Reservations open for summer 2025 NYC Restaurant Week

Union Square Cafe. Credit: Peter Garritano.

July 17, 2025

Reservations open for summer 2025 NYC Restaurant Week

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Prepare your taste buds: reservations are now open for summer 2025 NYC Restaurant Week, the New York City Tourism + Conventions announced Tuesday. Founded in 1992, the beloved culinary tradition returns from July 21 through August 17, offering discounted meals at nearly 600 restaurants in 70 neighborhoods. Participating eateries will serve two-course lunches and three-course dinners at prix-fixe prices of $30, $45, or $60.
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This $5M Soho co-op is what happens to artists’ lofts when artists leave

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July 17, 2025

This $5M Soho co-op is what happens to artists’ lofts when artists leave

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Few disagree that it's the people who bring color to New York City's vibrant neighborhoods. We know the stories of an artist-populated Soho of yore, and the Artist-In-Residence "loft law" that helped make it possible. The neighborhood's affordable-to-artists days are long gone (along with the apartment's AIR designation), but we remain charmed by its lofts, for their proportions, and a fantasy of their past.
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NYC’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could create over 17,000 new homes, report says

Pfizer World Headquarters is becoming 1,500 apartments. Photo via WikiCommons

July 17, 2025

NYC’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could create over 17,000 new homes, report says

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New York City’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could yield over 17,000 new apartments, highlighting the potential for such projects to help ease the city’s housing shortage, according to a new report. Published on Thursday by City Comptroller Brad Lander, the report finds that 44 office conversions initiated after the pandemic could transform 15.2 million square feet of office space into as many as 17,400 homes over the coming years. However, the report warns that the city’s new 467-m tax break may be overly generous, potentially costing $5.1 billion in lost property tax revenue over 37 years.
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Work begins on 10-building East New York development with 2,000 affordable homes

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July 17, 2025

Work begins on 10-building East New York development with 2,000 affordable homes

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Construction has kicked off on the first phase of a transformative new housing development with 2,000 affordable homes in East New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of work on phases 1A and 1B of Innovative Urban Village, a 10-building project that will revitalize the Christian Cultural Center’s (CCC) 10.5-acre campus at 12020 Flatlands Avenue with new housing and community amenities. The initial phase will bring more than 800 affordable apartments, along with a workforce development center, a childcare facility, a performing arts venue, a grocery store, and green space with walking paths.
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City Council rejects zoning changes needed for Bally’s Bronx casino proposal

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July 16, 2025

City Council rejects zoning changes needed for Bally’s Bronx casino proposal

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Bally's plan to build a casino on a former Trump-owned golf course in the Bronx appears all but dead after the City Council rejected a key rezoning needed for the project. On Monday, the Council voted 29–9, with four abstentions, in favor of a motion by Council Member Kristy Marmorato to deny the land-use changes required to construct the gaming facility at Ferry Point Park, according to Crain's. The proposal is one of eight projects seeking a downstate gaming license.
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NYC Council approves 1,000-unit One45 Harlem development

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July 16, 2025

NYC Council approves 1,000-unit One45 Harlem development

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A residential development will finally rise on the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem after years of delays and debates. The New York City Council on Monday approved the One45 for Harlem plan, which includes three new buildings and 1,000 units of housing, 338 of which will be affordable. The previous proposal at the site failed to materialize after the former council member refused to accept the development unless at least 57 percent of the units were affordable to families earning 30 percent of the area median income; the developer said that was not economically feasible, withdrew the plan, and turned the property into a truck depot.
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Judge halts Adams’ removal of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane

The protected bike lane at Bedford Avenue and Flushing Avenue. Streetview © 2024 Google

July 16, 2025

Judge halts Adams’ removal of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane

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A disputed stretch of protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn was spared demolition for a second time, after a state judge blocked the Adams administration from removing it just hours before construction was set to begin. On Tuesday, state appellate court judge Lourdes M. Ventura issued a temporary restraining order, halting the city’s plan to shift the lane from the curb to the center of the avenue between Willoughby and Flushing Avenues. The decision came less than a week after another judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by street safety advocates, ruling that Mayor Eric Adams could move forward with the redesign because it “is not a major transportation project.”
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Delacorte Theater reopens in Central Park after $85M renovation

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July 16, 2025

Delacorte Theater reopens in Central Park after $85M renovation

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Central Park’s iconic Delacorte Theater officially reopened this week after an $85 million renovation. The Public Theater on Tuesday cut the ribbon on the revamped venue, which has undergone a comprehensive revitalization by Ennead Architects, the most significant work on the facility in its 63-year history. The project addresses critical safety and theater code requirements, improves infrastructure and backstage efficiency, and introduces a striking new exterior. The Delacorte will officially reopen to the public on August 7 for its first star-studded public performance of William Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night" as part of the beloved Free Shakespeare in the Park series.
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Layers of texture and moody hues make this $20M Chelsea townhouse a design maximalist’s dream

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July 16, 2025

Layers of texture and moody hues make this $20M Chelsea townhouse a design maximalist’s dream

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When the current owners of this five-story (plus roof terrace) townhouse at 462 West 23rd Street moved in, they turned to friend and interiors expert Amy Kolker of Jane Street Projects to transform the white-box building into a lush urban mansion ready for working, living, and entertaining on a grand scale. The result: A maximalist's dream of layered rugs, plush furniture, dreamy landscaped terraces, and statement marble on unexpected surfaces. Asking $19,950,000, the Chelsea townhouse was featured in Architectural Digest, introducing the world to its dark, dramatic style.
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Pier 17 owner proposes glass rooftop addition for year-round concerts

