A new year is here, welcoming a fresh wave of bundled-up visitors ready to explore Harlem. If you're one of them—or happen to be hosting friends and family in the area soon—here's a top list of things to see and do in the neighborhood. (Don't have room for guests? Try the Harlem Renaissance-themed Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel or the new The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton .) And since you're bound to get hungry, check out TCU's suggestions for where to e

The temporary new location of the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market at 121 Malcolm X Boulevard. After more than 30 years of doing business in a large open-air lot on 116th Street, the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market has closed its gates and moved to a temporary new indoor space around the block. The African market, now located at 121 Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue) near 116th Street, made the planned move in the middle of January to clear the way for affordable housing. Rows of

The colorful brownstones of W 131st Street. Looking for a great local activity that only requires a pair of comfortable shoes and an appreciation for stunning architecture? Pick a nice day and take a stroll through the most beautiful streets in Harlem and beyond. Start with these ten, all of which are part of larger historic districts brimming with history and exquisite old buildings, including the recently-designated Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District . From south to

The Bridge Apartments are perched above the 12-lane Trans-Manhattan Expressway. If you're a New Yorker whose holiday plans involve getting into a car and heading to points south, north or west, there's a good chance you'll find yourself driving under "the apartments," as they're often called in traffic reports. Also known as the Bridge Apartments, these four blocky buildings in Washington Heights are perched right above the 12-lane Trans-Manhattan Expressway—the part of I-95

The new Studio Museum in Harlem building is now open. A wave of new buildings and businesses continues to transform Harlem's 125th Street. Glossy high-rises, like the 28-story Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel that opened in 2023, have already significantly altered the skyline. Major retailers that arrived last year, including Trader Joe's, Sephora and Target, are behind the jaw-dropping changes at street level. Not to mention the brand-new Studio Museum building and the full

Here are the top six things to get excited about in the Studio Museum in Harlem's new home

What was once the entrance to a grand mansion is now a hidden gem in Fort Tryon Park : the Billings Arcade, an arched passage with a remarkable past. Wandering through the park's lush pathways to find these stunning remains is a great way to spend an afternoon—and take some memorable pictures. The photogenic arcade was once part of Tryon Hall , a mansion built by wealthy horseman Cornelius K.G. Billings to be close to the nearby racetrack (today’s Harlem River Drive). Constr

Blame Charles Addams. The mansard-roof home he created for the ghoulish Addams Family will forever be associated with Halloween. Luckily, New Yorkers interested in the spooky architectural style as the holiday approaches don't have to look far: a northern corner of Harlem has its fair share of historic buildings featuring the look. Take a walk through the Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill Historic Districts to find this roof style that surged in popularity during the post-Civil

Exciting new openings are coming to Harlem and beyond this fall

The turf space, seen from the building's green roof, will transform into a pool in the summer and an ice rink in the winter. After a four...

The Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building resembles an abstracted African mask. Harlem and the surrounding area is best known for...

A Sign of the Times marking the former location of the Lenox Lounge. If you've taken a walk through Harlem lately, you've probably...

Trader Joe's is now open—and a small-format Target is set to arrive on October 13 ( EDIT 10/9: the store has opened ahead of its...

Now that the Victoria Theater redevelopment project on Harlem's 125th Street is officially complete, here's a before and after for some...

Harlem's 125th Street just got its first major hotel in decades: the Renaissance New York Harlem . Located just down from the Apollo...

Two more big retailers are coming to the shiny new complex on 125th Street where Trader Joe's and Target are set to open sometime later...

• The city has announced plans to build a seven-mile greenway for cyclists and pedestrians along the Harlem River in the Bronx,...

• The Department of Transportation is inviting artists to submit proposals for the latest beautification project of the 191st Street...

After years of renovations, the George Washington Bridge's north walkway reopened yesterday with a brand new look—and a slew of...

On Friday the NYC Department of Transportation painted over the colorful graffiti inside the 191st Street Subway Station tunnel,...