September 16, 2026
20-story affordable development in Soho approved by Landmarks
A 20-story residential development with 100 percent affordable housing is moving forward on Canal Street in Soho.
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September 15, 2026
Former Hotel Bossert in Brooklyn Heights to become Ritz-Carlton condos
A former Brooklyn Heights hotel known for its glamorous past and A-list guests is entering its next luxury chapter. Marriott International, Inc.
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September 10, 2026
City advances 21-story Forest Hills tower with 390 apartments on top of the subway
A strip of retail and commercial businesses along Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills is slated to be replaced by a 390-unit high-rise apartment building with nearly 100 affordable homes directly above a subway station.
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September 10, 2026
From parking lot to Dumbo’s largest residential development: Inside Front & York
From a parking lot to Dumbo's largest residential development. The block-long development Front & York offers over 400 condominium units across two 21-story towers.
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August 20, 2026
7 notable new rental buildings in the Bronx
With so much going on in New York City's northernmost borough, it's hard to pick just one reason developers are looking to the Bronx as the place to build new homes and infrastructure to support a new wave of residents.
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Check out the new crop of rentals in the Bronx
August 18, 2026
In Fort Greene, 240 Willoughby combines green space, community, and culture
New Yorkers are used to dealing with trade-offs when it comes to finding an apartment, weighing a prime location against views or amenities against outdoor space. A new rental in Fort Greene aims to make the decision a little easier.
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August 6, 2026
New photos of Willets Point show off NYC’s largest all-affordable development in decades
Willets Point, New York City’s largest new all-affordable housing development in decades, has welcomed its first residents. The first affordable homes at Willets Point Commons opened earlier this year, with 880 units across two buildings.
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August 4, 2026
96 supportive and affordable homes coming to Hunts Point
A new housing development in Hunts Point will deliver 96 supportive and affordable homes for formerly unhoused New Yorkers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday broke ground on the Doe Fund’s Casanova Residence at 658-674 Casanova Street in the Bronx.
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August 3, 2026
Lower East Side’s former Essex Street Market to become 99-unit rental
The site of the historic Essex Street Market on the Lower East Side is slated to become a mixed-use development with 99 apartments.
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July 31, 2026
NYC releases map of city-owned sites where 50,000 new homes are in the works
New York City has released an interactive map identifying more than 100 city-owned sites where it plans to build over 50,000 new homes.
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July 30, 2026
City unveils plan for Long Island City vacant lot to become 980 new apartments, majority affordable
One of the last remaining vacant waterfront parcels in Long Island City will become nearly 1,000 new homes, a majority of which will be priced below market rate.
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July 29, 2026
New rental in Yorkville has a $45K/month penthouse
Leasing has launched at one of the few new rental buildings on the Upper East Side. The Langdon, a 24-story tower at 288 East 88th Street in Yorkville, has 45 two- to five-bedroom apartments with rents ranging from $12,400 to $45,000 per month, as first reported by the New York Post.
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July 29, 2026
Tribeca’s latest luxury condo is a 24-story tower designed by COOKFOX
A 24-story luxury condo tower is taking shape in Tribeca. Developed by Sky Equity Group, 65 Franklin Street broke ground in April and is now starting to rise at the corner of Franklin Street and Broadway.
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July 28, 2026
Macy’s giant shopping bag sign is removed, revealing 100-year-old building hidden for decades
The giant shopping bag sign proclaiming Macy's Herald Square as "The World's Largest Store" was removed over the weekend, revealing a 100-year-old building that had been hidden for decades.
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July 23, 2026
Governors Island seeks developers to revitalize two historic buildings as arts and recreation hubs
Two historic military buildings on Governors Island could be transformed into arts and cultural centers or public recreation facilities.
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July 23, 2026
From a waterfront park to an outdoor pool, Society Brooklyn brings resort-style living to Gowanus
A waterfront park, resort-style outdoor pool, and over 500 luxury apartments have arrived on the Gowanus Canal. Society Brooklyn is a new two-tower development bringing a unique kind of Brooklyn waterfront living to one of the borough's most exciting neighborhoods.
