Jennifer Laing

On July 21, 1853, New York state legislators set aside over 750 acres of central Manhattan land to be developed into a public park. In celebration of that auspicious date (162 years ago this week!), we’re dedicating today’s Covet column to our city’s beloved greenspace with a roundup of homes boasting stunning Central Park views. If you have a few million dollars lying around, these apartments — overlooking trees, paths, playgrounds, meadows, gardens, fountains, pools, sculptures and more — are a great place to put them. 

If you love the idea of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) but didn't get yourself organized in time for this season, which kicked off in early June, you’re in luck. A number of CSA-alternatives are available to satisfy your desire for local produce—without the 22-week commitment and, often, with door-to-door delivery.

When it comes to vacation mementos, there are those you welcome (photographs, kitschy knick knacks, a great hat or pair of sandals) and those you most definitely do not (sunstroke, broken limbs, a case of Montezuma’s revenge). Bed bugs clearly fall into the latter category. As we head into prime vacation travel time, we asked Gil Bloom of Standard Pest Management in Long Island City for some of the pro-active steps you can take to minimize your risk of exposure whether you're staying in a hotel or home rental: