Discover how Queens, NYC, became a battleground for ambitious urban planning. This video reveals the unique history of the largest borough, from its origins as a collection of villages to its transformation by significant infrastructure projects and influential figures like Robert Moses. Explore how these developments shaped Queens' distinct identity and left an indelible mark on its landscape and population density.

A Park Slope fixture, the Montauk Club's striking clubhouse is home to New York's first private club. Learn the history of the 130 year old institution and the amenities they provide today.

In 1978, artists named their Brooklyn waterfront neighborhood “DUMBO” in an attempt to deter gentrification, but the effort ultimately failed. After developer David Walentas began purchasing large amounts of property in the early 1980s, the former industrial area gradually transformed, particularly following a 1997 rezoning that allowed residential conversions. Once home to factories and later artists, DUMBO has since become a major tourist destination and one of New York City’s most expensive neighborhoods, shaped by strategic development and its preserved creative identity.