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Down a tranquil stretch of road in Germantown, New York, a long gravel drive leads to Barnswood, the Hudson Valley estate at 153 County Road 6. Once part of the original Livingston estate, the land, spread over eight acres of meadow and woods, was returned to the Livingston family in the early 1900s as part of the family's working farm. It is this combination of estate and homestead that still defines this unusual property. Asking $4,600,000, Barnswood is just ten minutes from Germantown and Tivoli, and not much farther to Hudson, Rhinebeck, and Amtrak access.
A homestead for the 21st century, this way

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59 apartments available at Midtown East luxury rental, from $1,644/month

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June 23, 2025

59 apartments available at Midtown East luxury rental, from $1,644/month

A new luxury residential tower in Midtown East just launched a lottery for 59 mixed-income apartments. Located at 300 East 50th Street, Anagram Turtle Bay is a 23-story residential building providing tenants a hotel-inspired lifestyle with luxurious amenities and spacious residences. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,644/month studios to $4,415/month two-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

$80M penthouse at 80 Clarkson could break downtown Manhattan sales record

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June 23, 2025

$80M penthouse at 80 Clarkson could break downtown Manhattan sales record

A duplex penthouse at a new two-tower complex next to Google’s Hudson Square headquarters could set a record for downtown Manhattan. Located in Zeckendorf Development and Atlas Capital Group's 80 Clarkson Street, the penthouse is asking $80 million, or more than $11,235 per square foot, according to The Real Deal. The 113-unit building, which topped out last week, has released 83 residential units so far, alongside 18 accessory suites, storage lockers, wine cellars, and parking, with an estimated sellout exceeding $2 billion.
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Elizabeth Street Garden will remain open in deal reached with city

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June 23, 2025

Elizabeth Street Garden will remain open in deal reached with city

One of the city's most contentious development battles has come to an end. Plans to turn the Elizabeth Street Garden in Nolita into affordable housing for seniors have been halted in a deal announced by Mayor Eric Adams on Monday. According to the mayor, Council Member Christopher Marte will now support the rezoning of three sites in his district to allow for 623 new affordable homes in exchange for preserving the one-acre community garden, ending a decade-long fight over the site.
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Affordable Housing

Congestion pricing is reducing traffic outside of Manhattan, too, report says

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June 20, 2025

Congestion pricing is reducing traffic outside of Manhattan, too, report says

Congestion pricing has already led to fewer traffic delays in Manhattan’s central business district—and beyond—according to a new report. Released Wednesday by the Regional Plan Association (RPA), the analysis, "Congestion Pricing: Faster All Around," finds that traffic delays in Manhattan are 25 percent lower than projected without the tolling program, while delays in areas just outside the borough have dropped by nine percent. The report compares traffic data from the program’s launch through April 2025 with the same period in 2024, as well as the months leading up to the program’s start.
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During NYC’s heat wave, find a cooling center near you

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June 20, 2025

During NYC’s heat wave, find a cooling center near you

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Appropriately kicking off summer, New York City's first heat wave has arrived. According to the National Weather Service, high heat and humidity are likely starting Sunday through Wednesday, with the heat idex ranging from 100 to 105 across most of the region. The city will open more than 500 cooling centers across the five boroughs on Sunday, providing air-conditioned public spaces for New Yorkers to stay safe from the extreme heat. The interactive "cool options" map displays both indoor cooling centers and outdoor options, like playgrounds with spray showers and water features.
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City Living

Live across from the AirTrain at new Jamaica high-rise, from $2,065/month

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June 19, 2025

Live across from the AirTrain at new Jamaica high-rise, from $2,065/month

Whether you're a frequent flyer or want a speedy commute to Midtown, this new Jamaica rental across from the Long Island Rail Road and the AirTrain to JFK Airport offers brand-new apartments in a convenient location. A housing lottery launched this week for 90 low-income apartments at 94-15 Sutphin Boulevard, a 24-story building with a fitness center, rooftop, playroom, dog spa, on-site garage, and more. New Yorkers earning 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,065/month studios to $3,021/month three bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

