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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revamped its mobile app to provide more accurate, real-time information for subway and bus riders. The update, rolled out Wednesday, allows riders to track trains and buses, receive service alerts, and connect with customer support agents available 24/7. It also introduces new features such as station wayfinding, transfer information, and the ability to save favorite subway lines and bus routes.
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Mamdani appeals housing voucher expansion, breaking campaign pledge

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press during February’s state budget hearing. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 26, 2026

Mamdani appeals housing voucher expansion, breaking campaign pledge

After failing to reach a deal with housing advocates, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appealed a court ruling that ordered New York City to expand its housing voucher program, a move that departs from one of his key campaign pledges. Filed on Tuesday, the appeal puts Mamdani in the position once held by former Mayor Eric Adams, whose initial opposition sparked a legal battle that has stretched for nearly three years. In February, Mamdani indicated he no longer intended to support the program’s expansion due to the city’s projected $7 billion budget deficit, and after negotiations failed, his appeal now extends the legal battle indefinitely.
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March 26, 2026

For $3.1M, this rambling Flatbush Victorian is a welcome refuge

From the wide front porch to the wood-beamed sunroom and beautifully preserved historic details, this tree-shaded Prospect Park South home at 155 Stratford Road invites laid-back city living. Asking $3,100,000, the home's historic details are unfussy but lovely, its proportions are gracious, and modern updates are exactly where they need to be. A private two-car driveway adds even more everyday value.
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New protected two-way bike lane will connect the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square

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March 26, 2026

New protected two-way bike lane will connect the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square

New York City has begun a series of bike lane and pedestrian space upgrades that will add a safer link between the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square. On Wednesday, DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn announced the start of work in Noho, the East Village, and Union Square, including a continuous north-south bike connection from the Brooklyn Bridge to Astor Place and Union Square. Officials say the most significant improvements will be completed before the FIFA World Cup in July, when the already busy area is expected to see a surge in visitors.
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NYC to fast-track affordable housing on city-owned land

The city-owned vacant lot at 784-800 Myrtle Avenue in Bed-Stuy will be fast-tracked for affordable housing. Streetview © Google

March 25, 2026

NYC to fast-track affordable housing on city-owned land

New York City is launching another program aimed at speeding up the development of affordable housing across the five boroughs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday launched the Neighborhood Builders Fast Track, which will include a roster of prequalified developers to be selected for projects on city-owned land, shortening the time it takes before construction can begin by eight months. The new initiative joins the Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP), which the city rolled out last month, in helping build more homes more quickly.
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March 25, 2026

Dine in a gold-domed cupola in this $13.5M Chelsea penthouse

In the landmarked O'Neill Building at 655 6th Avenue, this duplex penthouse condo is a 21st-century luxury home that pays homage to the Gilded Age. The building dates to 1887, when it was built as a Ladies' Mile department store. Asking $13,495,000, the penthouse is a 4,819-square-foot residence that was, until 2008, home to "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay. Anchoring the home's 2,500 square feet of outdoor space is a paved terrace with a view of the gold Neo-Grec-style cupola.
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First major Raphael exhibition in the U.S. opens at The Met

Installation view of Raphael: Sublime Poetry, on view March 29–June 28, 2026, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All installation view photos are by Eileen Travell, Courtesy of The Met.

March 25, 2026

First major Raphael exhibition in the U.S. opens at The Met

Iconic works by Italian Renaissance master Raphael will go on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bringing many of the artist’s most celebrated pieces to the United States for the first time. On view from March 29 through June 28, "Raphael: Sublime Poetry" is the first comprehensive international loan exhibition in the country dedicated to the artist. Spanning his full career, the exhibition will feature more than 200 works, including over 170 drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative arts from public and private collections around the world.
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NYC breaks ground on Bronx crosstown bus service upgrades around Yankee Stadium

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March 25, 2026

NYC breaks ground on Bronx crosstown bus service upgrades around Yankee Stadium

New York City has broken ground on a project that will improve crosstown Bronx bus service and enhance street safety near Yankee Stadium, ahead of baseball season’s opening day on Wednesday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the project, which will add westbound bus-only lanes, including converting the 161st Street underpass to bus-only use. The redesign will also include pedestrian safety upgrades and new amenities for bus riders, such as shelters, benches, and leaning bars, along with infrastructure to make boarding buses safer and more accessible.
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NYC tourism generated $84.7B in 2025 despite decline in international visitors

