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The 14 best pillows for every type of sleeper

February 23, 2021

The 14 best pillows for every type of sleeper

If you're like me, sleep does not come easy. Whether your mind's racing or you just can't get comfortable, the most "relaxing" part of our day can often be the most frustrating. Add to that a year of pandemic- and political-related stress, and sweet dreams seem to be nothing more than a nightmare. But the right pillow can help in this department, whether it gets your body in the right position (all pillows are not created equal when it comes to side, stomach, and back sleepers), cools you down, or just brings the right amount of calming energy. Ahead, we've rounded up this year's best available pillows for every type of sleeper at every price point.
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Asking $595K, this petite Upper West Side one-bedroom is big on pre-war charm

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February 23, 2021

Asking $595K, this petite Upper West Side one-bedroom is big on pre-war charm

The gorgeous recessed windows at this co-op completely transform the small space and set the stage for its vintage-y decor. Located at 322 West 88th Street, the one-bedroom is currently on the market for $595,000. And though there's not a ton of square footage, it's in the heart of the Upper West Side and is full of pre-war charm.
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Petition launches against the Met’s plan to sell art amidst $150M deficit

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February 22, 2021

Petition launches against the Met’s plan to sell art amidst $150M deficit

In early February, the Metropolitan Museum of Art began talks about selling some of its artworks in the face of a $150 million deficit. As the New York Times explained, the Association of Art Museum Directors created a two-year window during which its members could use the proceeds from sales of works in a collection to pay for its own expenses as opposed to just for future art purchases, as was the rule in the past. But a new Change.org petition is calling for the Met's board members, many of whom are billionaires, to foot the bill instead of selling off its art.
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Chinatown restaurant Jing Fong will close its legendary 800-seat dining room

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February 22, 2021

Chinatown restaurant Jing Fong will close its legendary 800-seat dining room

Jing Fong, NYC's largest Chinese restaurant, will close its famous 800-person dining room due to losses suffered from the COVID crisis. The iconic dim sum spot made the announcement on Friday in an Instagram post. "We are heartbroken to announce that our Chinatown location at 20 Elizabeth Street, will be permanently closing its indoor dining operation on March 7, 2021 at 8:00pm. We will continue to operate from the 2nd floor kitchen for our outside patio, take-out, and delivery until further notice." The pandemic took its toll early on the restaurant, which was forced to shut down temporarily in March under Governor Cuomo’s order that locations of 500 or more be closed.
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For $695K, this Murray Hill co-op has a split-level layout and nearly 1,000 square feet

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February 22, 2021

For $695K, this Murray Hill co-op has a split-level layout and nearly 1,000 square feet

Usually, the split-level layout is reserved for suburban homes, but this Murray Hill one-bedroom has incorporated it in a practical and stylish way. Located at The Antoinette co-op at 7 East 35th Street, the home offers a very impressive 900+ square feet for its $695,000 price tag. The large living room is open to the elevated kitchen and dining room, which provides a good amount of separation while still maintaining an open feel. And above that is a spacious bedroom suite complete with an en-suite bathroom and balcony.
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MTA predicts ‘new normal’ ridership by 2024 that may be 80% of pre-pandemic levels

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February 19, 2021

MTA predicts ‘new normal’ ridership by 2024 that may be 80% of pre-pandemic levels

With New York City having fully vaccinated more than 450,000 people and a vaccine surge expected by April, it's all too easy to start envisioning the good-old-days. But many aspects of city living may never quite be what they were. To account for that, the MTA has predicted a "new normal" ridership that will stabilize "in 2023 and 2024 between 80% and 92% of pre-pandemic levels," according to a press release. And though the agency has staved off subway and bus service cuts through 2022, they warn that they may still eventually make cuts to adapt to reduced ridership.
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Gramercy one-bedroom is a sunny gem for $625K

