A Single Picture Of Every Stop Along New York City’s Longest Subway Line

A Single Picture Of Every Stop Along New York City’s Longest Subway Line

Last week, in the midst of packing for a pretty big move, I decided to take a break and do something I’ve always wanted to: ride the A train from start to finish. The A train is New York City’s longest subway line. For just the standard fare of $2.75, it will take you more…

Five Amazing Locations That Prove Why Staten Island Is New York’s Most Versatile Borough For Filming
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Five Amazing Locations That Prove Why Staten Island Is New York’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….

A 19th Century Stable Hidden in the Heart of Midtown Manhattan

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……

This Mysterious Building on West 31st Is The Last Remnant Of Old Penn Station

This Mysterious Building on West 31st Is 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…

The Best Construction Fence Ever In New York City

The Best Construction Fence Ever In New York City

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…

They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To: A Public School Art Deco Gem in Valley Stream
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They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To: A Public School Art Deco Gem in Valley Stream

A while back, I was driving around southern Long Island when I happened to pass by Valley Stream High School. At first, it seemed like just your typical deco-style public school. But the closer I looked, the more I started to notice a number of really unique little details… The first thing to catch my…

Scars In Limestone: Finding Traces of the 1920 Wall Street Bombing
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Scars In Limestone: Finding Traces of the 1920 Wall Street Bombing

As I was scouting around Wall Street this past weekend, I noticed a number of tourists taking pictures of the usual sights: the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall… However, no one seemed to be paying any attention to one of the more interesting historical remnants, found at 23 Wall Street. Swing around to the…