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Landmarks approves scaled-down South Street Seaport mixed-use project

The approved design. All renderings courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / Howard Hughes Corporation

May 5, 2021

Landmarks approves scaled-down South Street Seaport mixed-use project

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The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to approve plans for a debated mixed-use project and a new museum in the South Street Seaport. The Howard Hughes Corporation presented a revised proposal for 250 Water Street that includes one 324-foot tower to be built on a parking lot instead of the two 470-foot structures originally proposed in January. The project also involves constructing a new building for the South Street Seaport Museum at 89 South Street.
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Popular Italian restaurant Rosemary’s has a new location in Stuyvesant Town
May 4, 2021

Popular Italian restaurant Rosemary’s has a new location in Stuyvesant Town

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The West Village's popular Italian restaurant Rosemary's opened a second NYC location in Stuyvesant Town today. Rosemary's opened on Greenwich Avenue in 2012 and quickly became a neighborhood favorite due in part to its rooftop garden that provides produce for the menu. The huge new outpost, at 350 First Avenue at East 20th Street, will have a 120- seat dining room, 50-person wine bar, 30-seat private dining room, and a 100-seat sidewalk cafe overlooking a planned community garden.
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This historic Greenwich Village townhouse is a pastel dream with an English garden for $17.75M

Listing photos by Andrew Frasz for Sotheby’s International Realty

May 4, 2021

This historic Greenwich Village townhouse is a pastel dream with an English garden for $17.75M

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Located at 76 Washington Place, this Greenwich Village townhouse is often photographed for its pastel-blue facade, complemented by a beautiful blossoming tree out front. But now that it's hit the market, asking $17,750,000, we get a chance to see the interior, which is just as much a serene, pastel dream. Modern additions complement the home's 19th-century bones, and there's a magical English garden, too.
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A new digital cookbook is supporting Chinatown businesses impacted by Covid-19

886’s Taiwanese Fried Rice (left); Wing Hin’s Shrimp Fried Rice (right). Courtesy of Send Chinatown Love + Umamicart.

May 3, 2021

A new digital cookbook is supporting Chinatown businesses impacted by Covid-19

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Wing Hing Seafood Restaurant, 46 Mott St., Grand Tea & Imports, 886--these are just a few of the restaurants featured in the new digital cookbook Around the Roundtable: Recipes for Chinatown Favorites that was created to support Chinatown businesses. The free, downloadable cookbook comes from Send Chinatown Love, an entirely volunteer-run organization whose goal is to provide relief to small, immigrant-owned Chinatown businesses impacted by the effects of Covid-19.
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Macy’s annual Flower Show blossoms with hope and love

Photos: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s

May 3, 2021

Macy’s annual Flower Show blossoms with hope and love

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The 46th annual Macy's Flower Show opened on Sunday, transforming the Herald Square store into a whimsical floral oasis. This year's theme, Give. Love. Bloom., aims to inspire hope for New Yorkers after a tough year with grand gardens, flower displays, and larger-than-life butterflies taking over the store, the iconic windows, and even outside, at Herald Square Park.
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$465K Upper West Side studio has stained-glass windows, wood shutters, and more

Listing images courtesy of The Corcoran Group

May 3, 2021

$465K Upper West Side studio has stained-glass windows, wood shutters, and more

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If you don't mind sleeping in a lofted space, this $465,000 Upper West Side studio is in a great location and has tons of historic charm. Located on the second floor of the brownstone at 128 West 78th Street, it's just down the block from the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. It has gorgeous details like carved wood moldings, stained-glass transoms, wood radiator covers and shutters, and exposed brick.
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Hudson Yards penthouse with a 920-foot-high terrace lists for $59M