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March 24, 2026

NYC tourism generated $84.7B in 2025 despite decline in international visitors

New York City’s tourism industry generated $84.7 billion in economic impact in 2025, despite a decline in international visitors amid ongoing immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Tourism + Conventions President and CEO Julie Coker released on Tuesday the city's annual tourism report, which found that the five boroughs welcomed 65 million visitors last year, a modest 0.7 percent increase from 2024. The report also found that the industry generated $55.6 billion in direct spending, $7.5 billion in tax revenue, and supported 397,000 jobs.
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This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

This $1.5M Woodstock compound was a recording studio for rock icons from Ozzy Osbourne to R.E.M.

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MTA lot in Crown Heights to become 300-unit residential building

Streetview of 1119 Pacific Street from Atlantic Avenue, © Google

March 24, 2026

MTA lot in Crown Heights to become 300-unit residential building

New York is looking to transform a parking lot in Crown Heights owned by the MTA into the neighborhood's next residential development. The agency on Tuesday released a request for proposals seeking developers to build approximately 300 new housing units at 1119 Pacific Street, an underutilized lot used by New York City Transit as part of a cable shop. Approved by the City Council last year, the rezoning of the area has enabled the construction of new residential buildings in the formerly industrial area.
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New community space opens at Wagner Park Pavilion in Battery Park City

Images courtesy of Battery Park City Authority

March 24, 2026

New community space opens at Wagner Park Pavilion in Battery Park City

A new community space with sweeping views of New York Harbor opened Monday at the Pavilion in Battery Park City’s Wagner Park. Dubbed "The Classroom," the 1,200-square-foot space is designed for public engagements, private rentals, catered events, and business meetings. The addition marks the latest phase of Wagner Park Pavilion’s revitalization, following a two-year overhaul that included reopening the park in July, after elevating it by 10 feet and incorporating hidden flood protection measures as part of a nearly $300 million project.
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Take a retro NYC subway ride to the Mets and Yankees home opener games

All photos courtesy of the New York Transit Museum

March 24, 2026

Take a retro NYC subway ride to the Mets and Yankees home opener games

Baseball is back! Celebrate by taking a retro subway ride to the Mets and Yankees home opener games. The New York Transit Museum will once again run vintage trains for the first home games of the season, March 26 at Citi Field and April 3 at Yankee Stadium. Costing the typical $3 to ride, retro trains will depart from 34th Street-Hudson Yards to Mets-Willets Point, and from Grand Central-42nd Street to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium.
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All photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

March 23, 2026

This $5M three-family Crown Heights townhouse is a modern triplex with two rental apartments

The glass-fronted five-story residence at 914 Pacific Street resembles a chic apartment building; for $4,950,000, you'd have a townhouse-sized owners' triplex (delivered vacant) topped by two spacious apartments. The building has a private garage, outdoor space for each unit, and a property tax abatement in place until 2035. All three residences in the 25-foot-wide townhouse are modern and well-designed to bring in substantial rental income in the popular Crown Heights neighborhood.
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NYC begins redesign of Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen

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March 20, 2026

NYC begins redesign of Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen

Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen will join a growing number of Manhattan corridors slated for redesigns, the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday. The project will immediately begin along a stretch from West 34th to West 50th Streets, where pedestrian space will be expanded, the protected bike lane widened, and the bus lane extended and repainted to 50th Street. The improvements are expected to be completed ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer, when sidewalk overcrowding in the area is expected to increase.
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Prospect Park’s east side is getting a protected bike lane, pedestrian plaza

Rendering of Ocean Avenue perimeter, courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance.

