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Brass – that lovely, shiny gold metal alloy – is a combination of 60 to 70% copper and 30 to 40% zinc. It is revered for its strength, rust-resistance and acoustical qualities. Copper ions in brass can kill bacteria and viruses on contact. From trumpets and trombones to faucets, pipes, locks, gears and kickboards, brass is a frequent go-to material for function and beauty.
Manhattan’s Upper West Side, framed by Central Park and Riverside Park, offers an upscale lifestyle anchored in luxury condos, historic brownstones, abundant green space and easy access to other parts of the Big Apple. The Lincoln Center and American Museum of Natural History draw people from all over the world.
The front door is the gateway into an interior space, and the condition of the door and doorway can make an instant impression. Potential tenants, buyers, shoppers and other human beings do “judge a book by its cover”. It’s always a good place to start in making a decision.
The words “I can see clearly now …” may conjure up the song by Johnny Nash in 1971. It was more about emotional “seeing” than looking through glass, but seeing clearly through windows is also a great delight. One looks out the window, perhaps, but peripheral vision can take in the window frames.
The choice of stainless steel for elevator doors, restaurant kitchens and healthcare facilities, as well as automotive and aerospace industries, relates to its superior strength and durability.
Metal refinishing is coming our way in droves, from safes and signs to elevators, fences, sinks and industrial sites. It just might elicit some degree of bewilderment and hesitation to encounter a damaged elevator door.
The Museum of Modern Art, Central Park, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Times Square and more are mere blocks from this wonderful Manhattan apartment. The resident here has the most popular kitchen sink, which is stainless steel.
First impressions can set the stage for any experience, and you don’t have to be a germaphobe to experience a spot of hesitation stepping into a dirty elevator.
The same year that dueling was prohibited in the District of Columbia and the first photo of the moon was developed, Union Square opened. It was redesigned 33 years later and has hosted festivals and community events ever since.
In 1898, Richmond officially stepped into its existence as one of the five boroughs of New York City. It was re-named Staten Island in 1975 and is the most southern of the boroughs. Its roughly 60 square miles boasts 35 miles of waterfront. Bridges connect to New Jersey and Brooklyn, but the Staten Island Ferry is more fun, and free. There’s quite a bit to see and do, pizza to eat and, for us, an interesting metal resurfacing project on a vault.