Photo by myself on Broadway, in Soho.
A photo from an earlier, sunnier and warmer time.
Related posts: Sign of Spring, in Soho, Waiting to Cross, in Soho, and Missing, on Broadway.
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Showing posts with label Soho. Show all posts
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Streaming Sunshine, in Soho
Friday, November 22, 2013
Night View, in Soho
Photo by myself on Broadway and Broome Street, in Soho.
At night, the streets in Soho are windswept with trash.
Broadway, a long, major north-south street, is pretty empty at night, since the stores there are closed up for the night. Restaurants and bars are located on the smaller east-west streets in this neighborhood.
You might be happy to know that the Christmas tree is behind an enormous yellow curtain at Rockefeller Center, and all the decorations are out on Fifth Avenue, already. New York is prepared for the holidays.
TGIF, everyone!
Related posts: Twilight, in Soho, Last Night, in Bryant Park, and Night View, in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Read more...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Graffiti, in Soho
Photo by myself in Soho, around Crosby Street and Broadway.
A photo from the stash. Yes, there is graffiti, even in gorgeous Soho.
I thought this was nice combination of old-timey signs and paste-ups. The old brick is nice, too.
Apologies again for the sporadic posts. It's been insanely busy, and there's no end in sight. I've also been without my little Leica camera for a couple months, now. It spontaneously decided to stop working.
Fortunately, it was still under warranty, and should be arriving any day now from the repair shop. Hooray!!!!
My big Canon camera must weigh over 2 lbs with the lens, and when carried with lunch, wallet, phone, pens and the occasional 25-foot measuring tape, I have become a lop-sided hunchback. So sad!
Related posts: Random Graffiti, on Second Avenue, Graffiti, Williamsburg, and Ruff Ride, in the East Village.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Looking Up, in Soho
Photo by myself, somewhere in Soho.
Some of the most beautiful buildings are in Soho, and were originally used as warehouse buildings.
Nowadays to live in that neighborhood, you have to spend a small fortune. Or have moved in long ago, when it was not glamorous and rents were cheap.
By the way, one of the articles in the Times from last weekend grabbed everyone's attention - who can be labeled 'middle class', in Manhattan?
Around the lunch table, we pondered the fact that the average Manhattan apartment is a one-bedroom for $3,973 per month (!)
That is average. Though to most human beings, $3,973 is awfully expensive for a single person without a trust fund. And somehow still have money left over to eat dinner. And commute to work.
How to get by in this city is a constant question for everyone. Do you move further away from the city for larger space? Do you stay in the same tiny apartment for decades? It's not an easy decision.
For the Times article about the middle class in Manhattan, click here.
Related posts: Looking North, on the Upper West Side, Looking Up, at 240 Centre Street, and Looking Down, from Midtown Comics.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Behind the Prada Store, in Soho
Photo by myself at Greene Street and Prince Street, in Soho.
Just behind the Prada store in SoHo is a giant, gorgeous billboard.
Its saturated colors work well with the buildings it fronts.
Related posts: On the New York Dress Code - Outerwear 101, All Wrapped up, in Soho, and Pretty in Pink, Downtown.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
A Kiss, on Broadway
Photo by myself on Broadway and Prince Street, in Soho.
A couple showed their affection on the street.
Ah...l'amour, l'amour.
Related posts: A Kiss, in Brooklyn Bridge Park, A Hug, in Washington Square Park, and More Free Hugs, in Union Square.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Bubbles, in SoHo
Photo by myself at Broadway and Houston Streets, in SoHo.
A man was selling toys that made bubbles, in SoHo.
The bubbles could be seen from a block away. They were a fun and surprising addition to the cityscape.
Happy Monday, everyone!
Related posts: Graffiti, in SoHo, Twilight, in SoHo, and After the Snow, in SoHo.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
A Glimpse of Houston Street
Photo by myself at Houston and Allen Streets.
Just a peek down Houston Street, a great divide in the city.
South of Houston is SoHo, the land of clothing boutiques and large furniture stores. North of Houston is NoHo and the sprawling NYU campus.
Houston Street is very wide, with traffic divided by a median strip. Along its length are older brick brownstones and many tall modern buildings.
