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Astor Row: The most charming block in Harlem

The townhouses—each with a front porch and large front garden—are unlike any others in the city.

11 hrs ago • Robert Khederian

House Notes: A weekend in the Hudson Valley, Maine's unexpected bookstore, the new way to be offline, and Vogue's editors face off

The most special house in the Hudson Valley can be found about 20 mins south of Kingston. Here's how to rent it and more in this week's roundup.

Feb 16 • Robert Khederian

Floorplan Breakdown: 13 rooms at 540 Park Ave, the forgotten "Marble Building" of Manhattan

The public, private, and staff quarters of this dearly departed apartment house, explained.

Feb 13 • Robert Khederian

House Notes: A fire in Newport, $25M at 640 Park, Manhattan in miniature, and Gil Schafer’s diplomatic clapback

Welcome a new series where I round up interesting news, features, places to go, things to buy, and more.

Feb 9 • Robert Khederian

The ultimate guide to hotel silver

What to look for, what to avoid, and where to find these pieces of silver-plated serveware with a history.

Feb 6 • Robert Khederian

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666 Park Avenue: NYC’s most palatial, mysterious maisonette

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The prewar floorplan fantasy

Feb 21, 2025 • Robert Khederian

Inside Whitemarsh Hall: The largest mansion in America to ever be demolished

Dec 23, 2025 • Robert Khederian

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