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Boston Area Americans, Staten Island needs your help
I am asking for Boston area people’s help. If you live near Cambridge area please read on. If you know anyone in the area, please share this with them. Chris Brogan is organizing the collection of...
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The future of Manhattan West
I was excited to see some updated images and renderings of the future of Brookfield’s Manhattan West (not to be confused with the larger Hudson Railyards Project by The Related Company). In addition...
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New York City of Trees via CoolHunting
Spring is SOOOO close. It’ll be nice to see leaves on the trees again. Spring is one way NYC gets renovated EVERY year! I spotted this write up recently on CoolHunting and thought it was worth...
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Get Outside with Blondie’s Treehouse
Spring fever. I’m getting it. The weather finally seems to be getting to my idea of springtime. On days like today, I want to be outside as much as possible. In NYC, this means parks and rooftops,...
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Bring On The Heat! Renovate Yourself In A Saltwater Pool, NYC
The heat comes to NYC, and now you need refreshment. Long time readers of RenovatingNYC know we have a strong affinity for rooftop spaces and great places to cool off. This is where we get off topic...
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Renovating a symbol of Freedom: The Statue of Liberty
I was contacted some time ago by the team that recently completed renovations to the Statue of Liberty. It seemed fitting to feature this renovation as we celebrate our independence. The Statue is also...
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Ode To Joy And A Cool Breeze
Claudia Santino, one of my favorite travel writers recently wrote the following post about an outdoor concert by New Order (one of my favorites) in Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn, NYC. Definitely worth...
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The Urban Outdoor Shower
Timing isn’t my strong suit. It’s the end of summer in NYC and I’m talking about outdoor showers. However, if you’ve received my free guide on planning a renovation or remodeling project in NYC, you’d...
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Top Posts of 2013: What Are The Stars On The Brick Building For? A...
The following was originally posted on 26 January 2013. I recently needed to research the purchase of “masonry stars” for an exterior restoration and renovation project in SoHo and figured I’d share...
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Top Posts of 2013: Rowhouse and Apartment Renovations
The following was originally posted on 15 March 2013: Brendan Coburn, Ward Welch, and Jason Boutin of CWB Architects are contributing some great work to the world of NYC townhouse and apartment...
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NYC Balconies, Terraces & Rooftops : Our Love Affair Continues
Finally, the winter weather breaks and we can spend more time enjoying the outdoors. Dedicated readers of RenovatingNYC know that we have an affinity for rooftops and urban outdoor spaces (to wit: NYC...
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