Photo by myself, around 72nd Street and Columbus, on the Upper West Side.
Dozens of runners crossed the street wrapped in blankets after finishing the marathon, Sunday afternoon. The scene looked a little like soldiers returning home from a battle.
Part of 72nd Street was closed to traffic. This was a popular spot for family and friends to meet up with runners after the race.
Related posts: The 2011 NYC Marathon, Running Down the Streets of New York, and The 2010 NYC Marathon.
Photo by myself around 72nd Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
What looked like a seeing eye dog and a man stood outside the subway station Tuesday night.
After a moment, the man looked at me and asked, 'Is it real? I don't see it breathing.' Meaning was this a real dog? Alas, no. I'm not sure what it was, so I'm labeling it 'art'. There was no obvious sign of an artist.
The dog drew the attention of people walking by. There is a lot of foot traffic outside this subway station.
After a minute, the man took out his phone to take a photo.
Related posts: Manchester House, on the Upper West Side, Walking the Dog, While Pedaling, and Maitre D's, on Broadway.
Photo by myself, on the Upper West Side.
At one of the many townhouses on the upper West Side, a pretty bay window is decorated with a Greek key pattern along the lower edge and a scalloped underside. Even the protective window grilles are ornamental.
Photo by myself around 65th Street and Central Park West, on the Upper West Side.
The view toward Central Park South.
Below is Central Park West, otherwise known as Eighth Avenue. The turnaround at Columbus Circle is just out of view to the right.
I don't usually like to post two scenic photos back-to-back, but I couldn't resist. I was at an apartment Wednesday with some of my coworkers, measuring the place.
At one point I opened the casement doors and stepped out on the balcony. There were people walking not far below, and one fellow looked up at me. 'No!' I wanted to tell him. 'I don't live here. I'm the hired help. I'm just measuring'.
But it was too much to explain from 60 feet up.
Related posts: The Skyline on the Upper West Side, The View from the Upper East Side, and The View from the Brooklyn Bridge.
Photo by myself at Lincoln Center, around 66th Street and Broadway.
Lincoln Center is timeless. A little hard around the edges, perhaps, with all the travertine stone and only the fountain in the middle to soften the vibe.
Related posts: Around the Fountain at Lincoln Center and Humans of New York, A Look at the New Lincoln Center, and Up with the Arts, at Lincoln Center.
Photo by myself, around 76th Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
After 51 years, Big Nick's, the scruffy burger joint on Broadway, shuttered its doors.
A large sign explained their predicament - their rent was raised from $42k to $60k per month. There was absolutely no way to survive.
In the reflection of the glass you can see the new high rise building across the street, a symptom of luxury living that precipitated Big Nick's demise. Below, a photo from an earlier visit. The array of signs gave the place a certain something something.
I've posted a few other photos of Big Nick's in the past. There were always a few tables on the sidewalk outside, neon signs in the windows and a warm vibe. I will miss this place and its charm.
For a look at Nick's in its heyday, click here and here.
Related posts: Store Closing, on Fifth Avenue, Signs on Third Avenue, and Now on Sale, in Midtown.
Photo by myself, around 72nd Street and Central Park West.
Two doormen stood outside the Dakota, a high-end apartment building on the Upper West Side.
Beyond the wrought iron gates is the central courtyard. The little doorman's booth has a little red light at the top to help hail passing taxis.
This building is known for many things. John Lennon lived here until his death in 1980. He was shot outside on the sidewalk. The building was also featured in the movie 'Rosemary's Baby'.
Not all apartment buildings have names. And not all apartment buildings that have names are remembered for their names. But a choice few have names and are memorable enough buildings to be known by their names!
Related posts: The Look Outside the Dakota, On Lost Icons and the Dakota, and Night View, Near the Dakota.
Photo by myself, around 76th Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
Yes, there are cat specialists here.
Manhattan Cat Specialists focus on everything cat - they board cats, groom cats, and look to their special medical needs. They even make house calls and had a couple brand new (adorable) kittens in their window for adoption.
I'm not sure whether New Yorkers own more cats than dogs. Some apartments don't allow pets at all, but they are the exception rather than the norm.
As with any business, please check them out before using them. By the way, the free pick and delivery canopy was for a dry cleaners next door, not for the cats!
Related posts: Cat on a Leash, in Midtown, Beware of Cat, East Village, and Cats on Leashes.
Photo by myself, around 77th Street and West End Avenue, on the Upper West Side.
West End Avenue seems to extend forever, or just about forever. The lights are well-timed, so it's one red light after the other.
There aren't any stores on West End Avenue, just the same as Park Avenue, on the East Side. Just one older apartment building after the next.
By the way, in Manhattan because of the street grid, 'up' means 'north, while 'down' means 'south'. In actuality, the north-south grid is slightly skewed.
Related posts: Looking North on the Upper West Side, The Rooftops on Central Park West, and All Lit Up, on the Upper West Side.
Photo by myself on 79th Street and Amsterdam, on the Upper West Side.
This photo from the stash looks like it was taken in England, but not so.
Manchester House is a large co-op building on the Upper West Side. Elaborate ironwork and stone adorns the entrance.
Random blocks of stone break up the brick areas above the first floor, as if the building were built over a long time. It was actually built in 1926 by Emery Roth, who designed many of the large, high end apartment buildings in Manhattan.
Little pointy hats sit on top of the lights. My guess is they are designed to look like gas lights, with openings for air to escape.
Related posts: A Dash of Charm, in the Village, 901 Broadway, in the Flatiron District, and Twilight, on West 4th Street.
Photo by myself at 72nd Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
A night view of the subway station at 72nd Street and Broadway, on the Upper West Side. It was cool and clammy, Tuesday night.
This is one of the major subway stations uptown, since the express and local trains stop here. The 2 and 3 trains run express, while the 1 and 9 trains run locally.
This is near the neighborhood where Seinfeld lived, in the tv show. The real Jerry Seinfeld is rumored to have lived in an unglamorous walk-up building on West 81st Street, before he became the famous gazillionare that he is.
Related posts: Outside Park 79 on the Upper West Side, Dusk, at 72nd Street Station, and Outside Big Nick's, on the Upper West Side.
Just about dusk, the lights turned on at Park 79, a very pretty hotel on the Upper West Side.
This hotel is located a couple blocks away from Central Park. Across the street, off to the right, is the Museum of Natural History. This is a very quiet, residential neighborhood.
This photo is from the stash. We are still in Japan and will be leaving on Saturday, returning to New York.
Related posts: The Warm Glow of 2112 Broadway, on the Upper West Side, All Lit up at 72nd Street, and In Neon, on the Upper West Side.
The sun was setting Tuesday, as it does every day. All the buildings were in shadow and the sky looked brilliant. The delicate silhouette of a water tower was poised in the background.
Along the right, the different heights and outcroppings of the buildings (townhouses standing side-by-side) make an irregular wall.
I used to live in this neighborhood, and I much-preferred having sunsets over sunrises. ;-)
Related posts: A Sunset View, from Battery Park, Sunset, along the West Side Highway, and Sunset, from Brooklyn Bridge Beach.
Photo by myself on Broadway and 79th Street, on the Upper West Side.
One of the many whimsical sculptures of animals by artist Peter Woytuk is located on the median strip along Broadway.
A giant raven is balanced on three giant green apples.
In front of the sculpture, a typical New Yorker was standing in the pose of the moment, checking his mobile phone. Notice also another fellow in the background checking his phone, while sitting on a bench!
I have to wonder whether sculptures of people will show them in this contemplative pose, just as life-sized Roman emperors were depicted in costume, looking out in the distance at worlds they wish to conquer.
Eighteen of Peter Woytuk's works are displayed along Broadway, from Columbus Circle at 59th Street, all the way up to 168th Street.
For more about the artist and locations where is work can be found, click here.
In cities, floor area is limited. So one option for more space is to go up or down.
At many supermarkets and drugstores, escalators take people and their shopping carts to other levels. The street level might have an entrance and a small display area, but larger lower floors provide more area for shopping.
It's a win-win situation: windows aren't necessary for stores, and buildings can rent out large underground expanses in one fell swoop.
At Trader Joe's on the Upper West Side, an escalator brings shoppers down to a larger basement floor. Their shopping carts ride on a separate escalator alongside.
There are two basement levels at this store, one for produce and the checkout lines, another for frozen foods and other items. The store was packed as usual, Tuesday night.
Trader Joe's is known for its grass roots aesthetic, reasonable prices and interesting foodstuffs. There are many grocery store chains here, each with their own personality.
The neon signs outside Big Nick's Burger and Pizza joint show a variety of choices.
Big Nick's has been around a while.
Happy Friday, everyone!
Related posts: Only in New York, Shining Bright, at Live Bait, and Neon Storefronts, in Midtown.
A woman applied lipstick while seated on a bench next to a realistic bronze statue, on the Upper West Side.
The statue depicts Jeremiah Lanphier, a businessman who advocated daily prayer to New Yorkers in the mid-19th Century. The statue was created by Lincoln Fox in 2007 and stands outside the American Bible Society (out of frame, to the left).
For more about the statue and Jeremiah Lanphier, click here.
Related posts: Communing with Public Figures, in Midtown, Painting the Town, in Soho, and Village People, in Sheridan Square.
The fountain at Lincoln Center is the ideal place to sit, watch people and take a break. People enjoyed the cooling effects of the water, Tuesday night.
We've been having some awfully hot and humid weather the last few days, following a whole week of rain. The people in the photo above look very composed and relaxed, but don't be fooled. It was oppressively muggy.
The stone bench surrounding the central fountain looks as if it's floating in air. In actuality, it is supported by a few well-placed legs. You can just barely see one on the far left in the photo below.
Lincoln Center is the headquarters for the New York City Ballet, Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera. Also located in the area are the Film Society, Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Julliard School of Music.
For the Lincoln Center website including links to tickets, click here.
The steps outside the New York Historical Society on the Upper West Side were quiet, Tuesday evening. Just to the left out of frame is Central Park, which becomes a quiet presence at night.
The society is comprised of a museum and library. It is overshadowed in popularity by the Museum of Natural History, just a few blocks north at 81st Street. The Museum of Natural History is huge, and is known for its planetarium, fossils and dioramas.
I have to admit that I've never gone inside the New York Historical Society, but the exterior piqued my interest. Current exhibits focus on Keith Haring, the borough of Harlem and paintings by John James Audubon.
For more about the Historical Society, check out their website, here.
Related posts: Night View, at the New York Public Library, The Met-Life Tower, in the Rain, and Twilight, on West 4th Street.
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