March 20, 2026

Prospect Park’s east side is getting a protected bike lane, pedestrian plaza

A connected bike lane around the entire perimeter of Prospect Park is closer to becoming a reality. The city on Friday broke ground on a $15.5 million project aimed at enhancing the eastern edge of the Brooklyn park along Ocean and Parkside Avenues, from Empire Boulevard to Parade Place. The project includes installing a sidewalk-grade, two-way protected bike lane that will connect to existing bike paths around the park and a new pedestrian plaza that will be home to the new Shirley Chisholm monument.
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MTA to replace more than 2,000 NYC subway cars, largest order in agency history

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

March 20, 2026

MTA to replace more than 2,000 NYC subway cars, largest order in agency history

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a manufacturer to deliver 2,390 new subway cars, the largest order in the transit system’s history. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the request for proposals (RFP) on Friday, which calls for a base order of 1,140 R262 cars to replace the R62 and R62A fleets on the 1, 3, and 6 lines. An additional 1,250 cars could be ordered to replace the R142 and R142A fleets on the 2, 4, and 5 lines.
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Hamptons oceanfront estate owned by late diamond dealer lists for $45M

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March 19, 2026

Hamptons oceanfront estate owned by late diamond dealer lists for $45M

An oceanfront Hamptons estate once owned by a diamond magnate has hit the market for $45 million. As first reported by the New York Post, the home at 15 Dune Road in Bridgehampton was built by the late Ara Arslanian, a Belgian-American diamond dealer who bought the property in the early 1980s and died in November. Designed by Mark C. Matthews Architecture and Francis D’Haene of D’Apostrophe Design, the seven-bedroom residence features a linear shoreline layout, with every principal room offering sweeping sunrise and sunset views over the water.
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24-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church approved by Landmarks

144 Saint Felix, view looking up from the south. All images courtesy of FXCollaborative.

March 19, 2026

24-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church approved by Landmarks

After revising their original proposal, developers won Landmarks Preservation Commission approval Tuesday to build an apartment building on top of a historic Fort Greene church. Developer Stretke, along with architects FXCollaborative and ADP Architects, got the green light for the project at 144 St. Felix Street, which will restore the facade of the landmarked Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church and construct a 24-story tower above it. The developers were asked to address concerns about the building’s height and massing, which the local community board and residents called “inappropriate” for the site and the surrounding Brooklyn Academy of Music Historic District. The revised proposal lowered the height by about 30 feet, from 27 stories to 24 stories.
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NYC to end criminal summonses for minor e-bike and cycling offenses

E-bike riders and cyclists will no longer face criminal summonses for low-level offenses, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolls back a policy of his predecessor. On Wednesday, Mamdani announced that, beginning March 27, the NYPD will rescind a policy introduced under former Mayor Eric Adams that issued criminal summonses for minor violations, like running a stop sign, which required riders to appear in criminal court. Instead, officers will issue standard traffic tickets to cyclists, the same given to drivers.
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Meta to open first NYC flagship store on Fifth Avenue

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March 18, 2026

Meta to open first NYC flagship store on Fifth Avenue

Meta will open its first flagship store in New York City. Vornado Realty Trust on Wednesday announced retail store Meta Lab will occupy the five-story townhouse at 697 Fifth Avenue, next to the St. Regis Hotel. Last November, the company opened a pop-up shop at the building, which was painted bright blue and offered Meta's AI glasses and virtual-reality headsets to test. With existing office space at The Farley Building, Meta's 10-year agreement with Vornado adds to its NYC footprint.
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Citi Field to host women’s pro soccer match ahead of World Cup final

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March 18, 2026

Citi Field to host women’s pro soccer match ahead of World Cup final

Citi Field will host one of women’s professional soccer’s biggest rivalries this summer. On Tuesday, Gotham FC announced that it will face off against the Washington Spirit on July 15 as part of "The Queens Classic," a highly anticipated rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship and the first women’s sporting event held at the home of the New York Mets. The match comes four days before the men’s FIFA World Cup Final arrives at MetLife Stadium, adding to the wave of soccer events set to sweep the tri-state region this summer.
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MTA sues Trump administration over frozen Second Avenue Subway funding

Photo courtesy of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr.

