Jurgen in his pint-sized art den
Desperate for some peace and quiet, actor/artist Jurgën Jones left a spacious one-bedroom apartment in Inwood for a tiny studio in Hell’s Kitchen. But the downsize turned out to be a blessing as his new home exhibits the perfect balance of ingenuity and personal style. Being an artist, Jones had to consider how to safely transport his paintings when he moved. Choosing the best way to do this was the biggest challenge and surprisingly the least of his expenses. Interestingly, Jones found his new apartment by word of mouth. And now that he’s settled in, he likes his new nabe, but wishes there were “more offbeat characters.”
What’s your “nabe” now and from where did you move?
I now live in Hell’s Kitchen; moved from Inwood, on the rise of Isham Park.
How much rent do you pay now in Hell’s Kitchen? Does it include utilities and other fees?
$1,100; doesn’t include utilities; there are no additional fees.
What were your criteria at the outset of the move?
Quiet. For many years the mantra in my head was the title of a Raymond Carver short story, Will You Please Be Quiet, Please?
The High Line: An Urban Sky Park Manifests and Unites the Nabes Below
by MartinPalmer
A friend pointed out to me that New York, the most vertical city in the world, is taking its next big step in moving more of our life to the sky. What does this mean for New York communities? Perhaps the High Line Park, a new vein of transport and recreation alive with culture and art, is a glimpse of what our cities might look like in the future. If you just pictured Bruce Willis’ chase scene in Fifth Element, you might not be that far off. If parks can take to the sky, what’s next? Maybe the next hip nabe won’t be down the block, but above our heads. Read More »