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Tour a Fabulous Brooklyn Brownstone Renovated by NYC Fashion Designer and Homeowner JoAnn Berman

Tour a Fabulous Brooklyn Brownstone Renovated by NYC Fashion Designer and Homeowner JoAnn Berman

The Brooklyn brownstone - for many New Yorkers, it's replaced the white picket-fenced home as the ideal vision of the American dream. But at prices that often soar into the millions, paying for one might seem more like a nightmare. Still, there are a few of these fabled abodes to be found for less than an arm and a leg if you're willing to put in some elbow grease, and that's exactly what New York fashion designer JoAnn Berman did with her newly revamped home in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. She purchased the run-down home from a developer who helped her renovate it into a dream house that spills over with her vibrant personality and self-designed decor. Inhabitat recently had the opportunity to step into JoAnn's fun and fabulous fantasy brownstone - click through our gallery to take your own tour through her technicolor townhouse!

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Citi Bike Could Expand Earlier to Greenpoint and LIC to Alleviate G Train Shutdown

Citi Bike Could Expand Earlier to Greenpoint and LIC to Alleviate G Train Shutdown

The 12-weekend-long G train shutdown scheduled for this summer could end up being somewhat of a blessing in disguise for Long Island City and Greenpoint commuters. Community leaders in Queens and Brooklyn have been rallying for the Citi Bike system to expand

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Park Slope Dog Dash Brings Together Local Businesses and Friendly Pooches Looking for Fur-ever Homes

Park Slope Dog Dash Brings Together Local Businesses and Friendly Pooches Looking for Fur-ever Homes

Just a week ago, the boroughs’ animal lovers and adorable pooches descended upon Brooklyn for the Park Slope Dog Dash—a scavenger hunt for humans and dogs benefitting dog rescue. Hosted by Foster Dogs NYC, the event showed how awesome New Yorkers can be

Mayor Bloomberg Set to Announce All-Borough Composting Program in NYC

Mayor Bloomberg Set to Announce All-Borough Composting Program in NYC

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning to announce a citywide composting plan that would divert 100,000 tons of food scraps from landfills annually. Tested through a spring pilot program on Staten Island in which 43 percent of residents participated in composting

Brooklyn Bridge Park Unveils 10 Designs to Turn Dilapidated Warehouses into Greenery-Filled Destinations

Brooklyn Bridge Park Unveils 10 Designs to Turn Dilapidated Warehouses into Greenery-Filled Destinations

Brooklyn Bridge Park has plans to turn seven crumbling brick warehouses that once housed coffee, spices and other dry goods into a mixed-use development consisting of office and commercial space as well as rooftop farms and terraces. Ten prominent developers from around the world are vying for the opportunity to push their proposed projects to fruition and Brooklyn Bridge Park recently released beautiful renderings of each one. Click through the gallery to see the competing designs and let us know in the comments which one is your fave!

6 Ways to Spend Father’s Day with Your Dad in NYC

6 Ways to Spend Father’s Day with Your Dad in NYC

Forget socks, ties or power tools; what your dad really wants for Father's Day is to spend it with his favorite kid - you! Whether you're 5 or 50, New York City will be buzzing with worthwhile things to do with your dad this Sunday, June 16th, and we've narrowed it down to our top 6 picks. From foraging for wild edibles to kayaking down the Hudson, check out our suggestions and enjoy them with your daddy-o.

Global Green Announces “Solar for Sandy” Program to Provide Emergency Energy During Natural Disasters

Global Green Announces “Solar for Sandy” Program to Provide Emergency Energy During Natural Disasters

Yesterday, Global Green USA announced the roll-out of its “Solar for Sandy” program to build emergency back-up solar energy systems at five or more Sandy-struck NYC community centers to prepare for future blackouts like the one that overtook the city

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Benjamin Jones’ Technicolor TreeHouse Returns to Governors Island [PHOTOS]

Benjamin Jones’ Technicolor TreeHouse Returns to Governors Island [PHOTOS]

Having a treehouse in your backyard (or even a backyard, for that matter) is a treat that most of us who grew up here in New York City never got to experience, but Benjamin Jones wants to change that. The artist and set designer recently brought his TreeHouse made of recycled materials back to the FIGMENT festival on Governors Island for the third year in a row, and it's bigger and brighter than ever! Click through our gallery to take a mini tour of the TreeHouse's new features, which include a gazebo made of old desks and three specially-commissioned artwork installations.

