All articles by Dana Schulz

Dana is a writer and preservationist with a passion for all things New York. After graduating from New York University with a BA in Urban Design & Architecture Studies, she worked at the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, where she planned the organization's public programs and wrote for their blog Off the Grid. In her free time, she leads walking tours about the social and cultural history of city neighborhoods. Follow her on Twitter @danaschulzNYC.

For $12.9M, you can own this 19-acre East Hampton farm with a Mediterranean-style mansion

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July 2, 2021

For $12.9M, you can own this 19-acre East Hampton farm with a Mediterranean-style mansion

Thanks to the lush landscapes and great growing seasons of the Hamptons, the farm-to-table movement is prevalent throughout the area. This 19.3-acre property in East Hampton is perfect for a chef or home cook looking to get in on the action. The majority of the property's acreage is used for an agricultural reserve, complete with a self-sufficient farm that runs off power from a wind turbine and is equipped with underground micro-irrigation. Plus, when you're ready to host that amazing dinner party, there's a beautiful Mediterranean-style home with a gourmet kitchen and covered outdoor patio. It's all asking $12,900,000.
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Middle-income housing lottery opens at new Bronx building with a roof deck and co-working space

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July 1, 2021

Middle-income housing lottery opens at new Bronx building with a roof deck and co-working space

In the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, just a block away from the Madison Avenue Bridge and 138th Street subway station, a new apartment building has all the amenities one could want for a work-from-home life. There's a cool roof deck complete with a dog run and firepits, a fitness center plus yoga room, game room, movie room, and several co-working spaces. And for those earning 130 percent of the area median income, a middle-income affordable housing lottery has just launched for 65 units, ranging from $2,000/month studios to $2,900/month three-bedrooms.
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In Bed-Stuy, this lovely two-bedroom condo with a roof deck is asking just $925K with no monthly taxes

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July 1, 2021

In Bed-Stuy, this lovely two-bedroom condo with a roof deck is asking just $925K with no monthly taxes

A two-bedroom condo in Brooklyn for under $1 million with $0 in monthly taxes is probably a steal no matter how you look at it, but this Bed-Stuy home is also completely beautiful and has a massive roof deck. Located at 464 Hancock Street, the $925,000 apartment also has a wood-burning fireplace, contemporary kitchen, heated floors in the bathroom, and a bonus storage room that makes a great home office or gym. And in addition to the nearly 800-square-foot deck, there's also a lovely balcony off the primary bedroom.
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The Bungalow is a new Montauk-style hangout on the Lower Manhattan waterfront

Rendering by TMRW, courtesy of Brookfield Place New York

June 30, 2021

The Bungalow is a new Montauk-style hangout on the Lower Manhattan waterfront

This Friday, the waterfront Upper Plaza at Brookfield Place will be transformed into The Bungalow, a "relaxing urban oasis inspired by the beachside retreats of Montauk." Guests can take in views of the Hudson River and New York Harbor while enjoying specialty cocktails and small bites. They'll also be able to enjoy live music and DJs, bocce courts, and weekly events and arts programming. The best part? It's free to enter.
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For just $745K, a restored Victorian on a full acre in West Orange, NJ

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June 30, 2021

For just $745K, a restored Victorian on a full acre in West Orange, NJ

The St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange, NJ is a small area sandwiched between the Essex County Country Club and the South Mountain Reservation. Though it's considered affluent, the homes here are still relatively affordable, even though it's only an hour train ride from Manhattan. This classic Victorian home sits on a full acre and has five bedrooms, a salt-water swimming pool, a custom play area, and a backyard cottage. It's on the market for $745,000.
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A new technicolor mural is unveiled at Roosevelt Island’s annual ‘Pop-Up Pool Party’

All photos by Max Touhey

June 29, 2021

A new technicolor mural is unveiled at Roosevelt Island’s annual ‘Pop-Up Pool Party’

For the seventh year running, Roosevelt Island's waterfront rental building Manhattan Park has hired a local artist to transform its pool deck into a colorful art installation and "Pop-Up Pool Party." This year's mural comes from Brooklyn-based Melissa Dadourian, who created a technicolor geometric pattern over four-and-a-half days, using 36 gallons of paint. Though the pool is primarily for building residents, a number of seasonal memberships and day passes are available.
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Top-floor penthouse at 432 Park lists for $169M, double the previous sale price

