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

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

For $595K, this Turtle Bay pre-war co-op elegantly maximizes every square inch of space

For $595K, this Turtle Bay pre-war co-op elegantly maximizes every square inch of space

Hundreds of NYCHA apartments taken over by squatters as vacancies soar, report finds

Hundreds of NYCHA apartments taken over by squatters as vacancies soar, report finds

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 House

March 9, 2026

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

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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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14th Street’s pedestrian-focused redesign moves forward

East 14th Street at University Place © NYC DOT

March 9, 2026

14th Street’s pedestrian-focused redesign moves forward

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

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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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Ten parks across New York City will receive $50 million in new investments, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday. The parks, spread across every borough, are located in neighborhoods with the greatest need and have not seen significant upgrades in more than two decades. While the improvements are expected to benefit more than 116,500 New Yorkers, advocates have criticized Mamdani’s 2027 preliminary budget, which does not include the 1 percent of the budget for Parks Department funding that he pledged during his campaign.
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NYC’s largest men’s homeless shelter to close this month

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March 5, 2026

NYC’s largest men’s homeless shelter to close this month

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New York City's largest men's homeless shelter will shut down this month because of the building's deteriorating condition. As first reported by Gothamist, the Mamdani administration plans to close the city-owned Bellevue Shelter on East 30th Street in Kips Bay in mid-March, relocating 250 residents to allow for work to be done on the building. The shelter’s intake services will move elsewhere in Manhattan, and several new shelters are expected to open over the next six months.
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Big, beautiful Boerum Hill townhouse has a barefoot lawn and a finished basement for $7.8M

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March 4, 2026

Big, beautiful Boerum Hill townhouse has a barefoot lawn and a finished basement for $7.8M

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While a designer-renovated townhouse in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn may fulfill many a real estate dream, we often expect to give up a green lawn and flexible, livable basement. Asking $7.8 million, this four-story home at 168 Bergen Street in the Boerum Hill Historic District has those rare additions and more behind its 19th-century brick facade.
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Congestion pricing lives on after federal judge rules Trump’s effort to end program unlawful

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March 4, 2026

Congestion pricing lives on after federal judge rules Trump’s effort to end program unlawful

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New York City's congestion pricing program will live on, as a federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to nix the toll system was unlawful. In a 149-page decision, Judge Lewis J. Liman called U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s move to end the program "arbitrary and capricious," but he did not bar future attempts to halt it. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which sued the U.S. DOT in February 2025 to prevent the program’s elimination, can now continue operating the system indefinitely.
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Brooklyn Public Library ends passport processing services under federal order

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March 4, 2026

Brooklyn Public Library ends passport processing services under federal order

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The Brooklyn Public Library ended its passport services last Friday following an order from the federal government. Last fall, the U.S. Department of State sent notices to hundreds of nonprofit libraries nationwide notifying them that they could no longer participate in the Passport Acceptance Facility Program, as reported by the Associated Press. The library, which had offered passport application services since 2011, closed the facility on February 27.
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7 commuter-friendly rentals in Westchester
March 3, 2026

7 commuter-friendly rentals in Westchester

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As New York City continues to see record-high rents, some New Yorkers are looking north of the city for a lifestyle that's more affordable and stress-free, but still commuter-friendly. Westchester County has responded with a wave of new developments in many of its municipalities, with 12,500 new apartments completed since 2021 and an additional 15,000 units under construction, as of 2024. With three Metro-North Railroad lines connecting to Grand Central Terminal, the region pairs easy access to Manhattan with revitalized downtowns, growing cultural scenes, and waterfront parks, making Westchester an attractive alternative for renters seeking more space and tranquility.
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Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

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March 3, 2026

Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

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Last June, 6sqft introduced the wide front porch and colorfully restored rooms of this Colonial Revival mansion at 1221 Albemarle Road in Flatbush, first listed for $6,500,000. The 1904 home, built by architect William C. Lauritzen, has sold for $6,250,000, less than a year later. The sale sets a record for the Flatbush neighborhood of Ditmas Park; a property at 260 Westminster Road, which sold last year for $3.8 million, held the previous top price.
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Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse sells for $14M, nearly half its original asking price

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March 3, 2026

Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse sells for $14M, nearly half its original asking price

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After nearly four years on the market, Ivana Trump's opulent Lenox Hill townhouse has finally sold, fetching much less than its original $26.5 million listing price. The five-story home at 10 East 64th Street sold for $14 million, according to property records and first reported by the Wall Street Journal, down from its initial 2022 ask. Ivana purchased the home for roughly $2.5 million in 1992, shortly after her divorce from Donald Trump. The property was first listed following Ivana's death in 2022, as 6sqft previously reported.
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NYC to revamp six more blocks of Broadway by 2031

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March 3, 2026

NYC to revamp six more blocks of Broadway by 2031

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New York City is pressing ahead with its transformation of Broadway into a pedestrian-focused corridor, with plans to redesign six additional blocks by 2031. According to a Department of Transportation (DOT) presentation to Manhattan Community Board 5 last month, the $156 million expansion will upgrade Broadway between 21st and 27th Streets with permanent concrete plazas, widened sidewalks, and improved bike lanes. The project builds on the city’s broader "Broadway Vision" initiative, launched in March 2023 to improve safety and reduce vehicle traffic along the heavily traveled corridor.
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New exhibit celebrates 400 years of NYC history and the people who shaped it

Astor Theatre, 45th Street and Broadway, December 24, 1936. Courtesy of NYC Municipal Archives.

March 3, 2026

New exhibit celebrates 400 years of NYC history and the people who shaped it

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What makes New York City, New York City? That's one question a new online exhibit from the city's Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) explores. Featuring more than 100 items from the city's archival and library collections, "NYC's Story: The City on Record" uses government records that reveal the 400 years of NYC history, from documents showing land transfers in 17th-century Queens to a 2025 primary election ballot.
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Bally’s buys Bronx casino site from NYC for $157M

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March 2, 2026

Bally’s buys Bronx casino site from NYC for $157M

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Bally's Corporation has officially purchased the Bronx parkland where it will build one of three new casinos downstate after the company secured a gaming license in December. As first reported by the Commercial Observer, the company last week purchased the 16-acre parcel at 450 Hutchinson Parkway in Throggs Neck—formerly leased to Donald Trump—from the city for $156.6 million. The proposal survived a City Council vote that initially denied a crucial rezoning, a decision later overridden by a veto from former Mayor Eric Adams, keeping the project alive.
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FiDi office tower to become 796-unit residential building

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March 2, 2026

FiDi office tower to become 796-unit residential building

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RXR Realty secured a $420 million construction loan last week for an office-to-residential conversion that will transform a century-old Financial District office tower into 796 new homes. Affiliates of Apollo Global Management provided the financing to convert the 32-story 61 Broadway, with construction expected to begin later this month and the first residents projected to move in during the first half of 2028, according to Crain's. Roughly 200 of the apartments will be set aside for households earning 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
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This $1.55M Fort Hamilton home is ready for spring, inside and out

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March 2, 2026

This $1.55M Fort Hamilton home is ready for spring, inside and out

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It's hard to imagine a garden in bloom when New York City is still shifting piles of snow. This Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, townhouse at 215 90th Street, asking $1,550,000, feels like a preview, with floral wallpaper, skylit rooms for sunlight in every season, and a patio surrounded by greenery. An additional perk: garage parking with an EV charger.
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Historic Hunterfly Road Houses in Weeksville reopen after $4M renovation

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March 2, 2026

Historic Hunterfly Road Houses in Weeksville reopen after $4M renovation

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Four wood-frame homes built in the 19th century as part of one of the nation's largest free Black communities before the Civil War have been restored. The Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn reopened last week after undergoing a $4 million renovation, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday. Last month, the center also received $1.2 million in state funding to maintain the historic homes, support staff and daily tours, and expand literacy and community programs.
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MTA revamps music program with themed monthly performances across NYC
Greg Banks performs at 42 St-Times Sq as part of MTA Music. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA
February 27, 2026

MTA revamps music program with themed monthly performances across NYC

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced an overhaul of its “Music Under New York” program, which brings live music to subway stations across all five boroughs. Renamed MTA Music, the program marks the 40th anniversary of the MTA’s Arts & Design initiative and features an expanded lineup of performers through 2026 and beyond. The relaunch includes a new monthly Station Series, bringing themed performances to five locations each month, with each showcase celebrating a different musical or cultural heritage alongside the program’s ongoing daily performances.
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Newark Airport to test self-driving shuttle buses this spring

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February 27, 2026

Newark Airport to test self-driving shuttle buses this spring

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Self-driving shuttle buses are coming to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) this spring, with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey launching a pilot program to test the technology. The agency announced Wednesday that it has partnered with three autonomous vehicle companies to operate electric self-driving shuttles at the airport through the spring, with each company conducting two-week test periods in a section of the airport currently closed to the public as part of its ongoing redevelopment. The Port Authority will evaluate whether the shuttles could serve as an effective way to transport passengers between existing airport facilities and the new AirTrain system currently under construction.
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Mamdani pitches 12,000-unit Sunnyside Yard development to Trump

Rendering from 2020 Sunnyside Yard master plan courtesy of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU)

February 27, 2026

Mamdani pitches 12,000-unit Sunnyside Yard development to Trump

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A mammoth plan to bring thousands of affordable homes to one of the largest undeveloped sites in New York City was resurrected this week. In a meeting at the White House on Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pitched President Donald Trump on the Sunnyside Yard development, a proposal to build a deck over the 180-acre rail yard in Queens and create a new mixed-use community with 12,000 affordable apartments, new schools, and public space above a new regional rail hub. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration released a master plan for the project right before the city shut down during the pandemic in March 2020, and it has been at a standstill since. Mamdani said he asked the president for $21 billion in federal grants to advance the project.
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Trump partners with Pakistan in strange plan to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel

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February 27, 2026

Trump partners with Pakistan in strange plan to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel

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An unlikely player has entered Midtown’s Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment: President Donald Trump and the federal government. As first reported by Reuters last week, the United States government's General Services Administration (GSA) signed an agreement with Pakistan, which owns the iconic but shuttered hotel at 45 East 45th Street, to jointly redevelop, renovate, operate, and maintain the property. The pact, negotiated by New York real estate developer and Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff, marks a surprising turnaround for the project, which returned to the drawing board last week after Pakistan restarted its search for a broker and financial advisor, according to The Real Deal.
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Dumbo penthouse closes for $16.25M, new record for Brooklyn sponsor condo

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February 26, 2026

Dumbo penthouse closes for $16.25M, new record for Brooklyn sponsor condo

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A full-floor penthouse at Dumbo's tallest tower officially closed this week, setting a new record for the borough. Penthouse B at Olympia, a 33-story condo at 30 Front Street, sold for $16.25 million, becoming the highest price-per-square-foot ($3,297) deal ever for a Brooklyn sponsor condo. The home might look familiar; the condo was featured in Spike Lee's 2025 movie "Highest 2 Lowest" as Denzel Washington's fictional apartment.
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New York officials introduce bill to protect Pride flag

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February 26, 2026

New York officials introduce bill to protect Pride flag

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After President Donald Trump ordered the removal of the Pride flag at New York City's Stonewall National Monument earlier this month, Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday formally introduced legislation to make the flag congressionally authorized. Supported by Schumer and Rep. Dan Goldman, the bill seeks to amend current policy that permits only the U.S. flag and other “congressionally or departmentally authorized flags” to fly on National Park Service flagpoles, as Gay City News reported. The flag was taken down on February 9, and New York City officials defiantly raised it again three days later.
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MTA threatens to sue Trump over stalled Second Avenue Subway funds

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February 26, 2026

MTA threatens to sue Trump over stalled Second Avenue Subway funds

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will sue the federal government unless funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion resumes within a week. The MTA on Wednesday sent a letter to President Donald Trump's administration, warning that the agency will pursue legal action unless the federal government restores more than $58 million owed for the project by March 6, citing concerns that further delays could stall the long-planned expansion. Funding for the Second Avenue Subway was halted during the October government shutdown, along with funding for the Gateway project.
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Bayside affordable housing project moves ahead, thanks to NYC’s new charter reforms

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February 25, 2026

Bayside affordable housing project moves ahead, thanks to NYC’s new charter reforms