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February 19, 2021

Gramercy one-bedroom is a sunny gem for $625K

In an unassuming building at 207 East 21st Street, this co-op is a simple, sunny home that has a lot to offer for its $625,000 price tag. Not only is it in a prime Gramercy location, but it's a true one bedroom, has a lovely terrace, and is just generally a really nice little place.
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Apply for 89 mixed-income apartments in Bed-Stuy, from just $524/month

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February 18, 2021

Apply for 89 mixed-income apartments in Bed-Stuy, from just $524/month

A mixed-income affordable housing lottery has opened for 89 units at 645 Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy. The apartments, which range from $524/month studios to $2,638/month three-bedrooms, are available to those earning 40, 50, 100, and 130 percent of the area median income. The building, known as The Astra, offers an outdoor terrace, roof deck, bike storage, a laundry room, rec room, and community center. It's in the heart of the neighborhood and a short walk to the G train at the Bedford-Nostrand station.
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Upper East Side townhouse with an indoor lap pool asks $18M

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February 18, 2021

Upper East Side townhouse with an indoor lap pool asks $18M

This Upper East Side townhouse at 17 East 74th Street was built in 1869 in the neo-Federal style. And though it retains this historic pedigree from the street, inside it's been modernized with opulent finishes and a classicaly elegant style. According to the Post, the home, which is on the market for $18 million, is owned by Sandi Feinberg, widow of the late philanthropist Herbert Feinberg. They bought the five-story house in 1989 for $2.5 million and then spent three years on a renovation that included adding a 46-foot-long saltwater lap pool and hot tub on the lower level, as well as spiffing up the garden and roof deck.
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Artist BKFoxx debuts new Year of the Ox mural in Chinatown

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February 17, 2021

Artist BKFoxx debuts new Year of the Ox mural in Chinatown

Public artist BKFoxx recently debuted her new mural in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Located at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School 131 on Eldridge and Hester Streets, the piece representing the Year of the Ox is titled "Onward." The artist tells us that she was inspired by what the Ox represents--honesty, hard work, stubbornness. "No better time than now for that theme, moving forward into 2021 and learning to be resilient," she says.
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Actress Sela Ward puts her artsy Soho loft on the market for $5.8M

February 17, 2021

Actress Sela Ward puts her artsy Soho loft on the market for $5.8M

Photo credit: Al Seidman/VHT for The Corcoran Group Emmy Award-winning actress Sela Ward and her husband, entrepreneur Howard Sherman, have put their classy Soho loft on the market for $5,795,000. According to the New York Times, the couple used the three-bedroom co-op as a pied-a-terre, as their main residence is in Meridian, Mississippi. But now, they're looking for a larger apartment closer to Central Park to accommodate visits from their two children. Ward and Sherman bought the loft at 16 Crosby Street in 2016 for $4,200,000 and then embarked on a year-long renovation that preserved its 19th-century details such as 14-foot tin ceilings, exposed brick walls, and cast-iron columns while adding their own contemporary, artistic touch.
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Now asking $1.75M, Richard Meier designed this Essex County, NJ home for his parents in 1965

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February 16, 2021

Now asking $1.75M, Richard Meier designed this Essex County, NJ home for his parents in 1965

His first commission in private practice, architect Richard Meier designed this modernist home in New Jersey for his parents in 1965. The home is set on three-quarters of an acre overlooking the Essex Fells Country Club and because of this natural setting, the architect introduced large glass walls to blur the boundaries between inside and outside. His parents requested a one-story home that offered privacy unlike most suburban homes, so Meier incorporated an interior courtyard, as well as a roof garden. The home has only had one other owner since the Meiers, and they've now listed it for $1,750,000.
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$2.7M Williamsburg penthouse has four outdoor spaces and a rooftop sauna

