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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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NYC’s first professional soccer stadium will open in Queens

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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Preservationists, local pols hope to save 200-year-old Greenwich Village house from demolition

Photo by Spencer Means on Flickr

November 15, 2022

Preservationists, local pols hope to save 200-year-old Greenwich Village house from demolition

By Devin Gannon

A 200-year-old landmarked property in Greenwich Village once home to author Ruth McKenney could soon be demolished. The city's Department of Buildings last week ordered the immediate demolition of the rowhouse at 14 Gay Street after learning unpermitted work on the building has left it at risk of collapsing. According to The Village Sun, adjacent 16 Gay Street, also constructed in 1827, has also been compromised.
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Ivana Trump’s opulent Lenox Hill townhouse lists for $26.5M

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November 15, 2022

Ivana Trump’s opulent Lenox Hill townhouse lists for $26.5M

By Devin Gannon

Ivana Trump's five-story limestone townhouse on the Upper East Side has hit the market. Trump, who was found dead at her home in July, bought the property at 10 East 64th Street in the early 1990s for roughly $2,500,000 following her divorce from Donald Trump and decorated it in an over-the-top opulence. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the estate of the late businesswoman is selling the townhouse for $26,500,000, with the furniture up for grabs, if the buyer is interested.
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Newly unveiled interiors mark completion of slender supertall 111 West 57th Street

Exterior photo by David Sundberg; Interior by Adrian Gaut

November 14, 2022

Newly unveiled interiors mark completion of slender supertall 111 West 57th Street

By Devin Gannon

The second-tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere is officially complete. Last week, JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group unveiled the interiors of 111 West 57th Street, a 1,428-foot-tall building on Billionaires' Row designed by SHoP Architects. New photos show off the tower's interior architecture, including the residences and amenity spaces, all designed by William Sofield's Studio Sofield.
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Quirky converted warehouse loft in East Williamsburg hits rental market for record $35K/month

Photo credit: Rachel Kuzma/REPN for Corcoran

November 11, 2022

Quirky converted warehouse loft in East Williamsburg hits rental market for record $35K/month

By Devin Gannon

A quirky converted warehouse loft in East Williamsburg has hit the rental market for $35,000/month, a new record for the neighborhood. Since 2018, the property has been home to Casa Powers, a bohemian-chic community event venue created by brother and sister duo Sydney and Cole Blumstein, who are real estate agents with Corcoran. Located at 139 Powers Street, the home--which measures over 4,200 square feet, boasts 15-foot ceilings, and has several skylights--comes rented with all its funky furnishings.
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200-year-old upstate Colonial farmhouse with designer-approved interiors asks $995K

Photo credit: Zimmer/Annabel Taylor, Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty

November 10, 2022

200-year-old upstate Colonial farmhouse with designer-approved interiors asks $995K

By Devin Gannon

Situated on a little over an acre of land in the charming Columbia County city of Hudson, this 200-year-old Colonial farmhouse mixes historic details with modern, designer-approved interiors. Constructed in around 1810, the home at 52 Lotta Lane measures nearly 2,600 square feet and has three bedrooms and one and a half baths, plus an in-ground pool and cabana. The property, about two hours from Manhattan, is currently asking $995,000.
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$2.9M Clinton Hill brownstone is a first-rate example of 19th-century design

Photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

November 9, 2022

$2.9M Clinton Hill brownstone is a first-rate example of 19th-century design

By Devin Gannon

This four-story Brooklyn brownstone is a treasure trove of 19th-century architecture, both inside and out. From its triple-arched windows and brickwork to the wainscoting and intricate woodwork, the home at 206 Saint James Place rightfully sits within the Clinton Hill Historic District. Asking $2,985,000, the row house features four bedrooms, four baths, a garden apartment with a private entrance, and a deck and backyard surrounded by trees.
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Where to order Thanksgiving takeout in New York City this year

Photo courtesy of Pig Beach BBQ

November 8, 2022

Where to order Thanksgiving takeout in New York City this year

By Devin Gannon

You can spend more time with friends and family and less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving by ordering in. There are many New York City restaurants offering Turkey Day meals for takeout and delivery, from a traditional feast with all of the fixings at Bubby's to a Middle Eastern-inspired meal from Edy's Grocer. And don't forget the pie!
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Noho building where Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked hits rental market