All images by Colin Miller for Related

April 30, 2021

Hudson Yards penthouse with a 920-foot-high terrace lists for $59M

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At 1,010 feet, 35 Hudson Yards is the tallest tower in the west side mega-development and the fifth-tallest residential building in all of New York City. And its penthouse is also a record-setter, offering the highest private terrace in the whole city. As was first reported by the NY Post, the five-bedroom home on the building's 90th floor has just hit the market for $59 million. The terrace sits 920 feet above street level.
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This barnyard-chic artist’s loft in Soho is asking $3M

Listing images courtesy of The Corcoran Group

April 30, 2021

This barnyard-chic artist’s loft in Soho is asking $3M

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With its whitewashed brick walls, distressed wood accents, collection of vintage mirrors, and shabby-chic furniture, this Soho loft has totally nailed the barnyard-chic look. Located at 80 Wooster Street, the sprawling residence is 2,400 square feet and is currently configured as a one-bedroom, two-bathroom home. It's asking $2,999,000.
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Lottery opens for 47 affordable apartments at West 42nd Street complex overlooking the Hudson River

All photos courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

April 29, 2021

Lottery opens for 47 affordable apartments at West 42nd Street complex overlooking the Hudson River

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New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for 47 middle-income apartments at the Midtown West rental complex River Place. Located at 650 West 42nd Street, the massive 900+ unit development has amazing amenities like a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, two outdoor tennis courts, a basketball court, and a sundeck overlooking the Hudson River. Available apartments include $1,130/month studios, $1,634/one-bedrooms, and $2,467/month two-bedrooms.
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Take a yoga class 1,100 feet in the sky at Hudson Yards’ Edge

Photo of Edge at Hudson Yards courtesy of Related-Oxford

April 27, 2021

Take a yoga class 1,100 feet in the sky at Hudson Yards’ Edge

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Looking to take your yoga practice to new heights? Hudson Yards' Edge, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, is bringing back its "sky-high" yoga experience next week. Run by Equinox, the classes take place on the 100th-floor observation deck of 30 Hudson Yards, 1,100 feet above ground. The first weekly event will take place on Thursday, May 6th. The $50 tickets go on sale this Friday and will be released on a week-by-week basis.
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Effort continues to restore New York’s Titanic Memorial Lighthouse to its original 1913 condition

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. (1915). Seamen’s Church Institute of New York, 25 South Street

April 26, 2021

Effort continues to restore New York’s Titanic Memorial Lighthouse to its original 1913 condition

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The campaign to landmark and restore the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse, a monument in New York City built in 1913 to honor those who died aboard the Titanic, continues. Designed by Warren and Wetmore, the architecture firm behind Grand Central Terminal, the 60-foot-tall lighthouse originally sat atop the roof of the Seamen's Church Institute and featured a working time ball that dropped down the pole each day, along with a green light. Preservationists are now raising funds that would help restore the lighthouse, currently located at the entrance to the South Street Seaport, to its original condition.
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Classic Upper East Side cocktail bar Bemelmans to finally reopen in May

Photo of Bemelmans Bar by Don Riddle for The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

April 26, 2021

Classic Upper East Side cocktail bar Bemelmans to finally reopen in May

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One of New York City's most storied bars will reopen next month following a year-long shutdown. Located inside the historic Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side, Bemelmans Bar will welcome guests back to the iconic mural-covered watering hole on May 11, the first time since last March. And for the first time in its nearly 75-year history, Bemelmans is now accepting online reservations.
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On the Upper West Side, a former artist’s loft is now a grand $4.8M duplex with library walls

Listing photos by Peter Aaaron for Sotheby’s International Realty

April 23, 2021

On the Upper West Side, a former artist’s loft is now a grand $4.8M duplex with library walls

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The Atelier co-op at 33 West 67th Street was built in 1908 as artist's lofts, and though the Upper West Side building no longer caters to creatives, it still retains its gorgeous pre-war details and oversized apartments. This duplex unit, for example, has a grand, 17-foot double-height living room that features wrap-around library walls (47 feet of them, to be exact), as well as a sweeping staircase and mezzanine balcony. It's on the market for $4,795,000.
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See what a renovated Penn Station could look like