This photo was taken from the passenger seat of our car (!). We'd had the car washed not long before, so you wouldn't even know there was a windshield there.
Related posts: Lost in a Crowd, in Midtown, Strolling Down Sixth Avenue, in the Sun, and Business as Usual, in Midtown.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Crosswalk, at Prince Street, Soho
Photo by myself at Prince Street and Broadway, in Soho.
The white lines of a crosswalk were mixed with graffiti to create a sort of American flag. Near the opposite curb was printed 'Live for Today Now'.
This is the busiest intersection in Soho. The N/R Prince Street subway stop is located here. If you want to go to the central area of Soho, this is the subway stop for you.
Related posts: Graff Attack, in the Meatpacking District, Rat Pack, on Avenue C, and Written on the Walls, in Nolita and East Harlem.
Friday, September 21, 2012
In Black, in Soho
Well, that cliche that New Yorkers wear black is very true.
I'm not sure why it is the case. Partly, I think, because the city is terribly dirty. If you were to wear a white jacket, it would pick up the city grime very quickly, from riding on the subway.
Most of my own clothes are in the same color scheme - black, grey, brown, navy and dark green.
Lately I've gone into some 'color', like purple.
I look very out of place on my trips to the west coast, like I'm at a funeral (!).
Happy Friday everyone!
Related posts: Women in Black, Against War, Fashionista, Midtown, and From the Corner Deli, in Soho.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Graffiti, Soho
Even in Soho, land of beautiful buildings and beautiful people, there is graffiti.
You certainly see walls covered in paste-ups and stickers. The occasional tag shows up, too.
Related posts: Missing, on Broadway, The Sign of the White Rabbit, on Houston Street, and Tagged at 5-Pointz, Long Island City.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
On Greene Street, in SoHo
One of the many nice things about SoHo is that some of its streets are still cobblestone.
It makes for a nice texture, though not so great in the winter or when you're wearing high heels.
Nope. 'SoHo' is short for 'South of Houston Street' (pronounced 'Hows-ton').
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Riding Around Soho
A photo from a narrow street in Soho.
Not all the streets in Soho are cobblestone. Many are roughly patched asphalt. You can just imagine the winters here with snow piled up and people trudging through. In the warmer months, though it's just divine.
Almost all the buildings here have fire escapes running on the outside. They were all built before fire stairs were required by the city.
Related posts: Sign of Spring, in Soho, Watch Where You're Going, in Soho, and Behind the Curtain.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Outside the Mondrian Soho, on Crosby Street
Just off a narrow cobblestone street in Soho is the Hotel Mondrian, a recent addition to the Morgan Group hotels.
A European-inspired living wall encloses an outdoor forecourt. Vines are trained to climb a wall of mesh and cor-ten steel, making the court semi-private.
Cor-ten is a type of steel that looks as if its rusted. A chemical reaction with air and water actually forms a protective film on the surface, making it slower to corrode than other metals.
Related posts: On Hotels and Hype, Along Fifth Avenue and Beyond, The Royalton, Renovated, and Waiting, at the Gramercy Park Hotel.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Artful Objects at Michele Varian, in Soho
Photo by myself at Howard and Crosby Streets, in Soho.
While walking around Soho, Wednesday evening, I stumbled into Michele Varian, a striking interiors store, on Howard Street.
Let me say first that there are loads of furnishings stores in New York. Loads and loads. There are places selling antique furniture, knick knacks and decorative objects. Only rarely am I impressed by a store.
Michele Varian is one such store. Was it because their objects looked old? and were artfully displayed in an effortlessly eclectic way? or because the space was lofty and just tinged with age? I'm not sure.
All I know was that there was a ton to look at and the folks I met in the store were friendly. One woman told me that the space used to be a metalwork studio and that Jasper Johns used to own the building.
There were gorgeously decorated serving trays, precious drinking glasses and old-timey light fixtures. There was a giant bird cage dangling from a winch.
And there were a great number of quirky, arty objects that I can't even begin to describe, like candelabra, porcelain skulls, and jewelry made from porcupine quills. Fortunately I couldn't stay and actually shop, because I would have a hard time deciding what to buy (!).
To shop or browse around on the Michele Varian website, with more photos of their interiors, click here.
