{"id":54,"date":"2006-08-24T21:08:25","date_gmt":"2006-08-25T01:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2006\/08\/24\/west-81st-street-an-invitation-to-architectural-wonders-by-the-nyt\/"},"modified":"2011-12-13T11:52:28","modified_gmt":"2011-12-13T15:52:28","slug":"west-81st-street-architectural-wonders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2006\/08\/24\/west-81st-street-architectural-wonders\/","title":{"rendered":"West 81st Street, full of architectural wonders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, the New York Times<\/strong> published an article on the wonders of West 81st Street<\/strong> (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues) in their Streetscapes<\/em> Section (\u201cA Roller-Coaster Ride of Styles<\/strong>\u201d) .<\/p>\n

They invite us to discover a \u201cmemorable block\u201d that combines a variety of colors and architectural styles that are certainly worth discovering. All house fronts differ and no house is similar to its neighbors.\u00a0Strolling down the street will have the curious eye wondering about numerous details such as basket balconies, keystones, angled bay windows with ornate framings, gardens,\u00a0and so much more. All this in a variety of colors as if to better fit the street\u2019s capricious topography.<\/p>\n

So if you are planning a stay in New York, why not include West 81st Street on your \u201cmust visit\u201d list?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Upper West Side<\/a> features many interesting apartments with in a short walk. If you are thinking of coming to New York<\/a> and want to stay in a diverse architectural neighborhood then consider some of these Upper West Side accommodations<\/a> that are with in a short walk from West 81st Street.<\/p>\n