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November 7, 2022

Noho building where Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked hits rental market

By Devin Gannon

The Noho loft building where Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked at the time of his untimely death has hit the rental market. As first reported by EV Grieve, Meridian Capital Group is marketing 57 Great Jones Street as a "historic full building restaurant opportunity" with roughly 6,600 square feet, but added that "all uses" would be considered. The building was owned by Andy Warhol when Basquiat lived there for five years until his death at the age of 27 in 1988.
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$2.4M co-op adds an eccentric twist to a historic West Village townhouse

Photos by Kellen Houde for Sotheby’s International Realty

November 4, 2022

$2.4M co-op adds an eccentric twist to a historic West Village townhouse

By Devin Gannon

Thanks to the use of bold colors, prints, and patterns, this historic West Village co-op becomes a one-of-a-kind abode. On a quaint cobblestone block, the apartment at 288 West 12th Street successfully melds original details, like the wide-plank pine floors and three wood-burning fireplaces, with funky details, from its painted ceilings and doors to the duck-egg blue cabinets in the renovated kitchen. The home is now on the market for $2,375,000.
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Clever co-op in Greenwich Village has a retractable wall and a Murphy bed for $3.25M

All photos courtesy of Russ Ross for The Corcoran Group

November 3, 2022

Clever co-op in Greenwich Village has a retractable wall and a Murphy bed for $3.25M

By Devin Gannon

New Yorkers know how to make the most out of scarce square footage with space-saving storage, built-ins, and decor tricks. This available Greenwich Village takes small-space design to the next level with a sliding wall that expands the living room by several feet and a Murphy bed that easily transforms the home office into a second bedroom. Located on the 21st floor of the full-service co-op building at 101 West 12th Street, the clever apartment, listed for $3,250,000, even has private outdoor space, too.
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Judge halts Elizabeth Street Garden-replacing senior housing development

Rendering courtesy of Curtis + Ginsberg Architects

November 2, 2022

Judge halts Elizabeth Street Garden-replacing senior housing development

By Devin Gannon

Long-stalled plans to build an affordable senior housing development at the Elizabeth Street Garden in Little Italy hit another roadblock this week. State Supreme Court Judge Debra James on Tuesday vacated and annulled the environmental impact statement for Haven Green, a 123-unit mixed-use rental for older New Yorkers approved by the City Council in 2019. While developers determined the building would not have a negative impact on the neighborhood's environment, the judge disagreed, ruling that "reduction in open space ratios is sufficient to indicate the presence of a significant adverse impact."
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Get a first look at this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Photo courtesy of Tishman Speyer

November 1, 2022

Get a first look at this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

By Devin Gannon

The 2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has officially been announced, marking the start of New York City's holiday season. The 82-foot-tall Norway Spruce hails from Queensbury, an upstate New York town near Lake George. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree will arrive in Manhattan on Saturday, November 12, and then will be decorated with thousands of lights. The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 30.
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See how Studio Gang’s canyon-inspired science center is taking shape at AMNH

The Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium; Photo: Timothy Schenck/©AMNH

October 28, 2022

See how Studio Gang’s canyon-inspired science center is taking shape at AMNH

By Devin Gannon

Not only does the American Museum of Natural History's new center make the museum's founding dream of building one continuous campus across four city blocks a reality, but it also brings a new architectural gem to New York City. Designed by Jeanne Gang's Studio Gang, the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is a dramatic, curving structure, inspired by caves and canyons formed by natural forces. The museum released new photos and provided a media tour of the Gilder Center this week, highlighting its progress on the Upper West Side ahead of the official opening in February.
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Sales launch at new 12-home community in the hills of the Hudson Valley, priced from $1.9M

Photos courtesy of Arcus

October 26, 2022

Sales launch at new 12-home community in the hills of the Hudson Valley, priced from $1.9M

By Devin Gannon

A new development consisting of 12 ground-up homes in the hills of the Hudson Valley launched this week. Dubbed Fox Hollow, the countryside community is located in Germantown, a quiet town along the east bank of the Hudson River about two hours north of New York City. Fox Hollow offers two styles of houses to choose from, a mid-century modern home or a Scandinavian-inspired residence, along with the ability for customized add-ons, like a heated saltwater gunite pool, screened pavilion, outdoor kitchen, and more. Homes, which could include up to 15 acres of land, start at $1,895,000.
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For $34.9M, be the first to live in this smartly renovated Central Park West home

Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman Realty

October 25, 2022

For $34.9M, be the first to live in this smartly renovated Central Park West home

By Devin Gannon

Nothing says mansion in the sky like 6,200 square feet, five bedrooms, two kitchens, and perfect Central Park views. Asking $34,950,000, this available residence on the upper floors of the Trump International Hotel and Tower at 1 Central Park West is a combination of two units and the result of a three-year renovation by New York-based architects Hottenroth + Joseph. The buyer will be the first to live in the palatial pad post-redesign.
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New York Ranger Chris Kreider lists Tribeca condo for $3.8M

All photos courtesy of Stefano Ukmar / Brown Harris Stevens

October 24, 2022

New York Ranger Chris Kreider lists Tribeca condo for $3.8M

By Devin Gannon

New York Ranger Chris Kreider is selling his condo in Tribeca for $3,800,000. The power forward and alternate captain for the Blueshirts bought the apartment at 101 Warren Street with partner Francesca Gentile in 2017 but has rented at the luxury tower since 2013. The two-bedroom pad measures just over 1,600 square feet and boasts a functional, spacious layout and stunning city and water views.
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Furniture resale marketplace AptDeco launches national shipping

Photo courtesy of AptDeco

October 21, 2022

Furniture resale marketplace AptDeco launches national shipping

By Devin Gannon

Fans of furniture thrifting and eco-friendly home decor got some welcome news this week. AptDeco, the used furniture online marketplace, has launched national shipping, expanding from its current service zone of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Delaware, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Now anyone in the continental United States looking to sell or buy furniture online can sign up on AptDeco.
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Norman Foster’s 78-story office tower opens in Hudson Yards

Photo © Nigel Young / Foster + Partners

October 20, 2022

Norman Foster’s 78-story office tower opens in Hudson Yards

By Devin Gannon

A boutique luxury office building designed by Norman Foster officially opened in Hudson Yards this week. Described as "multiple buildings within a building," 50 Hudson Yards is a 1,011-foot-tall tower that takes up a full block between Hudson Boulevard and 10th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets. Developed by Related Companies, Oxford Properties, and Mitsui Fudosan America, 50 Hudson Yards is already over 84 percent leased, with Meta and BlackRock as two of the tower's anchor tenants.
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Target’s newest Bronx location opens near Fordham University

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October 20, 2022

Target’s newest Bronx location opens near Fordham University

By Devin Gannon

Target's New York City takeover shows no signs of slowing. The chain retailer will open a new store in the Bronx on Sunday, becoming the 96th location in the greater New York City area and fourth in the borough. The store, located at 215 East Fordham Road, joins many commercial businesses around Fordham Plaza, just off the Grand Concourse and near Fordham University.
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José Andrés will open a restaurant lounge at LaGuardia Airport

Photo courtesy of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Office

October 19, 2022

José Andrés will open a restaurant lounge at LaGuardia Airport

By Devin Gannon

To continue its transformation from third-world country to state-of-the-art airport, LaGuardia Airport is adding another dining experience sure to be welcomed by foodies. José Andrés will open a restaurant lounge at the Queens airport as part of a partnership with Capital One, Eater New York reported on Wednesday. Since 2016, the airport has been undergoing an $8 billion overhaul, which has included new terminals, improved passenger space, public art, and a slew of new dining options.
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Tremont Residences brings 119 much-need affordable apartments to West Farms in the Bronx

Photo of the building courtesy of Camber Property Group; Photo of the ribbon cutting courtesy of Aria Isadora

October 19, 2022

Tremont Residences brings 119 much-need affordable apartments to West Farms in the Bronx

By Devin Gannon

A 100 percent affordable housing building opened this week in the Bronx's West Farms, an area with some of the lowest median household incomes in the country. Dubbed the Tremont Residences, the 11-story tower at 1973 Daly Avenue has 119 units, with about 60 percent of the apartments set aside for formerly homeless New Yorkers. The $50.6 million development includes on-site support for those who need support to live independently, according to officials.
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