrava’s World Trade Center PATH station covered in rust? [NYO] Manhattan has only eight spots […]

February 27, 2015

Heartbeat Urban Drum to Become a ‘Heartseat;’ 53 New Citi Bike Stations for Brooklyn

Stereotank’s heart-shaped urban drum in Times Square known as Heartbeat will turn into a “heartseat.” [Inhabitat] A Kickstarter campaign is raising funds for a documentary film about Horn & Hardart’s iconic Automat. [Gothamist] Mapping the 53 new Citi Bike stations coming to Williamsburg and Greenpoint. [BK Paper] A small shop in Ridgewood, Queens is the reason NYC […]

February 26, 2015

A Comprehensive Database of Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture; New Yorkers Love French Bulldogs

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s website gets a beautiful overhaul that includes a comprehensive, searchable database of the architect’s works. [Fast Co. Design] Tour a tiny, pattern-filled Chinatown studio. [The Cut] The French bulldog was the most popular dog breed in NYC in 2014. See what breed reigned supreme in your neighborhood. [DNAinfo] Second annual Lower […]

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