[VIDEO] Learn About Gramercy, Manhattan in This Short Neighborhood Tour

Defined by the blocks surrounding New York City's only private park, the Gramercy neighborhood in Manhattan is one of the City's most exclusive and historic areas. Residents who live on the streets lining Gramercy Park are given an exclusive key to it, but you can also visit by staying at the Gramercy Park Hotel or by renting an Airbnb (see: How to See Inside Gramercy Park Without a Key). In this short video from real-estate agent James Marcolin, take a short tour of the neighborhood and learn a little bit about its history.

A video series to re-discover the secrets and charm of New York City' s best neighborhoods, with me, James. All my passion and experience blending Hospitality, Lifestyle and Real Estate together. Your new guide to the best of New York.

Peek Inside the Bushwick, Brooklyn Studio of Activist Sculpture Artist Johannah Herr

Brooklyn based sculpture artist Johannah Herr creates large, colorful art that brings attention to topics such as State-sanctioned violence, citizenship, privilege, power, human trafficking, an more. In this short video from our friends at BRIC TV, peek inside her Bushwick studio and hear more about the motivations for her art.

Artist Johannah Herr creates art about state-sanctioned violence. Using maximalist, colorful aesthetics, her work draws viewers in while maintaining its often dark messages about government and capitalism.

Vintage Photograph Shows the Flatiron Building Under Construction in 1902

Flatiron Building Construction, New York, 1902
Flatiron Building Construction, New York, 1902
Photo: r/nycpics

The Flatiron Building, originally called the Fuller Building, is so symbolic of New York City that it seems like it has always been here, but this vintage three-panel photo from 1902 showing the Fuller Building under construction proves otherwise.

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