Today AD joins architect Nick Potts in New York City for a walking tour of the Upper West Side. At the turn of the century, apartment hotels such as The Dakota and The San Remo started populating the Upper West Side. Servants' quarters, elevators, and the realization of views were making apartment living more appealing to the upper middle classes and increasing the value of the top floors. Join Nick for an in-depth look at how the Upper West Side revolutionized apartment living and became the birthplace of the penthouse in Manhattan.
[WATCH] Here's How The G Train Went From New York City's Worst Subway Lines to One of Best
Those who never ride it may not understand, but the G Train in Brooklyn/Queens has undergone incredible improvements over the past few years. Once one of the worst lines in the City, it is not one of the most predictable and reliable lines in the entire New York City subway system. In this short documentary from our friends at BRIC TV, learn how it happened.
The "G" train is looking "G"ood with new countdown clocks, markers to show where the train will stop, and a more consistent schedule —all thanks to some devoted fans.
[WATCH] SUBWAY STOPS: A 16mm Short Film Set on the NYC Subways
A cinematic experience of the New York subways, featuring the commuters, panhandlers, and performers passing through.