Giant “Cloud” Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles Pops Up on Governors Island

Giant “Cloud” Made of Recycled Plastic Bottles Pops Up on Governors Island

The organizers of this year's FIGMENT festival were hoping for clear skies this past weekend, but there was one cloud they welcomed with open arms. After months of hard work, STUDIOKCA's “Head in the Clouds” pavilion made of 53,780 reclaimed plastic water bottles finally popped up on Governors Island for the participatory art fair, and invited festival-goers to enter the pillowy structure to experience it from within. Click through our gallery to take your own tour through this dreamy, eco-art installation.

100,000 sq. ft. Duggal Greenhouse Opens at Brooklyn Navy Yard!

100,000 sq. ft. Duggal Greenhouse Opens at Brooklyn Navy Yard!

The long-awaited Duggal Greenhouse finally opened its doors last month after being transformed from a massive asbestos-laden Brooklyn Navy Yard building into a new eco-space. The $10 million, 100,000-square-foot project was spearheaded by green entrepreneur Baldev Duggal and designed by Studios GO architect Gregory Okshteyn. Boasting energy-saving "Lumpi Solair" solar lamp posts and rooftop solar panels, the state-of-the-art venue opens up to a riverside terrace with Manhattan views and has already hosted a launch party for Heineken and been a rehearsal space for Beyonce.

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6 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Bars to Experience This Summer in New York City

6 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Bars to Experience This Summer in New York City

The weather has finally warmed up in NYC, and what better way to celebrate than by sipping a cocktail al fresco? Whether it’s poolside on a roof or in an easy chair along the Hudson, there’s nothing like breathing in the Big Apple from an outdoor perspective - especially with your favorite drink in hand! We’ve rounded up six of our favorite outdoor bars in NYC for your imbibing pleasure - click through our gallery to see them all.

PHOTOS: MakerBot Opens New 50,000 Sq. Ft. 3D Printer Factory in Brooklyn

PHOTOS: MakerBot Opens New 50,000 Sq. Ft. 3D Printer Factory in Brooklyn

If you need any more proof that a 3D printing revolution is about to take hold, look no further than MakerBot's brand new 50,000 square foot factory. The new digs opened today in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, replacing the company's Bayridge production facility where MakerBot employed more than 100 “productors” tasked with building MakerBot Desktop 3D Printers. With a much larger, state-of-the-art factory and warehouse space on their hands, MakerBot has big plans for the future—including hiring another 50+ employees in coming months. Inhabitat was on the scene this morning touring the MakerBot factory with CEO Bre Pettis—see our exclusive photos ahead and check out what's happening behind the scenes at one of the most innovative companies around!

12 Things to Know Before Using NYC’s New Citi Bike Share Program

12 Things to Know Before Using NYC’s New Citi Bike Share Program

NYC's new Citi Bike stations have been met with a mixed bag of reactions that span from excitement and joy to "let's use them as garbage cans", but a portion of the negative end of the spectrum may actually be due to misunderstanding. To be fair, the Citi Bike folks have tried to communicate with the public as best they can, but as with any brand new system, it's going to take a bit of time before people learn the ins and outs. If you're thinking about hopping on one of NYC's 6,000 blue bikes soon, check out our photo tutorial of quick tips to know before you ride to make the best of your first Citi Bike experience.

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Bummer Alert: Cicadapocalypse Cancelled for NYC

Bummer Alert: Cicadapocalypse Cancelled for NYC

We’ve got some pretty disappointing news today for New Yorkers who were expecting to see a swarm of cicadas overtake the city – they’re probably not coming. Apparently, the noisy bugs RSVPed to the party but aside from making an appearance in Staten Island, scientists

Kickstarter’s New Brooklyn Headquarters Gets Trees on Its Green Roof

Kickstarter’s New Brooklyn Headquarters Gets Trees on Its Green Roof

Inhabitat has been following the construction of Kickstarter's Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters closely, and the other day we got our first glimpse of their green roof and courtyard taking shape. From the architects' renderings, we were able to see that the crowdfunding startup's new offices would boast a light-filled courtyard and landscaped rooftop garden but last week, we finally began seeing the vision become a reality. Click through our photo gallery to get your own sneak peek!