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An anti-development New York City council member voted to approve a project in her district Sunday, citing a new ballot measure, supported by New Yorkers in November's election. Council Member Vickie Paladino, who represents District 19 in northeast Queens, voted to advance a 248-unit, eight-story development at 217-14 24th Avenue in Bayside. While she initially opposed the project, Paladino reversed course because the new measure gives a three-member appeals board, including the mayor, council speaker, and local borough president, to overturn rejections by the council.
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Seagram heir’s Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

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February 25, 2026

Seagram heir’s Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

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Seagram liquor heir Eli Bronfman will be collecting $120,000 a month for his penthouse pad at 20 Greene Street while searching for a buyer, according to The Real Deal. The massive loft occupies the top three floors of the classic cast-iron building, topped by a dazzling rooftop terrace. Bronfman put the four-bedroom condo on the market last year for $45 million. Its current ask is $35,950,000, but its six-figure rental price may make it hard to part with–and may be Soho's highest ever.
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American Express unveils new World Trade Center headquarters

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February 25, 2026

American Express unveils new World Trade Center headquarters

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American Express on Wednesday announced plans to build a new global headquarters at the World Trade Center, marking the final commercial tower at the Lower Manhattan campus. Located at 200 Greenwich Street, also known as 2 World Trade Center, the Foster + Partners-designed skyscraper will be developed by Silverstein Properties and span nearly 2 million square feet across 55 floors. Construction will kick off this spring, with completion slated for 2031. American Express will be the tower’s sole tenant, housing up to 10,000 employees and featuring more than an acre of outdoor space.
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Battery Park City rent protections extended for long-time tenants

Gateway Plaza. Image via WikiCommons

February 25, 2026

Battery Park City rent protections extended for long-time tenants

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Hundreds of tenants at Gateway Plaza, Battery Park City's oldest and largest residential development, will have their annual rent increases capped at 2.5 percent for the next 43 years. On Monday, the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) announced an agreement with Marina Tower Associates to extend those protections for roughly 430 units with continuous occupancy since July 1, 2009. Originally set to expire in July 2030, the safeguards will now remain in place through June 17, 2069.
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This $4M Strivers’ Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

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February 25, 2026

This $4M Strivers’ Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

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Built in 1892, this renovated townhouse on Harlem's Strivers' Row, asking $3,995,000, brings neighborhood history into the 21st century. Restored by noted architect Alan Berman of Archetype Architecture NY, the Colonial Revival-style yellow brick-and-limestone home at 269 West 138th Street includes a duplex apartment on the lower floors with a triplex above. An extra perk: a private garage.
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Pan-American coastal restaurant opening on Governors Island

Six Coasts replaces Island Oyster, which closed in 2025. Photo © Julienne Schaer

February 24, 2026

Pan-American coastal restaurant opening on Governors Island

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Just weeks after Bad Bunny highlighted the diversity of the Americas during his Super Bowl halftime show, a new restaurant in New York City aims to celebrate Pan-American flavors. Run by Smorgasburg, Six Coasts will occupy a 32,000-square-foot waterfront space on Governors Island and offer food and drinks inspired by "six coastal identities across the Americas." The restaurant, which replaces Island Oyster, will open in May, the Trust for Governors Island announced Tuesday.
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The Met to host first show dedicated to Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner

Jackson Pollock (American, 1912–1956), Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950, Enamel on canvas, 8 ft. 9 in. × 17 ft. 3 in. (266.7 × 525.8 cm), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, George A. Hearn Fund, 1957, © 2026 Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

February 24, 2026

The Met to host first show dedicated to Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner

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The largest exhibition celebrating abstract expressionist artists and life partners Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner in two decades will open at the Metropolitan Museum of Art this fall. On view from October 4 through January 31, 2027, "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous" traces the full arc of both artists' careers, highlights their impact on modern art, and introduces their work to a new generation. The exhibition—the first at the Met to feature both artists—will display over 120 works borrowed from more than 80 U.S. and international lenders.
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Tin Building food hall closes, to be replaced by ‘Balloon Museum’

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February 24, 2026

Tin Building food hall closes, to be replaced by ‘Balloon Museum’

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s market and food hall at the Seaport's Tin Building closed its doors on Monday, not even four years after opening. The Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG) announced the high-end culinary hub will be replaced by "Balloon Museum," an interactive art installation expected to open this summer. The move marks the end of the $200 million venture, which transformed the landmark into a 58,000-square-foot food emporium following a multi-year relocation and restoration.
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Judge temporarily halts demolition of NYCHA complex in Chelsea

