All articles by Michelle Cohen

Michelle is a New York-based writer and content strategist who has worked extensively with lifestyle brands like Seventeen, Country Living, Harper’s Bazaar and iVillage. In addition to being a copywriter for a digital media agency she writes about culture, New York City neighborhoods, real estate, style, design and technology among other topics. She has lived in a number of major US cities on both coasts and in between and loves all things relating to urbanism and culture.
For $5.25M, this Gramercy townhouse has a live-work option for a very short commute

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July 1, 2026

For $5.25M, this Gramercy townhouse has a live-work option for a very short commute

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Located near New York City landmarks like Gramercy Park and Union Square, this 20-foot-wide home at 305 East 18th Street sits on a picturesque and historic townhouse block. The 3,200-square-foot, four-story home, asking $5,250,000, is currently configured as a live-work setup, with offices on the garden floor. If you don't need the workspace (or the rental income), convert the property to a single-family home with ease.
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8 best new apartment buildings in Crown Heights

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June 30, 2026

8 best new apartment buildings in Crown Heights

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Bestowed with the good fortune of being near the 585 acres of Prospect Park, Crown Heights runs from Flatbush Avenue to the west, Atlantic Avenue to the north, Ralph Avenue to the east, and Empire Boulevard to the south; parts of this sprawling Brooklyn neighborhood border the Brooklyn Museum, the 52-acre Botanic Garden, and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. As one of New York City’s most architecturally significant historic neighborhoods, Crown Heights offers magnificent mansions, row houses, churches, and apartment buildings old and new, with more on the way. Just one part of the city's eclectic Caribbean community, Crown Heights is also one of the city's most culturally significant neighborhoods. Recent years have seen the arrival of dozens of dining, shopping, and cultural destinations on the diverse and vibrant neighborhood's main streets, and with it, new rental developments. Below, explore a few of the neighborhood's best new rental buildings.
A renter's guide to Crown Heights, this way
Hudson Valley 1750s stone house with a waterfall on the grounds asks $1.5M

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June 29, 2026

Hudson Valley 1750s stone house with a waterfall on the grounds asks $1.5M

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This circa-1750 stone residence at 204 Ashokan Road, known as the Delamater-Davis House, owned by former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Jessica Giles, has just arrived on the market, asking $1,545,000. Giles and her husband, Matt Giles, listed the home–one of the Hudson Valley's oldest–after a three-year-long renovation. The couple worked to honor the Kingston region's rich heritage with the help of preservation architect Peter Gearhart, maintaining the home's original character while thoroughly restoring it with the same level of craftsmanship.
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For $2.3M, this Amzi Hill-designed Bed-Stuy brownstone gives you plenty of options

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June 26, 2026

For $2.3M, this Amzi Hill-designed Bed-Stuy brownstone gives you plenty of options

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With its graceful bay windows overlooking a residential block, the Queen Anne-style brownstone at 82 Chauncey Street has the kind of unique facade that makes the Bed-Stuy neighborhood such a historic gem. The 1889 home, designed by noted architect Amzi Hill, offers lots of flexibility despite having only three floors. Asking $2,295,000, the 2,583-square-foot two-family townhouse has both historic detail and modern upgrades, with the opportunity for rental income or an extra helping of living space.
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This $4M Flatbush townhouse stays true to its Victorian roots

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June 25, 2026

This $4M Flatbush townhouse stays true to its Victorian roots

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From the outside, the free-standing home at 85 Westminster Road in Flatbush is a confection of colonnades and turrets, with a wide porch at one side. And unlike many Brooklyn townhouses, this one, built in 1908, has interiors that highlight the decorative aesthetic of the era. Asking $3,950,000, this landmarked three-story home, within the Prospect Park South Historic District, and the enchanting grounds that surround it, offer the sensibility of a country estate with the ease of modern townhouse living in the city.
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$15M penthouse in a gold cupola high above Fifth Avenue heads to auction this month

Photo credit: Eitan Gamliely and Shawn May Photography

June 24, 2026

$15M penthouse in a gold cupola high above Fifth Avenue heads to auction this month

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Just in time for those trillion-dollar IPOs, a unique trophy penthouse will be up for auction this summer. Set into the iconic golden cupola atop the Sohmer Piano Building at 170 Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Flatiron Building, this renovated penthouse condo has pride of place on the New York City skyline. The commanding sky palace, spanning over 5,000 square feet on two floors with a private roof deck, is asking $14.9 million. In an upcoming auction, bids are expected to start between $6 million and $9 million.
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This $5.5M two-family townhouse is classic East Village living at its best

Photo credit: Allison Lubow Photography for The Corcoran Group

June 23, 2026

This $5.5M two-family townhouse is classic East Village living at its best

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The East Village is sometimes hard to recognize today; busy restaurants and nightlife demand more attention than colorful neighbors, landmarked buildings, and tree-shaded community gardens. But the trees and gardens are still here, and this townhouse at 746 East 6th Street, asking $5.5 million, is a fine example of an Alphabet City property on a classic neighborhood block, with plenty of ways to enjoy the Village vibe.
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Steven Van Zandt’s Village penthouse in a converted church asks $15M

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June 22, 2026

Steven Van Zandt’s Village penthouse in a converted church asks $15M

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Steven "Little Steven" Van Zandt, musician and longtime guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band (also known for his role as Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos"), is selling his penthouse condo in a converted Romanesque Revival church at 135 West 4th Street. Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen, who is also an actor, bought the property for $6 million in 2008. Asking $15 million, the duplex penthouse is, as the listing calls it, "unapologetically bold," with its unique architectural framework and interiors befitting a consigliere.
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New York to consider dual bid by NYC and Lake Placid to host the Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy; photo credit: profernity on Flickr.

June 22, 2026

New York to consider dual bid by NYC and Lake Placid to host the Winter Olympics

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday the formation of a state committee to explore the possibility of a bid by Lake Placid and New York City to co-host a future Winter Olympics. The Lake Placid-New York City Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Exploratory Committee would evaluate the feasibility of a 2042 Winter Games concept–similar to this year's Olympics in Milan and Cortina–that made use of Lake Placid's Olympic legacy and New York City's global platform, according to the governor.
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For $1.6M, this Connecticut estate has an art studio, guest house, pool, and a vintage modern vibe

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June 18, 2026

For $1.6M, this Connecticut estate has an art studio, guest house, pool, and a vintage modern vibe

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This 2,725-square-foot, three-bedroom property at 45 Spectacle Lane in Wilton, Connecticut, is full of surprises. Asking $1,625,000, the 3.32-acre property features a main house with guest quarters, surrounded by enchanting gardens and an undulant, rock-bordered pool you'd expect to find on the grounds of a villa in southern France. Hailed as a quiet architectural masterpiece, the 1925 home has been lovingly restored to reflect a timeless modern sensibility rarely found in such a private country setting.
charming modernism, this way
$45M for a two-for-one penthouse palace at the top of the Plaza
June 17, 2026

$45M for a two-for-one penthouse palace at the top of the Plaza

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What does downsizing look like for a Russian billionaire? According to the New York Post, it includes finding a buyer for this pair of penthouses under the iconic eaves of the Plaza Hotel at 1 Central Park South. A falling-out with Vladimir Putin (generally bad for business) and the loss of his stake in a Moscow Airport have resulted in a property sell-off for real estate mogul Valery Kogan, reportedly including this $45 million pairing of impossibly huge condos overlooking Central Park.
trophy triplex, this way
26 free World Cup watch parties in NYC

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June 17, 2026

26 free World Cup watch parties in NYC

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially arrived, with 48 teams competing in 16 cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With eight matches held at MetLife (aka NYNJ Stadium), including the Final on July 19, New York has announced free World Cup watch parties and events for New Yorkers and visitors in every borough and beyond. Thousands of fans will be filling thousands of bars to watch and cheer, but cultural institutions and local retail and dining destinations are getting in on the fun with everything from free player-inspired haircuts and team swag to local food and kids' events. Some watch parties will screen the Final; others will feature a high-profile match or multiple key contests. Below are some highlights.
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This $12M home in a Chelsea Deco icon has a terrace and room for an extra bedroom

Photo credit: Joel Petra from DD Reps

June 16, 2026

This $12M home in a Chelsea Deco icon has a terrace and room for an extra bedroom