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July 21, 2026
Long-vacant East Harlem lot to become 140 mixed-income homes
New York City is seeking a developer to transform a city-owned site in East Harlem, vacant for nearly 20 years, into 140 homes.
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July 17, 2026
Renderings reveal Greenwich Village’s tallest building, a 30-story condo with 34 homes
New renderings released this week provide a first look at the tallest building in Greenwich Village. The condominium planned for 11 West 13th Street will rise roughly 530 feet, about 200 feet above the neighborhood's current tallest building.
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July 15, 2026
See plan to add 1,100 apartments and new park across from the Intrepid Museum in Hell’s Kitchen
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the development team selected to transform a Hell's Kitchen parking lot used by the Intrepid Museum into a mixed-use development with more than 1,100 apartments.
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July 15, 2026
Harlem to get 11-story condo with 72 residences and a daycare
Plans to build an 11-story condominium in Harlem are moving ahead after the development team secured $45 million in construction financing this week.
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July 14, 2026
New York imposes nation’s first one-year ban on new large data centers
New York became the first state in the nation on Tuesday to impose a temporary moratorium on the construction of large new data centers, which require immense power to fuel artificial intelligence tools. Gov.
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July 13, 2026
East Village parking lot to become 130-unit affordable housing project
Plans to turn a police precinct parking lot in the East Village into a mixed-use affordable housing project moved forward on Monday.
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July 2, 2026
50-story Brooklyn Heights mixed-use tower with 136 apartments and a jazz club breaks ground
Construction began this week on what will become one of Brooklyn's tallest buildings.
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June 30, 2026
$5B plan unveiled to finish Brooklyn’s Pacific Park megadevelopment
Brooklyn's long-stalled Pacific Park megadevelopment inched closer to the finish line this week as developers unveiled a $5 billion plan to complete the project.
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June 29, 2026
1,500-unit Downtown Brooklyn complex to enter public review next month
A proposed four-building development in Downtown Brooklyn with roughly 1,500 apartments is set to enter public review next month.
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June 26, 2026
Monitor Point rezoning moves forward with 660+ affordable apartments on Greenpoint waterfront
More than 660 affordable homes are coming to the Greenpoint waterfront after a New York City Council committee on Thursday approved the major Monitor Point rezoning.
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June 24, 2026
Morris Adjmi’s Soho tower could rise to 21 stories in exchange for Canal Street subway upgrades
The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday reviewed a proposal to make a Morris Adjmi-designed Soho project larger in exchange for nearby subway station upgrades.
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June 23, 2026
Extell secures density bonus for 71-story mixed-use project at Wellington Hotel site
Extell Development last week secured a zoning bonus from the city required for the firm's proposed 1,130-foot-tall tower at the site of Midtown’s former Wellington Hotel.
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June 18, 2026
1,000-unit affordable and supportive housing project breaks ground in East Flatbush
Work on a major affordable and supportive housing project with roughly 1,000 new homes officially broke ground in East Flatbush this week. Gov.
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June 12, 2026
New Village condo with only five $10M homes aims to be the neighborhood’s next trophy address
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.
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June 3, 2026
Former Planned Parenthood clinic in Noho will be converted to luxury condos
The former home of Manhattan's only Planned Parenthood clinic in Noho is set to become luxury condos. The Landmarks Preservation Commission this week approved a plan to convert the Classical Revival-style commercial building at 26 Bleecker Street into 15 luxury condominium residences.
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June 1, 2026
Plan to restore 1820s Lower East Side church and add 130 affordable homes advances
A project to restore an 1820s-era Lower East Side church and build a mixed-use development with 130 affordable apartments next to it is moving ahead. Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal on Friday recommended approval of a proposal to renovate St.
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May 21, 2026
Mott Haven affordable development approved after just 90 days, thanks to new expedited review
An affordable housing project that would have taken seven months of review before being approved got the green light from the New York City Council this week after just 90 days.
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May 19, 2026
First look at Paragon, Long Island City’s first new waterfront condo in a decade
Here's an exclusive look at the first new condo development built on the Long Island City waterfront in more than a decade. Developed by ZD Jasper and designed by Archimaera, the 23-story Paragon at 45-40 Vernon Boulevard incorporates the historic Paragon Paint Factory into the tower's base.