View from 33rd Street, a shared space for pedestrians

April 22, 2021

See what a renovated Penn Station could look like

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A dark and cramped Penn Station could soon be replaced with a light-filled transit hub with more space for commuters. Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled on Wednesday two possible options for the reconstruction of the Midtown train station as part of his broader Empire Station Complex project, which would unify an upgraded Penn Station and the new Moynihan Train Hall. The interconnected station would increase train capacity at the site, which is considered the busiest in the country. It could serve 830,000 daily passengers by 2038, up from 600,000 the station served each day before the pandemic.
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This $2.2M Union Square loft has funky interiors and a cool, industrial roof deck

Listing photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

April 22, 2021

This $2.2M Union Square loft has funky interiors and a cool, industrial roof deck

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The funky barrel-vaulted ceilings at this Union Square loft set the stage for a truly unique home, which has even been featured in Elle Decor. A greenhouse-windowed skylight, a spiral staircase, and an eclectic, colorful mix of decor add to the cool vibe, as does the roof deck that's right below the building's vintage water tower and trusses. Located at 13 East 16th Street, the two-bedroom condo is asking $2,175,000.
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Luxe $4.8M Upper West Side penthouse has three terraces with skyscraper views
April 21, 2021

Luxe $4.8M Upper West Side penthouse has three terraces with skyscraper views

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Large, high-end penthouses aren't uncommon on the Upper West Side, neither are outdoor terraces. But the views afforded from this duplex penthouse are something special. An outdoor space spanning the entire length of the main level overlooks the supertall towers along Billionaires' Row, while other vantages show off all the skyscrapers in the neighborhood. The $4,790,000 home is located at 135 West 70th Street, an Egyptian Revival condo building known as The Pythian, which was designed by famed theater architect Thomas W. Lamb (it's also where Lady Gaga grew up and where her family still lives).
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Another Yayoi Kusama exhibition will be on view in NYC this summer

Yayoi Kusama, 2020 Photo by Yusuke Miyazaki © YAYOI KUSAA Courtesy Ota Fine Arts, Victoria Miro, David Zwirner

April 20, 2021

Another Yayoi Kusama exhibition will be on view in NYC this summer

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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's popular polka-dot pumpkins and grand floral sculptures have taken over the New York Botanical Garden this month as part of a new six-month installation. This summer, an exhibition featuring new paintings by the celebrated artist will open in Chelsea, providing New Yorkers another opportunity to enjoy Kusama's iconic work. Starting June 17, David Zwirner will display the latest art from her ongoing My Eternal Soul series, which first began in 2009.
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$350M redevelopment of century-old Textile Building reimagines office space with fresh air and greenery

Renderings courtesy of Tribeca Investment Group

April 20, 2021

$350M redevelopment of century-old Textile Building reimagines office space with fresh air and greenery

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A 100-year-old property in Midtown South will be reimagined as a modern office building with courtyards and terraces, flexible workspace, and lots of greenery, amenities the owners hope will draw tenants back to in-person work post-pandemic. Tribeca Investment Group, PGIM Real Estate, and Meadows Partners announced this week plans for a $350 million redevelopment of 295 Fifth Avenue, also known as the Textile Building. The owners acquired a 99-year ground lease for the 17-story building in 2019 for $375 million.
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Vaccine hub opening at Museum of Natural History with slots set aside for cultural institution workers

Photo by D. Finnin/ ©AMNH

April 19, 2021

Vaccine hub opening at Museum of Natural History with slots set aside for cultural institution workers

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Those who work at cultural institutions, as well as public housing residents, will be prioritized at a new COVID-19 vaccine site opening on Friday at the Upper West Side's American Museum of Natural History. Mayor de Blasio made the announcement in a press conference this morning, noting that "literally you can get vaccinated below the blue whale," who is now sporting a giant bandaid. In a show of support, the Museum will give complimentary general admission on a future visit for a group of four to anyone who receives their vaccine at the site.
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Bette Midler sells palatial Upper East Side penthouse last listed for $50M

