UWS Building Spotlight: The Windermere @ 666 West End (aka “Yuppification” Of The UWS)

Still catching up on news from while I was gone. MUW reader Alex sent in the link below to a recent Daily News article about The Windermere, a prewar luxury rental at 666 West End (corner of 92nd). It’s bound to send some readers into a tizzy, as it alludes to the influx of money [...]

Scummy UWS Trio Of Building Managers Fined $2 Million For Sexually Harassing Female Tenants

Well here’s a MUW first: I’m writing this at 35,000 feet, en route to Florida for a friend’s wedding. I think I’m freaking out the woman sitting next to me, because for the past 10 minutes I’ve been Googling terms like “sodomy,” “sex offender,”  and “child rapist,” as it pertains to this post.

Free UWS Walking Tour Tomorrow

Wanted to post this yesterday but unexpected travels got in the way (I’m out of the country at the moment). If you’re looking to explore the neighborhood this weekend, there’s a free walking tour tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 11:00 am.

BIG Upper West Side Opening News: Vacant Metro Theater To Become Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

UPDATE 8:30 pm — UWS Openings: Alamo Drafthouse = All Kinds Of Awesome Pretty exciting UWS news broke a little earlier today: The long-vacant Metro Theater (2626 Broadway, between 99th & 100th) is being reborn as an Alamo Drafthouse, a fantastic cinema chain based out of Austin, TX.

Two UWS Open Houses Today Along Private/Gated Pomander Walk

Sorry for the short notice, but I’m just seeing an e-mail that MUW reader Bridget sent in yesterday evening. If you’ve ever wanted to check out the private and gated Pomander Walk (between Broadway & West End, entrances on 94th & 95th), today is a great opportunity — there are two open houses this afternoon.