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Gramercy Park: New York's Only Private Park

Gramercy Park View

Gramercy Park, a calm, serene, and historic neighborhood is home to New York City’s only private park. Also referred to as Gramercy Historic District, the key to this two-acre park can be yours for an evening stroll or just to relax in its peaceful environs, for an annual fee and an apartment in one of the 39 townhouses in this affluent neighborhood, like the 18 Gramercy Park South, Gramercy 19, and Gramercy Starck among others. 

Best Coffee Shops in Gramercy Park

Best Coffee Shops in Gramercy Park

While Gramercy Park is known for being small and intimate, there is still a lot to see and do in this very beautiful neighborhood. Of course, strolling about this charming Manhattan locality can tire you out, and you may need to recharge your batteries. And what better way to do that than by getting a steaming cup of good coffee! In our continuing search for the best coffee shops in New York City, today we turn our attention to the cafés in Gramercy Park, and we are pleasantly surprised with the variety of options available here. Here are three of our favorites.

Top Five Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chelsea

Outdoor Dining in Chelsea

Do you want to take advantage of the warm weather in Chelsea? Save Chelsea Market for a rainy day, and try out one of these restaurants for outdoor dining in Chelsea.

New Luxury Developments Coming to Gramercy Park

One Madison Park

Gramercy Park is one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods in New York City, which is why any news of new luxury real estate development here is almost certainly going to cause a lot of excitement and glee. The latest rumor doing the rounds is that there is going to be a 40-story tower coming up at 45 East 22nd Street, which was once the site of the famous Tony Ciano restaurant.

Top Five Art Galleries in Chelsea

Souther Salazar at Johnathan Levine Gallery

Chelsea is at the center of the New York City art world, and with so many galleries to choose from, we've compiled a list of five of our favorites. Whether you're an art connoisseur or just looking to test the waters, this list is for you.

Take a Guided Walk Around Gramercy Park This Weekend--for Free!

Jane's Walk at Gramercy Park May 5

For two days this weekend, New York City will be celebrating the legacy of activist-urbanist Jane Jacobs (who has been called “the apostle of livable cities”) with more than a hundred free walking tours exploring the many neighborhoods that make the city what it is. From Downtown Manhattan hotspots to the scenic locales of the Upper West Side, there are a lot of tours to choose from, and these free walks are a perfect way to explore a neighborhood with a guide who you can safely expect to be well versed with the city and its history.

Breaking Chelsea Real Estate Records

It’s been said many times that “Chelsea Has It All.” It’s a neighborhood bustling with sites such as the High Line; art galleries are spread throughout the neighborhood, and the variety of architecture one would witness while strolling the tree lined streets seems endless. Chelsea is home to several exciting and awe-inspiring sights, and is now the home to a record-breaking townhouse.

Chelsea Has It All

The High Line in Chelsea NYC

Whatever it is you’re looking for, it’s probably in Chelsea. The well-rounded Manhattan neighborhood is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, nightlife, shopping, dining, recreation, schools and, of course, luxury real estate. Chelsea has everything from classic pre-war buildings reimagined as luxury condos, to cutting-edge, LEED-certified condominiums.

Take a Tour of Greenwich Village’s Finest Homes on May 5

Homes in Greenwich Village

If you have ever walked around in Greenwich Village, it’s pretty certain that you will have come across some rather beautiful, stately looking homes. Now, as grand as they may be to look at from the outside, wouldn’t it be great to see what these homes look like from the inside? Well, for one day in May, the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation is now giving you a chance to tour six of the neighborhood’s most famous structures.

The Jefferson Is No Longer The "East Village Mystery Lot"

The Jefferson Luxury Apartments

For years, the lot at 211 East 13th Street sat unused, prompting the “East Village Mystery Lot” nickname, but today, everything appears to be moving along just fine. The Jefferson--denominated as such for the site’s vaudeville history as the Jefferson Theatre--has updated its teaser page to a fully operational website complete with pricing, floor plans, and several renderings for the upcoming East Village condo.

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