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Wollman Rink to celebrate 75th anniversary with year-long festivities

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January 22, 2025

Wollman Rink to celebrate 75th anniversary with year-long festivities

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Central Park's iconic Wollman Rink is kicking off a year-long celebration in honor of its 75th birthday. Festivities begin on Saturday, January 25 with a "nostalgia-laced" party, featuring discount skating admission, an immersive photographic journey through the rink's history, and classic treats inspired by the past seven decades of winter fun.
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Midtown South rezoning plan to build 10,000 new homes begins public review

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January 22, 2025

Midtown South rezoning plan to build 10,000 new homes begins public review

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The plan to transform Midtown South into dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods with thousands of new homes is moving forward. Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of City Planning (DCP) on Tuesday announced the start of the public review process for the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan, a proposal to rezone 42 blocks of the neighborhood to allow for roughly 9,700 new homes in areas where housing was largely prohibited under old zoning rules. The rezoning is part of the mayor's "Manhattan Plan" introduced in his State of the City address last week to add 100,000 new homes to the borough over the next decade.
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Japanese brand Muji opens first U.S. food market in Chelsea Market

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January 21, 2025

Japanese brand Muji opens first U.S. food market in Chelsea Market

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Beloved Japanese brand Muji just launched its first-ever food market in the United States at Chelsea Market. The Muji Food Market, which opened on Monday, features Japanese-style sandwiches, specialty beverages, and an AI-powered coffee-making robot, all complementing the store's signature decor, beauty, apparel, and other popular products.
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Port Authority secures $1.9B federal loan for bus terminal replacement before Trump takes office

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January 16, 2025

Port Authority secures $1.9B federal loan for bus terminal replacement before Trump takes office

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey secured a major loan from the federal government for its Midtown bus terminal replacement project this week, just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. The agency will receive $1.9 billion from the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund the first phase of the $10 billion project. The Port Authority has scrambled to get the necessary federal approvals before Trump's inauguration, fearing he would halt the project.
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Times Square’s iconic New Year’s Eve ball is retired

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January 16, 2025

Times Square’s iconic New Year’s Eve ball is retired

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After 17 years of ringing in the new year, the New Year's Eve ball in Times Square is hanging up its crystal hat. The ball, which has been in use since 2008, was officially retired on Wednesday due to its "antiquated" lighting system, the New York Times reported. The ball—along with its predecessors—will be on display this fall in a new "time travel history experience" inside the newly revamped One Times Square. A replacement ball is already in production, according to Michael Phillips, president of Jamestown, the real estate firm that owns One Times Square.
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The oldest house in the West Village is on the market for $12M

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January 15, 2025

The oldest house in the West Village is on the market for $12M

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Known as the Isaacs-Hendricks House, this four-story home at 77 Bedford Street, built in 1799, is the oldest house in the West Village–and one of the oldest remaining buildings in Manhattan. Asking $12 million, the single-family townhouse, standing among some of the city's loveliest historic properties, has retained some of its original architecture and added modern conveniences and details that pay homage to the era of its construction.
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This $1.3M condo keeps the classic East Village spirit alive

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January 15, 2025

This $1.3M condo keeps the classic East Village spirit alive

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It's hard to find an apartment in today's East Village with the cozy, historic feel that once defined the neighborhood's living spaces. This (potential) two-bedroom condo at 102 First Avenue has the iconic exposed brick, white walls, and quirky geometry–and a flexible layout that requires adding a wall to obtain a second bedroom, in true East Village style. Asking $1,300,000, the top-floor home is blessed with skylights and a view of the Empire State Building; on the other hand–also in true East Village style–it's a walkup.
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Financial District condo One Park Row launches sales, from $850K