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May 12, 2026
Landmarked artists’ housing building on Billionaires’ Row is reborn as luxury condos
A landmarked building on Billionaires' Row has been transformed into 47 luxury condos. Sales launched this week at Parc Beaufort, a 14-story tower at 140 West 57th Street originally built in 1908 as housing for artists.
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May 7, 2026
City-owned site in Bed-Stuy to become 100% affordable housing and community space
The city began the community engagement process for a new development coming to public land in Bed-Stuy.
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May 7, 2026
FiDi office-to-residential conversion with nearly 800 units launches leasing
A massive office-to-residential conversion in the Financial District has launched leasing for nearly 800 luxury rental apartments.
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May 5, 2026
New York kicks off planning for 100-acre Aqueduct Racetrack redevelopment
New York is moving forward with the redevelopment of the sprawling Aqueduct Racetrack site in South Ozone Park. Gov.
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May 4, 2026
149-unit rental building coming to Hudson Square parking lot
Two prominent New York City developers have teamed up to build a 149-unit rental tower on a parking lot in Hudson Square.
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April 29, 2026
Resorts World opens as first casino to offer live table games in NYC
New York City's first full casino has arrived. After many years and a competition for downstate gaming licenses, Resorts World New York City opened in Queens on Tuesday as the first casino in the five boroughs to offer live table games.
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April 29, 2026
First look at The Morgan, an 18-story luxury condo rising on a tree-lined block in Murray Hill
The first images have been revealed for a new 18-story luxury condo taking shape on a tree-lined block in Murray Hill.
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April 28, 2026
The Flatiron Building is getting a new restaurant from the chefs behind Via Carota
The celebrated chefs behind some of New York City's most acclaimed restaurants are opening a new spot in one of the city's most iconic buildings.
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April 24, 2026
Extell files plans for 86-story, 430-unit apartment building on the Upper West Side
Extell Development this week filed plans for an 86-story residential tower on the Upper West Side, advancing a proposal for the neighborhood's next tallest building.
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April 15, 2026
Landmarks approves 8-story cast-iron-inspired rental in Tribeca
The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the demolition of two mid-20th-century commercial buildings in Tribeca’s historic district to make way for a luxury residential development.
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April 8, 2026
Thomas Juul-Hansen to design 22-story condo in West Chelsea
Here's a first look at the new condo rising on one of the largest last undeveloped waterfront sites in West Chelsea.
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April 7, 2026
RXR files plans for 95-story supertall next to Grand Central
After receiving approval five years ago, a plan to build a supertall next to Grand Central Terminal is moving forward.
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April 2, 2026
New look at Fifth Avenue’s tallest residential tower, 262 Fifth Ave
New renderings of Fifth Avenue's tallest residential building were released this week as sales kick off at the condominium. Developed by Five Points Development and designed by Meganom, 262 Fifth Avenue is a 52-story tower in Nomad with only 26 full-floor and duplex residences.
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March 31, 2026
Two-story Midtown South building to become 32-story tower with 95 apartments
A vacant two-story Midtown South commercial building will become a 32-story residential tower, marking the first permits filed in New York City for a high-density development under new zoning laws.
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March 30, 2026
First phase of major East New York development opens lottery for 291 apartments, from $561/month
East New York's sprawling 10-building Innovative Urban Village complex launched a housing lottery last week for 291 mixed-income apartments. Located at 30 Inspiration Lane (formerly known as 12096 Flatlands Avenue), the building falls under the 10.
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March 30, 2026
Rolex to open 30-story David Chipperfield-designed office tower on Fifth Avenue this fall
Rolex on Monday announced its new 30-story flagship at 665 Fifth Avenue will open this fall. Inspired by the watch brand's signature fluted bezel, the building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield, will feature a stacked facade with four terraces at each step-back.
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March 27, 2026
NYC’s first pro soccer stadium tops out in Queens
Etihad Park, New York City's first-ever professional soccer stadium in Queens, topped out this week. The NYC Football Club (NYCFC) laid the final steel beam on Wednesday, completing the 25,000-seat stadium’s frame on schedule after construction began in December 2024.
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March 24, 2026
MTA lot in Crown Heights to become 300-unit residential building
New York is looking to transform a parking lot in Crown Heights owned by the MTA into the neighborhood's next residential development.
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March 19, 2026
24-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church approved by Landmarks
After revising their original proposal, developers won Landmarks Preservation Commission approval Tuesday to build an apartment building on top of a historic Fort Greene church.
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March 18, 2026
Meta to open first NYC flagship store on Fifth Avenue
Meta will open its first flagship store in New York City. Vornado Realty Trust on Wednesday announced retail store Meta Lab will occupy the five-story townhouse at 697 Fifth Avenue, next to the St. Regis Hotel.
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March 12, 2026
Former Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower complex could become 600+ apartments
Brooklyn Heights’ iconic Watchtower Building, the longtime world headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, may soon be transformed into a waterfront development with hundreds of homes.
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March 12, 2026
See inside record-setting West Village addition Eighty Clarkson
The much-anticipated new residential development, Eighty Clarkson, has released renderings of interiors and amenity spaces following a record-breaking year of sales.
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get a closer look at the interiors and amenities
March 11, 2026
City Council approves 72-story Downtown Brooklyn tower with 1,200+ apartments
The New York City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to transform a Downtown Brooklyn office building into a massive mixed-use tower with over 1,200 new homes.
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March 10, 2026
21-story condo conversion in Tribeca moves ahead
A former city office building in Tribeca that has been vacant for about a decade is one step closer to becoming a luxury residential tower.
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March 3, 2026
7 commuter-friendly rentals in Westchester
As New York City continues to see record-high rents, some New Yorkers are looking north of the city for a lifestyle that's more affordable and stress-free, but still commuter-friendly.
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February 20, 2026
Mott Haven housing development is first to undergo new expedited review process
In last November's election, New Yorkers voted to approve four housing ballot measures, including one that speeds up construction by reducing the time it takes to review projects.
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February 17, 2026
125 affordable apartments to replace long-vacant Clinton Hill building
Gov. Kathy Hochul last week unveiled plans to raze and replace an abandoned building in Clinton Hill with a new mixed-use tower with 125 affordable apartments.
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February 11, 2026
One Domino Square penthouse set to break another area sales record at $7M
Another penthouse at Williamsburg's One Domino Square condominium looks like it may again surpass area sales records: Penthouse 3A just entered contract for $7 million. If the unit closes at that price, it will be the area's top sale per square foot (a whopping $3,313).
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February 10, 2026
30-story condo will be the tallest building in Greenwich Village
The tallest building in Greenwich Village is moving forward. Construction financing was secured last week for a new luxury condominium at 11 West 13th Street, a planned 30-story tower with 34 residences that will rise well above the neighborhood's next tallest buildings.
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February 9, 2026
The rentals reshaping Gowanus: A guide to the neighborhood’s new apartment buildings
Thanks to a 2021 rezoning expected to create 9,000 new apartments, paired with an environmental clean-up of the long-contaminated canal, Gowanus is booming.
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January 28, 2026
See the Flatiron Building’s first publicly listed apartments
As condos at the iconic Flatiron Building continue to be snapped up off-market, new details emerged this week about the first publicly listed apartments at the landmarked tower.
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January 12, 2026
Extell adds 25-story tower to Upper West Side’s former ABC campus redevelopment
After a busy year, Extell Development is planning a major new residential project at the former Disney Campus on the Upper West Side.
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January 6, 2026
Avdoo plans luxury residential tower in hot Hudson Square
A new development promising an "elevated residential experience" is moving forward in Hudson Square. Avdoo last week closed on 68 King Street for $63 million, with financing from Valley National Bank.
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December 30, 2025
First housing phase of NYC’s net-zero Far Rockaway development moves forward
The development team behind New York City’s first net-zero community in Far Rockaway has secured $278.8 million for its first phase, which will bring 320 new homes to the neighborhood.
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December 30, 2025
Announcing 6sqft’s 2025 Building of the Year!
The votes are in! 6sqft's 2025 Building of the Year is One Domino Square, a two-tower residential development on the southern end of Domino Park in Williamsburg.
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