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Greenwich Village townhouse at the center of NBA gambling scandal listed for $22.5M

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November 6, 2025

Greenwich Village townhouse at the center of NBA gambling scandal listed for $22.5M

The Greenwich Village townhouse tied to a Mafia-backed gambling scandal involving NBA players has hit the market for $22.5 million, just weeks after the scheme came to light. As first reported by the New York Post, the swanky Georgian red-brick townhouse at 80 Washington Place was the site of rigged poker games run by the Gambino crime family starting in 2019, which allegedly used professional basketball stars to lure high rollers and netted millions of dollars in winnings. Before its stint as a gambling den, the property was rented by Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, and has been on and off the market for more than a decade before finding an undisclosed buyer last year.
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Salt & Straw opening at new luxury condo tower on the Upper East Side

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November 5, 2025

Salt & Straw opening at new luxury condo tower on the Upper East Side

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Upper East Side is getting a sweet addition. Portland's cult-favorite ice cream shop Salt & Straw will open at Naftali Group's new luxury condo tower at 255 East 77th Street. Anticipated to open in spring 2027, the shop will occupy 1,650 square feet on the ground floor of the 500-foot-tall residential building. The beloved ice cream brand opened its first NYC location on the Upper West Side in September 2024, debuting signature Big Apple–inspired flavors, followed by a second spot in the West Village shortly after.
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Famous skinny house in the Village is back on the market for $4.2M

Photo credit: MW Studio for Sotheby’s International Realty

November 4, 2025

Famous skinny house in the Village is back on the market for $4.2M

By Michelle Cohen

At just nine-and-a-half feet wide, New York City’s narrowest townhouse at 75½ Bedford Street is once again for sale, asking $4,195,000. The historic 1873 townhouse is known as much for its famous past residents as for its narrow size. Known as Millay House, it has been home to poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, anthropologist Margaret Mead, and cartoonist William Steig, as well as screen luminaries Cary Grant and John Barrymore. The townhouse has since been renovated for modern living, making the most of its slender proportions.
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Rendering courtesy of Paul A. Castrucci Architect

November 4, 2025

New $21M home for Lower East Side’s ABC No Rio art space tops out

By Michelle Cohen

After breaking ground in summer 2024, construction began for a new home for ABC No Rio, the iconic DIY punk rock venue and arts/cultural space that had been a fixture on the Lower East Side’s street scene since 1980. On Friday, leaders and volunteers from ABC No Rio joined city officials to celebrate the “topping out” of their new home at 156 Rivington Street. The $21 million facility, funded by the city, will replace the tenement building previously occupied by the venue. The new building, designed by Paul A. Castrucci Architects and scheduled to open in late 2026, will meet LEED Silver and Passive House energy efficiency standards.
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This $18.5M penthouse is Village living on a luxury level

Photo credit: Evan Joseph Studio for The Corcoran Group

October 31, 2025

This $18.5M penthouse is Village living on a luxury level

By Michelle Cohen

The Greenwich at 65 West 13th Street may be the perfect example of the homes you'll find in 21st-century Greenwich Village, a one-time bohemian enclave known more for colorful street life than pricey penthouses. Asking $18.5 million, this dazzling duplex atop a curve-cornered pre-war loft building offers a private rooftop terrace from which to survey the surrounding neighborhood, and a sprawling terrace for dining and dancing 12 stories above it.
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MTA completes five-year Grand Central-42nd Street station upgrades

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

October 29, 2025

MTA completes five-year Grand Central-42nd Street station upgrades

By Aaron Ginsburg

After five years of work, the MTA has completed its long-awaited rehabilitation of three subway stations beneath 42nd Street in Midtown. The MTA on Tuesday announced the completion of the Grand Central–42nd Street Circulation Improvement Project, an effort that upgraded the Times Square, Bryant Park, and Grand Central subway stations to improve accessibility and ease congestion for roughly 400,000 daily riders. Enhancements include new and widened staircases, additional escalators, and a 20 percent expansion of mezzanine floor space.
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October 28, 2025

