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

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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