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Santa Claus is coming to the Empire State Building’s observation deck

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November 30, 2022

Santa Claus is coming to the Empire State Building’s observation deck

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Santa Claus will be visiting the Empire State Building Observatory for the first time ever this holiday season. On two days in December, visitors can meet Santa and share their Christmas wishes on the iconic building's 80th floor. The landmark skyscraper will be decked out with festive decor and offer musical performances.
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175-year-old church in Manhattan’s Rose Hill neighborhood to be demolished

Photo by Eden, Janine and Jim on Flickr

November 29, 2022

175-year-old church in Manhattan’s Rose Hill neighborhood to be demolished

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A historic church that has resided in Manhattan for more than 175 years is set to be demolished, as first reported by Crain's New York. Located at 154 Lexington Avenue in Nomad, the First Moravian Church served as an important meeting space for patriotic societies and women's groups and played a critical role in welcoming Armenian immigrants to New York City. An application was filed this month for an 11-story mixed-use building at the site, according to city records.
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For $6.75M, this park-facing East Side condo is for sale or rent, with 10 rooms to use however you wish

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November 29, 2022

For $6.75M, this park-facing East Side condo is for sale or rent, with 10 rooms to use however you wish

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Options are many in this 3,225-square-foot condo on Manhattan's Museum Mile between East Harlem and Carnegie Hill; the combination of two apartments resulted in a collection of rooms that work as bedrooms (as many as six), playrooms or entertaining spaces, depending on your needs. What you can't change: a coveted spot on Central Park and amazing panoramic views of the park and Conservatory Gardens. Asking $6,750,000, this sun-filled home can be found in the Emery Roth-designed 1920s building at 1200 Fifth Avenue known as The Park View. Not ready for a commitment? You can rent the pretty pre-war home for $25,000/month.
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10 things you didn’t know about the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Photo of the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree courtesy of Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer

November 28, 2022

10 things you didn’t know about the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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New York City's annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been a favorite holiday tradition for New Yorkers and visitors alike since its inception in the early 1930s. This year marks the 93rd anniversary of the festive tradition that draws hundreds of thousands of people daily to the area around Fifth Avenue. From the tree's humble beginnings as a place to gather during the Great Depression to its 50,000 sparkling lights and 900-pound Swarovski crystal-covered star topper, here are 10 things you might not know about the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
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$12.2M condo on Billionaires’ Row looks like it’s floating above Central Park

Photo courtesy of Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group

November 28, 2022

$12.2M condo on Billionaires’ Row looks like it’s floating above Central Park

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A condo in one of the first supertalls to rise on Billionaires' Row is available. Asking $12,200,000, the three-bedroom on the 41st floor of One57 seemingly hovers over Central Park, with the home's floor-to-ceiling windows in the 39-foot-long living room providing a near-perfect view of the iconic greenspace. In addition to sweeping panoramas, the building also offers residents five-star services from the Park Hyatt Hotel, including daily housekeeping, laundry, and in-residence dining.
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NYC unveils plan for car-free streets in Midtown to reduce holiday crowds

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November 23, 2022

NYC unveils plan for car-free streets in Midtown to reduce holiday crowds

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Some streets in Midtown Manhattan will be closed to cars during the holiday season to provide New Yorkers and visitors a safe way to enjoy the festivities, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday. Under the plan, the city will open 11 blocks to pedestrians, including a strip of Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street, the first time in 50 years the iconic thoroughfare will close to traffic. Starting next week, certain streets around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall will only be open to pedestrians during the busiest hours.
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Taylor Swift’s one-time West Village rental is back on the market for $45K/month

All photos courtesy of Al Siedman/VHT for The Corcoran Group

November 22, 2022

Taylor Swift’s one-time West Village rental is back on the market for $45K/month

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Here's an opportunity to rent the West Village townhouse once home to Taylor Swift. Located at 23 Cornelia Street, the home was the subject of "Cornelia Street," a song on the pop star's seventh studio album Lover that references the iconic carriage house she rented in 2016. Currently listed for $45,000/month, the 21-foot-wide property has four bedrooms, an indoor pool, and a garage.
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Fifth Avenue will partially close to all traffic on select days in December

