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January 20, 2021

Norman Foster’s splashy new office tower at 425 Park Avenue nears completion

By Dana Schulz

It's been more than five years since L&L Holding Company broke ground on the 47-story Norman Foster-designed office tower at 425 Park Avenue, but it's finally nearing the finish line.
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January 14, 2021

Renderings and pricing revealed for VU, new Murray Hill condo with amazing views

By Dana Schulz

Murray Hill might not be the first neighborhood that comes to mind when thinking of luxury condos, but that just might be a good thing.
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January 12, 2021

New looks and prices for luxury condo building at Essex Crossing

By Dana Schulz

The second condo building at the Essex Crossing mega-development has revealed a slew of new renderings, along with the first pricing details. Located at 202 Broome Street, One Essex Crossing is the seventh of nine buildings at the Lower East Side project.
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January 7, 2021

New looks for the Taystee Lab Building, a life science campus opening in Harlem

By Devin Gannon

As the construction of New York City's newest life science building nears completion, we're getting a fresh look at the innovative structure.
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January 6, 2021

Kushner’s controversial One Journal Square project receives approval to bring 1,700 units to Jersey City

By Devin Gannon

After sitting vacant for over a decade, a large site in Jersey City's Journal Square will soon be home to two 710-foot towers with over 1,700 units of housing.
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January 6, 2021

Trader Joe’s set to open at major new 125th Street project in Harlem

By Dana Schulz

Trader Joe's will join Target at a major new mixed-use development in Harlem. It will be the grocery store's 13th location in New York City.
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January 6, 2021

Construction set to begin at huge South Bronx complex with Universal Hip Hop Museum

By Devin Gannon

Construction of the South Bronx mixed-use project that will have over 1,000 units of housing, a waterfront esplanade, and a permanent home for the Universal Hip Hop Museum is set to begin in the coming weeks.
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January 5, 2021

See new renderings of controversial South Street Seaport towers and museum expansion

By Devin Gannon

Plans to construct two 470-foot towers and expand a museum in the historic South Street Seaport neighborhood were met with mixed feedback during a public Landmarks Preservation Commission hearing on Tuesday. The Howard Hughes Corporation presented a proposal for a $1.
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December 30, 2020

See inside the new light-filled Moynihan Train Hall

By Devin Gannon

As one of the few bright spots during a very dark time in New York, the new Moynihan Train Hall opens to the public on Friday. The new transit hub expands Penn Station into the landmarked James A.
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December 28, 2020

NYC’s new Moynihan Train Hall will open January 1

By Devin Gannon

The long-awaited new Moynihan Train Hall will be completed on December 31 with trains operating the next day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday. The $1.6 billion project expands the existing Penn Station into the historic James A.
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December 17, 2020

Oops! 2020 did it again! We have TWO Buildings of the Year

By 6sqft

Earlier this week, 6sqft reported that 15 Hudson Yards was voted 2020 Building of the Year with a whopping 50 percent of the votes. However, after we discovered a glitch in our vote-counting system (how 2020!), the results are too close to call and it’s a virtual tie with One South First.
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December 8, 2020

Proposed Coney Island complex has 461 units and outdoor pool with ocean views

By Devin Gannon

Real estate developer LCOR last week filed plans with the city to bring a 461-unit residential project to Coney Island.
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December 2, 2020

VOTE for 6sqft’s 2020 Building of the Year!

By Emily Nonko

It goes without saying that 2020 has been an unpredictable, challenging year. This March, COVID-19 brought New York City to a standstill, from the city's bustling street life to the plethora of construction projects that defined the prior year.
Cast your vote!

November 20, 2020

See inside New Jersey’s tallest residential tower, 99 Hudson

By Devin Gannon

As residents continue to move in at 99 Hudson Street, new photos of the residential tower were released this month, showing off the exterior and interior of New Jersey's tallest building.
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November 16, 2020

Go inside the new glass dome atop Union Square’s Tammany Hall

By Dana Schulz

If you've walked by Union Square over the past year, you might have spotted something different. Rising atop Reading International's landmarked Tammany Hall is a modern glass-and-steel dome.
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November 10, 2020

See inside Bjarke Ingels’ new Harlem rental The Smile, with apartments from $2,056/month

By Devin Gannon

Living in a starchitect-designed apartment building is now slightly more attainable. The Smile, a new rental tower in East Harlem designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, has officially opened.
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November 4, 2020

New Acme Smoked Fish factory proposed for mixed-use project in Greenpoint

By Devin Gannon

Plans to build a new home for century-old Acme Smoked Fish in Greenpoint are moving forward.
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October 28, 2020

Upper West Side condo tower that replaced century-old synagogue reveals new looks

