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 | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog, NYC
It’s easy to take them for granted, but New York City would be a much different place without the many bridges that connect the boroughs. Over its long history, this city has seen an incredible variety of spans go up, and these are just a few shining examples from the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 18, 2017 | Blog, NYC history
You know all about Gettysburg, Bunker Hill, and Valley Forge, but it might surprise you to learn that many important developments in America’s founding revolution took place right here in New York City. These 5 spots are not just great neighborhoods to visit —...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history
Like the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting or Radio City Rockettes, New York City’s impressive window displays are a vital part of the holiday experience. Here in the city, the holiday season doesn’t officially begin until the city’s biggest retailers...
by Novel Property Ventures | Dec 14, 2015 | Blog
For every building, old and new, cultural complexity is signified by location and architectural design. As the years progress, buildings remain as markers of history, defining communities and keeping cities rooted to their past. When renovating old buildings,...
