Located on the corner of 23rd Street and Madison Avenue in the Flatiron District, the Metropolitan Life Insurance Building was quite an impressive site. Completed in 1893 and designed by Napoleon LeBrun & Sons, the 11-story, full-block building was one of the largest on Madison Square. But that wasn't enough for the booming company. In 1909, the church next door was demolished and a large 50-floor tower was constructed, making it the tallest building in the world from 1909 to 1913.

Both buildings still exist today, however a 1964 exterior renovation vastly changed their appearances, covering the ornate facades with plain limestone instead, a brutalist look that was favorable at the time. Here is a Google StreetView of how these buildings look today.

With about 850 acres, Central Park's size can be pretty intimidating. Where should you go while there? In this video from NYCGO, take a peek at 7 of the must-see attractions within Central Park.

Central Park is a must-see for anyone visiting the five boroughs, no matter the time of year. The 843-acre destination is Manhattan’s most famous park, full of trees, gardens, rolling meadows, arches, sculptures, statues and vistas. Here are some highlights.

NYC Pads is a funny web series that is in the same vein as MTV's "Cribs" where a celebrity's home is toured during the show. The twist is that the people in the NYC Pads videos are normal New Yorkers with shitty apartments. In this episode from the series, watch as hosts Maddy and Caroline explore the Astoria, Queens home of "random white dude" and comedian Brendan Sagalow.

Brendan Sagalow takes Maddy and Caroline through his apartment and his tattoos. Will they ever recover from the horrors they see? Will Brendan regret using all of his lotion for a medium funny bit?