Barbara Corcoran buys Carnegie Hill penthouse for $16M

By Aaron Ginsburg

October has been an eventful month in real estate for Barbara Corcoran, founder of the Corcoran Group and star of "Shark Tank," as the mogul adds a penthouse to her portfolio. As first reported by The Real Deal, and confirmed by property records, Corcoran purchased a penthouse at 1016 Fifth Avenue in Carnegie Hill for $16 million in an off-market deal. Just three weeks earlier, she sold her home at 1158 Fifth Avenue for $1.5 million over ask after just one day on the market.
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October 28, 2025

Kips Bay parking lot on East River to become temporary public open space

By Aaron Ginsburg

An underutilized stretch of Manhattan’s eastern waterfront in Kips Bay will soon be transformed into new open space. The city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on Monday announced plans to convert a city-owned parking lot on East 34th Street along the FDR Drive into a temporary park. Although the official design has not yet been released, the agency said the new space will feature ADA-accessible fitness equipment, seating and gathering areas, and a waterfront-friendly layout, with completion expected in spring 2026.
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Architecture And Design

This $4.5M Sutton Place penthouse has a wraparound terrace and a literary pedigree

All photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

October 27, 2025

This $4.5M Sutton Place penthouse has a wraparound terrace and a literary pedigree

By Michelle Cohen

On the top floors of a pre-war co-op at 444 East 52nd Street, on a quiet cul-de-sac between Beekman and Sutton Place, this duplex penthouse is Manhattan living at its most iconic. A sun-drenched terrace wraps the home on all sides; from the windows, there are Manhattan skyline and East River views. Within is a rich literary history: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dorothy Parker once called this elegant residence, now available for $4,500,000, home.
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This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from upstate NY

Photo courtesy of Tishman Speyer

October 27, 2025

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from upstate NY

By Aaron Ginsburg

The towering spruce that will serve as this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, standing at the heart of New York City's holiday celebrations, has been revealed. Found upstate in East Greenbush, the 75-foot-tall tree will be cut down on Thursday, November 6, and make its journey to Manhattan, arriving on Saturday, November 8. After it’s adorned with tens of thousands of twinkling lights and crowned with its iconic Swarovski star, the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 3.
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For $5.5M, a gallerist’s Soho loft is the perfect backdrop for your art collection

Photo credit: Evan Joseph at Vibra Inc.

October 24, 2025

For $5.5M, a gallerist’s Soho loft is the perfect backdrop for your art collection

By Michelle Cohen

Soho's live-work artist lofts are hard to find these days, but this co-op at 519 Broadway is a classic. It's currently owned by gallerist and art collector Lio Malca, who recently opened the gallery 60 White. Asking $5,500,000, the 4,000-square-foot loft spans the entire second floor. White walls and 17-foot ceilings contrast with dark wood floors for a dramatic gallery effect, with an elevated mezzanine open to the space below. The co-op currently has one bedroom and a home office, but like all lofts, it can be configured as needed.
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How the 1919 World Series was rigged at the Upper West Side’s Ansonia

The Ansonia in 1904, via Wiki Commons

October 24, 2025

How the 1919 World Series was rigged at the Upper West Side’s Ansonia

By Emily Nonko

With the World Series about to kick off, it's amazing to think that one of the most iconic landmarks of the Upper West Side played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the World Series in 1919. Back then, the Ansonia was a brand-new, luxury residential hotel in Manhattan; it opened in 1904 with a grand total of 1,400 rooms and 320 suites. The lavish locale quickly became popular amongst athletes; even Babe Ruth would stay there and come to treat the entire hotel like an extension of his apartment. But in 1919, baseball players and the mafia found a match in the hotel. A small group of players, and one very powerful, moneyed mafioso, came up with a deal that would throw the results of the game pitting the Chicago White Sox against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Bryant Park’s Winter Village is now open for the season

Photos by Colin Miller

October 24, 2025

Bryant Park’s Winter Village is now open for the season

By Aaron Ginsburg

One of New York City’s most cherished holiday attractions has officially opened in Midtown, kicking off the season’s festivities. On Friday, the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park returned for its 24th season, bringing the city's only free-admission ice skating, a rinkside food hall and bar, and an open-air holiday market with more than 180 vendors to the beloved public space. The Winter Village is open through March 1, 2026.
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Extell proposes 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 apartments at Wellington Hotel site

