When I moved into my one-bedroom, 700-square-foot apartment in Hell's Kitchen with my cousin three years ago, my favorite part was the gorgeous view.
Because of our 43rd Street and Eleventh Avenue location, and being on the 43rd floor facing south, I could see the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building and everything south of 42nd Street to the Financial District. I could even see New Jersey and on a clear day.
Then & Now explores how time illuminates the pros and cons of an apartment--and how what draws people to a place isn't necessarily what keeps them there.