Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan Neighborhoods

By Popular Demand in time for Halloween! I am re-releasing Hogwarts in Manhattan – The 1,000+ Gargoyles and Grotesques of City College and can be heard at https://harlemstories.buzzsprout.com or your favorite podcast app.In this episode I discuss some of the various gargoyles and grotesques on the campus of City College and how to tell the difference between these types of sculptures.In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Harlem Transformed - Arts, Education, Technology Transformations and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the Innovation Triangle- largely focused, but not limited to, the changes that are occuring in Manhattanville. The programs being developed encourage STEM education and investment in the Arts in Harlem.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – The Native American Caves in Inwood Hill Park and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss genuine caves on the island of Manhattan. Inwood Hill Park is the closest you can get to forest land in Manhattan- and as you walk through the park- it really feels like the hustle and bustle of the city melts away. We also have some updates to some previous episodes as well.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Where Legends Echo: The Polo Grounds & Rucker Park and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss 2 legendary locations known for their connection to sports- Rucker Park and the Polo Grounds. Either of these locations are where our superstars have played- or even made their reputation from nothing. The amazing part about it- both are located on the Washington Heights/Harlem border just north of 155th st. This is the last episode prior to the summer break and we will return in the Fall with some new episodes which include:Harlem Transformed- Arts, Education & Technology TransformationsNative American Caves in Inwood Hill ParkWhat You Need to Know Buying an Investment Apartment in ManhattanAnd more....Also worth noting - This is the 75th Episode of the Harlem Stories podcast.In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Why are Renovations So Expensive in Manhattan? and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss the challenges and expenses of renovating in a Manhattan condo or co-op. We drill down to discuss the Alteration Agreements, House Rules, the nature of finishes chosen, and insurance requirements- all of which add complexity, expense and time into the renovation process.   In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – I've Been Elected to My Condo or Co-op Board. Now What? and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app. In this episode we discuss common topics that condo and co-op boards need to address. Since so many Upper Manhattan condos and co-op's are small to mid-sized buildings- it's more likely that an owner might find themselves needing or wanting to join the board. Too often someone new joins the board, but might not know what to do. This episode is intended to demystify what the role of the board is vs. a managing agent, and some common topics that might need to be addressed with some real examples. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories. If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast. Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Proposed Harlem Projects That Never Came To Be and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.   In this episode we discuss some large proposed Harlem Projects that never happened including Buckminster Fuller's plan to redevelop Harlem with massive domes in the sky , A 180' tall Ferris Wheel, a West Side 125th st Metro North Station and more.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.  If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – Understanding SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Townhouses and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.   In this episode we discuss the legacy world of SRO Townhouses - Single Room Occupancy homes. While many SRO's disappeared throughout much of the city over the decades- they are still fairly common in Upper Manhattan. This episode discusses the complications associated with buying, selling and owning these types of properties.    In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.  If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – 125th Street- The Changes Since the 1990's and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.   In this episode we discuss how 125th street, the main shopping corridor of Harlem has changed over the decades. Buildings are being renovated, some are being torn down with taller buildings, but not too tall, are being added - but 125th st still remains the central artery of Upper Manhattan. Bill Clinton's 125th st. office was seen as a catalyst for change- but it was inevitable as the entire city was changing.  In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.  If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.  Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.

The latest episode of my podcast has been released – How Regulations & Taxes Impacted NYC Over the Last Decade and can be heard at www.Harlem-Stories.com or your favorite podcast app.  In this episode we discuss how the abundance of new regulations and taxes over the last decade have impacted home sales prices and rents. Some regulation is important- and some of these have helped keep us safe- but we also highlight how over-regulating and adding new taxes in one of the highest taxed states have impacted us. In case you missed any of previous episodes you can also listen at the same link above or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and others under the name Harlem Stories.If you like this episode, hit the Like Button, Subscribe and tell everyone you know about the podcast.Thank you for listening to Harlem Stories.