Hotel Wellington. Photo by Jazz Guy via WikiCommons

October 24, 2025

Extell proposes 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 apartments at Wellington Hotel site

By Aaron Ginsburg

Extell Development wants to nearly triple the height of its proposed tower at the site of Midtown's former Wellington Hotel and make it residential. As first spotted by Crain's, Gary Barnett's firm filed plans with the Department of City Planning this month seeking to expand its project at 871 7th Avenue from a 27-story hotel to a 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 residential units, likely condos, and 156 hotel rooms. Extell is pitching upgrades to the nearby 50th Street subway station in exchange for a zoning bonus to allow for the 1,050-foot-tall tower.
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Former Beth Israel hospital building in Gramercy opens lottery for 22 rentals, from $963/month

313 East 17th Street. Photo © Ondel Hylton

October 23, 2025

Former Beth Israel hospital building in Gramercy opens lottery for 22 rentals, from $963/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Twenty-two mixed-income apartments are available next to the shuttered Mount Sinai Beth Israel campus in Gramercy. The former hospital facility at 313 East 17th Street has been converted into 96 apartments, the first redevelopment project at the campus since Beth Israel shut its doors in April following a disputed closure process. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $963/month studios to $3,323/month two-bedrooms.
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Noho block named after Jean-Michel Basquiat

Credit: Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr

October 23, 2025

Noho block named after Jean-Michel Basquiat

By Aaron Ginsburg

A Noho block has been co-named for artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, officially recognizing the site of his former studio and home. The New York City Council and the estate of the late artist on Tuesday unveiled "Jean-Michel Basquiat Way" on the corner of Great Jones Street and Bowery. Basquiat lived and worked at 57 Great Jones Street, renting a second-floor space from Andy Warhol, from 1983 until his death in 1988 at age 27, according to ARTnews.
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October 22, 2025

NYC wants to redesign Chinatown’s chaotic Chatham Square

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City has a plan to redesign Chinatown's notoriously chaotic Chatham Square as a safer and more welcoming pedestrian space. The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday released new renderings of the proposal, which would significantly expand pedestrian areas, simplify the complex intersection, and improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. The plan also introduces more trees and greenery, including upgrades to Kimlau Square, the park at the center of Chatham Square.
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A celebrated artist’s Upper East Side co-op asks $4.75 million

Photo credit: MW Studio for Sotheby’s International Realty

October 21, 2025

A celebrated artist’s Upper East Side co-op asks $4.75 million

By Michelle Cohen

A duplex loft co-op with an artistic pedigree is now on the market. Asking $4,750,000, the Upper East Side co-op at 130 East 67th Street has been the longtime home of celebrated sculptor Joel Shapiro and his wife, artist Ellen Phelan. The New York City-born Shapiro, who died this year at 83, is known for his spare sculptures made from wooden beams. The creative pair enhanced the two-floor pre-war apartment with a thorough renovation featuring timeless details like casement doors and windows of steel and beveled glass, and an architectural staircase.
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JPMorgan opens soaring 60-story NYC headquarters at 270 Park Avenue

Skyline view of JPMorganChase’s world headquarters in New York City. Photo credit: Max Touhey for JPMorganChase.

October 21, 2025

JPMorgan opens soaring 60-story NYC headquarters at 270 Park Avenue

By Aaron Ginsburg

JPMorganChase’s massive Midtown East headquarters, the tallest all-electric skyscraper in New York City, is now open. Designed by Norman Foster's Foster + Partners, the 1,400-foot-tall building at 270 Park Avenue can accommodate 10,000 employees across 2.5 million square feet of workspace. Rising 60 stories, the $3 billion skyscraper features a striking “fan-column” design that rises about 80 feet above street level and provides 2.5 times more outdoor space than its predecessor.
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24-story East Village rental opens lottery for 60 apartments, from $1,777/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

October 20, 2025

24-story East Village rental opens lottery for 60 apartments, from $1,777/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A housing lottery has launched for 60 mixed-income apartments in a new 24-story tower in the East Village. The East, located at 644 East 14th Street, offers 196 studio to two-bedroom apartments and luxury amenities, including a roof deck with East River views. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,777/month studios to $4,315/month two bedrooms.
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October 20, 2025

City halts 34th Street busway after threats from Trump

By Devin Gannon

New York City halted a plan to add a busway to Manhattan's 34th Street after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding for other projects. Unveiled by the city's Department of Transportation in May, the project adds a dedicated bus lane for a 1.1-mile stretch of the busy corridor, from Third to Ninth Avenues, as a way to speed up notoriously slow bus service. Last week, Federal Highway Administration Administrator Sean McMaster said the agency had several concerns with the busway, including the absence of a plan "to accommodate truckers" and "maintain access for emergency vehicles."
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All photos courtesy of Tim Waltman (Evan Joseph photography)

October 20, 2025

Sky mansion with dramatic curves on Billionaires’ Row asks $10M

By Michelle Cohen

If you're aiming for a condo high above Midtown's famous Billionaires' Row at 252 East 57th Street, you'll already be expecting a certain level of living; this four-bedroom home delivers, with dazzling views, top-tier amenities (like a pool and spa), and room for memorable events. There's even a terrace tucked away off the living room, so you and your guests can experience Manhattan's iconic skyline beneath the open sky. Asking $9,995,000, the sprawling residence adds some unexpected curves for standout appeal.
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October 17, 2025

Prada plans Fifth Avenue skyscraper with ultra-luxury apartments

By Devin Gannon

Prada is teaming up with Related to build a mixed-use skyscraper at 720-724 Fifth Avenue, with a store on the ground level and office space and luxury apartments above, as first reported by Commercial Observer. The building may be attached to the Aman New York, a 26-story hotel-condo next door, and share the gilded tower's flashy amenities.
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$10.25M Chelsea condo atop Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses is everything a penthouse should be

Photo credit: Evan Joseph for Sotheby’s International Realty

October 16, 2025

$10.25M Chelsea condo atop Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses is everything a penthouse should be

By Michelle Cohen

The Metal Shutter Houses condo building at 524 West 19th Street, designed in 2008 by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, is a standout among the stars of west Chelsea's glittering "architecture alley." The penthouse unit is the brightest star in this constellation, consisting of two floors of indoor space with several terraces and a huge roof deck. The home's most eye-catching feature is a 20-foot glass wall that pivots skyward to reveal a spacious dining terrace. Asking $10,250,000, the penthouse features interiors by AD 100 designer Andre Mellone of Studio Mellone that complement Empire State Building views.
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MTA unveils tribute to late Zabar’s owner at 79th Street subway station

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October 15, 2025

MTA unveils tribute to late Zabar’s owner at 79th Street subway station

By Aaron Ginsburg

The subway station at 79th Street now honors an Upper West Side icon. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled a tribute to Saul Zabar, the owner of the famed Zabar's deli, who passed away last week at the age of 97. The agency has put up vinyl posters of Zabar in his signature white coat along the 1 train platform. The deli recently collaborated with the MTA to celebrate the subway’s 120th anniversary and Zabar’s 90th birthday.
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This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

Photo credit: Michael Weinstein

October 15, 2025

This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

By Michelle Cohen

Loft proportions give this Village apartment at 35 East 10th Street a head start in life, with tall ceilings and gracefully arched windows overlooking the downtown Manhattan street scene below. Masterfully designed interiors, courtesy of AD 100 design firm RP Miller, give this two-bedroom home star power. Asking $3,750,000, this pre-war co-op is a showcase of stellar design trends that not only stand out but also stand the test of time.
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Asking $6.35M, this restored 1804 Tribeca townhouse is one of the last remaining homes from the period

All photos courtesy of MW Studio for Corcoran

October 15, 2025

Asking $6.35M, this restored 1804 Tribeca townhouse is one of the last remaining homes from the period

By Michelle Cohen

If you're strolling past the corner of Harrison and Greenwich Streets in Tribeca, you're likely to notice a row of nine landmarked Federal-style homes with private gardens; the nine homes are a rare group of survivors from the early 1800s. On the market for the first time in 35 years, the row house at 25 Harrison Street, asking $6,350,000, occupies a prime corner spot.
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1 beds starting at $1,495,000
2 beds starting at $2,785,000
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