March 17, 2026

MTA sues Trump administration over frozen Second Avenue Subway funding

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is suing President Donald Trump's administration after it failed to resume federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion. Filed Tuesday in the Federal Court of Claims, the lawsuit claims the federal government breached a contract with the MTA and threatens the $7 billion project to extend the Q line from 96th Street to 125th Street in East Harlem by blocking the agency from awarding its next excavation contract for two new stations. The MTA had warned the federal government late last month that it would take legal action if more than $58 million owed for the project was not restored within a week.
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For $1.85M, this Chelsea co-op is a work of art

All photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

March 17, 2026

For $1.85M, this Chelsea co-op is a work of art

This unique Chelsea one-bedroom at 255 West 23rd Street lives like a studio while offering the added distinction of a separate sleeping area, all on the top floor of an Art Deco gem. Inside, the home's curvaceous interiors are the work of designer Ghiora Aharoni, who envisioned it as a "residence as a work of art." Asking $1,850,000, the petite pied-à-terre blends design, art, and architecture, taking advantage of light and natural materials to create a peerless refuge.
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$37.5M restoration of Prospect Park’s Vale begins

Prospect Park Vale Pollinator Meadow + Arbor. All images courtesy of the Prospect Park Alliance.

March 17, 2026

$37.5M restoration of Prospect Park’s Vale begins

Work to restore Prospect Park’s Vale of Cashmere, a once-scenic area in the northeast corner of the park that has fallen into disrepair, kicked off on Monday. Led by the Prospect Park Alliance, NYC Parks, and the city's Economic Development Corporation, the $37.5 million project will transform eight acres of the Vale in its first major restoration in more than 50 years, revitalizing the historic Children’s Pool and former rose garden and adding new amenities, including a pollinator garden, a planted arbor, and a wooden pavilion. Using funds allocated by former Mayor Bill de Blasio, the project is the largest single capital investment in Prospect Park since Lakeside in 2010. The restoration is expected to be completed in 2027.
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NYC to reduce speed limit to 15 mph in 800 school zones this year

Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 17, 2026

NYC to reduce speed limit to 15 mph in 800 school zones this year

New York City will lower the speed limit to 15 miles per hour at 800 school zones this year, with plans for so-called slow zones at all 2,300 school locations by 2029. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Monday plans to use Sammy's Law, state legislation that allows the city to lower speed limits, to expand slow zones for schools.
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March 16, 2026

19 affordable co-ops in Harlem available, from $220K

Here's a rare opportunity to buy an affordable apartment in Manhattan. City-owned buildings in Harlem, at 357 West 115th Street and 321 West 116th Street, have been redeveloped and converted into affordable two- and three-bedroom co-ops through the Affordable Neighborhood Co-operative Program (ANCP). The city opened a housing lottery for 19 co-ops, priced from $220,000 and available to New Yorkers earning up to 80 percent of the area median income.
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Mamdani creates NYC’s first LGBTQIA+ office

Credit: Kara McCurdy | Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 16, 2026

Mamdani creates NYC’s first LGBTQIA+ office

Snag the Greenest Seat in Town: Gufram's 1972 Pratone Chair is Shaped Like a Patch of Grass

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday signed an executive order establishing the city’s first Mayor’s Office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointed the first transgender person to lead a New York City office. Led by Taylor Brown, now the highest-ranking trans person in city government history, the office will focus on advancing policies that ensure city agencies serve queer New Yorkers while upholding sanctuary protections and supporting individuals fleeing anti-LGBTQIA+ oppression. The move comes amid growing attacks on LGBTQIA+ protections and resources under President Donald Trump’s administration, including incidents in NYC.
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Metrograph. Photo by Mettie Ostrowski

March 15, 2026

Where to watch the Oscars in NYC

Hollywood's biggest night comes to New York City. For a festive Oscars-viewing experience, hit one of the city's bars, venues, or movie theaters hosting watch parties in honor of the 98th annual Academy Awards this Sunday, March 15. Ahead, find our favorite spots to show off your red-carpet look, place your bets on this year's nominees, and sip a cinema-themed cocktail among fellow film fans.
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Full NJ Transit service to resume with new Portal North Bridge opening

The project in 2024. Photo courtesy of Amtrak

March 13, 2026

Full NJ Transit service to resume with new Portal North Bridge opening

Some good news for New Jersey Transit riders: Full service to and from New York City will resume Sunday as the agency finishes replacing the century-old Portal Bridge. Service has been cut by 50 percent since February 15, while rail operations switched from the old bridge to the new $1.5 billion Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. A key part of the Gateway Project, the bridge will improve service by allowing trains to travel up to 90 mph, up from the previous 60 mph limit, according to Gothamist.
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NYC’s first Art House Cinema Week will offer 5,000 free movie tickets and more perks