City Planning Commission approves Midtown South rezoning

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June 19, 2025

City Planning Commission approves Midtown South rezoning

A major plan to build nearly 10,000 new homes in Midtown South by updating decades-old zoning rules just moved one step closer to becoming reality. The City Planning Commission (CPC) on Wednesday approved the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan, the rezoning of a 42-block stretch of the neighborhood to allow for 9,700 new homes in an area where housing was previously restricted. Under the city’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program, the plan will require developers to include affordable housing, paving the way for up to 2,900 permanently affordable units. The plan now advances to the City Council for a final vote.
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Distinctive Homes

$1.78M Midtown condo is a renovated pre-war gem with designer details and old-world amenities

$975K Rockland County home was built in 1949 by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé

This $1.25M Chelsea garden maisonette feels like a cottage in the city

A gently restored Greenpoint wood frame townhouse with history intact asks $3.75M

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For $3.2M, this renovated Bed-Stuy home is a brownstone lover's dream come true

Jessica Chastain's Osborne co-op returns to market with nearly $1M discount

Gallerist Barbara Gladstone's Annabelle Selldorf-designed Chelsea townhouse asks $12M

Be the one with the cool place in Bay Ridge with this $3M townhouse

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Spend summer days on the wide front porch of this historic $6.5M Flatbush home

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June 18, 2025

Spend summer days on the wide front porch of this historic $6.5M Flatbush home

From an enviable corner lot in Brooklyn's historic Flatbush neighborhood, this Colonial Revival mansion at 1221 Albemarle Road is the embodiment of an invitation, promising lazy summer days and an all-season refuge that has stood since 1904. Designed by architect William C. Lauritzen, the six-bedroom home, asking $6,500,000, has retained the best of its original interior details, while a careful restoration has bestowed what amounts to a clean slate for the 21st century.
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Distinctive Homes

City looks to build mixed-use project with up to 900 homes on Hunter’s Point South parcel

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June 18, 2025

City looks to build mixed-use project with up to 900 homes on Hunter’s Point South parcel

The city is seeking a developer to build a mixed-use development on one of the last vacant parcels in the Hunter's Point South neighborhood of Long Island City. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development last week issued a request for proposals for Parcel E, the sixth of seven sites that are part of the city's 30-acre redevelopment of the waterfront. For this project, the city wants a multi-tower, mixed-use project with between 850 and 900 apartments, with up to 70 percent of them affordable.
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JFK AirTrain fare will be 50% off this summer to encourage public transit use

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June 18, 2025

JFK AirTrain fare will be 50% off this summer to encourage public transit use

AirTrain fare will be 50 percent off this summer to encourage travelers to use public transit during peak construction at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The single ride fare will be reduced to $4.25 starting on June 30 through Labor Day, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced on Tuesday. With record-breaking travel expected and a $19 billion redevelopment underway, significant congestion around the airport is anticipated.
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One Domino Square penthouse sells for $7.45M, a new sponsor sale record for Williamsburg

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June 17, 2025

One Domino Square penthouse sells for $7.45M, a new sponsor sale record for Williamsburg

There's a new sponsor sale record for Williamsburg. A duplex penthouse at the new waterfront development One Domino Square is under contract for $7,450,000, developer Two Trees Management announced on Monday. The deal takes the priciest sponsor sale title from neighboring project One Williamsburg Wharf, which had a penthouse asking $7,200,000 enter contract in December.
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Two areas of historic suburban Flatbush could be landmarked

Proposed Beverley Square West Historic District. Photo credit: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission

June 17, 2025

Two areas of historic suburban Flatbush could be landmarked

Two well-preserved areas of historic suburban Flatbush could become New York City’s newest landmarked districts. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to calendar the proposed Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, which together include 247 freestanding homes built between 1894 and 1910. The houses exemplify early 20th-century suburban architecture in Flatbush, like Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, or a mixture of the two.
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New Crown Heights rental opens lottery for 55 affordable apartments, from $933/month

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June 17, 2025

New Crown Heights rental opens lottery for 55 affordable apartments, from $933/month