The decorated holiday window at Saks Fifth Avenue in 2016; Photo by Phil Roeder on Flickr

November 21, 2022

Fifth Avenue will partially close to all traffic on select days in December

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Fifth Avenue will be closed to cars in celebration of the holiday season next month. As first reported by Time Out, the "Fifth Avenue for All" initiative will take place on three Sundays next month, December 4, 11, and 18, from noon to 6 p.m., allowing pedestrians to safely stroll along Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street.
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Related launches sales for luxury residences on the Tribeca waterfront, priced from $1M

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November 18, 2022

Related launches sales for luxury residences on the Tribeca waterfront, priced from $1M

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Related Companies on Monday launched sales for 176 luxurious residences on the Hudson River's waterfront in Tribeca. Located at 450 Washington Street, the building was designed by Roger Ferris + Partners, with amenities and common spaces conceived by MAWD, and landscape architecture by Hollander Design. Residences range from open plan studios to four bedrooms, priced around $1 million to $12 million.
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For $4.9M, this Hamilton Heights home has a New Orleans-style balcony and magical garden

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November 18, 2022

For $4.9M, this Hamilton Heights home has a New Orleans-style balcony and magical garden

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From its ivy-covered limestone facade and its New Orleans-style balcony to the magical rear garden, this Hamilton Heights rowhouse is about as romantic as real estate can get. Located in the historic upper Manhattan neighborhood at 433 West 147th Street, this unique five-story home consists of a triplex and a floor-through garden apartment, has a curb cut with a private driveway, and is situated on a rare buildable double lot. It can be yours for $4,890,000.
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$6.5M UWS townhouse near Riverside Park has its own outdoor oasis

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November 17, 2022

$6.5M UWS townhouse near Riverside Park has its own outdoor oasis

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At this six-level townhouse on the Upper West side, access to green space is no issue. Not only is the 1899-constructed home at 341 West 84th Street just one block from the waterfront Riverside Park, but it also features a private rear garden, an outdoor terrace, and a rooftop. Asking $6,500,000, the townhouse is currently configured as a two-family home, with a quadruplex and newly renovated garden-level apartment.
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See Snøhetta’s lush public garden now open at 550 Madison Avenue

All photos courtesy of Barret Doherty unless otherwise noted

November 17, 2022

See Snøhetta’s lush public garden now open at 550 Madison Avenue

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The new public garden at Philip Johnson's 550 Madison Avenue building opened this week, the final component of the postmodern landmark's renovation led by the Olayan Group. Designed by Snøhetta, the lush privately-owned public space (POPS) is located adjacent to 550 Madison in a formerly enclosed mid-block passageway. Increasing the public space at the site by 50 percent, the half-acre garden is now the largest in Midtown East.
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Here are NYC’s best holiday markets and pop-up shops of 2022

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November 16, 2022

Here are NYC’s best holiday markets and pop-up shops of 2022

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FAD Holiday Market The holiday season has arrived in New York City, and with it comes the dozens of festive winter shops that offer unique gifts and locally-made goods for New Yorkers and their loved ones. Ahead, discover the city's best holiday markets and pop-up shops, from the long-revered markets at Union Square and Bryant Park to newcomers like the Brooklyn Borough Hall Holiday Market.
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Starbucks opens three-level Reserve location inside the Empire State Building

All images courtesy of Matthew Glac

November 16, 2022

Starbucks opens three-level Reserve location inside the Empire State Building

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Starbucks is opening another of its premium, immersive roasteries within the Empire State Building on Wednesday. Spanning 23,000 square feet across three floors, the new Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building store features immersive experiences like hands-on workshops and guided tasting flights, as well as an extensive menu of coffee beverages, craft cocktails, and artisan food only available at the location.
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Preservationists, local pols hope to save 200-year-old Greenwich Village house from demolition