By Devin Gannon

New renderings of the Upper West Side condo tower that replaced one of New York City's oldest synagogues were revealed this week. In 2017, Congregation Shaare Zedek sold its synagogue at 212 West 93rd Street to developers Leyton Properties and Landsea Homes.
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October 27, 2020

See inside the ‘bubble’ apartments at the High Line’s new Lantern House condo

By Devin Gannon

While we've been following the progression of Thomas Heatherwick's first residential project in the United States from its unique exterior, new photos are providing a first peek inside the bubbles.
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October 22, 2020

$1.4B South Street Seaport proposal includes two mixed-use towers with affordable units

By Devin Gannon

The Howard Hughes Corporation on Thursday unveiled its latest effort to redevelop the South Street Seaport neighborhood. The $1.4 billion proposal includes the construction of two 470-foot towers which would contain rentals, condos, and office space on a parking lot at 250 Water Street.
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October 16, 2020

See inside the carefully-curated residences at Brooklyn’s tallest tower

By Devin Gannon

From its sky-high outdoor infinity pool to the chic interior finishes designed by Katherine Newman, no details were overlooked at Brooklyn Point, the 720-foot residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn.
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October 15, 2020

Lower East Side’s glassy new condo 150 Rivington has a rooftop with a fireplace and city views

By Devin Gannon

Once an enclave for immigrants and the working class, and later a haven for artists, the Lower East Side's evolution continues into the 21st century as a destination for luxury developments.
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October 9, 2020

First look at New York City’s largest private outdoor garden at One Manhattan Square

By Devin Gannon

New photos of the sprawling outdoor space at condo tower One Manhattan Square were released this week, providing a first peek at what developers say is the largest private garden in New York City.
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October 6, 2020

Jersey City waterfront rental opens with 400+ luxury units and ample amenity package

By Devin Gannon

Another new luxury residential building has opened along the Jersey City waterfront. The new 35-story tower is part of the second phase of the VYV complex at 444 Warren Street and joins the north tower which opened in 2017.
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October 1, 2020

There’s a rooftop pool club, a pocket park, and more fun amenities at this new Hell’s Kitchen condo

By Dana Schulz

The West is a new condo in Hell's Kitchen, and though it was designed pre-pandemic, the number of open-air terraces and the super-fun indoor/outdoor amenities make it prime for social distancing.
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September 25, 2020

Waterline Square’s amenities include an indoor skate park, full tennis court, and a rock-climbing wall

By Dana Schulz

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September 17, 2020

ODA Architects bring their signature boxy aesthetic to new 14th Street condo

By Dana Schulz

ODA Architecture has made its mark all over the city, and it's easy to tell when a project bears their name thanks to the firm's signature boxy aesthetic, often filled with cantilevers and stacked volumes. Their latest project--a boutique condo at 101 West 14th Street--is no exception.
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September 16, 2020

Morris Adjmi’s mixed-use towers top out in Dumbo

By Devin Gannon

Architect Morris Adjmi's latest residential project officially topped out in Dumbo last month. A former parking lot, 85 Jay Street is now home to two sleek 21-story towers comprised of residential units and space for retail.
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September 15, 2020

Inside the amenity spaces at Long Island City’s supertall Skyline Tower

By Dana Schulz

New York City's tallest building outside Manhattan topped out a year ago and is set to commence closings and move-ins this December.
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September 14, 2020

In Midtown, 1,401-foot One Vanderbilt is officially open

By Dana Schulz

It's been nearly four years since One Vanderbilt broke ground next to Grand Central, and after topping out one year ago at 1,401 feet, NYC's fourth-tallest tower is officially open to office tenants.
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September 11, 2020

$66M triplex penthouse at 111 West 57th Street sits 900 feet above Central Park

By Devin Gannon

Two new impressive units just hit the market at New York City's most slender supertall.
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August 27, 2020

Massive Two Bridges projects can move forward without City Council approval

By Devin Gannon

Three projects that include the construction of four towers and the creation of nearly 3,000 housing units in Two Bridges meet all zoning requirements and can move forward without City Council approval, an appeals court ruled Thursday.
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August 24, 2020

New condo at East Village gas explosion site launches sales from $1.35M

By Dana Schulz

It's been five-and-a-half years since the buildings at 119, 121, and 123 Second Avenue were destroyed in a deadly gas explosion caused by an illegal tap into the gas main.
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August 13, 2020

Steiner Studios to open film and TV hub at Bush Terminal in Sunset Park

By Devin Gannon

Steiner Studios will open a second film and television production facility in Brooklyn, city officials announced Thursday.
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August 12, 2020

Target to open at major mixed-use development in Harlem

By Devin Gannon

A deal to bring the National Urban League back to Harlem was reached last month as part of a mixed-use development project planned for 125th Street.
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August 7, 2020

