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Inside New York City’s first legal pot shop

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January 4, 2023

Inside New York City’s first legal pot shop

The first legal cannabis dispensary in the state of New York opened in Manhattan last week. Run by the nonprofit Housing Works, the store, located near Astor Place at 750 Broadway, currently offers products from six New York-based companies, including pre-rolled joints, edibles, vape pens, and flower. When sales officially launched last Thursday, the line to get into the dispensary wrapped around the corner, with eager customers waiting for hours to shop.
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Policy

Announcing 6sqft’s 2022 Building of the Year!

Photo on left courtesy of Pavel Bendov; Renderings courtesy of Marchmade

December 29, 2022

Announcing 6sqft’s 2022 Building of the Year!

By Devin Gannon

The votes have been counted. 6sqft's 2022 Building of the Year is Olympia Dumbo, the new 33-story condo tower on the Brooklyn waterfront. The Hill West Architects-designed project sailed over the competition, receiving 779 votes, or 26.8 percent of the 2,903 total votes cast. Developed by Fortis Property Group, Olympia Dumbo contains 76 residences and offers 38,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities that put health and wellness at the forefront.
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New Developments

All photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

December 28, 2022

In an Art Deco landmark on the UWS, this $6.5M co-op has a sunken living room and park views

By Devin Gannon

The Majestic, an Art Deco-style apartment building, is one of many impressive towers that dot Central Park West. A three-bedroom apartment on the 11th floor of the two-tower development just hit the market for $6,500,000. The oversized pre-war home has seven rooms, including a sunken living room that offers a throwback entertainment space with amazing views of the park.
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NYC subway surpasses 1 billion riders for the first time since 2019

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December 28, 2022

NYC subway surpasses 1 billion riders for the first time since 2019

By Devin Gannon

Ridership on the New York City subway hit 1 billion this year for the first time since the pandemic. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the subway carried more than a billion passengers in 2022, up from 760 million riders in 2021 and 640 million in 2020. While it's a significant milestone for the system as it recovers from Covid, ridership remains at roughly 60 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
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Transit

Waitlist opens for affordable rentals at copper-clad dancing towers in Murray Hill, from $832/month

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December 27, 2022

Waitlist opens for affordable rentals at copper-clad dancing towers in Murray Hill, from $832/month

By Devin Gannon

A waitlist has opened to fill affordable apartments available now and for future vacancies at an architectural standout in Murray Hill. The Copper, originally known as the American Copper Buildings, is a pair of luxury rental towers at 626 First Avenue with a three-story sky bridge connecting the two buildings. New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area median income can apply for a spot on the wait list for the apartments, which are priced between $832/month to $1,311/month on NYC Housing Connect.
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Affordable Housing

$7.4M Upper East Side duplex has direct Central Park views and dramatic rear conservatory

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December 23, 2022

$7.4M Upper East Side duplex has direct Central Park views and dramatic rear conservatory

By Devin Gannon

Inside a quintessential Fifth Avenue co-op building, a remarkably renovated residence is for sale. Asking $7,400,000, this maisonette duplex at 953 Fifth Avenue has direct views of Central Park in the front and a unique climate-controlled conservatory and private terrace at the rear. The home takes up the first two floors of the building, which was built in the Neo-Renaissance style in 1926 and contains just seven exclusive residences.
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New York’s first legal weed dispensary will open near Astor Place

Photo of 1 Astor Place by Beyond My Ken on Wikimedia

December 22, 2022

New York’s first legal weed dispensary will open near Astor Place

By Devin Gannon

New York's first legal recreational cannabis dispensary is opening in Manhattan next week. Housing Works, a local nonprofit founded in 1990 to address the HIV/AIDS and homelessness crises, will launch sales at 1 Astor Place on December 29, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The dispensary is the first to open of the 36 licenses approved so far by the New York State Cannabis Control Board.
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Policy

Iconic yellow ‘Domino Sugar’ sign returns to Brooklyn

Photo by Wes Tarca

December 21, 2022

Iconic yellow ‘Domino Sugar’ sign returns to Brooklyn

By Devin Gannon

An iconic sign that was part of the Brooklyn skyline for nearly a century has returned to its rightful place. A replica of the 40-foot Domino Sugar sign was installed and fully illuminated this week atop Williamsburg's Domino Sugar Refinery building, which was part of a massive sugar factory that operated from the 1880s to the early 2000s. Located at the 11-acre Domino Sugar redevelopment, the landmarked 19th-century building is currently being transformed into a modern commercial building.
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West Village co-op has a shared landscaped courtyard and roof deck for $2.75M