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On a high floor of the Ralph Thomas Walker-designed Art Deco Walker Tower at 212 West 18th Street, this 2,428-square-foot two-bedroom condo residence has the elegance of pre-war architecture as well as peerless modern luxury. Dramatic Manhattan skyline views are framed by floor-to-ceiling windows or beheld from a 440-square-foot private terrace. Asking $11,995,000, the home's gracious proportions easily allow for the creation of a third bedroom.
Deco details, dazzling views, this way
New Village condo with only five $10M homes aims to be the neighborhood’s next trophy address

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June 12, 2026

New Village condo with only five $10M homes aims to be the neighborhood’s next trophy address

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In one of Manhattan’s most beloved and sought-after neighborhoods, Greenwich Village, 44 West 8th Street is a new luxury condominium development with only five residences. With completion planned for 2027, and sales to launch later this year, the residential newcomer aims to offer a level of privacy, scale, and architectural acumen befitting a new neighborhood trophy address, offering residents an opportunity to live on one of the best streets in the Village. Homes, starting at nearly $10 million, boast a 50-foot-wide footprint that's wider than most of the neighborhood's townhouses.
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A 70-foot brick smokestack anchors a private garden at this $2.1M Williamsburg loft

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June 11, 2026

A 70-foot brick smokestack anchors a private garden at this $2.1M Williamsburg loft

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This duplex loft in the Jackson Foundry Lofts at 130 Jackson Street in Williamsburg has classic loft bones made modern with 21st-century design highlights. But the condo's private outdoor space is truly extraordinary. Constructed within the building's industrial architecture, the multilevel garden is anchored by a towering 70-foot-high smokestack that contains a wood-burning outdoor fireplace. Asking $2,095,000, the one-bedroom duplex loft is a standout among the look-alike new construction offerings of the coveted neighborhood.
Marshmallows not included
For $6.25M, a stately 1847 Boerum Hill townhouse has historic charm and a dramatic glass solarium

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June 10, 2026

For $6.25M, a stately 1847 Boerum Hill townhouse has historic charm and a dramatic glass solarium

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The landmarked brick townhouse at 306 State Street is a rare 25-foot-wide home built in the Greek Revival and Italianate styles on the same Boerum Hill block as the notable 9 Townhouses row. The 1847 townhouse, asking $6,250,000, was thoroughly renovated in 2004. The six-bedroom home is currently configured as a two-family dwelling with a spacious garden flat, but can easily be converted to an oversized single-family residence. While historic details have been preserved, peerless additions like a glass solarium and a deVol kitchen make it a 21st-century standout.
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This $6.75M Gothic Revival townhouse in Park Slope was once a church rectory

Photos courtesy of Nathan Grass for Sotheby’s International Realty

June 8, 2026

This $6.75M Gothic Revival townhouse in Park Slope was once a church rectory

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On a tree-lined block in the Park Slope Historic District, the 23-foot-wide townhouse at 7 Saint Marks Avenue is recognizable by its dramatic brick façade accented with Gothic arch detailing. Built in 1872, the property served as the rectory for the former St. Augustine’s Church. Asking $6,750,000, the 4,400-square-foot residence boasts interiors that are as architecturally exquisite as its exterior. The two-unit home also has a landscaped back garden and a finished roof deck.
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A renter’s guide to Midtown West, from Hell’s Kitchen to Hudson Yards

Hell’s Kitchen. Photo by on Flickr

June 5, 2026

A renter’s guide to Midtown West, from Hell’s Kitchen to Hudson Yards

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Stretching from Fifth Avenue to the West Side Highway and 34th Street to the southern tip of Central Park, Midtown West includes iconic Manhattan districts like Times Square, Clinton (also known by its classic moniker, Hell's Kitchen), the newly-minted Hudson Yards, and Central Park South. From architecture, music, and theater to restaurants, bars, and shops, Midtown West is a study in New York City diversity and a destination for visitors from all over the world.
top rental buildings in midtown west, this way
Build your own $18.75M trophy penthouse under a copper rooftop overlooking Central Park

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June 4, 2026

Build your own $18.75M trophy penthouse under a copper rooftop overlooking Central Park

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You'd think a 9,000-square-foot, three-story penthouse would be too big to hide, but this mega-trophy property has the unique distinction of being tucked beneath the iconic copper mansard rooftop of Hampshire House at 150 Central Park South. It must have been pretty well hidden, because a 2020 auction of the pricy co-op property at $40 million appears to have had no takers, as 6sqft previously reported. Now asking $18.75 million, the currently unbuilt residential space heads to auction once again, starting June 30. With unobstructed Central Park views already in place, the property comes with approved plans by SPAN Architecture, giving the new owner a chance to create a bespoke sky palace in a skyline-defining spot.
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An artist’s mural in this $1.4M Hit Factory condo will remind you of its colorful past