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January 15, 2025

Financial District condo One Park Row launches sales, from $850K

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Sales launched this week at a new luxury residential development at the intersection of Tribeca and the Financial District. Developed by Circle F Capital and designed by Fogarty Finger, One Park Row is a 23-story mixed-use building offering 58 condos ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments, with stunning views and a prime location across from City Hall Park and only blocks from the World Trade Center. Pricing starts at $850,000 for a studio.
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City approves gate for Village townhouse to keep ‘Sex and the City’ fans out

66 Perry Street in 2022. Photo by Jim.henderson on Wikimedia

January 14, 2025

City approves gate for Village townhouse to keep ‘Sex and the City’ fans out

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The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday approved an application to install a gate at the foot of a townhouse in the Greenwich Village Historic District. Not just any home, the property, located at 66 Perry Street, appeared as Carrie Bradshaw's apartment on the HBO show "Sex and the City." Despite being off the air for 20 years, the show's popularity continues today, leading tourists and TikTokers to visit the front stoop at all hours and film themselves on the famous steps. When a chain and a "no trespassing" sign at the base of the stoop failed to stop the mayhem, the brownstone's owner, Barbara Lorber, asked the LPC to approve a new gate for the landmarked property and commissioners agreed.
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Upper East Side penthouse owned by Joan Rivers back on market after $10M price cut

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January 14, 2025

Upper East Side penthouse owned by Joan Rivers back on market after $10M price cut

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An opulent triplex penthouse on the Upper East Side—formerly owned by late comedian Joan Rivers—is back on the market for $28 million after a significant price cut, as first reported by the New York Post. Located at 1 East 62nd Street within the Horace Trumbauer-designed Spencer Condominium, the breathtaking residence spans a remarkable 42 feet wide and boasts soaring ceiling heights and intricate Versailles-esque details. The penthouse, which Rivers called home for 25 years until she died in 2014, was listed for $38 million in 2021 and saw another price cut last year to $34.5 million.
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$1.95M Turtle Bay co-op feels like a modern cabin in the middle of Manhattan

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January 13, 2025

$1.95M Turtle Bay co-op feels like a modern cabin in the middle of Manhattan

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With three bedrooms and an open, loft-like living and dining space, this unusual co-op at 301 East 52nd Street resembles both a loft and a cozy woodland cabin. Asking $1,950,000, the home's layout has room for privacy as well as entertaining, enhanced by a wood-burning fireplace, wood beams, built-ins, brick accents, and arched loft windows.
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15 best ice skating rinks in NYC
January 10, 2025

15 best ice skating rinks in NYC

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When the cool weather of fall fades into the freezing frostiness of winter, it takes a lot of effort to leave our warm, cozy homes. However, one festive activity that gets New Yorkers out of their apartments is ice skating, a New York City tradition since the 1850s. Ahead, find some of the best places in the city to ice skate, from iconic spots like Rockefeller Center and Central Park to new rinks under the Brooklyn Bridge and on the Williamsburg waterfront.
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This $4.8M townhouse adds modern architecture to a historic Manhattan Valley block

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January 10, 2025

This $4.8M townhouse adds modern architecture to a historic Manhattan Valley block

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The Upper West Side's Manhattan Valley district has a neighborhood vibe that's increasingly rare in New York City. This aspect–along with proximity to Central Park–is another reason the five-floor townhouse at 138 Manhattan Avenue may be a rare find. Asking $4,750,000, the 19th-century home was designed by noted Gilded Age architect C.P.H. Gilbert. Within its graceful frame, the home's interiors are a showcase of modern architecture and design, including a roof deck and "penthouse" studio on the fifth floor.
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The Dead Rabbit to debut new sports bar pop-up at Rooftop at Pier 17 this week

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January 7, 2025

The Dead Rabbit to debut new sports bar pop-up at Rooftop at Pier 17 this week

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The Dead Rabbit, one of New York City's most iconic Irish pubs, is kicking off the new year with an all-new concept in the South Street Seaport. Starting January 10, the celebrated bar will transform the Rooftop at Pier 17 into "Joxer's," a winter sports bar concept that combines the Dead Rabbit's Irish charm with a unique menu, striking decor, private dining cottages, bungalows, a full-service bar, and access to the rooftop's ice skating rink. The pop-up will run seven days a week through early March before transitioning into the pub's "Paddy's Not Patty's" St. Patrick's Day concept.
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Andy Warhol’s 1960s Upper East Side home is for rent asking $22K a month

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January 3, 2025

Andy Warhol’s 1960s Upper East Side home is for rent asking $22K a month

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The Upper East Side townhouse at 1342 Lexington Avenue that was home to iconic pop artist Andy Warhol from 1960 until 1972 is now on the rental market for $22,550 per month. The renovated 3,072-square-foot home, built in the 1880s, was updated for a new century with contemporary interiors that complement its well-preserved historic details. According to the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project, Warhol had his early gallery shows—including the famous Campbell's soup can paintings—and established his Factory, during his residence here.
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Plans filed to transform Times Square office building into 942 apartments

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January 2, 2025

Plans filed to transform Times Square office building into 942 apartments

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A coalition of prominent New York City real estate figures has filed plans to transform a 38-story office building in Times Square into more than 900 new homes. As reported by The Real Deal, Apollo Global Management, in partnership with RXR and SL Green, aims to convert 5 Times Square into a mixed-use building with 942 apartments. This office-to-residential conversion would be one of the largest in the city to date, and the first in the heart of Times Square.
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What to know about the 2025 Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop

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December 31, 2024

What to know about the 2025 Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop

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The world's most iconic New Year’s Eve celebration returns to New York City on Tuesday. Those eager to ring in 2025 will compete for a spot at the crossroads of the world to watch the 11,875-pound crystal ball descend from One Times Square. Ahead, here's everything you need to know about the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, from the star-studded cast of hosts and live performers to the best spots to see the confetti rain down.
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Congestion pricing to begin this weekend following ruling in NJ lawsuit, MTA says

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December 31, 2024

Congestion pricing to begin this weekend following ruling in NJ lawsuit, MTA says

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New York State will proceed with congestion pricing as planned on Sunday, following a federal judge's ruling on New Jersey's lawsuit against the program. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Monday confirmed that the program will go into effect after Judge Leo M. Gordon determined the state had met all necessary requirements to launch the plan. However, the ruling ordered federal transportation officials to review certain aspects of the program, with a New Jersey lawyer arguing this prevents the program from starting.
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NY’s first Dominican arts and cultural center in Inwood opens lottery for 484 apartments, from $555/month

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December 30, 2024

NY’s first Dominican arts and cultural center in Inwood opens lottery for 484 apartments, from $555/month

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A new mixed-use development in Inwood that will house New York City's first-ever Dominican arts and cultural center and more than 600 apartments has launched an affordable housing lottery. Located at 375 West 207th Street, the 30-story building will house a museum and exhibition space dedicated to showcasing and preserving the vibrant arts and culture of the Dominican Republic. New Yorkers earning 30, 50, 70, and 110 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $555/month studios to $2,592/month two bedrooms.
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This $3M co-op is like a European loft in the West Village

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December 27, 2024

This $3M co-op is like a European loft in the West Village

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This one-bedroom-plus-office co-op at 72 Horatio Street feels like a sunny Scandinavian apartment, with impossibly high ceilings and windows everywhere. Within a converted stable, historic details like exposed brick walls retain the loft vibe, and new renovations add up-to-the minute style. Asking $2,998,000, new updates are both cozy and luxurious, including wide-plank oak floors, recessed lighting, designer chandeliers, and split Mitsubishi AC units.
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Festive public art installations now illuminate the Meatpacking District

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December 23, 2024

Festive public art installations now illuminate the Meatpacking District

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The Meatpacking District's charming cobblestone streets have been transformed into an enchanting holiday forest. Back for another festive season, "Lights on the Cobbles" illuminates Ninth Avenue with large-scale installations, including dazzling holiday lights, a reflective illuminated pathway through Gansevoort Plaza, larger-than-life snow people, and more. The captivating holiday decor is on display through January 15.
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Hochul announces plan for $1.35B mixed-use project with 1,400 new homes across from the Javits Center

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December 20, 2024

Hochul announces plan for $1.35B mixed-use project with 1,400 new homes across from the Javits Center

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday that a $1.35 billion mixed-use development with nearly 1,400 new homes will be built across from the Javits Center. The governor tapped a partnership of developers called the Hudson Boulevard Collective to develop "Site K" at 418 11th Avenue. The project includes a 72-story residential tower and a 28-story hotel, along with a five-story podium that will hold a permanent home for the Climate Museum and community facilities. Thanks to recent zoning reforms, the development will be the first in New York City in over 60 years to exceed the 12-floor area ratio (FAR), allowing for more housing to be built.
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New year, new $10M Greenwich Village loft

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December 18, 2024

New year, new $10M Greenwich Village loft

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With a $5 million renovation dialed in, this sprawling Greenwich Village home looks ready for a new life and a new year. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath co-op at 43 West 13th Street has a dedicated space for every part of your life, including a meditation room and a TV room. Asking $10,000,000, the full-floor loft is a study in the latest and most luxurious fixtures, finishes, and high-tech comforts.
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Breuer Building up for individual, interior landmark designation

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December 17, 2024

Breuer Building up for individual, interior landmark designation

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The interiors of the Whitney Museum's former Brutalist home may be preserved ahead of a planned renovation. The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to calendar the Breuer Building at 945 Madison Avenue for consideration as an individual and interior landmark. Calendaring comes as the auction house Sotheby's prepares to relocate its headquarters to the Marcel Breuer-designed building; news of a renovation set to begin next year prompted preservationists to urge the agency to landmark the interiors.
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Upper East Side luxury rental opens lottery for 33 apartments, from $914/month

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December 16, 2024

Upper East Side luxury rental opens lottery for 33 apartments, from $914/month

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A new luxury rental on the Upper East Side launched a housing lottery last week for 33 mixed-income apartments. As a modern interpretation of Manhattan's Art Deco buildings, The Delecor at 250 East 83rd Street in Yorkville offers a pre-war-inspired design with 128 apartments and 25,000 square feet of residential amenities, including a rooftop lounge and indoor pool. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $914/month for studios to $4,020/month for two bedrooms.
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This $3.3M Village co-op will brighten even the darkest winter days

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December 13, 2024

This $3.3M Village co-op will brighten even the darkest winter days

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In addition to being in one of New York City's most coveted neighborhoods, the "gold coast" of Greenwich Village, this two-bedroom co-op at 30 Fifth Avenue has the additional blessings of ample size and a wealth of natural light. As the fortunate result of combining two of the building's classic pre-war units, the apartment, asking $3,295,000, gets morning sun via an eastern exposure, which also provides a view of lower Fifth Avenue from the 11th floor. Crisp white walls, high beamed ceilings, and clean, classic updates create a bright home with no dark corners.
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The duplex apartment in Paul Rudolph’s Modulightor Building may be landmarked

Exterior photo courtesy of the Paul Rudolph Institute for Modern Architecture; interior photo courtesy of the Landmarks Preservation Commission

December 12, 2024

The duplex apartment in Paul Rudolph’s Modulightor Building may be landmarked

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A year ago, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Modulightor Building, a Midtown East building designed by renowned architect Paul Rudolph, as a New York City landmark. Now, the agency will consider landmarking the interior of the building as well. On Tuesday, the agency voted to calendar a duplex apartment on the third and fourth floors of 246 East 58th Street designed by Rudolph. According to the commission, the apartment is a "complex, multi-layered late modern residential interior unlike any in New York City."
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