by Novel Property Ventures | Sep 23, 2019 | Blog, NYC history
Everyone needs a periodic rest and recovery, and New York’s iconic stone lions are no exception. Starting in September, the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) leonine statues will be cleaned and restored to pristine condition. The city has earmarked $250,000 to fund the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, NYC history
This city’s history can be told in myriad ways, whether through its splendid structures, incredible infrastructure, or titanic transportation. But in the end, what makes New York truly memorable throughout history has been its people. Of the millions upon millions of...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 22, 2018 | Blog, NYC history
It’s hard to think of New York as anything but the bustling metropolis we know it as today. Skyscrapers, yellow cabs, and massive bridges are all part and parcel of the NYC experience. But before NYC was the capital of the world, it was little more than a fur trading...
by Novel Property Ventures | Aug 17, 2018 | Blog, NYC history
Everyone knows that New Yorkers are no strangers to the highest heights, but high-rise buildings certainly aren’t the only way we touch the skies. Always a center of innovation, New Yorkers have been able to take to the air since the 1920s, taking off from one of the...
by Novel Property Ventures | May 15, 2018 | Blog, NYC, NYC history
There’s no more effective method of moving millions of New Yorkers around the city on a daily basis than the NYC subway. Even though it may not always run smoothly, it’s still the best way to get from Riverdale to Rockaway and everywhere in between. A look at the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, NYC history
Whether celebrating ethnic pride, a holiday, or an excuse to strut your finest costume creations, there’s nothing like a parade. In a place like New York City, there’s never any shortage of good reasons to throw a moving party down one of the many major thoroughfares....