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The annual Open House New York has expanded from two days to three (from 12 to October 14). And it gives New Yorkers extra time to visit some of the more 250 buildings, studios and industrial premises that are usually closed to the public.

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Here are some highlights of the free event.

Little Red Lighthouse, officially “Hook Life Jeffrey,” is a small lighthouse located in Fort Washington Park on the Hudson River in New York City under the George Washington Bridge. He helped prevent shipwrecks. In 1948, the lamp at the lighthouse was turned off, and after that visitors can climb to the roof.

13 October, from 11: 00 to 15: 00. Fort Washington Park at Hudson River Greenway and 178th Street

Architect Annabelle Seldorf is known for her museum and condominium projects, so it's no surprise that her Sunset Park Material Recovery Facility is a unique recycling facility. Each month, the facility, made from recycled steel, processes 20 tons of metal, glass and plastic into raw materials for reuse.

13 October, с 2 to 18 hours 472 Second Ave., Sunset Park

The Stickbulb company, which produces lamps from wood obtained from destroyed buildings and fallen trees, opened its Queens showroom in August. Production and design facilities occupy 10 000 sq. feet of former steel plant. At the exhibition, a telephone pole from Route 66, a water tower from the headquarters of American Express "Vesey Street" and much more are turned into lamps and installations.

13 и 14 October, с 10:00 to 18: 00 10-40 46th Ave., Long Island City

Hidden in the bowels of downtown Midtown, formerly known as Citigroup Center, is a tiny house of worship, the Nevelsson Chapel. Artist Louise Nevelson built the walls with sculptures of objects that she collected: from broken furniture to baseball bats. Look at the sacred space when you can: after the weekend it will be closed for annual restoration.

October 13, 10: 00 to 18: 00 619 Lexington Ave.

The 110-year-old Dime Savings Bank ronduna is an ornate masterpiece. At 1 feet, the residential tower is the tallest in Brooklyn.

13 October, from 12: 00 to 16: 00. 9 Dekalb Ave., Downtown Brooklyn

Square Roots hydroponic farm is an 10 container lit with purple, growth-stimulating light. Rows of crops in each module need only daily consumption of about 8 gallons of water to produce more than 50 pounds of lettuce every week. Fresh produce is distributed to low-income communities.

13 October, from 10: 00 to 17: 15. Reservations required. 630 Flushing Ave., Bed-Stuy

Completed in the 1860's, the battalion of the Weed fort, in Fort Wadsworth, consisted of 116 guns, which were located on three tiers, and the roof was designed for more shooting.

13 October, from 11: 00 to 16: 00. 120 New York Ave., Staten Island

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