St. Mark’s Last Record Store to Shutter; Negotiating Rent When You’re Up for Renewal

By Diane Pham

September 21, 2015

St. Mark’s Last Record Store to Shutter; Negotiating Rent When You’re Up for Renewal

The last record store on St. Mark’s Place will shutter. [EV Grieve]
Can you negotiate with your landlord when you’re about to get a rent hike? [Brick Underground]
How Frank Gehry got his start—and to where he is now. [Bloomberg]
The tallest building outside of Manhattan will be mostly rental units. [TRD]

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Waterfronts across New York City are being developed, many with ultra-luxe high-rise condos with sweeping views. But thanks to rezoning and climate resiliency efforts, as well as the launch of NYC Ferry almost a decade ago, several rental buildings have popped up along shorelines in every borough, making resort-style living slightly more attainable. With beautiful views and amenities to match, and now, a quicker commute via new, expanded ferry service, riverside (and seaside!) living in New York is more appealing than ever. To explore what waterfront life is really like in NYC, we took a look at a few rentals along the water's edge, from glassy high-rises in Greenpoint to modern homes a block from the beach in the Rockaways.
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