Coney Island's 1890 lighthouse could be landmarked

Coney Island's 1890 lighthouse could be landmarked

$2.3M FiDi loft in a former eyeglass factory is easy on the eyes

$2.3M FiDi loft in a former eyeglass factory is easy on the eyes

The Tribeca loft with an original Keith Haring mural is back on the market for $25M

The Tribeca loft with an original Keith Haring mural is back on the market for $25M

NYC Council passes bill giving nonprofits first dibs on buying distressed apartment buildings

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October 23, 2026

NYC Council passes bill giving nonprofits first dibs on buying distressed apartment buildings

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The New York City Council on Thursday passed a bill that gives nonprofit groups first dibs on buying certain distressed properties, six years after the original legislation was introduced. Lawmakers voted to approve the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), which gives qualified nonprofit organizations, including community land trusts, the first opportunity ahead of for-profit developers to bid on troubled apartment buildings, which supporters say will preserve affordable housing.
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For $1.7M, this compact Bay Ridge townhouse is big on looks and livability

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October 22, 2026

For $1.7M, this compact Bay Ridge townhouse is big on looks and livability

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Like its neighbors, this barrel-fronted townhouse at 611 76th Street has all the exterior charm of classic brick, brownstone, and limestone. Inside, the 1913 home, asking $1,695,000, has the beautifully preserved architectural details of so many of the city's Italianate and Renaissance Revival mansions, at a manageable price. Contemporary comforts certainly aren't minimized; the latest modern upgrades—like zoned central AC—have been added throughout.
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Mamdani is giving away 350 tickets to NYC Marathon finish line

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October 22, 2026

Mamdani is giving away 350 tickets to NYC Marathon finish line

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One of the best days of the year in NYC is around the corner, and a select group of New Yorkers will get a front-row seat to the action. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced the city will give out 350 free tickets to the TCS New York City Marathon Grandstand, located at the finish line in Central Park. The November 1 event will bring together 60,000 runners from around the world in a 26.2-mile race across the five boroughs.
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NYC installs red light cameras at 600 intersections

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October 22, 2026

NYC installs red light cameras at 600 intersections

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The city has installed red light cameras at 450 more intersections, bringing the total to 600 intersections across the five boroughs, the maximum allowed under state law. The cameras have reduced red-light running by more than 80 percent at camera locations, with injuries from rear-end collisions cut by 60 percent and injuries from T-bone crashes by 70 percent.
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The Clinton Hill townhouse where Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe lived is asking $17.5K/month

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October 21, 2026

The Clinton Hill townhouse where Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe lived is asking $17.5K/month

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6sqft previously featured the rental listing for the townhouse at 160 Hall Street in Clinton Hill in 2018, then asking $8,000 per month. The 1901 home in the historic neighborhood is on the city's cultural map, as it once was home to downtown punk legend Patti Smith and photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. The "Just Kids" pair made their first home together on one floor of the home for $80/month in 1967. Today's kids will likely need to look elsewhere, as the townhouse is back on the market for a decidedly not-1967 rent of $17,500/month. If you're not ready to buy, the home provides an opportunity to try Brooklyn townhouse living with all the trimmings.
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This $25M Central Park South co-op was once home to Raquel Welch

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October 21, 2026

This $25M Central Park South co-op was once home to Raquel Welch

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This pristine sky palace overlooking Central Park has the celebrity cachet of once having been the residence of beloved screen siren Raquel Welch. As a combination of three already-palatial units (Welch was said to have owned unit 32AB in the 1980s), the home's new incarnation spans 5,500 square feet, occupying the entire 32nd floor of 200 Central Park South. A newly minted renovation offers 70 feet of park frontage, five bedrooms, and dazzling views in every direction.
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162 affordable apartments available at FiDi office-to-rental conversion, from $1,056/month

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October 21, 2026

162 affordable apartments available at FiDi office-to-rental conversion, from $1,056/month

