Famed Architect Zaha Hadid Dies at Age 65
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A new interactive map lets you find buildings in your neighborhood with lead paint violations. [Huff Post] The 62-year-old fireboat that the city was auctioning off for $510 was ultimately purchased for $57,400 by two Westchester restaurant owners who plan to use it for another eating establishment. [Gothamist] This smart luggage can weigh itself, charge phones, and let […]
This smart bed automatically makes itself in less than 60 seconds. [Today] MealPass, a ClassPass-style lunch service, launches this week. Pay $99/month to get weekday lunches from about 130 restaurants. [Eater] A new app called Intellibins helps you find recycling bins on city streets. [Inhabitat] Meet New York City’s last accordion repairman. [Colossal]
Yesterday, 6sqft uncovered conceptual renderings for a nine-acre island/pier in the Hudson River that would serve as a final terminus for the High Line. It would be a circular-shaped cultural and recreational center, dotted with five interconnected pyramid-shaped buildings, as well as an elevated promenade and a marina. It’s quite similar in design and theory to Barry Diller’s […]
With deals below a million dollars few and far between, home ownership in NYC is out of reach for the majority. But what about pooling your money with a friend to make a big ticket purchase? This might come as a surprise, but taking the plunge and purchasing a property with pals—not a family member—is […]