By Devin Gannon

In the heart of the West Village, tucked away from the street as part of the Hudson Mews cooperative, a two-bedroom home is now available. Located at 256 West 10th Street, the rarely-available apartment comes with perks unique to urban living: a common landscaped courtyard and a lovely planted roof deck. The pre-war co-op is currently on the market for $2,750,000.
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South Jersey mega-mansion comes unfinished with a record-breaking asking price of $25M

All photos courtesy of Jesse Roehrer/ Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty

December 8, 2022

South Jersey mega-mansion comes unfinished with a record-breaking asking price of $25M

By Devin Gannon

A 40,000-square-foot mega-mansion in the New Jersey town of Cinnaminson hit the market last month for a whopping $24,950,000, a record-setting asking price for the area. Located at 2801 Riverton Road, about 30 minutes from Philadelphia, the home has been under construction for the last five years and is nearly complete. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the property belongs to the former husband-and-wife leaders of Tabula Rasa HealthCare, whose board ousted the couple from the company earlier this year.
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MTA unveils stunning mosaics by Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith inside the new Grand Central Madison

Yayoi Kusama, “A Message of Love, Directly from My Heart unto the Universe, 2022.” Photo by Kerry McFate ©YAYOI KUSAMA Courtesy of Ota Fine Arts, David Zwirner

December 7, 2022

MTA unveils stunning mosaics by Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith inside the new Grand Central Madison

By Devin Gannon

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority last week unveiled new permanent floor-to-ceiling mosaics at the soon-to-open Grand Central Madison terminal, adding to the impressive and expansive public art portfolio found across New York City's transit system. The glass mosaics designed by renowned contemporary artists Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith animate the new terminal, which when it opens later this month, will bring Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Terminal.
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Jay-Z joins effort to open a casino in Times Square

Rendering of proposed Caesars Place Times Square courtesy of SL Green Realty Corp

December 6, 2022

Jay-Z joins effort to open a casino in Times Square

By Devin Gannon

A bid to open a casino in Times Square just gained some star power. Rapper and entertainment mogul Jay-Z and his agency Roc Nation will join SL Green and Caesars Entertainment in their efforts to open a casino at 1515 Broadway, the team announced on Monday. The full-service talent agency, which represents major clients across music, entertainment, and sports, will partner with neighborhood organizations to "reimagine programming" in Times Square.
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City Living

This Hell’s Kitchen condo offers turn-key residences & resort-like amenities, with homes from $765K

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December 5, 2022

This Hell’s Kitchen condo offers turn-key residences & resort-like amenities, with homes from $765K

By Devin Gannon

A new luxury condo building in Manhattan wants to make life easier for its residents. The West, located at 547 West 47th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, offers fully-furnished, turn-key residences with curated vintage and designer furniture and accessories. The 12-story building has a selection of different residence packages to fit any personal style, providing a seamless and stress-free move-in-ready opportunity. Closings have commenced at the property, which stretches a block between 10th and 11th Avenues. The remaining availabilities at The West are priced from $765,000 for a studio.
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$1.9M Greenwich Village co-op has a huge planted terrace and Washington Square Park views

All photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

December 1, 2022

$1.9M Greenwich Village co-op has a huge planted terrace and Washington Square Park views

By Devin Gannon

Looking for a New York City one-bedroom with a flexible floor plan, private outdoor space, and a charming location? It will cost you $1,875,000. Located at 11 Fifth Avenue in the "Gold Coast" of Greenwich Village, this available co-op is decently sized at roughly 1,000 square feet. There's a home office that could easily become a second bedroom and a terrace that stretches the entire living area.
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$12.2M condo on Billionaires’ Row looks like it’s floating above Central Park

Photo courtesy of Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group

November 28, 2022

$12.2M condo on Billionaires’ Row looks like it’s floating above Central Park

By Devin Gannon

A condo in one of the first supertalls to rise on Billionaires' Row is available. Asking $12,200,000, the three-bedroom on the 41st floor of One57 seemingly hovers over Central Park, with the home's floor-to-ceiling windows in the 39-foot-long living room providing a near-perfect view of the iconic greenspace. In addition to sweeping panoramas, the building also offers residents five-star services from the Park Hyatt Hotel, including daily housekeeping, laundry, and in-residence dining.
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What you should know about the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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November 23, 2022