Film Forum in Greenwich Village. Photo by Tkbrett on Wikimedia

March 13, 2026

NYC’s first Art House Cinema Week will offer 5,000 free movie tickets and more perks

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Art House New York (AHNY) announced the city's first Art House Cinema Week New York. The week-long celebration of independent cinema runs from March 20-26 at nearly 30 independent local theaters throughout the city. MOME is providing 5,000 free tickets to ensure that all New Yorkers can participate, rediscover their local independent cinemas, and experience the art of filmmaking.
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Smorgasburg returns for 16th year this April with 22 new vendors

Credit: Sam Hollenshead

March 13, 2026

Smorgasburg returns for 16th year this April with 22 new vendors

Smorgasburg has unveiled its lineup of vendors ahead of its return next month, kicking off its 16th season the first weekend in April. The beloved outdoor food market will host 74 vendors, including 22 making their Smorasburg debut. The market opens in Williamsburg’s Marsha P. Johnson State Park on Saturday, April 4, followed by Prospect Park’s Breeze Hill on Sunday.
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Gracie Abrams drops $4.5M on another Greenwich Village penthouse

(L) Gracie Abrams. Credit: Justin Higuchi on Flickr (R) 1 Fifth Avenue. Image via WikiCommons

March 13, 2026

Gracie Abrams drops $4.5M on another Greenwich Village penthouse

Gracie Abrams has purchased another unit at Greenwich Village’s 1 Fifth Avenue co-op, a year after buying a $5.5 million penthouse in the building, with plans to combine the two. The pop star paid $4.5 million for the 18th-floor penthouse, which was once two separate units and now includes one bedroom, two bathrooms, and two terraces. If combined with the other unit, Abrams' residence in the building could span five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and five terraces, according to The Real Deal.
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March 12, 2026

Historic ruling forces Bronx landlord to pay $2.1M, fix violations within a month

A South Bronx landlord must pay $2.1 million and fix severe, long-standing violations within a month following a historic court judgment. On Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the first-of-its-kind ruling against the owners of 919 Prospect Avenue, imposing the maximum penalties under the city’s Nuisance Abatement Law. The landlord must address the most severe violations within two weeks, correct all remaining issues within a month, and pay $1,000 for each day the property remained a public nuisance, including a retroactive penalty of $2,174,000.
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Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower complex could become 600+ apartments

Renderings courtesy of CIM Group

March 12, 2026

Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower complex could become 600+ apartments

Brooklyn Heights’ iconic Watchtower Building, the longtime world headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, may soon be transformed into a waterfront development with hundreds of homes. Developer CIM Group is proposing a mixed-use redevelopment at 25-30 Columbia Heights that would include 661 apartments, some of them affordable, along with 113,000 square feet of commercial space. The project is expected to enter the city's uniform land use review procedure (ULURP). CIM presented the plan to Brooklyn Community Board 2 last June before filing a land-use application in December, according to city records.
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All renderings courtesy of DBOX

March 12, 2026

See inside record-setting West Village addition Eighty Clarkson

The much-anticipated new residential development, Eighty Clarkson, has released renderings of interiors and amenity spaces following a record-breaking year of sales. The not-yet-completed West Village condo has been kept under wraps, though quietly managing to sell over a billion dollars in volume during that time. WSJ recently featured the sought-after downtown development, reporting that a $129 million residence is currently in contract; if the sale proceeds, as 6sqft previously reported, it will set a new downtown Manhattan record.
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March 12, 2026

Where to hear traditional Irish music in NYC

With St. Patrick's Day less than a week away, New Yorkers can tap into the city's rich Irish heritage at pubs and cultural institutions across the five boroughs. Beyond just March 17, many spots host weekly traditional Irish music nights, known as "trad" sessions, or seisiún in Irish, where skilled musicians gather to enliven barrooms with tunes. Whether you want to join in on fiddle or guitar, or simply enjoy the music with a Guinness in hand, here are some of the city’s best spots to listen to live traditional Irish music.
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The NYC Half Marathon is Sunday: Here’s what to know

