The world of Manhattan is small and tightly knit, and the man on top retains a certain humility. He knows how far and fast he can fall by looking at the guy across the street. The view from the $250,000 apartment covers a lot of ground, most of it condemned.

The trouble with born-again Christians is that they are an even bigger pain the second time around.

Old San Francisco - the one so many nostalgics yearn for - had buildings that related well to each other.

There are a thousand viewpoints in the viewtiful city.

The waterfront without the Ferry Tower would be like a birthday cake without a candle.

The world of Manhattan is small and tightly knit, and the man on top retains a certain humility. He knows how far and fast he can fall by looking at the guy across the street. The view from the $250,000 apartment covers a lot of ground, most of it condemned.

Cockroaches and socialites are the only things that can stay up all night and eat anything.