Somebody (not me) should do a book or portfolio on rooftop gardens in New York. There are some absolutely amazing gardens in seemingly the most unlikely places. The small vegetable and flower garden on my rooftop is not one of the most spectacular, yet adds to the community feel our building has always personified. We will sadly lose this view soon. A tall building will be built between us and the East River blocking Manhattan forever from our sight. Our building itself will most likely get sold and probably face the wrecking ball to make way for a modern condo. Nothing ever stays the same. Especially in New York where buildings really do seem to grow faster than flowers. My neighborhood has just gotten way too gentrified and popular. Prices up. Artists out stockbrokers in. My building is one of the last of its kind in New York. Beautifully ugly beautifully real. I’m toying with the idea of shooting its demise. I’ve always shot a lot here as have the many photographers who’ve lived here over the years. The Kibbutz. How can you love a building? Well you just can. #thekibbutz#newyorkgardens