Related posts: Living in Style at A&G Merch, in Williamsburg, You Can't Take it With You, and Handcrafted Objects at the Architectural Home Show. Read more...
Friday, March 16, 2012
Twilight, in Soho
Photo by myself, in Soho.
There is a fine line between daytime and night, when stores roll down their doors, people stagger home from the subway, and the bars open up for business.
There are still some cobblestone streets in this neighborhood. Here, you can just barely see the texture of the stones.
The Times continues to offer more tidbits on its website, like photo essays and video. They are all wonderfully shot and edited.
The Metro section has snippets of video on regular New Yorkers. There's a food critic who eats her first dirty water hot dog, a high school student who taught himself over a dozen languages, and a fellow who tap dances on the subway to pay his tuition.
I haven't seen the tap dancer before in real life (yet). He supposedly sticks to the #2 and #3 subway lines and is pretty darned good with his feet:
Related posts: Down Broadway, All Aglow, in Soho, and After the Snow, in Soho. Read more...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Working Under Bright Lights, at the Wooster Street Social Club
Photo by myself at the Wooster Street Social Club, at Wooster and Grand Streets, in Soho.
The Wooster Street Social Club is otherwise known for the television reality series called NY Ink on TLC. I dropped in for a brief visit, Monday night.
Visitors were standing around the reception desk, browsing through the portfolios of each tattoo artist. A Wooster Street employee with fully inked forearms fielded questions.
Meanwhile in the back room, a few customers were being worked on. The front room, where NY is filmed, was completely empty except for a motorcycle near the window.
One woman reclined on a massage table, while her ankle was inked.
One wall is covered with sketches done for past tattoos. A long lighttable is used to trace images.
I haven't watched the NY Ink show yet, but I did see its sister show, LA Ink. I can see how the art, relationship among the tattoo artists and various customers would be fascinating to watch. Overall, the vibe in the parlor was chill.
The parlor is open from noon to 8pm. There are no reservations. Nice to know you can get inked after a long day at the office. ;-)
For the NY Ink site, including clips for the show and a beautiful tattoo slideshow, click here.
*A longtime reader, Marcia, recommended this visit, and I'm glad she did. If you have a favorite NY place you'd like me to visit, email me or leave a comment.
Related posts: Where the Kids Are, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, The Three Pete's, and Hipsters in their Natural Habitat.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Hats Anyone? On Prince Street
Photo by myself on Prince and Mulberry Streets, in Soho.
This little stretch on the north side of Prince Street is always populated with vendors selling clothing and jewelry. On this day, there were hats and fancy ties on display.
Beyond the high brick wall are the grounds of Old St. Patrick's Cathedral, the first Cathedral in Manhattan, dating from the early 1800's. There is a small gated cemetery there. When I was there recently, part of the church was under renovation.
This photo is from the stash.
By the way, the tickertape parade will be held today to honor the New York Giants, who won this year's Superbowl. I'm not sure I am crazy enough to venture to the parade. We shall see!
Related posts: Watch Where You're Going, in Soho, Strung Along, in Soho, and Open Spaces, in Chelsea.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Make No Bones about it, on Spring Street
Photo by myself on Spring Street in Soho.
A replica human skeleton is usually installed outside Evolution, a small store in Soho that specializes in all things fossilized. This store will keep the natural historian entertained for hours.
There are taxidermied animals, skulls, skeletons, and other body parts.
To see the Evolution website, click here.
Related posts: Strung Along, in Soho, Outside Three Lives, in the Village, and Looking Down from Midtown Comics.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Atop the Puck Building, on Houston Street
Photo by myself of the Puck Building at Houston and Lafayette Streets, in Soho.
The Puck Building is a massive and beautiful brick building at the edge of Soho.
It occupies one small city block and was built in the late 1800s. The gilt Puck sculptures (one near the top, as shown, the other above the main entrance), make it distinctive.
Puck was a spritely jester in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. I'm not sure of the significance of the mirror. Anyone have a guess?
The building is currently part of the NYU campus, housing the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. To read a bit more about this landmark building, visit its wiki page here.
Related posts: Morning on 42nd Street, The MetLife Tower, in the Rain, and It's All in the Details, on the Upper East Side.
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