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February 16, 2021

$2.7M Williamsburg penthouse has four outdoor spaces and a rooftop sauna

While the interiors at this three-bedroom South Williamsburg condo are eye-catching on their own, it's the four outdoor spaces that really set the home apart. Located at The Smith Grey at 138 Broadway, the three-level apartment has two terraces, a balcony, and a huge roof terrace complete with an outdoor sauna. It's currently on the market asking $2,695,000.
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King Cake, crawfish, and more: How to celebrate Mardi Gras 2021 in NYC

February 12, 2021

King Cake, crawfish, and more: How to celebrate Mardi Gras 2021 in NYC

Like almost everything this past year, Mardi Gras is looking a lot different (New Orleans is even closing all its bars), but that doesn't mean the festive, celebratory sentiment is lost. Here in New York City, there are plenty of bakeries with King Cake and other colorful treats, and restaurants have put together special seafood boils. There are also some virtual events so you can celebrate carnival safely.
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Jerry Seinfeld, Fran Lebowitz among celebs making new COVID PSAs on the subway

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February 12, 2021

Jerry Seinfeld, Fran Lebowitz among celebs making new COVID PSAs on the subway

Jerry Seinfeld, Edie Falco, Cam’ron, Debbie Mazar, Whoopie Goldberg, Fran Lebowitz--these are just a few of the 25 New York celebrities whose voices were recorded by the MTA for a new set of subway PSAs. The announcements, which begin today, are meant to bring humor and some good old-fashioned NYC swagger to the subway as the city begins its recovery. The project was done in collaboration with Nicolas Heller, a talent scout who has gained notoriety for his popular Instagram account New York Nico. "This was such a dream project and I wanna give a huge thanks to my team who helped make this whole thing happen in less than 6 weeks with $0," he wrote in a post today.
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$925K Bleecker Street co-op mixes loft details with modern design

Listing photos by Alan Chorm & Allison Dubuisson, The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman

February 12, 2021

$925K Bleecker Street co-op mixes loft details with modern design

Located at 77 Bleecker Street between Mercer Street and Broadway in Greenwich Village, the Bleecker Court co-op is a mix of post-war and pre-war structures, and this unit inside also has the best of both worlds. The 650-square-foot loft is technically a studio, but there's a separate sleeping nook. For the $925,000 price tag, you'll also get historic details like cast-iron columns and wooden beams along with modern additions like the contemporary fireplace and sleek kitchen.
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Details revealed for new Morris Adjmi-designed condo on 14th Street

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February 11, 2021

Details revealed for new Morris Adjmi-designed condo on 14th Street

When it comes to a prime downtown location, the corner of 14th Street and 6th Avenue is pretty darn good. On the northeast corner, the new 50-unit condo at 540 6th Avenue was designed inside and out by Morris Adjmi, replacing a lower-scale building that held a long-time dance studio (one home to Merce Cunningham) and an outpost of Moscot eyewear. The 12-story condo, which topped out this past November, has now launched a teaser site as it gears up to launch sales. It's also been dubbed Förena, the Swedish word for "unite," a nod to the building's location at the nexus of Greenwich Village, Union Square, and Chelsea.
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Asking $750K, this 316-year-old Colonial in Huntington was home to Walt Whitman’s ancestors

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February 11, 2021

Asking $750K, this 316-year-old Colonial in Huntington was home to Walt Whitman’s ancestors

In 1705, this home was built for Nehemiah Whitman, great-grandfather to Walt Whitman. It's also where the poet's grandfather, Jesse Whitman, was born. And in 1881, according to Douglas Elliman, Walt Whitman himself visited the property, stopping at its private cemetery where he "composed a lament on the graves of his ancestors." Since its construction, the Colonial has had only four owners, and after last selling in 1995, it's now on the market for $750,000. Known as the Whitman-Rome house, it retains tons of original details like pine-floorboards, ceiling beams, wooden doors, and four fireplaces.
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After four years and $150M, the barricades come down around Trump Tower