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June 29, 2021

Top-floor penthouse at 432 Park lists for $169M, double the previous sale price

An $88 million profit? That's what the current owner of the 96th-floor penthouse at supertall tower 432 Park Avenue is hoping to achieve. As the New York Times first reported, billionaire Saudi real estate developer Fawaz Alhokair has listed his apartment at the 1,400-foot-tall condo for $169 million, double what he paid for it in 2016. If it fetches the asking price, it would become the second most expensive home ever sold in New York City and would set a record with its $20,500 per square foot price tag.
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For $23K/month, rent a glass townhouse on the Upper East Side with a sunroom and three terraces

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 29, 2021

For $23K/month, rent a glass townhouse on the Upper East Side with a sunroom and three terraces

This Upper East Side townhouse stands out in a neighborhood of brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings, as its facade is made of 17-inch-thick glass. But don't be concerned you'll be living in a fishbowl, as the interior has been designed with privacy in mind. The home has three terraces, a deck off the kitchen with a retractable ceiling for dining under the stars, a grand living room with 20-foot ceilings, and so much more. It also has a garden-floor commercial space if you're looking for a live/work setup. Located at 368 East 69th Street, it's available as a $23,000/month rental or to purchase for $12,750,000.
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Asking $4.25M, this 17-acre Connecticut estate includes two transported Civil War-era barns

Listing photos by Alan Barry Photography

June 28, 2021

Asking $4.25M, this 17-acre Connecticut estate includes two transported Civil War-era barns

Sixty years ago, carpenter and contractor Ed Cady founded East Coast Barn Builders, which not only constructs new homes made to look like 18th- and 19th-century barns, but actually preserves and relocates historic English- and Dutch-style barns. This Cady masterpiece in Roxbury, Connecticut incorporates both. The 17.5-acre Rockridge estate includes a 10,346-square-foot mansion that is a Colonial reproduction flanked by two pristine Civil War-era barns from upstate New York, which were dismantled and reassembled onsite. The incredible interiors include hand-built cabinetry, locally forged hardware, and soaring beamed ceilings. The property is on the market for $4,250,000.
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$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

Listing photos by Al Siedman at VHT

June 28, 2021

$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

The circus has (sort of) come to town in Bed-Stuy. This two-bedroom loft at 689 Myrtle Avenue, the Chocolate Factory condo, is owned by a juggler and an aerialist who has outfitted the 1,222-square-foot pad with some quirky touches. These include an assembly used for aerialist silks that now holds a fun egg chair, as well as retro and industrial touches. The home is asking $1,050,000.
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$8.75M Long Island mansion comes with a Go-Kart track, beach volleyball court, pool waterfall, and more

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June 25, 2021

$8.75M Long Island mansion comes with a Go-Kart track, beach volleyball court, pool waterfall, and more

"A custom residence, a resort, the ultimate vacation, summer camp, and a top-notch country club"--this is how the listing describes this over-the-top Long Island mansion that's currently on the market for $8,750,000. Sitting on nearly four acres in Old Westbury, the property comes with a seven-bedroom, 9,500-square-foot main house, as well as amenities that include a par-3 golf hole with two sand traps, custom Go-Kart track, 1,000-bottle wine cellar, tennis, shuffleboard, and beach volleyball courts, and a magnificent pool with a waterfall and pool house.
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254 mixed-income apartments come online at new affordable Flatbush project, from $567/month

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June 25, 2021

254 mixed-income apartments come online at new affordable Flatbush project, from $567/month

On the border of Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, just two blocks away from Prospect Park, a new affordable housing development has opened its lottery for 254 apartments, ranging from $566/month studios to $3,542/month three-bedrooms. Located at 800 Flatbush Avenue and called Caton Flats, the 14-story mixed-use building sought "to reinvigorate the local Caribbean-American community through an upgraded Flatbush Caton Market, new retail space, and new headquarters of The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry," reported CityRealty. The homes are available to those earning 40, 60, 110, and 165 percent of the area median income.
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$3.3M Park Slope townhouse offers two serene duplexes with outdoor space

