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 | 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 | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog, buildings
It’s not breaking news the NYC has some of the most historic and impressive skyscrapers in the world. It may surprise you, however, that for nearly 100 years this city was home to a continual chain of world’s tallest buildings, each one overtaking the last Manhattan...
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 | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history
As a nexus of commerce, history, and culture, New York City has no shortage of sites worth visiting. Though they aren’t iconic like the Statue of Liberty, and less traveled-by and touristy than the Freedom Tower, among NYC landmarks, these destinations are among the...