Urban Avenue

A jacket that could save lives, one bullet at a time

When pierced by a bullet, packages in the jacket filled with life-saving drugs break open and help stem bleeding, prevent shock and lessen pain.

Flag desecration: is it OK to wear clothes decorated with an old flag?

I have a pair of bell bottoms that I found at a thrift store with flares made from an old American flag. Is it considered flag desecration to wear them? 

Why it’s time to change your mind about wearing PVC

Vinyl is more wearable and versatile than you think

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

Science explains why we look better in sunglasses

Psychologists tell us that attractiveness comes from symmetry and the golden ratio in nature: one to 1.6.

A Gift Guide for the Shoe Lover

A gift guide for the shoe lover in your life, even if that's you.

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

Why ROC: Second Avenue Learning

Second Avenue Learning is making a move to Rochester's Tower 280 as it continues to grow its business.

How 2nd Avenue Deli Changed My Life — Resy

Tom Colicchio tells the story about how he got engaged at 2nd Avenue Deli — and what makes the New York classic so special.

The ironies and hidden stories of Kenyatta Avenue

It is one of three major avenues that link three of our Presidents

Here's What Goodwill Actually Does With Your Donated Clothes

An Industrial Home With Warm Hues

Designed by Dmitry Sheleg and ZROBYM Architects, this 280 square meter interior in Minsk attempts to shatter the stereotypes associated with industrial-influenc

432 Park Avenue Supertall Design Issues Plague Tenants

Residents at 432 Park Avenue, the Rafael Viñoly-designed supertall, are plagued by design flaws that include water damage and creaking from high winds.

How to Create the Apple Fifth Avenue Cube in WebGL

A tutorial on how to create the Apple Fifth Avenue Cube using native WebGL.

Frank Gehry Still Glows: Revisits "Available Light" and Fish Lamps

At 86, the incorrigible Frank Gehry is still moving forward, with projects aplenty. But today he’s taking a breather to revisit — and update — two of his creations from…Read More

Avenue, New App Treats Home Buying Like Dating

Avenue, a new real estate agent matching and advice app, is here to help! Homeowners can download the app for free and ask any real estate related question

You can finally get that coveted Park Avenue address—for less than $500,000

If you've ever wanted to live on prime Park Avenue, now might be your chance. This well-renovated studio at 1036 Park Avenue between 85th and 86th streets has a $475,000 price tag that'll appeal to those of us not firmly ensconced in the one percent.