Pre War and Post Modern (iPhone photos courtesy of Mitchell Hall)
New building construction throughout Manhattan is changing the face of neighborhoods and the Manhattan skyline. If your interested in purchasing or leasing in a new construction development in Manhattan, or if you prefer the charm and character of pre war architecture, please contact me or click here: Manhattan Apartment Buyer. The Upper West Side architecturally is an eclectic mix of pre war and post modern luxury buildings. Diversity is … (6 comments)
The luxury apartment house was actually invented in New York in the late 19th century. Upper-class New Yorkers lived in townhouses and single-family mansions during the 19th century. By 1930, 90% percent of Manhattanites lived in apartments. To lure potential tenants, developers borrowed the word "apartment" from the French to make the new buildings sound more fashionable. The word and the lifestyle stuck. In 1890 The Dakota was the first luxury apartment building … (6 comments)
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