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February 24, 2026

Judge temporarily halts demolition of NYCHA complex in Chelsea

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A plan to demolish two Chelsea public housing complexes and replace more than 2,000 units has been temporarily halted after a judge issued a restraining order Thursday. Judge Margaret Chen issued the stay on the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) Fulton and Chelsea-Elliot Houses, part of a plan to replace 18 buildings and create 2,500 market-rate units across the two complexes, as The City reported. The order comes after a group of tenants successfully appealed to stop the project, which NYCHA approved in October 2024, following the dismissal of their initial lawsuit last month.
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NYC blizzard: Here’s how to check if your street has been plowed

Track snow plow progress across NYC via PlowNYC

February 23, 2026

NYC blizzard: Here’s how to check if your street has been plowed

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New York City's first blizzard in a decade dropped over 15 inches of snow in Central Park by early Monday morning, with the National Weather Service estimating up to two feet total in parts of the city as snow continues to fall. Thousands of Department of Sanitation employees are working 12-hour shifts, with 2,300 plows and 700 salt spreaders hitting the streets. Follow along with the agency's interactive PlowNYC map to check whether your block has been cleared and salted in real-time.
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New condo planned for vacant Chelsea lot next to the High Line

The High Line’s 10th Avenue overlook. The new condo at 118 10th Avenue will be on the east side of the street. Photograph by Mike Peel on Wikimedia

February 23, 2026

New condo planned for vacant Chelsea lot next to the High Line

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A vacant Chelsea development site once tied to the late New York City developer Brandon Miller has sold for $53 million and will become a new condo building. Adirondack Capital Partners on Monday announced that Toll Brothers purchased the roughly 12,000-square-foot parcel at 118 10th Avenue from Benny Barmapov, with plans to build an 85,000-square-foot condominium. Miller had previously leased the site, with plans for a 10-story, 100,000-square-foot office building, according to The Real Deal.
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Ahead of blizzard, NYC announces snow day for schools, travel restrictions

Photo of Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge courtesy of NYC Parks/ Daniel Avila

February 22, 2026

Ahead of blizzard, NYC announces snow day for schools, travel restrictions

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Ahead of New York's first blizzard in a decade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday declared a state of emergency, announcing closure of public schools and citywide travel restrictions. The National Weather Service predicts snowfall totals of 16 to 24 inches, with the highest totals at the coast, and strong winds up to 40 miles per hour. The mayor announced public schools will be closed on Monday, with no remote learning, giving students the first real snow day since 2019. Schools will be back open on Tuesday, the mayor announced.
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Hochul nixes robotaxis outside NYC

Waymo in 2021. Photo courtesy of Waymo.

February 20, 2026

Hochul nixes robotaxis outside NYC

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After backing legislation that would allow self-driving vehicles to be tested outside city limits, Gov. Kathy Hochul has reversed her stance, saying this week that companies like Waymo won't be allowed to test the cars in smaller towns outside of New York City, as Gothamist reported. The latest development does not affect the current pilot program, allowing Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, to operate eight of its cars in Manhattan and Brooklyn, albeit with a human at the wheel.
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Mott Haven housing development is first to undergo new expedited review process

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February 20, 2026

Mott Haven housing development is first to undergo new expedited review process

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In last November's election, New Yorkers voted to approve four housing ballot measures, including one that speeds up construction by reducing the time it takes to review projects. On Friday, the city announced that the first-ever project to go through the new Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP), which shortens the review process from seven months to just 90 days, will be an affordable housing development in Mott Haven. Located at 351 Powers Avenue, the Powerhouse Apartments, first unveiled in 2024, will turn an empty city-owned lot into more than 80 affordable apartments, a community theater, and outdoor green space.
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Rare historic Greenwich Village ‘Renwick Row’ brownstone with intact details asks $12.5M

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February 20, 2026

Rare historic Greenwich Village ‘Renwick Row’ brownstone with intact details asks $12.5M