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A housing lottery opened this week for 162 affordable apartments at the latest office-to-rental conversion in the Financial District. Vanbarton Group is converting the 26-story office building at 77 Water Street, also known as 1 Gouverneur Lane, into 648 luxury rental apartments and 30,000 square feet of amenities. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 40, 80, or 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced between $1,056/month and $2,823/month for studio to two-bedroom apartments.
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NYC’s first major Roy Lichtenstein retrospective since 1993 now on view at the Whitney

Installation view of Roy Lichtenstein: Like New (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, October 11, 2026–May 10, 2027). Artwork © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein. Photograph by Jason Lowrie/BFA.com

October 20, 2026

NYC’s first major Roy Lichtenstein retrospective since 1993 now on view at the Whitney

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New York's first Roy Lichtenstein retrospective since 1993 opened at the Whitney Museum earlier this month, offering an up-close look at the Pop artist's most famous works. "Roy Lichtenstein: Like New" assembles 130 works created between the 1940s and 1990s and traces Lichtenstein's fascination with images and how they are perceived. The exhibition also spills to the outdoors, with a recreated 32-foot-tall version of "Girl in Window" visible from the High Line and a towering "Coups de Pinceau" sculpture on the fifth-floor terrace. In today's world of computer-created images, the exhibition celebrates the handmade nature of Lichtenstein's paintings and prints and examines how images are duplicated and circulated.
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New York designates ‘Little Yemen’ in the Bronx as a cultural district

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October 19, 2026

New York designates ‘Little Yemen’ in the Bronx as a cultural district

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One of New York City's fastest-growing immigrant enclaves was officially recognized by the state over the weekend. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday signed legislation that establishes Little Yemen in the East Bronx as a cultural district, honoring the heritage and contributions of Yemeni Americans. The official designation also allows local organizations to become eligible for state grants and other assistance. Located within the Van Nest neighborhood, the new district is bordered by White Plains Road, Bronxdale Avenue, and Van Nest Avenue, where there are more than 500 businesses owned by people of Middle Eastern descent within a one-mile area.
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For $2.5M, this compact Williamsburg home has three levels of renovated living, outdoor space, and a sauna

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October 16, 2026

For $2.5M, this compact Williamsburg home has three levels of renovated living, outdoor space, and a sauna

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From the outside, the townhouse at 153 Maspeth Avenue is distinguishable from its unassuming neighbors by its sophisticated grey painted-brick facade. Asking $2,495,000, the Williamsburg home has been transformed from a humble row house to a showcase of stylish interior design and livability. Optimized and maximalized outdoor space includes a front porch, a garden, several decks, and a four-person sauna. There's even a private two-car driveway.
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Late art collector Barbara Jakobson’s longtime UES townhouse relists for $9M

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October 16, 2026

Late art collector Barbara Jakobson’s longtime UES townhouse relists for $9M

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The Upper East Side townhouse where passionate art collector and tastemaker Barbara Jakobson lived for six decades has listed for $8,995,000. A native New Yorker who was a longtime trustee of the Museum of Modern Art, Jakobson bought the five-story home at 167 East 74th Street in 1966 and lived there until her death at age 92 last summer. The Lenox Hill property first hit the market in April for $9,800,000, following an auction of many of Jakobson's beloved artworks.
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Federal judge rejects Trump challenge to NYC sanctuary laws

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October 16, 2026

Federal judge rejects Trump challenge to NYC sanctuary laws

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A federal judge this week tossed out a lawsuit from the Trump administration challenging New York City's laws that restrict local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. On Thursday, Judge Ramón E. Reyes Jr., a U.S. District Court judge in Brooklyn, rejected a lawsuit brought by the White House against New York City’s sanctuary laws. The ruling held that the U.S. government can’t force police and other city agencies to aid in enforcing civil immigration laws. The ruling is the latest blow to the administration's efforts to compel cities and states to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency's aggressive mass deportation campaign.
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Plaza Hotel to close for a four-year exterior restoration

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October 15, 2026

Plaza Hotel to close for a four-year exterior restoration

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The facade of the iconic Plaza Hotel at 1 Central Park South will be getting a thorough revamp, according to its operators, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. The work will require that the hotel be shut down for four years, as the New York Times reported. The 119-year-old landmark will shutter in January, including the hotel’s event spaces and the Palm Court restaurant; it is not yet clear whether residents of the building's 181 condominiums will have to relocate.
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Citi Bike completes expansion with 230 new stations in seven NYC neighborhoods