Applications are now being accepted for 55 affordable apartments in Crown Heights. Located in the southwestern section of the neighborhood, Botanica is a brand-new 17-story rental near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which start at $933/month for one-bedrooms and go up to $3,010/month for two-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade returns to the boardwalk on Saturday

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June 16, 2025

Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade returns to the boardwalk on Saturday

The colorful, sea-inspired Mermaid Parade splashes back onto the Coney Island boardwalk this weekend for its 43rd year. Hosted by the nonprofit Coney Island USA, the beloved event is the nation's largest art parade, drawing around 5,000 participants in hand-crafted, sea-themed costumes and elaborate floats. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, June 21, at 1 p.m., rain or shine.
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Events & Things To Do

Extell proposes 1,200-foot tower on the Upper West Side

Gary Barnett’s Extell Development is planning a 1,200-foot-tall tower at the former ABC headquarters at 77 West 66th Street, on the Upper West Side. Photo by Jim.henderson on Wikimedia.

June 16, 2025

Extell proposes 1,200-foot tower on the Upper West Side

A new supertall residential skyscraper proposed for the Upper West Side would become the neighborhood’s tallest building by a wide margin. Extell Development founder Gary Barnett met with Manhattan Community Board 7 last month to discuss plans for a 1,200-foot-tall tower at 77 West 66th Street, the former Disney campus. The 90-story building would surpass the height of Extell’s tower at 55 West 66th Street, across the street. Hoping to avoid another prolonged legal battle like the one that development faced, Barnett told the board he plans to include 100 affordable units in two smaller buildings as a gesture of "peace" with the community.
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New Developments

June 16, 2025

Mayor Adams to remove part of protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue

Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced the city will remove part of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn after concerns from local residents. Last year, a 1.5-mile protected bike lane was added to Bedford Avenue from Dean Street in Crown Heights to Flushing Avenue in Bed-Stuy, a section known for being unsafe due to speeding vehicles. But after several crashes between cyclists and pedestrians, particularly young children, the mayor said three blocks of the protected bike lane will be removed and returned to its original unprotected configuration. Following a lawsuit filed by Transportation Alternatives, a Brooklyn Supreme Court judge on Wednesday temporarily halted the removal of the protected bike lane until a hearing in August, Streetsblog reported.
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Bronx casino bid at former Trump-owned golf course can move ahead after Council vote

A plan to bring a casino to a Bronx golf course once owned by Donald Trump took a step forward this week. The City Council on Wednesday voted 32-12 to pass a home rule resolution that allows state lawmakers to advance legislation supporting Bally’s Corporation’s proposed casino at the city-owned Ferry Point Park golf course, according to the Bronx Times. The approval authorizes the state to "alienate" the roughly 16-acre public parkland, a requirement whenever city-owned park space is repurposed for private use.
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Policy

For $1.6M, a rare mid-century modern home with Hudson River views

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June 13, 2025

For $1.6M, a rare mid-century modern home with Hudson River views

High on a wooded bluff with views of the Hudson, this five-bedroom home at 159 Tweed Boulevard in Nyack, New York, will surely get the attention of anyone interested in the area's iconic mid-century modern offerings. Asking $1,595,000, the home was designed by noted architect Charles P. Winter in 1967. On the market for only the second time since it was built, the home spans 6,581 square feet; its integration of site and structure is a hallmark of modernism. Even more stunning are the views of the Hudson River and the Mario Cuomo Bridge through endless floor-to-ceiling glass.
Modern home lovers, prepare to swoon

Distinctive Homes

In heart of charming Greenpoint, a new rental launches leasing, from $4,500/month

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June 13, 2025

In heart of charming Greenpoint, a new rental launches leasing, from $4,500/month

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Leasing has kicked off for a new apartment building on the quieter, northern stretch of Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. Located between Green and Freeman Streets, 1024 Manhattan Avenue rises seven stories and contains 31 apartments. Pricing starts at $4,500/month for a one-bedroom apartment.
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New Developments

June 13, 2025

55-story Long Island City condo with over 600 units moves ahead

A massive 55-story condo tower with over 600 homes in Long Island City is moving forward after developers secured $525 million in construction financing. Charney Companies and Tavros, in partnership with Incoco Capital, announced this week funding for a 636-unit development at 24-19 Jackson Avenue and 45-03 23rd Street in the Court Square section of the neighborhood. The developers received $425 million from Madison Realty Capital and an additional $100 million from Kushner Companies and OneIM.
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New Developments