Listing photos courtesy of Russ Ross Photography

June 25, 2021

$3.3M Park Slope townhouse offers two serene duplexes with outdoor space

Though it was built in 1899, this Park Slope townhouse has undergone a renovation that's left it with a modern and minimalist aesthetic, which blends beautifully with the existing architecture like beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There are two duplex apartments, both with outdoor space. The owner's unit has three bedrooms and access to the backyard, while the garden-floor unit has two bedrooms and a terrace. It's asking $3,294,000.
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Upstate’s 16-acre Sloan Estate lists for $11M, a rare chance to own a historic mansion

Listing photos by David Coppola

June 24, 2021

Upstate’s 16-acre Sloan Estate lists for $11M, a rare chance to own a historic mansion

In 1864, railroad magnate Samuel Sloan Sr. and his wife Margaret commissioned an estate in Garrison, New York to serve as their country home. Originally known as Oulagisket or Lisburne Grange, the 16-acre property consisted of an enormous main house plus beautiful gardens and vistas by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele. In fact, some garden "ruins" still exist, as does the iconic swimming pool grotto. Today, the estate consists of a grand, Greek-Revival facade, six bedrooms, an outdoor dining pavilion, and a spa complete with a steam room, sauna, and saltwater hot tub (to name a few amenities). After undergoing a renovation in 2014 that designated the residence a Passive House, it's now on the market for $11,250,000.
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On a quiet block in East New York, this lovely two-family house with a driveway is asking $995K

Listing photos by Rachel Kumza

June 24, 2021

On a quiet block in East New York, this lovely two-family house with a driveway is asking $995K

There are not too many places in Brooklyn where you can buy a two-family house complete with a private driveway and backyard for under $1 million. But this lovely home in East New York, located on a quiet dead-end street and renovated in 2016, is on the market for $995,000. The owner's unit is a four-bedroom on the first and second floors, with access to bonus rooms in the basement, as well as the rear deck and patio. Also on the second floor is a three-bedroom apartment with a projected rent roll of $2,500/month.
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New York City ends to-go and delivery cocktails for restaurants

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June 24, 2021

New York City ends to-go and delivery cocktails for restaurants

Governor Cuomo announced that as of today, the Covid-19 State of Emergency he put in place for New York on March 7, 2020, would end, given the success in vaccinations and declining hospitalization and positivity rates. This comes after the governor lifted almost all Covid-related restrictions last week. So although restaurants can now operate as they did pre-pandemic, they will also have to go back to not being allowed to offer to-go or delivery alcoholic beverages. The State Liquor Authority, who authorized the temporary pandemic-related privileges under the State of Emergency, made the announcement yesterday.
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Target will open first Long Island City location at One Court Square

View from last year of One Court Square; Map data © 2020 Google

June 24, 2021

Target will open first Long Island City location at One Court Square

View from last year of One Court Square; Map data © 2020 Google One Court Square, the former Citigroup Building, was long the tallest tower in Queens until it was overtaken by the residential Skyline Tower. In addition to its prominence in the skyline, the building is also known for its failed deal with Amazon. The retailer had planned to lease one million square feet of space at the tower as part of its former HQ2 plan for Long Island City. But, as the Post first reported, One Court Square has inked a deal with another major retailer--Target. The store will take 31,000 square feet at the tower, with no exact opening date set.
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In the Bronx’s Country Club enclave, this waterfront two-family with its own boat slip is asking $1M

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 23, 2021

In the Bronx’s Country Club enclave, this waterfront two-family with its own boat slip is asking $1M

Looking around this property, you might think you're viewing a vacation house at the Jersey Shore, but in fact, it's right in the Bronx. Located in the little-known but super-charming Country Club enclave, the two-family home is on the market for $1,029,000. This neighborhood is on Eastchester Bay across from City Island and offers beach clubs, private docks, and a quiet, laid-back lifestyle. This home is made up of a four-bedroom triplex and a top-floor two-bedroom apartment. There's also an enormous patio, a small garden, a customized deck with a pergola, and room for parking, as well as a private boat slip.
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See inside Manhattanville Market, the new food hall at Columbia’s West Harlem campus

All photos courtesy of F. Becker Hospitality

June 23, 2021

See inside Manhattanville Market, the new food hall at Columbia’s West Harlem campus