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October 15, 2026

Citi Bike completes expansion with 230 new stations in seven NYC neighborhoods

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Citi Bike is now available to more New Yorkers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's Department of Transportation, and Lyft announced on Thursday the completion of a major expansion of the bike-share program, with 230 stations and 3,700 docks added to seven neighborhoods. The expansion was first announced under former Mayor Eric Adams as a way to reach underserved neighborhoods and add more stations to high-demand areas.
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This $5M Soho co-op will give your friends loft envy

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October 15, 2026

This $5M Soho co-op will give your friends loft envy

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Reminding us of a time when Soho's lofts were practically a universal symbol for downtown New York City living, this three-bedroom co-op at 284 Lafayette Street is the real deal; it's for sale for the first time in 30 years, asking $4,995,000. While it has all the authenticity of a former industrial space, an elevator, central air, and kitchens and baths that are anything but DIY make it a 21st-century living space.
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6 NYC subway stations begin ADA upgrades funded by congestion pricing

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October 15, 2026

6 NYC subway stations begin ADA upgrades funded by congestion pricing

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The first subway station elevator built with funds from congestion pricing began construction this week. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the groundbreaking for the accessibility upgrade project at the 42nd Street-Bryant Park/5th Avenue complex, which includes four new elevators, a stair-free corridor in the station, accessible bathrooms, and new fare gates. Bryant Park is one of six station accessibility projects that kicked off this week, paid for using revenue from the city's congestion pricing program.
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$5.2M ‘back to the studs’ Williamsburg home has a glass-walled garage, roof deck, courtyard, and heated sidewalks

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October 14, 2026

$5.2M ‘back to the studs’ Williamsburg home has a glass-walled garage, roof deck, courtyard, and heated sidewalks

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This recently rebuilt two-unit townhouse at 19 Conselyea Street in the heart of Williamsburg is both understated and exceptional. Set on a 28-foot-wide lot with a legal curb cut, the 3,198-square-foot home, asking $5,200,000, has a private driveway, a detached garage/studio with a glass wall that opens onto a landscaped garden, and a finished roof deck. Behind a stylish deep blue facade, a considered renovation has a mid-century modern feel, with rich wood and stone adding depth every bit as substantial as the ornate 19th-century flourishes more often seen in the borough's townhouses.
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NYC invests $30M in NYU quantum lab in exchange for stake in industry

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October 14, 2026

NYC invests $30M in NYU quantum lab in exchange for stake in industry

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced the city will invest nearly $30 million in a new quantum technology lab at New York University in exchange for a stake in new technologies developed with city-funded tools. Expected to open in 2030, Quantum Fabrication Facility (QFab) will take up 23,000 square feet at 770 Broadway, where NYU entered a lease for 1 million square feet last year.
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Horse-drawn carriages to be banned in Central Park after deal between Council and Mamdani

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October 14, 2026

Horse-drawn carriages to be banned in Central Park after deal between Council and Mamdani

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City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have reached an agreement on legislation that would end the use of the horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by June 2028, the New York Times reported. The issue has been a contentious one for over 150 years and the subject of fierce debate between animal rights activists and labor unions that represent the industry's drivers and business owners. The topic once again came to the forefront when a visiting teen died after being thrown from a carriage in June; according to Menin, the bill is likely to pass with a veto-proof majority in a council vote scheduled for October 22.
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Avenue B redesign expands pedestrian space, limits traffic

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October 13, 2026

Avenue B redesign expands pedestrian space, limits traffic

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Avenue B in the East Village has been redesigned to allow for more pedestrian space and less traffic. The city's Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced the completion of a project that expanded the neighborhood's existing popular open street with a series of one-way traffic reversals, a two-way lane for cyclists, dedicated loading zones, and safer crossings. Between East 4th and East 14th Street, the upgraded Avenue B builds upon the city's Open Streets program, which rolled out in 2020 as a way to provide safe outdoor space for communities during the pandemic.
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For $945K, this pretty pre-war co-op in Brooklyn Heights is steps from the Promenade