NYC Build it Back Program Provides Funds for Homeowners to Rebuild After Hurricane Sandy

NYC Build it Back Program Provides Funds for Homeowners to Rebuild After Hurricane Sandy

Mayor Bloomberg recently announced the launch of the “NYC Build it Back” program to assist homeowners, landlords and tenants whose homes were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Affected residents who have been waiting in limbo with no money to repair their homes

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Upper East Side Residents Fight to Protect Kids From Damaging Health Effects of Planned Trash Station

Upper East Side Residents Fight to Protect Kids From Damaging Health Effects of Planned Trash Station

Residents of Manhattan’s Upper East Side are fuming over the Marine Transfer Station that is being planned to transport garbage in and out of a location at East 91st St. Opponents of the facility are mainly concerned about the station’s proximity to a

Express Biker Brings Convenient Bicycle Repair Vending Machines to Brooklyn

Express Biker Brings Convenient Bicycle Repair Vending Machines to Brooklyn

Now that the Citi Bike share program is open to all New Yorkers, there are sure to be even more folks needing bike parts and other riding-related apparatus on-the-go. Express Biker anticipated this demand and has launched two of its self-service vending

Citi Bike Share Program is Now Also Open to Daily and Weekly Riders in NYC

Citi Bike Share Program is Now Also Open to Daily and Weekly Riders in NYC

If you’re one of the many New Yorkers who stood at a Citi Bike kiosk last week pressing buttons and scratching your head because you simply couldn’t rent a bike, we’ve got good news for you. It’s not that those terminals were broken; the NYC bike share program

Summer@MetroTech to Bring Music and More to Downtown Brooklyn

Summer@MetroTech to Bring Music and More to Downtown Brooklyn

Summer is just around the corner, and Brooklyn’s MetroTech campus has announced it will be hosting a program of free music, film and sports in Downtown Brooklyn. Activating the MetroTech Commons, Forest City Ratner Companies has curated the Summer@MetroTech

ROGAN Returns to NYC with “Pop Down” Shop in Williamsburg

ROGAN Returns to NYC with “Pop Down” Shop in Williamsburg

We were bummed when eco-clothing brand ROGAN shut down their store on the Bowery last month with just a simple note promising their summer return at an unspecified location. But now we’re elated to report that ROGAN has finally found a new home in the hipster

NYC Beaches Are Now Open After Post-Hurricane Sandy Restoration and Improvements

NYC Beaches Are Now Open After Post-Hurricane Sandy Restoration and Improvements

Last week, Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White visited Coney Island to announce the opening of all New York City beaches for the 2013 season. The kick-off was even more special than in past years because it also included

Garrison Architects’ Flood-Proof, Modular Beach Buildings Are Now Open at NYC Beaches

Garrison Architects’ Flood-Proof, Modular Beach Buildings Are Now Open at NYC Beaches

On Memorial Day, some of the NYC beaches hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy got a new start with the opening of 37 flood-proof, prefab lifeguard stations, comfort stations and offices designed by Garrison Architects. After the superstorm, Rockaway Beach, Coney Island, Midland Beach, Wolfe's Pond Park and Cedar Grove were left with just the tattered shambles of what used to be their restrooms and other beach structures. The city knew that it had to rebuild in order to open these popular beaches back to their communities for summer 2013, but fast-tracking the design and construction of these buildings to a matter of months proved to be a challenge. Architect Jim Garrison and his firm were called in to tackle the task, and we're happy to say that many of the structures are now open.

Citi Bike Share Program Launches in New York City With 6,000 Bikes!

Citi Bike Share Program Launches in New York City With 6,000 Bikes!

Citi Bike just launched New York City’s first bike sharing program as 6,000 royal blue cruisers took to the streets of Manhattan! So far more than 10,000 people have signed up to use the brand new bikes, and nearly 15,000 have enrolled in Citi Bike’s

Mayor Bloomberg Announces $90M Tax Reduction for Hurricane Sandy-Affected Homes and Businesses

Mayor Bloomberg Announces $90M Tax Reduction for Hurricane Sandy-Affected Homes and Businesses

Yesterday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Finance Commissioner David M. Frankel announced a $90.3 million reduction in property taxes for residents and commercial business owners who suffered damage due to Hurricane Sandy. More than 88,000 homes and businesses

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