Sales launch at new Prospect Park-facing condo tower, from $2.4M

By Devin Gannon

A condo building across from Prospect Park in Brooklyn launched sales this week, with two-bedrooms starting at $2.395 million.
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August 6, 2020

New downtown Jersey City rental will have a ‘Miami-inspired resort’ on its rooftop

By Dana Schulz

DVORA 175 is a new 148-unit rental building coming to Jersey City, and just like a lot of the luxury rentals springing up in the area, it has a rooftop pool, this one with a "Miami-inspired resort" vibe, according to a press lease.
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August 3, 2020

After original church was destroyed on 9/11, construction restarts at new St. Nicholas Shrine

By Dana Schulz

It's been nearly 20 years since St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine was lost in the attacks on 9/11, but today, Governor Cuomo announced the restart of construction on the new Santiago Calatrava-designed church.
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July 28, 2020

Brooklyn’s tallest tower commences closings and move-ins

By Dana Schulz

Not only is Brooklyn Point the tallest building in the borough, but it has the highest infinity pool in the western hemisphere.
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July 24, 2020

See inside an apartment at the world’s tallest residential building

By Dana Schulz

It's been nearly two years since sales launched at Extell's Central Park Tower and one year since the 1,500-foot condominium topped out along Central Park South, making it the tallest residential building on the globe.
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July 22, 2020

No reopening plans for NJ’s American Dream mall as tenants flee and owner skips mortgage payments

By Devin Gannon

After nearly two decades of construction delays, New Jersey's mega-mall American Dream partially opened last October. Six months later, the three-million-square-foot venue was forced to close its doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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July 17, 2020

322-unit affordable complex with healthcare center and courtyard planned for East Flatbush

By Devin Gannon

Another proposal has been chosen for a new affordable development in East Flatbush as part of the state's effort to revitalize neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn. Gov.
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July 13, 2020

INTERVIEW: Architect John Cetra on the Upper West Side’s Dahlia and the changing concept of home

By Michelle Cohen

Designed by CetraRuddy and RKTB Architects, Dahlia at 212 West 95th Street celebrates the Upper West Side's classic residential blocks of pre-war architecture while adding innovative design elements.
An interview with John Cetra of CetraRuddy, this way

July 9, 2020

The 14 best apartments near the High Line

By Emily Nonko

In the decade since the High Line opening, the surrounding area of West Chelsea has exploded into one of Manhattan’s most desirable areas for developers building luxury real estate. (It didn't hurt that the opening of the now-famous elevated park coincided with a neighborhood rezoning.
See the full list here

July 8, 2020

NYC’s oldest gay bar launches crowdfunding campaign to stay afloat

By Dana Schulz

On the corner of West 10th Street and Waverly Place, Julius' Bar stands as the oldest gay bar in New York City.
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July 8, 2020

At a former school on the Upper West Side, this $22.5M penthouse has a two-level terrace

By Dana Schulz

Not only is this apartment three floors, but it has a two-floor terrace, too. It's the Terrace Penthouse at 555 West End Avenue, a former Beaux-Arts school building transformed into a 13-unit boutique condo. The Upper West Side home is currently listed for $22.
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June 16, 2020

INTERVIEW: Architect Morris Adjmi on how Nomad’s 30 East 31st Street helps define a changing city

By Michelle Cohen

Among the recent architectural contributions to New York City designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, a tall, slender tower at 30 East 31st Street from developers EDG and The Pinnacle Group is quietly turning heads in the northern part of the Manhattan neighborhood known as Nomad.
The full interview with Morris Adjmi, this way

June 11, 2020

Tour the striking residences of Morris Adjmi’s condo tower in Nomad

By Devin Gannon

As the architecturally stunning residential tower at 30 East 31st Street nears completion, we're getting a look inside the 479-foot-tall skyscraper.
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June 10, 2020

With 8,000 units, Jersey City project will be the Tri-State’s largest mixed-income housing development

By Dana Schulz

After receiving approval from the city, last week, developer BRP Companies revealed renderings for their Bayfront Redevelopment Project in Jersey City along the Hackensack River.
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June 9, 2020

One Manhattan Square offers COVID-19 discount up to 20 percent on luxury units

By Devin Gannon

Not only is One Manhattan Square one of the last residential buildings in New York City able to entice buyers with a 421-a tax abatement, but the Lower East Side high-rise is also currently offering major discounts on its luxury apartments.
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May 19, 2020

Waldorf Astoria reveals new looks and virtual tours

By Dana Schulz

After launching condo sales in March, the Waldorf Astoria is making the most of the current times by releasing new renderings and 3-D tours that let you walk through the sales gallery and model residence virtually.
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May 19, 2020

Leasing launches at Williamsburg’s historic Dime Savings Bank, rentals from $3,000/month

By Devin Gannon

Leasing has officially kicked off at The Dime, a rental building in South Williamsburg that combines the landmarked Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh with a new 23-story residential tower.
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April 27, 2020

Construction resumes at controversial 200 Amsterdam Avenue tower

By Devin Gannon

Construction resumed last week at a condo project on the Upper West Side two weeks after its developer halted all work in response to the state-ordered ban on non-essential projects in March.
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March 30, 2020

Jersey City rental next to Liberty State Park opens, units from $1,910/month

By Devin Gannon

A new luxury rental building has opened in the bustling Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City, with apartments starting at $1,910/month.
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March 17, 2020

As NYC suspends land use and rezoning actions, some officials want to also ban construction

By Devin Gannon

All city land use and rezoning processes have been temporarily suspended as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday.
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March 6, 2020

The Lower East Side’s ‘vertical village’ at One Manhattan Square unveils interior amenities

By Michelle Cohen

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March 5, 2020

How a new soccer stadium could be a catalyst for neighborhood growth in the South Bronx

By Michelle Cohen

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March 4, 2020

REVEALED: Hudson Yards’ 1,100-foot-high sky deck Edge

By Dana Schulz

Thanks to Rolling Stone's awesome Women Shaping the Future event today, 6sqft got a first look at Edge, Hudson Yards' observation platform that extends 80 feet from the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards.
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March 4, 2020

Sales launch for Waldorf Astoria’s luxury condos, starting at $1.7M studios

By Michelle Cohen

Residential condo sales have launched at the newly-imagined Waldorf Astoria, which has been closed for renovations since 2017.
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March 2, 2020

See the Waldorf Astoria’s glamorous, residents-only pool

By Alexandra Alexa

The Waldorf Astoria is still closed for a major renovation, but it appears on track to becoming more luxurious than ever.
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February 26, 2020

Judge upholds decision to halt Two Bridges megatowers from rising

By Michelle Cohen

State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engoron upheld an August 2019 ruling that four towers planned for the Lower East Side Two Bridges development cannot move forward.
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February 20, 2020

A hydroponic farm, mini golf, and rock climbing: Inside Bushwick’s sprawling Denizen development

By Alexandra Alexa

Five years in the making, the sprawling Denizen Bushwick is now complete. The 1.
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February 18, 2020

Leasing launches for Greenpoint Landing’s 40-story second tower

By Devin Gannon

The second tower at Greenpoint Landing, the master plan transforming 22 acres of the north Brooklyn neighborhood, has officially opened. Designed by Handel Architects, Two Blue Slip rises 40 stories and contains 421 rental units, with 30 percent of them income-restricted.
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February 18, 2020

See more of the historic residences inside 111 West 57th Street’s landmarked Steinway Building

By Alexandra Alexa

Two more listings inside Midtown’s historic Steinway Hall have just hit the market: a two-bedroom with a private terrace for $8,750,000 and a four-bedroom duplex seeking $17,995,000.
Get a look around

February 7, 2020

Macy’s reveals proposed 900+ foot skyscraper to rise above Herald Square flagship

By Michelle Cohen

Macy’s, which recently announced plans to close 125 department stores over the next several years, is still hoping to cash in on the thriving office market by building an office tower above its Herald Square flagship store in Midtown.
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February 4, 2020

See the car-free pedestrian plaza opening outside of Grand Central and One Vanderbilt this summer

By Devin Gannon

A car-free public space will open this summer between Grand Central Terminal and Midtown's newest, tallest office building, One Vanderbilt.
See the plaza

February 4, 2020

Luxury senior housing set to open in Brooklyn Heights’ former Leverich Towers Hotel

By Alexandra Alexa

A luxury senior housing community is coming to Brooklyn Heights at 21 Clark Street.
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January 28, 2020

Sales launch from $1.4M at Thomas Heatherwick’s Lantern House, amenity spaces revealed

By Devin Gannon

Sales have officially launched at Thomas Heatherwick's condo project on the High Line, developer Related Companies announced Tuesday. Located at 515 West 18th Street, Lantern House consists of two bubbled towers that straddle the elevated park, one at 10 stories and 22 stories.
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January 27, 2020

See inside Central Park Tower’s 100th floor residential club

By Alexandra Alexa

As Extell Development's Central Park Tower nears the finish line, newly released renderings of the Billionaires' Row supertall are giving us a peek into the private residential club that will occupy the 100th floor with a suite of high-end amenities.
And the views are exceptional

January 24, 2020

New details and looks for Essex Crossing’s second condo building

By Devin Gannon

Sales will launch at Essex Crossing's second condo building this spring, developers announced. Dubbed One Essex Crossing, 202 Broome Street is the seventh of nine buildings currently under construction or completed at the Lower East Side site.
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