The Cloisters is a special museum in Washington Heights operated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art that houses their collection of medieval Eurpoean art, architecture, and gardens. Built in the 1930s by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., The Cloisters building is one of the most unique in the City, incorporating pieces of medieval European ruins directly into the structure.

The museum is home an amazing collection of artistic works, architecture, and gardens from medieval Europe, and is split between Romanesque and Gothic styles. Visitors can expect to see approximately Two thousand works on display, with everything from metalwork and enamels to tapestries and stained glass. While the Cloisters are beautiful at any time of year, they are especially breathtaking during the summer.

Staten Island's lack of a subway system can be attributed to a complex interplay of historical, geographical, and logistical factors. Unlike other boroughs of New York City, Staten Island's separation by waterways, primarily the Upper New York Bay, creates a significant geographical barrier. The island's population density and development patterns historically differed from the rest of the city, leading to less immediate demand for a subway system. Additionally, the construction of a subway line would involve substantial costs, logistical challenges related to tunneling beneath waterways, and potential disruption to existing infrastructure. Instead, Staten Island primarily relies on an extensive network of buses, ferries, and railways connecting it to the rest of New York City.

Step inside Breanna Young and Jamal Williams’ historic loft in DUMBO. Breanna Young and Jamal Williams knew they had found the one the moment they stepped into their stunning DUMBO apartment. Once a pepper and cardboard factory, this industrial-chic space boasts soaring wood beams, exposed brick, and a rich sense of history. The couple has embraced the character of their home, layering in concrete accents, rustic textures, and a beautifully curated palette of tans, greens, soft grays, and warm beiges, all punctuated with striking pops of black. Join us as we step inside their thoughtfully designed loft, where industrial edge meets cozy, modern elegance.