Photo from a previous listing, courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

April 19, 2021

Bette Midler sells palatial Upper East Side penthouse last listed for $50M

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Bette Midler has sold her massive Upper East Side penthouse, which was last listed for $50 million. The entertainer and her husband, Martin von Haselberg, first bought the 14-room triplex at 1125 Fifth Avenue in the late 1990s, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the sale. Taking up the top three levels of the Emery Roth-designed co-op, the residence measures 7,000 square feet with an additional 3,000 square feet of outdoor terraces.
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Affordable housing lottery opens for 79 units on the Upper West Side, from $456/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

April 19, 2021

Affordable housing lottery opens for 79 units on the Upper West Side, from $456/month

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In the Manhattan Valley section of the Upper West Side, an affordable housing lottery has just launched for New Yorkers earning 30 or 60 percent of the area median income. The units range from $456/month one-bedrooms to $1,510/month three-bedrooms. The building, known as WSFSSH at West 108, is located at 145 West 108th Street, and it's the first in a two-phase project from the West Side Federation For Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH). When the development was first announced in 2016, it was contested by local residents for the fact that it would replace affordable, city-owned parking garages and a transitional shelter.
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Eataly’s rooftop restaurant is now a blooming greenhouse

All photos courtesy of Eataly

April 16, 2021

Eataly’s rooftop restaurant is now a blooming greenhouse

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SERRA by Birreria, the popular Italian restaurant on the 14th-floor rooftop of Eataly, has transformed itself for the spring. "Serra will instantly transport guests to the Italian countryside," the restaurant tells us, as it will become a beautiful, blooming greenhouse featuring seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced from the local Union Square Greenmarket. A portion of the proceeds during this time will be donated to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Children’s Garden, where children 2 to 17 years old have the chance to plant and harvest their own crops and flowers.
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Dining, shopping, and 25 live performances are coming to Bryant Park

Photo by Krisztina Papp on Unsplash

April 16, 2021

Dining, shopping, and 25 live performances are coming to Bryant Park

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Kicking off yesterday and running through June 20th, "Spring Up" is a new immersive dining and shopping experience in Bryant Park. Managed by food hall operator Urbanspace, the market will feature original art, antique collectibles, jewelry and cuisines from more than 40 local small businesses. And from June 9th through September 20th, the Bryant Park Corporation will present 25 free performances from local institutions including the New York Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Joe’s Pub, the Classical Theater of Harlem, and Paul Taylor Dance Company.
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$1.75M Kips Bay condo overlooks the Chrysler Building and One Vanderbilt

Listing photos by Evan Joseph

April 16, 2021

$1.75M Kips Bay condo overlooks the Chrysler Building and One Vanderbilt

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The Future Condominium at 200 East 32nd Street is located at the corner of Third Avenue, affording it a prime Kips Bay location that's not only convenient but is just the right distance from Midtown's landmarks for some killer views. This north-facing two-bedroom unit, currently listed for $1,750,000, overlooks the Chrysler Building and the newly completed One Vanderbilt Tower through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. It also has a south-west-facing balcony with even more views, including those of the World Trade Center.
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The Met’s latest rooftop installation features a swaying Big Bird overlooking Central Park

Installation view, The Roof Garden Commission, Alex Da Corte “As Long as the Sun Lasts,” 2021. Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, photo by Anna Marie Kellen

April 15, 2021

The Met’s latest rooftop installation features a swaying Big Bird overlooking Central Park

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A 26-foot-tall moving sculpture featuring the Sesame Street character Big Bird has been installed atop the Metropolitan Museum of Art as part of the museum's annual Roof Garden Commission series. Created by Philadelphia-based artist Alex Da Corte, As Long as the Sun Lasts exhibition includes a blue-feathered Big Bird sitting on a floating crescent moon and holding a ladder, gazing out at Central Park and the massive towers that dot the skyline. The exhibition will open at the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden on April 16 and be on view through October 31.
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