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March 11, 2026

The NYC Half Marathon is Sunday: Here’s what to know

The annual United Airlines New York City Half Marathon returns on Sunday, March 15. The 13.1-mile race will feature more than 30,000 participants with a route that starts near the Brooklyn Museum, moves through Prospect Park, across the East River, along the FDR Drive, up Times Square, and finishes in Central Park. This year also marks the debut of the Half Expo, presented by New Balance at the Jacob K. Javits Center from March 12 to 14, where participants can pick up bibs, attend course strategy sessions, and enjoy sponsor activations. Ahead, here's everything you need to know about this year's event, from the route and start times to the best ways to watch (or avoid) the race.
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City Council approves 72-story Downtown Brooklyn tower with 1,200+ apartments

All renderings courtesy of Binyan Studio and TenBerke Architects

March 11, 2026

City Council approves 72-story Downtown Brooklyn tower with 1,200+ apartments

The New York City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to transform a Downtown Brooklyn office building into a massive mixed-use tower with over 1,200 new homes. The existing city-owned seven-story office tower at 395 Flatbush Avenue Extension will be replaced with a 72-story building, set to become the second-tallest building in the borough after The Brooklyn Tower. The project includes 1,263 new housing units, including 325 affordable apartments for households earning an average of 60 percent of the area median income (AMI).
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Photos courtesy of Tim Waltman of Evan Jospeh Studio

March 11, 2026

$5M Yorkville home offers a flexible frame for townhouse living

This Federal-style townhouse at 412 East 89th Street in Yorkville is a good place to think about spring, with a 20-foot forecourt and a large rear patio, planted and ready for the days ahead. At 20 feet wide, the four-story home, asking $5,000,000, has retained many graceful historic details that frame perfectly integrated modern comforts. As a legal three-family dwelling, the property, just two blocks from Carl Schurz Park and Gracie Mansion, can be divided for high rental income, very easily converted to a single-family home, or anything in between.
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30-foot surrealist steel sculptures arrive in two Manhattan neighborhoods

Chasing Rainbows, 2026, by Charlotte Colbert. Artwork © Charlotte Colbert, 2025. Photo © Timothy Schenck. Curated by New Public

March 10, 2026

30-foot surrealist steel sculptures arrive in two Manhattan neighborhoods

Two massive steel sculptures debuted Tuesday in Flatiron and the Meatpacking District, bringing surrealism into dialogue with the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Created by New York-born artist and filmmaker Charlotte Colbert, "Chasing Rainbows" features two 30-foot-tall surrealist sculptures in the bustling Flatiron South Plaza and 14th Street Square, inviting passersby to reconnect with their imagination in public spaces. On view through May 27, the installation marks Colbert’s first U.S. public art installation and represents the city’s first dual-neighborhood public art collaboration.
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Architecture And Design

21-story condo conversion in Tribeca moves ahead

Rendering courtesy of Steven Harris Architects

March 10, 2026

21-story condo conversion in Tribeca moves ahead

A former city office building in Tribeca that has been vacant for about a decade is one step closer to becoming a luxury residential tower. Manhattan Community Board 1 on Monday approved the expansion and conversion of 101 Franklin Street (formerly 250 Church), which will turn a 17-story 1940s building into a 21-story condominium with 72 apartments. The proposal heads next to the Department of City Planning.
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Mamdani unveils reforms to NYC’s sidewalk shed rules

Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 10, 2026

Mamdani unveils reforms to NYC’s sidewalk shed rules

While Mayor Zohran Mamdani may disagree with much of former Mayor Eric Adams’ agenda, the two align on one issue: removing New York City’s sidewalk sheds. Last week, the mayor announced a series of new initiatives aimed at removing longstanding scaffolding, with a focus on sidewalk sheds at public housing developments. The city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) will advance reforms to reduce the amount of shed coverage required over open space farther from buildings and to lengthen the timeline between facade inspections. The effort builds on initiatives from previous administrations, including Adams’ 2023 “Get Sheds Down” campaign, which sought to overhaul the city’s scaffolding rules and develop more aesthetically pleasing shed designs.
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At the intersection of design and real estate, This Old Hudson sells the romance of life upstate

The Bruyn Estate in Pine Bush, New York, is listed for $1,695,000. All photos courtesy of This Old Hudson