NYC unveils new intersection design to better protect cyclists, pedestrians

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June 12, 2025

NYC unveils new intersection design to better protect cyclists, pedestrians

New York City is rolling out a new intersection design aimed at better protecting pedestrians and cyclists at crash-prone locations. Unveiled Wednesday by Department of Transportation Commissioner (DOT) Ydanis Rodriguez, the design uses "hardened daylighting tools"—such as concrete barriers, planters, and other structures—to improve visibility at intersections, where roughly half of all traffic fatalities occur. The DOT plans to implement the design at select high-crash intersections alongside new and existing bike lanes across the city starting this year.
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Asking $2.2M, an upstate farmhouse on 40 acres has a babbling brook and a private lake

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June 12, 2025

Asking $2.2M, an upstate farmhouse on 40 acres has a babbling brook and a private lake

Built by the Livingston family in 1859, this country estate, known as Hawkskill, sits on 40 wooded acres in Livingston, New York. Down a winding country road and a long private driveway, the Hudson Valley farmhouse stands on land granted to Robert Livingston, for whom the town was named, in 1684 by the English Crown. Asking $2,195,000, the farmhouse incorporates and expands on the original version, offering four bedrooms and three baths.
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New legislation would legalize NYC bodega cats

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June 12, 2025

New legislation would legalize NYC bodega cats

New legislation would protect some of New York City's most beloved residents: bodega cats. City Council Member Keith Powers on Thursday said he plans to introduce a bill that would legalize convenience store cats, which are technically barred from places that sell food, but have become neighborhood fixtures for their cuteness and ability to deter rodents.
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Policy

City Council approves Related’s Hudson Yards West plan for 4,000 apartments and no casino

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June 12, 2025

City Council approves Related’s Hudson Yards West plan for 4,000 apartments and no casino

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The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to approve zoning changes to allow for thousands of new apartments, but not a casino, on the undeveloped section of Hudson Yards. Related Companies' Hudson Yards West proposal includes four mixed-use towers, nearly seven acres of public green space, and 4,000 apartments. The original plan called for a casino run by Wynn Resorts, but Related scratched the gaming facility from the project last month amid strong opposition from community members and officials.
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Policy

June 11, 2025

Priced out of NYC? These are the best commuter suburbs, according to real estate experts

By Dana Schulz

Since the pandemic, it’s become increasingly expensive to put down roots in New York City. According to data from CityRealty, condo prices are the highest they've ever been, increasing 16 percent since July 2020, while co-ops have jumped 6.4 percent over the same period. Many people are even being priced out of rentals; Douglas Elliman's Jonathan Miller reported earlier this year that the average monthly rent in New York City is now roughly $5,194—more than a mortgage payment in many places. And it’s this financial conundrum that often becomes the impetus for many young professionals and families to relocate to the suburbs. They can get more space and a yard, access to beaches and hiking trails, and send their kids to public schools without a second thought. But what’s the best place to achieve this small-town fantasy? For that answer, we turned to the pros. Ahead, hear from real estate experts about the best commuter suburbs outside New York City.
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Eataly opens new grab-and-go market and cafe in Hudson Yards

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June 11, 2025

Eataly opens new grab-and-go market and cafe in Hudson Yards

The Hudson Yards outpost of Italian marketplace Eataly has officially opened its doors. Located on the fourth level of the Shops & Restaurants at 20 Hudson Yards, Eataly Caffè marks the brand’s fourth New York City location and introduces a new concept featuring a coffee counter, grab-and-go options, and quick-service items ranging from pastries and sandwiches to gelato. The 5,500-square-foot, 82-seat space also includes a location-exclusive wine bar offering a variety of Italian wines, cocktails, and shareable plates.
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Food & Dining

Bethenny Frankel sells historic Greenwich estate for $7.8M

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June 11, 2025

Bethenny Frankel sells historic Greenwich estate for $7.8M

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has sold her historic Greenwich, Connecticut estate for $7,825,000, almost double the $4.25 million she paid in 2021. The "Real Housewives of New York" alum sold the three-acre property, known as Applejack Farm, in an off-market deal following her move to Florida. Built in 1743, the estate, one of the oldest properties in Greenwich, includes a 6,500-square-foot main house with five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, plus a two-bedroom guest house with a separate studio, a three-bay garage, and a “party barn."
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All photos courtesy of Allyson Lubow for The Corcoran Group

June 11, 2025

A sleek Soho duplex in a 19th-century police station asks $1.6M

The location couldn't be more perfect for anyone who wants to live the downtown life, at a price–$1,595,000–that's almost surprising given the Soho neighborhood. The one-bedroom co-op at 196 6th Avenue overlooks a leafy park within the West Soho Sullivan-Thompson Historic District. The landmarked building was built in 1893 as the 10th Precinct Police Station.
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Distinctive Homes

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June 11, 2025

NYC’s broker fee ban takes effect

Forced broker fees are officially banned in New York City. After a federal judge denied the Real Estate Board of New York's motion for an injunction, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act took effect on Wednesday, meaning prospective tenants will no longer have to pay broker fees to real estate agents they did not hire. Passed by the City Council in November, the law shifts the payment of broker fees to the party who hired the real estate agent, transforming a longstanding system that forced renters to pay brokers a large upfront sum.
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Policy

Manhattan Park’s pool deck is bursting with color and patterns

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June 10, 2025

Manhattan Park’s pool deck is bursting with color and patterns

Roosevelt Island luxury rental Manhattan Park unveiled the design for its 11th annual outdoor pool art installation this week. Titled "Waves of Joy," this year’s design comes from Parisian artist Meri Karapetyan, who spent 14 days and used 26 gallons of paint to transform the waterfront pool deck with vibrant hues inspired by water, leaves, and the summer sun. The mural is part of the community’s annual Pop-Up Pool Party, which debuts each summer to beautify the outdoor space ahead of pool season.
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Events & Things To Do

NYC to remove ‘floating jail’ in the Bronx, build new marine terminal

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June 10, 2025

NYC to remove ‘floating jail’ in the Bronx, build new marine terminal

A decommissioned floating jail moored off the Bronx in the East River will soon be removed, clearing the way for a new marine cargo terminal. City officials announced the plan Monday outside the vessel in Hunts Point, known as the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, and said they will soon issue a request for proposals to remove the barge. The cleared space will house the new Hunts Point Marine Terminal, which will facilitate the transfer of freight from ships to final delivery.
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Policy

June 10, 2025

How to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in NYC

More than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom finally reached the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. Celebrated by Black Americans for over 100 years and only recently made a public holiday, Juneteenth commemorates that historic moment, seen as an occasion to honor resilience, uplift communities, and spotlight Black culture. This year, the festivities take on added significance as the holiday marks its 160th anniversary. Ahead, discover ways to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC, from free festivals in public parks to programming at some of the city's top museums.
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Brooklyn Tower relaunches sales, with studios from $965K

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June 10, 2025

Brooklyn Tower relaunches sales, with studios from $965K

Nearly a year after Silverstein Properties took control, Brooklyn Tower has relaunched sales, with a new marketing team and a new address. The supertall skyscraper at 85 Fleet Street (formerly 9 Dekalb Avenue) first launched sales in 2022 but struggled to make much headway, with just 23 of the 143 condos sold to date. Now, with Corcoran Sunshine leading sales efforts, listings at the tower are once again live, with condos priced from $965,000 for a studio.
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Photos courtesy of Hayley Ellen Day

June 10, 2025

Gallerist Barbara Gladstone’s Annabelle Selldorf-designed Chelsea townhouse asks $12M

In addition to being a visual standout as a peerless architectural creation, the four-story townhouse at 344 West 22nd Street has many distinctions. As the longtime home of New York City gallerist Barbara Gladstone, who died last year aged 89, the historic Greek Revival rowhouse has showcased work by some of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, including Andy Warhol, Rudolf Stingel, and Richard Prince, within its walls, according to the New York Times. Its most recent entry into the 21st century was a stunning renovation designed around a sculptural spiral stair, the work of noted architect (and Gladstone's friend and client) Annabelle Selldorf. Asking $11,995,000, the home's luxury finishes and conveniences like a private elevator seem almost a quiet afterthought, though they add significantly to daily living.
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52-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 178 apartments, from $1,793/month