It's been nearly three years since Columbia University was joined by architect Renzo PIano as he unveiled his third and final building at the school's Manhattanville campus. And now, Piano's Jerome L. Greene Science Center will welcome a new ground-floor tenant that's sure to be popular among both students and local residents. Opening Friday, Manhattanville Market is a new food hall from chef Franklin Becker of fast-casual chain the Little Beet.
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In the Fiske Terrace Historic District, this Colonial Revival house is impeccably modernized for $5M

Listing photos by Al Seidman, VHT

June 22, 2021

In the Fiske Terrace Historic District, this Colonial Revival house is impeccably modernized for $5M

This listing calls this six-bedroom Colonial Revival house "the centerpiece of the landmarked Fiske Terrace Historic District," and we can certainly see why with its all curb appeal. Built in 1905, it sits on a 0.31-acre lot at the corner of the dead-end Wellington Court and East 17th Street, one of the gorgeously landscaped Flatbush Malls. In addition to its rolling green lawn and giant oak trees, the house has a driveway that leads to a two-car garage/carriage house apartment. And inside, it's been impeccably modernized, while retaining all the historic details. The home is asking $4,999,000.
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Hudson Yards’ observation deck Edge announces special Pride celebration

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June 22, 2021

Hudson Yards’ observation deck Edge announces special Pride celebration

Hudson Yards' 1,100-foot-high observation deck Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, announced a special partnership with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation to celebrate Pride month. There will be a colorful art installation on the Skyline Steps that encourages visitors to share messages of kindness, affirmation, and love. In addition, visitors can purchase "Born This Way" cocktails and guest packages, tickets to "Sky High" Pride Yoga, and more in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. A portion of sales will go to the Foundation.
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Live right on Lake Montauk for $499K at this 260-square-foot cottage

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June 22, 2021

Live right on Lake Montauk for $499K at this 260-square-foot cottage

This might just be the most affordable house in Montauk, a great deal if you're not looking for a ton of space. Located right on Lake Montauk, the charming cottage is actually part of The Outrigger co-op complex. It's a modest 260 square feet, but the $499,000 price tag can't be beaten. Inside, the studio has everything you need, while outside there's a wrap-around deck and access to all the setting has to offer.
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Designed by Paul Mayén, this $4.2M upstate oasis sits on 14 acres with a waterfall and indoor pool

Listing photos by Devin Groody

June 21, 2021

Designed by Paul Mayén, this $4.2M upstate oasis sits on 14 acres with a waterfall and indoor pool

Spanish architect and industrial designer Paul Mayén is perhaps best known for working with Frank Lloyd Wright on the design for Fallingwater, as well as for his modernist furniture designs, many of which are in the permanent collection at MoMA. At WaterRun, a 14+ acre estate in Garrison, New York, all of Mayén's expertise is on display. The 7,500-square-foot contemporary home employs Wright's penchant for bringing the outdoors in, and it is full of lighting and built-in furniture personally designed by Mayén. But the home is most famous for its landscape, where you'll find perennial gardens, pavilions, grottos, obelisks, ponds, winding streams, and even a cascading waterfall.
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In the West Village, a rare nearly-freestanding townhouse with a gated courtyard asks $12M

Listing photos by Yoo Jean Han for Sotheby’s International Realty

June 21, 2021

In the West Village, a rare nearly-freestanding townhouse with a gated courtyard asks $12M

In the West Village, many of the buildings along Seventh Avenue South tend to be oddly shaped, as the avenue was cut diagonally through the neighborhood in the early 1900s to make way for the IRT Broadway subway line. This townhouse at number 54 is one such example. The rare, nearly freestanding building has a trapezoidal footprint, as well as a gated courtyard that has parking for two cars and a beautiful secret garden. The 5,820-square-foot townhouse, on the market for $11,950,000, is currently set up as a commercial space on the ground floor (occupied by the designer Markarian, who designed Jill Biden's Inauguration Day outfit), a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, and a three-bedroom owner's duplex plus roof terrace on the third and fourth floors.
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This three-bedroom A-frame house in Sag Harbor can be yours for $1.35M

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

June 18, 2021

This three-bedroom A-frame house in Sag Harbor can be yours for $1.35M

If you're a lover of A-frame houses and are looking for a Hamptons getaway, it doesn't get any more perfect than this three-bedroom home in Noyack, currently on the market for $1,350,000. The unique home is actually three separate, adjoined a-frames, all centered around the big backyard that has a 40-foot freeform heated pool and multiple patio seating areas.
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