March 9, 2026

At the intersection of design and real estate, This Old Hudson sells the romance of life upstate

By Lidia Ryan

Anthony D'Argenzio did not start his career in real estate. He was a designer and creative director in New York City, producing photo shoots for magazines and brands like West Elm and Anthropologie. He says his brand is "rooted in beautiful things." And that’s just the approach he takes when selling homes in the Hudson Valley and Catskills — it’s not just about square footage and lot size; it’s about a beautiful life. On social media, This Old Hudson presents more like an interior design brand than a real estate company. The Instagram page dishes out stunning historic homes decked out in design magazine-worthy decor to its 126,000 followers. It tells the homes’ stories and even gives them names. The fact that you can actually buy these houses is a perk.
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March 9, 2026

14th Street’s pedestrian-focused redesign moves forward

Nearly seven years after the 14th Street busway launched, New York City is moving forward with more improvements to the Manhattan corridor. The city's Department of Transportation on Monday announced public outreach will kick off this month on the redesign of 14th Street, which will include upgraded pedestrian space, parks, and plazas, landscaping and greenery, and safety enhancements, all intended to complement the successful busway. DOT is currently conducting a $3 million, two-year study, first introduced by former Mayor Eric Adams last summer, to develop ways to enhance the experience of pedestrians and commuters on 14th Street.
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The Philip F. Anschutz MLS Cup Trophy, Major League Soccer’s highest honor, was awarded to New York City FC. Photo courtesy of New York City FC

March 9, 2026

Championship rings and trophies on display at new AMNH exhibit celebrating objects of sports excellence

Natural history might not be the first subject that pops into mind when you think about sports, but a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History may change that. On May 15, the museum will open "For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence," a new exhibition of championship rings, trophies, medals, and jewelry from winning teams and athletes. Opening within the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, "For the Win" will feature over 70 objects across more than a dozen sports, showing the evolution of trophies over 150 years, from one of Jesse Owens's 1936 Olympic gold medals to Breanna Stewart's 2024 WNBA Championship ring.
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New Hell’s Kitchen venue will host hologram ABBA show

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March 6, 2026

New Hell’s Kitchen venue will host hologram ABBA show

Extell Development this week applied to demolish part of a block in Hell's Kitchen to build a venue that will host a hologram show featuring the Swedish pop band ABBA. As first reported by Crain's, the firm seeks to raze a string of low-rise buildings in Hell’s Kitchen—formerly home to a strip club, a dance club, and a lumberyard—between 11th Avenue and West 45th and 46th Streets. The new venue will become the permanent home for ABBA Voyage, a production designed by the legendary 1970s pop group featuring holograms of their younger selves, according to the New York Times.
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Make this lofty $1.5M Chelsea co-op your own

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March 6, 2026

Make this lofty $1.5M Chelsea co-op your own

This pre-war co-op in the Jensen Lewis Building at 161 West 15th Street has the gracious rooms and classic architecture of an elegant Chelsea apartment, with the high ceilings of a loft. Asking $1,499,000, the home's options are many, starting with its current two-bedroom configuration.
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New York law banning discrimination against Section 8 tenants struck down by judges

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March 6, 2026

New York law banning discrimination against Section 8 tenants struck down by judges

A New York appeals court on Thursday nullified a state law that prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants who use Section 8 to pay rent. The five-judge panel sided with a landlord who appealed a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Letitia James in 2022, arguing the law violated his constitutional rights because the program allows housing officials to inspect his properties without a warrant, violating the Fourth Amendment.
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These beautiful NYC civic spaces are now available to rent for events

Surrogate’s Court at 31 Chambers Street. All photos courtesy of the city’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

March 6, 2026

These beautiful NYC civic spaces are now available to rent for events

New York City is home to an abundance of stunning event spaces and venues, but there are a few hidden gems you may not know about. The city's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) on Friday relaunched its "Halls of the City" program, which allows New Yorkers to rent landmarked civic spaces for special occasions. The program includes 13 city properties, from the grand neo-classical Tweed Courthouse in Manhattan to the 180-year-old Brooklyn Borough Hall, the oldest public building in the borough.
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NYC announces $50M to rebuild 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods

Prospect Park. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 5, 2026

NYC announces $50M to rebuild 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods