The Gym in My Apartment Building Is SO LOUD! What Can I Do?
It’s possible that a gym isn’t even allowed in your building. If it is, it cannot violate the noise code, the warranty of habitability or the lease.
The Fight to Save Googie, the Style of Postwar Optimism
The car-centric architectural style, characterized by neon signs and dramatic rooflines, is now endangered. Its admirers mourn the loss of the ideals it represented.
Googie, a Futuristic Style of Architecture, Is Endangered
Googie architecture is a midcentury design style characterized by dramatic rooflines, pops of color, large glass windows and flashy signs. Anna Kodé, a reporter covering design and culture for the Real Estate section of The New York Times, describes the efforts by preservationists to save examples of the distinctive style.
She Wrote the Book on Preservation in New York
Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel has made it her life’s work to make sure that the city’s landmarks, and the contributions of its residents, are never forgotten.
The Best Festivus Pole Is the One You Make
After an appearance on “Seinfeld” in 1997, the pole took on a life of its own as the embodiment of the anti-holiday spirit.
$1.5 Million Homes in Thessaloniki, Greece
The area in and around Greece’s second-largest city offers traditional Greek houses, modern renovations and waterfront views.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are five-bedroom house in Westport, Conn., and a five-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in the East Village, Chelsea and Port Richmond.