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Stair mastery: 10 spectacular staircases that everyone should climb

Livabl August 17, 2013

Whether you take the stairs for exercise or out of necessity, there’s no denying the value of a good set of steps.
Party like it’s 1984: Top 6 examples of dystopian architecture in movies

Livabl August 12, 2013

Architecture so good, it’s almost a thoughtcrime.
Believe your eyes: 10 surreal places that really are real

Livabl August 10, 2013

From rock forests to doorways to Hell, we’re looking at 10 surreal locations that, despite appearances, actually exist.
More details on Ian Bruce Eichner’s champagne-flute condo at 41 East 22nd Street

Livabl August 9, 2013

The 372,000-square-foot luxury project will be capped by a triplex penthouse on the 56th through 58th floors.
Let’s map all the ridiculous amenities at 50 North 5th Street in Williamsburg

Livabl August 5, 2013

There are over 15,000 square feet of amenities, including a two-level landscaped courtyard with a bocce ball court, rooftop outdoor showers, indoor basketball and volleyball court and pet spa.
7 surreal buildings that look like they belong in an MC Escher painting

Livabl August 3, 2013

A collection of buildings with architecture that’s so surreal, you’ll wonder if they are actually real.
11 photos of lightning striking famous structures

Livabl August 1, 2013

Because it’s serve weather season, we’ve compiled some of the best photos of lightning striking famous structures.
Strange construction: Top 7 unconventional building materials

Livabl July 28, 2013

We’re looking at homes and hotels made from unconventional building materials, from cake to corn and everything in between.
Demolition underway at 54 MacDougal Street in South Village

Livabl July 26, 2013

The three-story red brick house was built in 1820 and appeared in the 1997 movie Men in Black as a vintage jewelry store operated by an alien.
Someone should buy this 125 Perry Street conversion site in West Village

Livabl July 24, 2013

The site could fetch $50 million to $60 million, although there’s no official price tag.
New residential building for 125 Leonard Street in Williamsburg

Livabl July 17, 2013

A new four-story, eight-unit building is in the planning stages for 125 Leonard Street in Williamsburg.
When they were young: Iconic buildings under construction

Livabl July 13, 2013

We celebrate some of the world’s most iconic buildings with pictures of them in their infancy.
Bizarre bathing: Top 7 uniquely designed bathtubs

Livabl June 30, 2013

A bathtub can say a lot about a person, as evidenced by these seven unique designs
New 10-story project by ODA headed for 22-22 Jackson Avenue in LIC

Livabl June 21, 2013

We saw plans filed June 10th for a 182-unit project designed by ODA Architecture. The building will include bike storage, a library, pool, gym, lounge, communal rooftop rec space, enclosed parking and private terraces. The developer is Jeff Gershon.
She’s a brick house: Franklin Place in Tribeca launches sales

Livabl May 30, 2013

The brick-modern project by ODA Architecture starts pricing at $950,000.
The pros and cons of living in the Arrested Development model home

Livabl May 23, 2013

Are you a fan of new construction homes and Arrested Development? Then you probably have wondered what living in the Bluth model home would be like.