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As one of a row of stately brownstones designed by noted 19th-century architect James Renwick Jr., the historically significant property at 28 West 10th Street is a rare opportunity to own and restore a New York City icon. Asking $12,500,000, the six-story townhouse, built circa 1856, is one of the "Renwicks" often cited when noting the downtown neighborhood's historic beauty; like many of its Village neighbors, it has seen several notable creative residents. The home still has many of its original details, including fireplaces, woodwork, and plaster, offering a chance to bring this rare dwelling into the 21st century.
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Alexander Wang’s Asian arts hub to open in Chinatown landmark

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February 19, 2026

Alexander Wang’s Asian arts hub to open in Chinatown landmark

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The Beaux Arts building at 58 Bowery has been an anchor of Chinatown for a century, owned for most of that time by the Citizens Savings Bank. Designer Alexander Wang and his mother, Ying Wang, purchased the landmarked building in 2025; this month, the pair will launch their dream of a hub for Asian and Asian-American creativity in the neighborhood with the opening of The Wang Contemporary (TWC). The center's inaugural exhibition, "20,000 Variations On A Paper Plane In Flight," by Asian-American art collective MSCHF, will be on view from February 20-22.
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Carnegie Hill co-op owned by MoMA’s original director lists for $2.3M

Listing photos are virtually staged. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

February 19, 2026

Carnegie Hill co-op owned by MoMA’s original director lists for $2.3M

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The Carnegie Hill apartment that once belonged to one of the most influential figures of the modern art movement has hit the market. Alfred Barr Jr. was the original director of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) when it opened in 1929, where he championed all forms of art and became known for bringing Pablo Picasso's work to the United States. During his tenure as director, Barr lived in a high-floor three-bedroom co-op at 49 East 96th Street, which recently became available for $2,295,000.
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$2M mid-century modern home in Westchester has 21st-century energy efficiency and zero carbon footprint

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February 19, 2026

$2M mid-century modern home in Westchester has 21st-century energy efficiency and zero carbon footprint

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This 1963 home at 23 Crossbar Road is a remarkable opportunity to be nearly off-grid, energy-wise, while living in the popular Westchester village of Hastings-on-Hudson. The home has a certified Pearl Gold rating and a zero carbon footprint, meaning its owners can be free of energy bills. Originally designed by well-known architect Harry Wenning, the renovated home, on the market for $1,999,000, has modernist charm and plenty of contemporary comforts.
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Work begins on East Harlem tower with 340 affordable apartments and new arts center

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February 18, 2026

Work begins on East Harlem tower with 340 affordable apartments and new arts center

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An affordable housing project first conceived as part of the East Harlem rezoning 10 years ago has finally kicked off construction. The city on Wednesday broke ground on Timbale Terrace, a 100 percent affordable tower with 341 apartments and a new theater and performing arts center for Belongó, formerly known as the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance. Located at East 118th Street and Park Avenue, the site sat vacant for decades before most recently serving as a police department parking lot.
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Trump releases Gateway Tunnel funding, work can resume next week

Governor Hochul rallied with construction workers at the Gateway Tunnel site on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

February 18, 2026

Trump releases Gateway Tunnel funding, work can resume next week

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President Donald Trump has released the remaining federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project, allowing work to resume on the new rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey next week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the governor said "preliminary court victories and repeated conversations" with the president pushed the federal government to release the remaining $127 million in overdue funding for the $16 billion project.
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NYC rent freeze likely: Mamdani announces six appointees to Rent Guidelines Board

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February 18, 2026

NYC rent freeze likely: Mamdani announces six appointees to Rent Guidelines Board

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced the appointment of six members to the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), making his central campaign pledge of freezing rents for stabilized apartments much closer to reality. The nine-member board, appointed by the mayor, sets the lease guidelines annually for New York City's one million rent-stabilized apartments by considering the economic conditions for tenants and landlords.
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Mamdani floats 9.5 percent property tax hike to close NYC budget gap

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February 17, 2026

Mamdani floats 9.5 percent property tax hike to close NYC budget gap

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City would raise property taxes if Albany doesn't tax the rich. The mayor on Tuesday released his first preliminary budget, presenting a grim outlook for the city's fiscal health, including a $5.4 billion budget gap. Mamdani framed the proposed 9.5 percent property tax as a "last resort" if he cannot convince Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to increase income taxes on New York's richest residents.
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