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October 13, 2026

For $945K, this pretty pre-war co-op in Brooklyn Heights is steps from the Promenade

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This one-bedroom co-op at 39 Remsen Street is in a perfect location, within a block from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade in an 1870s townhouse. The home is the picture of pre-war charm, endowed with well-preserved original details and beautifully designed modern updates. Asking $945,000, the fourth-floor walk-up is light-filled, with treetop views.
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20+ free ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC

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October 13, 2026

20+ free ways to celebrate Halloween in NYC

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Halloween is one of the most exciting times in New York City, but some New Yorkers can find themselves priced out of the festivities due to the steep costs that come with them. Ahead, here are some of the best free ways to celebrate Halloween across the five boroughs without breaking the bank, from spooky festivities on car-free streets to famous parades and family-friendly events.
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New ‘Debt Demolisher’ program will help New Yorkers reduce debt from city fines

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October 13, 2026

New ‘Debt Demolisher’ program will help New Yorkers reduce debt from city fines

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city's Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Richard Lee announced on Tuesday a new 90-day Debt Demolisher program that will allow New York businesses and homeowners to resolve outstanding city fines at a reduced cost and avoid future penalties. Under the program, participants with outstanding debt may be eligible to have accrued interest waived and resolve related debt at a discount.
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This extra-wide $8M Park Slope brownstone is a rare find with historic details intact

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October 12, 2026

This extra-wide $8M Park Slope brownstone is a rare find with historic details intact

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This exceptional home at 870 President Street is one of only 19 of 4,500 Park Slope townhomes that measure 30 feet wide or more. The home, asking $7,995,000, sits on a prime north Slope lot, a block from Prospect Park. Behind a grand Romanesque Revival facade, the two-family townhouse has resisted the familiar contemporary aesthetic, keeping its intricate interior architecture preserved along with plenty of 19th-century charm.
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Former Morgan Stanley CEO lists UES townhouse for $80M

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October 12, 2026

Former Morgan Stanley CEO lists UES townhouse for $80M

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A home on the Upper East Side hit the market last week for $80 million, which would become the priciest residential townhouse sold in New York City if it fetches the asking price. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the palatial home at 165 East 70th Street belongs to former Morgan Stanley chair and CEO John Mack and his wife Christy, who paid $13.5 million for the property in 2009. Formerly a carriage house, the landmarked limestone townhouse measures an impressive 33 feet wide and contains nearly 16,000 square feet across six floors.
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After Marble Hill ICE shooting, DHS head takes aim at Mamdani and New York’s sanctuary policies

Mayor Mamdani held a press conference on ICE shooting in Marble Hill on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Photo courtesy of Kara McCurdy | Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

October 9, 2026

After Marble Hill ICE shooting, DHS head takes aim at Mamdani and New York’s sanctuary policies

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday called for ICE to end its enforcement efforts in New York City after a federal ICE agent shot a man in a car with his five-year-old son in Manhattan. Department of Homeland Security head Markwayne Mullin, in a press conference Friday, attacked New York's sanctuary city policies, as the New York Times reports: "When you have sanctuary cities and sanctuary politicians, you endanger the safety of the public.”
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Manhattan median rent hits record $5,395/month in September

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October 9, 2026

Manhattan median rent hits record $5,395/month in September

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Every month seems to bring a new record for unaffordability in New York City, and September was no exception. According to a September residential market report from The Corcoran Group, Manhattan’s median rent for market-rate apartments climbed to a record $5,395/month, up 2 percent from August and 9 percent year over year. Leasing activity fell 5 percent year over year, while the vacancy rate held near 1.5 percent, reflecting the continued strain of the city’s limited housing inventory on the cost of living across the five boroughs.
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This $2.6M Brooklyn townhouse puts a designer’s touch into a compact historic frame

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October 8, 2026

This $2.6M Brooklyn townhouse puts a designer’s touch into a compact historic frame

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This four-bedroom home on a landmarked block in Brooklyn's Prospect Lefferts Gardens has the curb appeal and interior good looks that characterize the borough's sought-after townhouses. Over three floors, two units offer plenty of living space and a backyard for outdoor living. Asking $2,649,000, the home at 250 Lefferts Avenue has been renovated from the lower-level flat to the solar panels on the roof with modern comforts and high-end fixtures and finishes.
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NYC unveils first permanently gated ‘School Street’ in Hudson Square

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October 8, 2026

NYC unveils first permanently gated ‘School Street’ in Hudson Square

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A car-free street next to a Manhattan public school got even safer for students this week. The city on Tuesday installed the first swing gate outside of City-As-School/M721 on Clarkson Street in Hudson Square, a designated "School Street," a pedestrianized block next to schools. The permanent swing-arm gate eliminates the need to set up and take down metal barricades. Modeled after similar gates used at schools in Paris, the gate blocks traffic during the school day and opens outside school hours.
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$17.8M renovation will turn historic Cobble Hill firehouse into music school

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October 8, 2026

$17.8M renovation will turn historic Cobble Hill firehouse into music school

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A long-vacant Cobble Hill firehouse will get new life as a permanent home for a music school. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the start of a $17.8 million transformation of the former Engine Company 204 firehouse at 299 Degraw Street, which has sat empty since 2003 due to budget cuts. The project will convert the building into a new home for the Noel Pointer Foundation (NPF), a music school dedicated to expanding music education for youth in historically underserved neighborhoods.
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For $1.4M, this renovated Midwood home has plenty of personality and lots of living space

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October 7, 2026

For $1.4M, this renovated Midwood home has plenty of personality and lots of living space

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Built in 1910, this five-bedroom Brooklyn townhouse at 946 East 15th Street has old-school charm and colorful, livable interiors thanks to a considered renovation. Behind an understated slate-gray exterior, original Victorian-era details remain. Turn-key townhouse living is made easy by a wide front porch, rear deck, back garden, and flexible bonus space in the top floor and cellar. Asking $1,395,000, the 2,592-square-foot home sits on a residential Midwood street just a few blocks from the subway.
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30 cozy finds to get your NYC apartment ready for fall

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October 7, 2026

30 cozy finds to get your NYC apartment ready for fall

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Fall is in the air, and the cooler weather also signals the changing of the guard in your apartment. 'Tis the season for hot chocolate, apple cider, plush throws, and fall foliage—and giving your apartment a seasonal refresh can help you embrace all things cozy. We’ve found some colorful, stylish, and practical items to help prepare your NYC apartment for fall.
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MTA to bring new fare gates to 20 more subway stations after 35% drop in evasion

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October 7, 2026

MTA to bring new fare gates to 20 more subway stations after 35% drop in evasion

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After a pilot program of new fare gates at select New York City subway stations led to a 35 percent drop in fare evasion, the MTA plans to install them at 20 additional stations this year. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the pilot results, as well as the next 20 stations to receive the modernized gates, which feature elements that make it much harder for commuters to hop over. The MTA has invited design firms Cubic, STraffic, and Conduent to submit bids for the next batch of gates, which are slated to be installed by the end of 2026.
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Chrysler Building will get major revamp under new owner

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October 7, 2026

Chrysler Building will get major revamp under new owner

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After more than a year of uncertainty surrounding its fate, New York City's famed Chrysler Building has a new owner with major renovation plans. Tishman Speyer announced on Wednesday plans to buy the iconic Art Deco skyscraper and restore the office building inside and out. The commercial firm will invest $235 million in the building, plus ground lease payments to The Cooper Union, which has owned the land under the Chrysler Building since 1902. The transaction marks the end of a tumultuous period for the landmark, which was put back on the market in May 2025 for the first time since 2019 after its previous owners fell behind on more than $21 million in rent owed to Cooper Union.
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Live within a former artists’ colony in this $3.5M Upper West Side co-op

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October 6, 2026

Live within a former artists’ colony in this $3.5M Upper West Side co-op

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Though we're guessing few musicians can afford its prime location and generous proportions today, this top-floor home in the Musician’s Building at 50 West 67th Street has a unique footnote in New York City's creative history. Built in 1917 as an artists' colony with soundproof walls specifically for use by musicians and artists, the brick-and-terra-cotta residence on a Central Park block is recognizable by its Gothic entrance and ornate roof details. Within this top-floor home, asking $3.5 million, is the picture of pre-war charm, restored to 21st-century standard with graciously sized rooms, high ceilings, and extraordinary architectural details.
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Clinton Hill townhouse sells for $9.4M, a new neighborhood record

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October 6, 2026

Clinton Hill townhouse sells for $9.4M, a new neighborhood record

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A renovated Clinton Hill townhouse has sold for $9.4 million in an off-market deal, setting a new neighborhood record. As first reported by Curbed, the 25-foot-wide residence at 374 Washington Avenue measures more than 7,000 square feet and includes five bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. The sale just tops the previous record at 280 Washington Avenue, known as the Pfizer Mansion, which sold for $9.05 million in 2021.
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NJ Transit to cut service for five weeks as final Portal Bridge cutover begins

The project in 2024. Photos courtesy of Amtrak

October 6, 2026

NJ Transit to cut service for five weeks as final Portal Bridge cutover begins

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New Jersey Transit riders will face five weeks of service disruptions starting this weekend as work begins on the final component of the Portal Bridge cutover project. From October 11 through November 14, all weekday Midtown Direct service will terminate in Hoboken as crews begin work. This will be the final service disruption caused by the project, which is switching rail operations from the 116-year-old bridge to the new $1.5 billion Portal North Bridge. Once the cutover is complete, trains will be able to travel across the new bridge at speeds of up to 90 mph.
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NYC extends late-night pick-up soccer at five fields

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October 6, 2026

NYC extends late-night pick-up soccer at five fields

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The lights will stay on at soccer fields across New York City, extending a pilot program launched during the FIFA World Cup this summer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced he will extend the NYC Open Play pilot, which let one pitch in every borough stay open overnight for 24/7 pick-up games. Instead of running all night, the program, which will take place through November this year and then return from April through September 2027, will allow games to be scheduled between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m.
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NYC Ferry fare will increase to $5 this month

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October 5, 2026

NYC Ferry fare will increase to $5 this month

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The price to ride NYC Ferry will go up later this month. The city’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on Monday announced the fare hike, which takes effect October 19, increasing the base one-way fare from $4.50 to $5 and the 10-trip pass from $29 to $30. The reduced one-way fare will increase from $1.45 to $1.50, while the two-day unlimited ticket will become a permanent fare product, maintaining its $15 price.
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Archtober 2026: 9 must-see architecture tours in and around NYC
October 5, 2026

Archtober 2026: 9 must-see architecture tours in and around NYC

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The annual Archtober Festival officially kicked off this month as a celebration of architecture and design in one of the most architecturally significant cities in the world: New York. The monthlong program, put on by AIA New York (AIANY) and the Center for Architecture, with partners and sponsors, hosts a variety of events and tours across the city and the greater New York City region to encourage the exploration and appreciation of architecture and how it intersects with our lives.
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Mamdani announces $607M renovation of NYCHA’s Nostrand Houses via public trust

Nostrand Houses. Photo by GK tramrunner RU on Flickr

October 5, 2026

Mamdani announces $607M renovation of NYCHA’s Nostrand Houses via public trust

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More than 1,100 public housing apartments in Sheepshead Bay will undergo much-needed repairs as part of a $607 million comprehensive rehabilitation project. Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week announced the closing of financing for the renovation of Nostrand Houses, which will fund decades of capital needs for 1,148 apartments across its 16 buildings. The plans mark the first-ever financial closing through the city's Public Housing Preservation Trust, which was created in 2022 to help fund upgrades and repairs at NYCHA properties. Residents of Nostrand Houses, home to roughly 2,000 people, were the first to vote to join the Trust in 2023.
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New Brownsville community center has green roofs and large-scale public artwork

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October 2, 2026

New Brownsville community center has green roofs and large-scale public artwork

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A new $128 million community center in Brownsville has been completed two years ahead of schedule and $10 million under budget. Unveiled Monday at 444 Thomas S. Boyland Street, the new Brownsville Multi-Service Center is a four-story, all-electric facility with 10 office spaces, flexible conference rooms, a community garden, green roofs, and other spaces designed to serve community-based organizations and Brooklyn Community Board 16. Adorning the building is “I Am Protected,” a four-part, large-scale public art installation by East New York-native artist Jazmine Hayes.
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6 Brooklyn rentals with incredible outdoor space
October 2, 2026

6 Brooklyn rentals with incredible outdoor space

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Renters everywhere, but particularly in dense urban cities like New York, want access to outdoor space in some form. A recent survey of more than 15,000 potential renters from Apartments.com found that 37 percent of respondents ranked access to a balcony, patio, or other outdoor space as crucial for their next home. And developers of luxury apartment buildings have responded, leaning into resort-style amenities for both renters and homeowners. From Williamsburg to Brighton Beach, developments in Brooklyn are offering waterfront esplanades, private parks, rooftop pools, and open-air sky lounges, meeting a need New Yorkers have for fresh air and community.
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Halloween ‘Trick-or-Streets’ return to NYC with 160 car-free streets

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October 2, 2026

Halloween ‘Trick-or-Streets’ return to NYC with 160 car-free streets

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Halloween returns to New York City’s streets at its largest scale yet, with 160 streets and public spaces closing to vehicles for spooky celebrations. Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Wednesday announced the return of "Trick-or-Streets," an annual initiative that closes streets, plazas, and other commercial corridors across the five boroughs to cars, providing safe space for free programming, trick-or-treating, and other Halloween activities.
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A long-promised waterfront park in Greenpoint is finally taking shape

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October 1, 2026

A long-promised waterfront park in Greenpoint is finally taking shape

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A former parking lot in Greenpoint will become a public green space, fulfilling a promise made by the city 20 years ago to transform the underutilized waterfront site. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced the start of work on Box Street Park, delivering on a commitment made as part of the 2005 Williamsburg-Greenpoint waterfront upzoning to address a shortage of public green space in the neighborhood. Slated for completion by the end of summer 2028, the $40 million project will transform the former MTA facility into a 2.5-acre public park with new plantings, recreational amenities, and open space.
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These 12 NYC neighborhoods will see affordable housing projects fast-tracked

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October 1, 2026

These 12 NYC neighborhoods will see affordable housing projects fast-tracked

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New York City neighborhoods that have produced the least amount of affordable housing will see new projects streamlined under a new process that takes effect next year. The Department of City Planning on Thursday published a list of 12 community districts that will be eligible for the Affordable Housing Fast Track, a measure approved by voters last November that speeds up the approval process for affordable housing by cutting out input from the City Council, reducing the review time from seven months to three months. The city identified the neighborhoods, which range from the South Shore on Staten Island to the Upper West Side, by looking at affordable housing production relative to each district's existing housing stock over the last five years.
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$1B reconstruction of Coney Island boardwalk moves forward

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October 1, 2026

$1B reconstruction of Coney Island boardwalk moves forward

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New York City is seeking a design team to lead the $1 billion reconstruction of Coney Island’s iconic Riegelmann Boardwalk. The city’s Economic Development Corporation and Department of Parks on Wednesday released a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking a “progressive design-build team” to oversee the full reconstruction of the landmarked boardwalk, a project first announced in December. The project will reconstruct the 2.7-mile boardwalk, replace utilities and structural piles, and elevate portions of it.
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Village penthouse with rooftop ‘country cottage’ is for sale, asking $10.5M

All photos courtesy of Evan Joseph

October 1, 2026

Village penthouse with rooftop ‘country cottage’ is for sale, asking $10.5M

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In 2015, 6sqft featured this charming rooftop cottage, an extension of the penthouse at 719 Greenwich Street. As one of a handful of rooftop cabins and cottages throughout the city, this remarkable residence is now on the market for the first time ever, asking $10,500,000. As part of a penthouse loft co-op, the 3,060-square-foot West Village home combines unique architectural character, cultural history, and peerless outdoor space with downtown Manhattan living in one of the city's most coveted historic neighborhoods.
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