This apartment was Maria Vasquez’s first place without roommates, so she knew she wanted to find the perfect spot. Coming from a previous apartment that was quite dark, her non-negotiables included lots of natural light and access to the outdoors. Located on New York City's Upper West Side, Maria's studio sits across the street from Riverside Park and is only a 10-minute walk to Central Park. It has oversized windows and faces south, letting tons of natural light in each day. “Once I saw the inside of the apartment, I fell in love with its character,” Maria says. “It’s in a well-maintained pre-war building with gorgeous details. The crown molding and frames around the windows sealed the deal. I also loved how even though it’s a studio, there’s still plenty of room to have a comfortable bedroom and living space."

The plaque on the wall says:

Sugar Hill - Prison Window

This window was originally part of the five story Sugar House built in 1763 at the corner of Duane and Rose Streets and used by the British during the Revolutionary War as a prison for American Patriots. The Sugarhouse was demolished in 1892 and replaced by the Rhinelander Building incorporating this window into the faced as an historical artifact.

The Rhinelander building was demolished in 1986 and the site is now occupied by Police Headquarters.

John Lindsay, Mayor (1965)

Drivers in New York City have figured out a way to get around the NYPD's elaborate network of traffic enforcement cameras -- making their license plates unreadable. We meet the snitch trying to stop them and a ghost plate dealer keeping them on the streets.