Manhattan

A project that converts a Financial District office building into housing will now have 4,000 apartments, an increase of about 300 units from the original plan, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday. First revealed by the city last year, the project replaces 100 Gold Street with a high-rise mixed-use development with new homes and a senior center. The updated plan comes ahead of the public review process and is part of a deal reached by the former administration to add new housing to the district in exchange for scrapping the development at Elizabeth Street Garden.
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Apply for 44 affordable units at new Hell’s Kitchen rental, from $863/month

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September 21, 2026

Apply for 44 affordable units at new Hell’s Kitchen rental, from $863/month

More than 40 permanently affordable apartments are available at a new development in Hell's Kitchen. Standing nine stories at 806 Ninth Avenue, The Lirio transforms a parking lot into much-needed affordable housing, along with supportive units for formerly unhoused residents and office space for the MTA. New Yorkers earning 30, 77, 80, 100, or 120 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, with two-bedrooms priced between $863 and $3,650/month and three-bedrooms priced at $3,186/month.
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Gilded Age grandeur never left this $14M Park Avenue co-op

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September 21, 2026

Gilded Age grandeur never left this $14M Park Avenue co-op

With 4,700 square feet of living space, this classic seven spans the entire seventh floor of 660 Park Avenue, which elevates it to sky-mansion territory, but the sprawling co-op retains the quiet elegance of a bygone era. Asking $14 million, the co-op offers gracious room proportions, a generous layout, and a classic Upper East Side address, with 21st-century comforts quietly added behind the scenes.
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See the final vision for Park Avenue’s green redesign

Bosque median at 50th Street. All renderings courtesy of Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners

September 18, 2026

See the final vision for Park Avenue’s green redesign

Plans to reimagine Park Avenue as a green oasis in the heart of Manhattan are moving forward. The city's Department of Transportation this week released the final design concept for the 11-block stretch of the corridor, which intends to bring the "park back to Park Avenue" by widening the traffic medians and adding greenery and seating. After gathering feedback from the public this spring, the city, along with Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, the team leading the design, updated the concept to move the originally proposed two-way bike lane along the median into dedicated space, leaving enough room for both cyclists and pedestrians.
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Hudson Square gets a colorful pedestrian plaza

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September 17, 2026

Hudson Square gets a colorful pedestrian plaza

A new pedestrian plaza officially opened in Hudson Square last week, adding 6,500 square feet of car-free space to the Manhattan neighborhood. Painted with a rainbow mural, the colorful plaza runs between Little Sixth and Dominick Street and expands the adjacent Spring Street Park. The roadway features seating, tables, free WiFi, and space for community programming. Designed by Hudson Square Business Improvement District with the city's Department of Transportation, the plaza was funded through a $744,000 NY Forward state grant awarded in 2024.
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Architecture And Design

20-story affordable development in Soho approved by Landmarks

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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. The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the project at 257 Canal Street, which would bring 88 permanently affordable apartments to the site, including 54 supportive housing units for young adults aging out of the foster care system. The commission approved the project after applicants followed their recommendations to use warmer brick in the facade to complement the historic district and reduce the floor-to-floor heights.
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Work underway to convert former Chelsea prison into 131-unit affordable housing project

Rendering courtesy of COOKFOX

September 15, 2026

Work underway to convert former Chelsea prison into 131-unit affordable housing project

Work to convert a former state prison in Chelsea into permanently affordable housing is officially underway. Developed by Camber Property Group and Osborne Association and designed by COOKFOX, Chelsea Beacon transforms the long-vacant Bayview Correctional Facility at 550 West 20th Street into 130 permanently affordable homes, including supportive units and short-term transitional residences. The $167 million project, which broke ground this summer, redevelops an eight-story Art Deco building that was built in the 1930s as dorms for sailors, preserving its historic brick facade and second-floor chapel, while also adding an expansion to the original structure.
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A historic LES synagogue, now an artist’s studio, asks $10.95M

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September 15, 2026

A historic LES synagogue, now an artist’s studio, asks $10.95M

Within what was once a well-known synagogue at 80 Forsyth Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the magnetism of this impossible-to-define property goes beyond its rich public history. The three-story space can be used as a live/work studio, gallery, or museum, with many more creative options due to the block's flexible zoning. Recently featured in the New York Times, the building is currently the studio of artist Dana Barnes, a former fashion designer known for creating large-scale fiber sculptures and wall hangings. Charmed by the space and its history, she and her husband, Dale Westhoff, purchased it in 2013 for $6.4 million. Asking $10.95 million, the 6,800-square-foot building's scale and architectural details require no embellishment beyond what meets the eye.
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23-foot Earth sculpture to hang inside Cathedral of St. John the Divine

“Gaia” at Tewkesbury Abbey, UK, 2024. Photo © Jack Boskett Media Ltd.

September 14, 2026

23-foot Earth sculpture to hang inside Cathedral of St. John the Divine

A massive, detailed sculpture of the Earth will hang inside Morningside Heights’ grand Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Created by UK artist Luke Jerram, "Gaia" measures 23 feet in diameter and features NASA imagery of the planet’s surface as it slowly rotates in the cathedral’s nave, offering a three-dimensional view of Earth floating in space. Installed to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the sculpture will be celebrated with a special opening reception on Friday, September 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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This $2.3M Murray Hill co-op offers historic townhouse living without the price, upkeep, and daily stair-climbing

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September 11, 2026

This $2.3M Murray Hill co-op offers historic townhouse living without the price, upkeep, and daily stair-climbing

This two-bedroom co-op is a history buff's dream, comprised of two previously separate units in an 1862 brownstone at 23 East 37th Street. The building's historic facade matches its neighbors on the historic Murray Hill block; the apartments within have modern conveniences like an elevator, central A/C, and in-unit laundry, along with a gracious layout, 11-foot ceilings, original fireplaces, and other historic details. Asking $2,295,000, the home has all of the joys of classic Manhattan townhouse living without the full townhouse price tag and endless flights of stairs.
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Carnegie Deli to reopen in Midtown after 10 years

Carnegie Deli in 2006. Credit: hobbs_luton on Flickr

September 8, 2026

Carnegie Deli to reopen in Midtown after 10 years

The legendary Carnegie Deli is slated to reopen this month after shuttering its longtime Midtown home in 2016. The restaurant's new location, just a block away from the original spot, has been meticulously restored to recreate the beloved deli's atmosphere. Located on Seventh Avenue between West 53rd and 54th Streets, the new restaurant features Carnegie Deli's signature illuminated sign, wood-paneled walls, and the classic Wall of Fame filled with celebrity patrons who have dined there, according to the Daily News. An exact opening date has yet to be announced, though sources told the Daily News that the restaurant is expected to open in early September.
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Food & Dining

Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side brownstone will remain a space for organizing and activism

A talking circle hosted by Gloria Steinem and Emily Tisch Sussman focused on women & sports, 2026. Photo by Gia McKenna.

September 8, 2026

Gloria Steinem’s Upper East Side brownstone will remain a space for organizing and activism

The New York City home of feminist icon Gloria Steinem, who died on September 2 at 92, will become a permanent gathering place for thinkers, activists, and cultural and political luminaries, as it has been for decades. As the New York Times reported, three floors of the five-story townhouse on East 73rd Street that Steinem acquired over several years will house Gloria's Foundation as well as an assembly space like the one in which she hosted "talking circles" to discuss social issues of the day.
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Kips Bay groups rally to save AMC theater from closure

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September 3, 2026

Kips Bay groups rally to save AMC theater from closure

A coalition of Kips Bay neighborhood organizations is fighting to save its beloved AMC movie theater from closure. On Thursday, the Save Kips Bay coalition sent a letter to NYU Langone urging the hospital system to work with residents on an outcome that will spare the AMC Kips Bay 15 multiplex from shuttering by the end of the year. AMC confirmed the closure late last month, saying the property owner had terminated its lease before the scheduled expiration. The owner was later revealed to be NYU Langone, which purchased the property more than a year ago. A community board meeting is scheduled for next week, giving local residents and moviegoers a chance to speak on the closure.
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Real Estate Trends

116th Street overhaul will add new bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space

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September 1, 2026

116th Street overhaul will add new bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian space

New bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and pedestrian safety upgrades are coming to Manhattan's busy 116th Street. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Monday announced that work has begun on a major revamp of the Harlem corridor, adding 2.5 miles of offset and curbside bus lanes and other street upgrades. The project aims to improve commutes for more than 65,000 daily bus riders, who contend with speeds of less than four miles per hour in certain sections.
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New memorial honors Port Authority workers killed in attacks on World Trade Center

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August 31, 2026

New memorial honors Port Authority workers killed in attacks on World Trade Center

A new memorial honors the Port Authority employees who perished in the 1993 and 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund on Friday unveiled the memorial, an 8-foot-tall stainless steel model of the Twin Towers fronted by an American flag, with the employees' names inscribed on its two-foot-tall granite base. Located next to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in Liberty Park, the memorial offers a quiet space of remembrance for those who lost their lives in the attacks.
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Architecture And Design

NYC expands free rooftop tours at historic Manhattan Municipal Building

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August 28, 2026

NYC expands free rooftop tours at historic Manhattan Municipal Building

Larger groups are now permitted to attend the city's free tours of the historic David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building following growing demand. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Yume Kitasei on Friday announced expanded access to “Centre 360,” a panoramic experience inside the Beaux-Arts government building's 36th-floor cupola, increasing the maximum group size from five to eight. The move comes just months after the tours launched in June following a $6 million renovation, with reservations for the experience selling out in less than two minutes.
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Photos credit: Rich Caplan

August 27, 2026

$6.75M Tribeca loft condo leaves nothing to chance, parking included

Converted Manhattan factories and warehouses like the Grabler pipe fittings warehouse at 44 Laight Street embody the spirit of true loft living. But unlike the typical downtown loft, this one comes with condo convenience, polished interiors, and private parking. Asking $6,750,000, the four-bedroom loft gives you 4,125 square feet of living space that's actually ready for living, no construction required. Thanks to a complete once-over by AD-100 interior designer Rob Johansen, the home's interiors are a study in considered contemporary design without sacrificing its industrial authenticity.
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August 25, 2026

29 affordable co-ops in West Harlem available, from $195K

Applications are currently being accepted for 29 affordable co-op apartments across three buildings in West Harlem. Located on West 134th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue in the Manhattanville section of Harlem, the buildings are part of a program that converts city-owned properties into affordable Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) co-ops for low- and moderate-income households and renovates the units in the process. A housing lottery is now open for the apartments, which are eligible for New Yorkers earning 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). Prices range from $194,930 for a two-bedroom to $236,456 for a three-bedroom.
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August 25, 2026

AMC Kips Bay to shutter by end of 2026

New York City's AMC Kips Bay 15 will screen its final film this year. As first reported by Variety, the company confirmed it will close the theater at 570 2nd Avenue, its second-largest in Manhattan, by the end of 2026 after the property owner decided to “exercise its contractual right to terminate the theatre's lease before its scheduled expiration.” A favorite among New York cinephiles, the 15-screen multiplex is known for its wide selection of films and IMAX offerings.
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This $545K studio captures the romantic spirit of the West Village

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August 25, 2026

This $545K studio captures the romantic spirit of the West Village

With a growing number of luxury condo complexes attracting an ever-changing cast of residents, it's often hard to find the romantic West Village charm that launched so many New York City dreams. That elusive charm defines this cozy studio at 729 Greenwich Street on an iconic block between Perry and Charles Streets. A private entrance accesses the street-level studio. Asking $545,000, the move-in-ready co-op is no relic; the stylish pad benefits from bespoke flourishes and updated infrastructure where it matters.
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This $2.85M co-op with a magical garden is an elegant Upper East Side escape

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August 20, 2026

This $2.85M co-op with a magical garden is an elegant Upper East Side escape

This full-floor co-op off Fifth Avenue at 11 East 92nd Street among the mansions of Carnegie Hill has been recently transformed into an elegant city refuge. The complete makeover at the hands of the designer/owner includes a large walled garden, landscaped and irrigated, ready to be a rare retreat from Manhattan's urban demands. The two-bedroom co-op is asking $2.85 million.
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Inwood’s new immigrant arts center announces inaugural season

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August 20, 2026

Inwood’s new immigrant arts center announces inaugural season

A new theater dedicated to immigrant-centered works opening in New York City this fall released its inaugural schedule of performances. Located on West 206th Street in Inwood, Centro Cultural Inmigrante provides a permanent home for The People's Theatre, the first immigrant cultural center in New York. The season begins on September 19 with a community open house and jazz power jam, followed by the play "GUAC," written and performed by Manuel Oliver, whose son Joaquín "Guac" Oliver was killed in the Parkland shooting in 2018.
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Noho parking lot to become 200 apartments after Landmarks approves revised design

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August 18, 2026

Noho parking lot to become 200 apartments after Landmarks approves revised design

A corner parking lot in Noho will become a pair of apartment buildings with over 200 apartments after the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved the project. Developed by Minskoff Equities and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the development includes two high-rise rental buildings, with up to 210 homes, including up to 65 affordable units, on a vacant lot at 375 Lafayette Street. First presented in March, the team's revised design addresses previous concerns over the scale, prominent facade exposures, and other details the commission felt were out of place in the historic neighborhood.
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August 17, 2026

Studio Gang, Sauerbruch Hutton to redesign German consulate in NYC

Architecture firms Studio Gang and Sauerbruch Hutton have been tapped to redesign German House, home to Germany’s consulate in New York City. Selected as the winner of an international design competition, the firms will "radically transform" the building’s facade, enhance its environmental performance, and reinforce the tower’s status as a civic landmark. Sauerbruch Hutton will serve as the lead architect, with Studio Gang as the architect of record, on the 23-story government building at 871-873 First Avenue.
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Two bedrooms plus a home office for $1.7M in this FiDi duplex loft

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August 13, 2026

Two bedrooms plus a home office for $1.7M in this FiDi duplex loft

Though it's in the historic Cotton Exchange building, there's nothing old-fashioned about this loft co-op at 3 Hanover Square, asking $1,675,000. With a shiny modern renovation in place, the two-bedroom Financial District co-op still has loft perks like 18-foot ceilings on the lower level and oversized windows; a flexible layout provides options—like adding an additional bedroom.
loft proportions, luxe additions

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Photo credit: Mark Shaw

August 12, 2026

Data Vandals turns facts about NYC into art and conversation in an abandoned subway kiosk