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June 9, 2025

52-story Downtown Brooklyn rental opens lottery for 178 apartments, from $1,793/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 178 mixed-income apartments in a new residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn. Rising 52 stories at 589 Fulton Street, The Brook is one of the tallest buildings in the borough, offering apartments with views in every direction. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the affordable units, priced from $1,793/month studios to $4,250/month two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Flatbush Avenue overhaul includes center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands

A rendering of the Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal at Flatbush Avenue and Fourth Avenue. Images courtesy of NYC DOT

June 9, 2025

Flatbush Avenue overhaul includes center-running bus lanes and pedestrian islands

New York City has proposed new center-running bus lanes along parts of Flatbush Avenue to improve safety and speed up service on one of the city’s most dangerous corridors. Unveiled Friday by the Department of Transportation (DOT), the project would convert two center car lanes into bus lanes from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza, better serving the nearly 70,000 daily bus riders who currently face average speeds of under 4 miles per hour—about the same speed as walking. The plan also includes pedestrian islands with covered public seating, shorter crossing times, and updated curb regulations to support local businesses.
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Christie’s opens free exhibition of Maurice Sendak’s personal collection ahead of auction

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June 6, 2025

Christie’s opens free exhibition of Maurice Sendak’s personal collection ahead of auction

Christie’s is presenting a free exhibition and special auction featuring the personal collection of beloved children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. On view at 20 Rockefeller Plaza through June 10, the exhibition includes Sendak’s drawings, works by other children’s book artists, first printings of books by William Blake, Disney memorabilia, and more. The auction will be held in person and online on June 10, what would have been Sendak’s 97th birthday, and will feature art, rare books, and artifacts that inspired him, with proceeds supporting the Sendak Fellowship to nurture the next generation of children’s book artists.
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City unveils new public art on medians, sidewalks, and streets across NYC

“Aunties” by Fitgi Saint-Louis. Courtesy of NYC DOT

June 6, 2025

City unveils new public art on medians, sidewalks, and streets across NYC

New York City has commissioned five vibrant pieces of art, one in each borough, to enliven public spaces. On Wednesday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced plans for temporary, site-specific pieces through the agency’s Community Commissions initiative. The projects range from sculptures to asphalt murals, including "Public Access" on Staten Island, "Aunties" in Manhattan, "Limes" in Brooklyn, "Weaving the Future: A Vessel of Water, Roots, and Community" in the Bronx, and "About a Living Culture" in Queens.
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This $899K co-op in a former Clinton Hill mansion reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian grandeur

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June 6, 2025

This $899K co-op in a former Clinton Hill mansion reflects the neighborhood’s bohemian grandeur

In addition to being in the heart of historic Clinton Hill, this one-bedroom co-op sits on the neighborhood's "mansion row," as one of 11 units in a converted 1870s limestone mansion at 269 Clinton Avenue. Asking $899,000, the apartment has pre-war charm in full effect, with well-maintained original details throughout.
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$8.9M restoration of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Arch is complete

Photos courtesy of NYC Parks / Malcolm Pinckney

June 6, 2025

$8.9M restoration of Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Arch is complete

A Brooklyn icon has been restored. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza reopened on Thursday following a $8.9 million renovation, the city's Parks Department and the Prospect Park Alliance announced. The two-year project replaced the arch's roof, cleaned and replaced the brick and stone structure, repaired interiors, including the cast-iron spiral staircase, and added new lighting. The landscape surrounding the arch was also revitalized with new plants, trees, paving, and an accessible curb cut.
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Hop on and off vintage NYC subway trains in Brooklyn this weekend

