A funny "story" ("storey" in the UK) has nothing to do with the floor of abuilding, but there are jokes. "You're wondering about the floor in my building where we go…
"Your kitchen is the real doctors office" and "Healthcare starts in the kitchen, not in the hospital" are sayings that mean that good health starts with good food ("in the…
"I have an open door policy. You bring beer, I'll open the door" is a saying, with many variations, that has been printed on many images "Open Door Policy. Show up with Wine,…
"Since little fingers touch our floor(s), kindly/please leave/remove your shoes at the door" is a sign that has been pinted on many images. "Since little fingers touch our floors,…
"Since little fingers touch our floor(s), kindly/please leave/remove your shoes at the door" is a sign that has been pinted on many images. "Since little fingers touch our floors,…
"Tired of my landlord depending on my rent. Bro get a job" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The speaker struggles to pay rent, and sees the landlord who does nothing but…
The ten officers' houses built between 1864 and 1901 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard are called "Admiral's Row" or "Officer's Row." The buildings have been abandoned…
Coney Island has long been New York City's popular beach and playground destination every summer. It has been called "New York’s/America’s/People’s Playground" since at least…
A small apartment is sometimes called an "apodment" (pod+ apartment). The word "apodment" was trademarked by Calhoun Properties of Seattle, Washington, with a first use in…
New York City's annual Architecture Week became an annual architecture and design month in October 2011 with the first "Archtober" (architecture + October), pronounced…
The tower at 9 West 57th Street in Manhattan has been called the "bellbottom." The building slopes (like a ski jump) at the bottom. http://www.thecityreview.com/57w9.html9 WEST 57TH…
"Best Escape Anyone Can Have" is a backronym (back acronym) of the word "beach" that has been printed on many images. "B.E.A.C.H. = Best Escape Anyone Can Have" was…
The Williamsburg Bank Building is the tallest building in Brooklyn. It is opening up to residential living, but it has been known for its dental offices. Nicknames have included Willy and Big…
Justin Davidson of New York magazine coined "billionaire beanstalk" (luxury skyscraper) in an architecture review on September 15, 2013: "In theory, developers of these…
There are social media "influencers," and there is also the neighborhood "binfluencer" (bin + influencer). "Wheelie bin" is a UK term for what Americans call the…
"Black Rock" is the name of the CBS building at West 52nd Street and Avenue of the Americas. The outside of the building shows the black stuff. The name also comes from the John…
Rntry in progress -- B.P. River to the People: The East River Blueway PlanAbout The East River Blueway PlanThe Office of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer in collaboration with the Office…
The Wall Street Journal's October 15, 2012 article, "'Boomerang' Home Seekers Become Eligible for Mortgages and Hit Market Again" by Conor Dougherty and Dawn Wotapka,…
The Bridal Building is in the Garment District (or, Fashion Center) at 1385 Broadway, by 38th Street. The name "Bridal Building" itself isn't that old, but bridal wear has been in…
"Broker babble" is "real estate-speak" by real estate brokers. The babble uses terms as a broker sees fit -- even though the words can be misunderstood by others. "Broker…