For some, there’s nothing like the charm of old, New York City architecture, and for some, that translates into an urge to live in a pre-war building. With the glam of new construction, it may be a bit difficult to say no to modern exteriors, but pre-war buildings that have been converted into apartments often pack in ultra-luxe interiors while keeping their façades pure to that of yesteryear’s.
Last week’s Hurricane Sandy left many New Yorkers without food, water, power and most of all, without a home. Mayor Bloomberg instated safety precautions in which residents in “Zone A” across the city were mandated to evacuate their building’s to prepare for the life-threatening disaster that was to come. Now, a week later, 
Greenwich Village is home to many architectural gems, and St. Vincent's Hospital has always been one of the best. After one of its old employee residences, 130 West 12th Street, was converted to a condominium last year, it sold out almost immediately. Now, many of the owners are renting out their apartments at surprisingly reasonable prices. One of the latest projects, the
If you build it, they will come. New York, by Frank Gehry, has proved that an exceptional building will be successful regardless of its location. Developers have recognized the success of Gehry’s building, which is now an iconic part of Manhattan’s skyline, and are looking into not only 