Photo by Spencer Means on Flickr

November 15, 2022

Preservationists, local pols hope to save 200-year-old Greenwich Village house from demolition

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A 200-year-old landmarked property in Greenwich Village once home to author Ruth McKenney could soon be demolished. The city's Department of Buildings last week ordered the immediate demolition of the rowhouse at 14 Gay Street after learning unpermitted work on the building has left it at risk of collapsing. According to The Village Sun, adjacent 16 Gay Street, also constructed in 1827, has also been compromised.
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Ivana Trump’s opulent Lenox Hill townhouse lists for $26.5M

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November 15, 2022

Ivana Trump’s opulent Lenox Hill townhouse lists for $26.5M

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Ivana Trump's five-story limestone townhouse on the Upper East Side has hit the market. Trump, who was found dead at her home in July, bought the property at 10 East 64th Street in the early 1990s for roughly $2,500,000 following her divorce from Donald Trump and decorated it in an over-the-top opulence. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the estate of the late businesswoman is selling the townhouse for $26,500,000, with the furniture up for grabs, if the buyer is interested.
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Your guide to Carnegie Hill, the essence of history and culture on the Upper East Side

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November 14, 2022

Your guide to Carnegie Hill, the essence of history and culture on the Upper East Side

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Bounded by 86th and 96th streets, Third Avenue, and Central Park's east side, the enclave of Carnegie Hill, well within the refined embrace of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is a neighborhood that transcends trends. A significant portion comprises the Carnegie Hill Historic District with its 19th-century townhouses of brick and brownstone and ornate mansions, converted hotels, and large apartment buildings from the early 20th century. Culturally rich on par with any neighborhood in the world, with a convenience that's hard to beat anywhere in the city, this elegant residential New York City neighborhood appears untouched by time. But within its borders are some of the Upper East Side's most exciting recent residential conversions and new developments.
What to do and see, and where to live in Carnegie Hill
The 2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in NYC

All photos courtesy of Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer

November 14, 2022

The 2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in NYC

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in Midtown, marking the start of the holiday season in New York City. Donated by a family in Glens Falls, New York, the 82-foot-tall Norway Spruce tree is 50 feet wide and weighs around 14 tons. After its arrival at Rockefeller Center this weekend, the hefty tree was hoisted into position by a crane and set in place, where it will stand throughout the holiday season. The annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 30.
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Museum of Broadway opens in Times Square this week

All photos courtesy of Monique Carboni

November 14, 2022

Museum of Broadway opens in Times Square this week

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The first-ever permanent museum dedicated to the rich history of Broadway theater is opening in Times Square on Tuesday. Located at 145 West 45th Street, the Museum of Broadway will guide guests through an immersive visual history of Broadway, delving into moments throughout The Great White Way's history and displaying a variety of costumes, props, rare photos, videos, and more.
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Newly unveiled interiors mark completion of slender supertall 111 West 57th Street

Exterior photo by David Sundberg; Interior by Adrian Gaut

November 14, 2022

Newly unveiled interiors mark completion of slender supertall 111 West 57th Street

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The second-tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere is officially complete. Last week, JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group unveiled the interiors of 111 West 57th Street, a 1,428-foot-tall building on Billionaires' Row designed by SHoP Architects. New photos show off the tower's interior architecture, including the residences and amenity spaces, all designed by William Sofield's Studio Sofield.
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NYC to close Randall’s Island migrant shelter after a month

Image courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

November 11, 2022

NYC to close Randall’s Island migrant shelter after a month

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Only a month after opening, the migrant shelter on Randall's Island will close, Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday. The 84,400-square-foot facility, which was designed for adult men and held 500 beds and a recreation center, will be replaced by a new center in Midtown Manhattan, as first reported by City Limits. The Randall's Island facility is set to be shuttered next week, and current occupants of the facility will be provided with transportation to the Watson Hotel on West 57th Street, where 600 rooms will be used to house asylum seekers.
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A Keith Haring mural that has been out of public view for 30 years will be auctioned for charity