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June 6, 2025

Hop on and off vintage NYC subway trains in Brooklyn this weekend

The New York Transit Museum’s beloved Parade of Trains returns this weekend, giving New Yorkers a rare chance to ride the rails in vintage style. Rolling out on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, the event features three iconic trains from the museum’s collection, offering a glimpse into what it was like to ride the New York City subway more than a century ago. The vintage trains will run from Brighton Beach’s B and Q platforms and the Manhattan-bound B and Q platform at Kings Highway, operating from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is free with subway fare.
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Upper East Side pre-war co-op owned by champion of Central Park asks $4.95M

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June 5, 2025

Upper East Side pre-war co-op owned by champion of Central Park asks $4.95M

The longtime Upper East Side co-op of a key Central Park supporter is on the market. Norma Dana, who passed away last year, founded the Central Park Conservancy's Women's Committee and led fundraising efforts for several improvement and restoration projects in the park, including the creation of the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center with her husband. The park champion's three-bedroom apartment at 550 Park Avenue hit the market this spring for $4,950,000.
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Adams proposes 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes

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June 5, 2025

Adams proposes 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes

Mayor Eric Adams wants electric bike riders to slow down. The mayor is proposing a 15 miles per hour speed limit for e-bikes, which currently can travel between 20 and 25 miles per hour. Adams announced the new rule on Thursday to renew pressure on the City Council to act on legislation he introduced last year that would create a Department of Sustainable Delivery to regulate delivery apps. The Council has yet to introduce the bill.
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The 74

201 East 74th Street

Lenox Hill

Gracious Upper East Side condos with Central Park and skyline views

2 beds starting at $3,380,000
3 beds starting at $4,850,000
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New public space and skateboarding section open as part of revitalized Brooklyn Banks

Photos courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

June 5, 2025

New public space and skateboarding section open as part of revitalized Brooklyn Banks

Two more acres of public open space have opened beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in Chinatown, as part of the revitalization of skateboarding mecca Brooklyn Banks. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced the expansion of "The Arches," along with an additional $50 million in funding to further enhance the park with new amenities, including public seating, plantings, lighting, and other upgrades. The new section includes a refurbished "Big Banks," which has been closed to skateboarders since 2010. The city began revitalizing and gradually reopening it as a public space in May 2023.
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The Frick Collection opens its first cafe

All photos of Westmoreland, the new cafe at the Frick Collection, courtesy of William Jess Laird, unless otherwise noted.

June 5, 2025

The Frick Collection opens its first cafe

By Lidia Ryan

Spending an afternoon at a museum is one of the most "New York" things you can do. And while MoMa, the Met and the Guggenheim are flocked to, the Frick Collection is a quieter Upper East Side gem. Now, the newly renovated museum housed in the 1914 residence of Henry Clay Frick serves up Rembrandt and El Greco masterpieces with a cocktail and a bite.
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143 apartments available at FiDi office tower-turned-luxury rental, from $912/month

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June 4, 2025

143 apartments available at FiDi office tower-turned-luxury rental, from $912/month

A housing lottery opened this week for 143 mixed-income apartments at the former Financial District headquarters of Goldman Sachs. Redesigned by CetraRuddy and developed by Metro Loft and Silverstein Properties, 55 Broad Street is an office-to-rental conversion with 571 apartments and 25,000 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop pool. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $912/month studios to $3,522/month three bedrooms.
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Fifth Avenue Blooms celebrates the corridor’s 200th anniversary with a custom rose variety and floral displays

Images courtesy of the Fifth Avenue Association

June 4, 2025

Fifth Avenue Blooms celebrates the corridor’s 200th anniversary with a custom rose variety and floral displays

Fifth Avenue will soon bloom with thousands of vibrant roses, including a unique new variety created to celebrate the iconic retail corridor’s 200th anniversary. On June 11, the Fifth Avenue Association will kick off Fifth Avenue Blooms, a month-long floral makeover of the avenue between 51st and 58th Streets, running through July 6. The display will feature 16 planters with 400 rose plants, totaling roughly 2,500 to 4,000 individual stems, including the one-of-a-kind variety created specifically for the avenue’s birthday, all beautifying the streetscape and providing a perfect backdrop for photos.
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Photo by Andrea Swenson

June 4, 2025

$975K Rockland County home was built in 1949 by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé