Ameena Walker

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance Writer at Urbanize NYC

NYC-based freelancer writer. Currently @dezign233, formerly @CurbedNY.

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Articles

This Is the Garden You Need to Embrace ‘Let it Bloom’ June

3 weeks ago | mansionglobal.com | Ameena Walker

June is officially in bloom and with that comes an awakening and call to embrace nature in its most authentic forms. The essence of the viral “Let It Bloom” June trend is to allow native grasses, wildflowers and pollinator-friendly plants to flourish. One of the best ways to do so is by creating a pollinator garden instead of a perfectly curated one that heavily relies on fertilizers and chemicals that wreak havoc on the environment.
Most Popular Sale of the Week June 2, 2025

3 weeks ago | streeteasy.com | Ameena Walker

Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for June 2 is an enchanting Upper West Side 1-bedroom co-op with a wood-burning fireplace. Location: 632 West End Avenue #2F, Upper West SideSaves: As of this writing, the most popular sale for June 2 has been saved by 116 users. Price: $675,000.
Fresh Air: NYC Homes with Private Balconies Under $750K

1 month ago | streeteasy.com | Ameena Walker

If you’re craving a new apartment with a private balcony, just in time to soak up the summer sun, we’ve rounded up five homes that offer just that. And the best part: they’re all under $750,000. So whether it’s a newly constructed condo you’re after or a classic co-op with room to spread out, there’s a new mix of options available across a variety of NYC neighborhoods like the Upper East Side, Riverdale, and Forest Hills.
A ‘Hot’ Home Trend: Biosaunas Offer All The Health Benefits Without the Extreme Heat

1 month ago | mansionglobal.com | Ameena Walker

You’ve heard of dry saunas and steam rooms—but a new type of heat therapy that combines the best of both worlds has entered the chat. Meet biosaunas, a hybrid of a traditional Finnish sauna and a steam bath that makes for a milder experience without compromising on health perks.
Most Popular Sale of the Week May 19, 2025

1 month ago | streeteasy.com | Ameena Walker

Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for May 19 is a Greenwich Village duplex loft with soaring ceilings and a stunning built-in bookcase. Location: 77 Bleecker Street #316, Greenwich VillageSaves: As of this writing, the most popular sale for May 19 has been saved by 173 users. Price: $985,000.
5 Magnificent Morningside Heights Homes Under $800K

1 month ago | streeteasy.com | Ameena Walker

Known for its beautiful architecture, proximity to several parks, landmarks like the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and being home to distinguished educational institutions that include Columbia University and Barnard College, Morningside Heights offers plenty of reasons to fall in love with the neighborhood.
Gorgeous Greenwood Homes for Under $1.5M

1 month ago | streeteasy.com | Ameena Walker

Once overshadowed by its buzzier Brooklyn neighbors, Greenwood is finally having its moment. Named one of StreetEasy’s 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch two years in a row — 2024 and 2025 — this serene, architecturally rich enclave is drawing attention from buyers seeking a blend of character, space, and value. From airy lofts to sun-drenched condos with private outdoor space, here are five gorgeous Greenwood homes under $1.5 million that showcase exactly why the neighborhood is attracting attention.
New Color ‘Olo’ Is the Most Vivid Teal You’ve Never Seen. Here’s What Designers Would Do With It.

1 month ago | mansionglobal.com | Ameena Walker

Every so often, something new emerges that reminds us of the world’s wonders and this time, it’s what scientists are calling a “newly discovered color” that has never been seen before and can only be viewed by the naked eye with the help of stimulation. The color—dubbed “olo”—was witnessed during an experiment in which U.S.-based researchers had laser pulses fired into their eyes to stimulate specific cells in the retina, according to research published in Science Advances earlier this month.
Most Popular Sale of the Week April 28, 2025

2 months ago | streeteasy.com | Ameena Walker

Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for April 28, 2025 is a classic Upper East Side co-op with two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Location: 155 East 72nd Street #13D, Lenox HillSaves: As of this writing, the most popular sale for April 28, 2025 has been saved by 116 users. Price: $1,900,000.
How to Place a Garden Sculpture Like a Pro

2 months ago | mansionglobal.com | Ameena Walker

A well-placed garden sculpture adds more than a touch of flair—it can anchor the space and set the tone for the surrounding landscape. Whether it’s grand or minimalist, vibrant or subdued, contemporary or classic in its design, where you position your sculpture and what you surround it with is just as important as the sculpture itself.