Photo courtesy of Sotheby’s; ‘Mural for The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York’ by Keith Haring

November 8, 2022

A Keith Haring mural that has been out of public view for 30 years will be auctioned for charity

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A forgotten Keith Haring mural that has sat in storage for over 30 years is being shown in public for the first time and auctioned off for charity. Created in 1986 by the legendary pop artist, Haring drew the mural within the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital to instill hope in the young patients who were staying in the facility, as first reported by Time Out NY. The building was torn down in 1989 to make space for the Guggenheim Pavilion, but the mural was saved and placed in storage.
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For $7M, a centuries-old Soho townhouse with intact original details and private outdoor spaces

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November 8, 2022

For $7M, a centuries-old Soho townhouse with intact original details and private outdoor spaces

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In the midst of Soho's industrial-era lofts and their modern-era lookalikes, the landmarked brick townhouse at 83 Sullivan Street is a rare representation of 19th-century charm. Built on what was formerly Dutch colonial farmland and later part of a parcel of land owned by Aaron Burr, this 3,590-square-foot townhouse has retained its original moldings and doors. In addition to two interior units, this historic property features three separate private outdoor spaces.
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Noho building where Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked hits rental market

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November 7, 2022

Noho building where Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked hits rental market

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The Noho loft building where Jean-Michel Basquiat lived and worked at the time of his untimely death has hit the rental market. As first reported by EV Grieve, Meridian Capital Group is marketing 57 Great Jones Street as a "historic full building restaurant opportunity" with roughly 6,600 square feet, but added that "all uses" would be considered. The building was owned by Andy Warhol when Basquiat lived there for five years until his death at the age of 27 in 1988.
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Vote for your favorite large-scale can sculpture during 30th annual ‘Canstruction’ contest

All images courtesy of Ashok Sinha

November 4, 2022

Vote for your favorite large-scale can sculpture during 30th annual ‘Canstruction’ contest

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The annual competition that brings together architects, engineers, and contractors for a good cause is back for its 30th year. "Canstruction" asks teams to design and build intricate, large-scale sculptures made of unopened food cans, with all of the cans donated to City Harvest, the city’s largest food rescue organization, and distributed to food pantries following the contest. Held at Brookfield Place in the Financial District, the event is free and open to the public. The competition runs through November 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Vote for your favorite can sculpture here.
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$2.4M co-op adds an eccentric twist to a historic West Village townhouse

Photos by Kellen Houde for Sotheby’s International Realty

November 4, 2022

$2.4M co-op adds an eccentric twist to a historic West Village townhouse

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Thanks to the use of bold colors, prints, and patterns, this historic West Village co-op becomes a one-of-a-kind abode. On a quaint cobblestone block, the apartment at 288 West 12th Street successfully melds original details, like the wide-plank pine floors and three wood-burning fireplaces, with funky details, from its painted ceilings and doors to the duck-egg blue cabinets in the renovated kitchen. The home is now on the market for $2,375,000.
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Clever co-op in Greenwich Village has a retractable wall and a Murphy bed for $3.25M

All photos courtesy of Russ Ross for The Corcoran Group

November 3, 2022

Clever co-op in Greenwich Village has a retractable wall and a Murphy bed for $3.25M

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New Yorkers know how to make the most out of scarce square footage with space-saving storage, built-ins, and decor tricks. This available Greenwich Village takes small-space design to the next level with a sliding wall that expands the living room by several feet and a Murphy bed that easily transforms the home office into a second bedroom. Located on the 21st floor of the full-service co-op building at 101 West 12th Street, the clever apartment, listed for $3,250,000, even has private outdoor space, too.
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