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June 3, 2026

An artist’s mural in this $1.4M Hit Factory condo will remind you of its colorful past

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The Hit Factory at 421 West 54th Street has a storied history as the recording studio where rock greats like John Lennon, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Madonna, and Michael Jackson created platinum records. Asking $1,395,000, this one-bedroom-plus-office condo has a colorful story of its own: a full-sized mural by graffiti artist Alan Ket welcomes everyone who passes through its entryway.
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Historic Studio 54 theater prepares for $100M renovation

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June 3, 2026

Historic Studio 54 theater prepares for $100M renovation

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Plans for a major renovation of the historic Studio 54 theater moved forward on Monday. The City Planning Commission certified Roundabout Theatre Company's application for a special permit to generate bonus floor area to enable a $100 million rehabilitation of the Manhattan theater, which has never received a comprehensive renovation in its 99-year lifetime. Since there are no sites on or around their lot available for development, the theater seeks a text amendment to allow it to transfer its bonus development rights offsite, which would fund the renovation project. Roundabout Theatre, which has owned the property since 2003, has planned a complete overhaul of the iconic venue by David Rockwell and Ennead, raising funds through their Next Stage Campaign.
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Three bedrooms and plenty of living space make this $1.7M Park Slope condo a special find

All photos courtesy of Russ Ross for The Corcoran Group

June 1, 2026

Three bedrooms and plenty of living space make this $1.7M Park Slope condo a special find

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Located in north Park Slope near the crossroads of Boerum Hill and Downtown Brooklyn, this three-bedroom condo at 104 Saint Marks Place, asking $1,695,000, doesn't skimp on looks, living space, or comfort. Convenient perks like an in-unit washer/dryer and split-system AC units join well-designed fixtures and loft-like details within the ease of condo living.
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For $1.6M, this magical Rockaway Beach ‘surf shack’ has a sauna, plunge pool, and music studio

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May 29, 2026

For $1.6M, this magical Rockaway Beach ‘surf shack’ has a sauna, plunge pool, and music studio

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If you've ever dreamed of spending summer days and nights in a laid-back surf cottage like one you'd find in Malibu or Venice, but you're a committed New York City dreamer, this Rockaway Beach rarity could be just what you need. Half a block from the Atlantic Ocean, this townhouse at 144 Beach 93rd Street is no ramshackle shack. Though the vibe is 100 percent surf chic, it has been designed for 21st-century comfort, including bespoke wellness perks like a Finnish sauna and plunge pool, plus a music studio and a roof deck with ocean views. Asking $1,550,000, this home is surrounded by seaside tranquility, yet less than an hour from Manhattan.
definitely not the hamptons (in a good way)
Mayor’s audit shows aggressive ICE tactics are on the rise in NYC, with arrests up 71 percent

An ICE arrest in New York in January 2025. Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Flickr

May 28, 2026

Mayor’s audit shows aggressive ICE tactics are on the rise in NYC, with arrests up 71 percent

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office last week released the findings of an audit examining how city agencies adhere to the city's sanctuary laws in the face of growing federal immigration enforcement efforts under the current Trump administration. The report showed that immigration enforcement activity has increased dramatically, with a 71 percent jump in arrests between January 2025 and March 2026 compared to the same number of days under former President Joe Biden. Findings include a sharply escalating number of detainer requests, targeting of city shelters, and a rise in aggressive enforcement tactics.
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This $16.7M Cobble Hill home is like having your own private club in a Brooklyn brownstone

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May 27, 2026

This $16.7M Cobble Hill home is like having your own private club in a Brooklyn brownstone

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The luxury bar is being set ever higher for the once humble Brooklyn brownstone, and this 6,300-square-foot home at 168 Pacific Street, asking $16.65 million, is a fine example. The 25-foot-wide Greek Revival home offers six elevator-accessible levels of living, starting with a wine cave and gym and topped by a dazzling penthouse suite with skyline views. Just in time for summer entertaining, outdoor spaces include a south-facing garden, multiple terraces, and roof decks.
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