What you should know about the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Devin Gannon

Kicking off the holiday season, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns this Thursday. The 96th annual event will feature 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 inflatables, 700 clowns, 12 marching bands, 10 performance groups, and of course, one Santa Claus. Ahead, find out what you need to know about this year's parade, from the lineup and the best in-person viewing spots to street closures and how to watch the festive procession at home.
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Events & Things To Do

NYC unveils plan for car-free streets in Midtown to reduce holiday crowds

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November 23, 2022

NYC unveils plan for car-free streets in Midtown to reduce holiday crowds

By Devin Gannon

Some streets in Midtown Manhattan will be closed to cars during the holiday season to provide New Yorkers and visitors a safe way to enjoy the festivities, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday. Under the plan, the city will open 11 blocks to pedestrians, including a strip of Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street, the first time in 50 years the iconic thoroughfare will close to traffic. Starting next week, certain streets around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall will only be open to pedestrians during the busiest hours.
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On a quaint cul-de-sac in Brooklyn Heights, this $14.9M townhouse doubles as an art gallery

Photos courtesy of Michael Weinstein/ Brown Harris Stevens

November 22, 2022

On a quaint cul-de-sac in Brooklyn Heights, this $14.9M townhouse doubles as an art gallery

By Devin Gannon

With special windows to protect the art from sun damage and lighting fit for a museum, this Brooklyn Heights townhouse doubles as a gallery. Located on a historic mews block at 12 College Place, the brick home also has a drive-in garage, a fully furnished basement, and over 1,000 square feet of outdoor space. Asking for $14,975,000, the property is one of the priciest listings currently on the market in the borough, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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NYC is putting gifts given to past mayors up for auction

Photos courtesy of the City of New York

November 21, 2022

NYC is putting gifts given to past mayors up for auction

By Devin Gannon

The city is selling gifts given to past mayors, from a basketball signed by the New York Knicks and given to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to a paperweight gifted to Mayor David Dinkins by Diana Ross. This week, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services launched "Gifts to the City," a series of online auctions of items and keepsakes given to Mayors Koch, Dinkins, Giuliani, and Bloomberg. The auctions kick off Monday with over 50 items and will continue on a rolling basis.
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City Living

For $4.9M, this Hamilton Heights home has a New Orleans-style balcony and magical garden

All photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

November 18, 2022

For $4.9M, this Hamilton Heights home has a New Orleans-style balcony and magical garden

By Devin Gannon

From its ivy-covered limestone facade and its New Orleans-style balcony to the magical rear garden, this Hamilton Heights rowhouse is about as romantic as real estate can get. Located in the historic upper Manhattan neighborhood at 433 West 147th Street, this unique five-story home consists of a triplex and a floor-through garden apartment, has a curb cut with a private driveway, and is situated on a rare buildable double lot. It can be yours for $4,890,000.
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$6.5M UWS townhouse near Riverside Park has its own outdoor oasis

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November 17, 2022

$6.5M UWS townhouse near Riverside Park has its own outdoor oasis

By Devin Gannon

At this six-level townhouse on the Upper West side, access to green space is no issue. Not only is the 1899-constructed home at 341 West 84th Street just one block from the waterfront Riverside Park, but it also features a private rear garden, an outdoor terrace, and a rooftop. Asking $6,500,000, the townhouse is currently configured as a two-family home, with a quadruplex and newly renovated garden-level apartment.
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NYC taxi fares to increase by 23% by end of the year

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November 17, 2022

NYC taxi fares to increase by 23% by end of the year

By Devin Gannon

The cost of an average metered New York City taxi ride will increase by nearly 23 percent by the end of the year. The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) voted this week to approve fare hikes for yellow cabs, the first increase in roughly a decade. The average passenger metered fare will increase from $15.97 to $19.62 per ride, which will lead to drivers seeing a 33 percent jump in gross revenue, according to the TLC.
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A conceptual rendering, courtesy of S9 Architecture

November 16, 2022

NYC’s first professional soccer stadium will open in Queens

By Devin Gannon

New York City's first professional soccer stadium will be built in Queens, officials announced Wednesday. The major mixed-use development is proposed for Willets Point, across the street from Citi Field. In addition to a 25,000-seat stadium for the New York City Football Club, the 23-acre project also includes a hotel, thousands of affordable housing units, and a new public school. As first reported by the New York Times, the stadium is expected to be completed by 2027.
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