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February 11, 2021

After four years and $150M, the barricades come down around Trump Tower

Photo by Paul Sableman via Flickr cc What was once referred to as the Trump Tower "occupied zone" is back to being a normal stretch of Midtown. The barricades that surrounded the building for the past four+ years have finally been removed, both a logistical and perhaps symbolic end to the Trump presidency. In an email to Gothamist, NYPD Sergeant Edward Riley wrote, "In partnership with the United States Secret Service the decision was made to remove the barriers around Trump Tower." As Patch recently reported, it's cost $150 million over the years to secure the area surrounding the building.
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This $1.75M West Village duplex is located in a 19th-century horse stable

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February 11, 2021

This $1.75M West Village duplex is located in a 19th-century horse stable

Built in 1896, the West Village's 49 Downing Street was originally a horse stable. Nearly 100 years later, it was converted to 10 co-op apartments, and this 1,225-square-foot duplex unit is a fun mix of history and modern conversion. Asking $1,750,000, it has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shared patio, and a relaxed, whitewashed style.
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$6.5M Noho loft has massive arched windows overlooking Broadway

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February 10, 2021

$6.5M Noho loft has massive arched windows overlooking Broadway

At the corner of Broadway, in a prime Noho location, 71 Bleecker Street is the type of loft building real estate dreams are made of. It was built in 1891 as the Manhattan Savings Institute Bank Building, hence its imposing windows and stately architecture. A second-floor unit--meaning it sits behind the building's 13-foot arched windows--has just come to the market for $6,495,000, and it's truly jaw-dropping. Other features include a 48-foot great room, 10-foot-long stone fireplace, and 12-foot-long marble kitchen island.
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The Frick Collection’s temporary home in Madison Avenue’s Breuer building is opening next month

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February 10, 2021

The Frick Collection’s temporary home in Madison Avenue’s Breuer building is opening next month

A little over two years ago, the Frick Collection announced it would take over Madison Avenue's famous Breuer building from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Up until 2016, the brutalist landmark was home to the Whitney Museum of American Art, but when the Whitney moved to its new High Line building, the Met took it over as a contemporary wing. The new move allows the Met to ease the burden of some of its debt while providing a temporary home for the Frick while its permanent home--a Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue-undergoes a renovation. The Frick Madison will open at 25-percent capacity on March 18.
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Asking just $320K, this Yorkville studio is petite but chic

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February 10, 2021

Asking just $320K, this Yorkville studio is petite but chic

It's not rare for an Upper East Side studio to be priced in the low six-digits, but an ask of $320,000 definitely made us do a doubletake. Located at 331 East 92nd Street, the petite pad is modern, cheerful, and perfectly laid out so you don't feel closed off in one room. Plus, the Yorkville neighborhood is one of the best for convenience and a young-but-not-too-young scene.
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In 1944, the New York Times popularized ‘pizza’

Photo of Patsy’s pizza by Patrick Woodward, via Wikimedia Commons

February 9, 2021

In 1944, the New York Times popularized ‘pizza’

Though pizza aficionados know that Gennaro Lombardi is credited with opening the country's first pizzeria in 1905 in Little Italy, it wasn't until the WIII years, that the popular food gained mainstream recognition. On September 20, 1944, it's said that the New York Times first popularized the word "pizza" to those outside of the Italian-American community. From there, other media stories followed and a true pizza frenzy kicked off.
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For $8M, this Tribeca loft comes with an original Keith Haring mural

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February 9, 2021

For $8M, this Tribeca loft comes with an original Keith Haring mural

Back in 1978, this space at Tribeca's American Thread Building at 260 West Broadway was a student gallery for the School of Visual Arts, according to Art Nerd New York. At the time, a 20-year-old Keith Haring had just started attending SVA and created a large mural here for an exhibit. Years later, when the triplex loft was being converted to residential use, the mural was unearthed, and it still remains in the apartment today. The massive, 8,000-square-foot home is now back on the market, asking $7,995,000.
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