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July 15, 2025

Pier 17 owner proposes glass rooftop addition for year-round concerts

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Live music could soon become a year-round staple at the Rooftop at Pier 17, as the venue’s operator seeks approval to install a glass addition to house concerts during the winter. In a presentation to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday, the Seaport Entertainment Group detailed plans for a seasonal heated structure on the rooftop of the South Street Seaport District venue to accommodate performances from November through mid-March. The structure would allow the venue to extend its rooftop concert series into the winter, a time when foot traffic in the Seaport drops significantly.
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NYC proposes first major overhaul of ferry routes since launching in 2017

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July 15, 2025

NYC proposes first major overhaul of ferry routes since launching in 2017

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New York City has proposed the first major overhaul of its ferry system since it launched in 2017. The city's Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday released its NYC Ferry Network Optimization Plan, which includes several route changes aimed at providing better access to Midtown and Lower Manhattan, speeding up trips, and expanding capacity on busy routes.
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NYC unveils 20-year vision to improve Hart Island

Rendering of proposed “Remembrance Walk” and visitor center. Credit: Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects

July 15, 2025

NYC unveils 20-year vision to improve Hart Island

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New York City released its vision for the future of Hart Island, a mile-long piece of land east of the Bronx that is home to one of the largest public cemeteries in the world. Unveiled on Monday by the city's Parks Department, the 20-year concept plan outlines a series of capital projects that improve conditions on the island and add new visitor amenities and green infrastructure. Key components of the Hart Island plan include a welcome center with restrooms and seating, adaptive reuse of the island’s historic chapel as space for remembrance, shoreline stabilization, and forest restoration efforts.
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Connecticut estate once owned by composer Richard Rodgers asks $15M

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July 15, 2025

Connecticut estate once owned by composer Richard Rodgers asks $15M

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Situated on 39 private acres in Fairfield County, Connecticut, this rambling estate offers a modern-style home, a guest house, a barn, a pool house, and a two-story office pavilion–and that's just the basics. Asking $15,000,000, the property, recently renovated and updated for 21st-century living, was the home of music legend Richard Rodgers. The composer, known for "The Sound of Music," "Oklahoma!" and many more, lived there from 1965 until his death in 1979.
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NYC transit on pace for record-breaking year of ridership and performance

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July 14, 2025

NYC transit on pace for record-breaking year of ridership and performance

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New York City Transit is "on track" to have its best on-time performance on record. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is on pace for a record-breaking year, with ridership and on-time service improving across New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad during the first half of 2025. Customer satisfaction has also increased across all three agencies, while major crimes in the subway system have dropped 3.2 percent compared to the same period last year, and nearly 10 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
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World of Darkness exhibit showcasing nocturnal animals reopens at the Bronx Zoo after 16 years

Southern Lesser Galago. All photos courtesy of the Bronx Zoo

July 14, 2025

World of Darkness exhibit showcasing nocturnal animals reopens at the Bronx Zoo after 16 years

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The Bronx Zoo is shining a light on animals that thrive in the dark. After closing in 2009, the World of Darkness exhibit reopened this past weekend, showcasing 25 species of nocturnal creatures, from pygmy slow lorises and blind cave fish to blood pythons and Egyptian fruit bats. The exhibit employs a reverse light cycle, allowing visitors to observe these night-dwellers during the day.
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New nautical-themed restaurant brings yacht vibes to the Starrett-Lehigh rooftop

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July 14, 2025

New nautical-themed restaurant brings yacht vibes to the Starrett-Lehigh rooftop

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A new nautical-themed restaurant will open this week atop Chelsea’s landmarked Starrett-Lehigh Building. Operated by Crew, the team behind popular boat bars Grand Banks and Pilot, the Yacht Club opens this Thursday, taking up a sprawling 20,000 square feet across two floors at the former 1930s freight terminal. The 125-seat restaurant will offer top-tier seafood, indoor and outdoor dining, and panoramic views from its sunny roof deck. The Yacht Club is part of the building’s new Level Ten complex, a full-floor suite of cutting-edge amenities, many of which are open to the public.
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98 apartments available at all-electric Downtown Brooklyn tower, from $3,000/month

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July 14, 2025

98 apartments available at all-electric Downtown Brooklyn tower, from $3,000/month

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An all-electric, 30-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn launched a housing lottery this week for 98 middle-income apartments. Located at 89 Dekalb Avenue, the sustainable development features a smart glass facade, thoughtfully designed residences, and academic and office space for Long Island University. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,000/month studios to $4,376/month two bedrooms.
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Paul Newman’s Fifth Avenue co-op sells for $4M above asking price

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July 11, 2025

Paul Newman’s Fifth Avenue co-op sells for $4M above asking price

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A Fifth Avenue co-op once owned by Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward just sold for 40 percent above its asking price following a bidding war. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the classic six at 1120 Fifth Avenue sold for roughly $14 million after it was listed for $9,950,000 in December. More than 50 prospective buyers toured the home, resulting in nearly a dozen offers, including one above $14 million that the Newman family declined because the buyer intended to use it as a pied-a-terre—something the co-op board was unlikely to approve.
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Behind this $7.9M Upper East Side townhouse is a magical hourglass-shaped private garden

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July 11, 2025

Behind this $7.9M Upper East Side townhouse is a magical hourglass-shaped private garden

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This four-story single-family townhouse at 208 East 62nd Street in the Upper East Side's Treadwell Farm Historic district offers 5,000 square feet of life-ready space, from the cellar to the sun-filled top floor (with a private elevator to take you there). Asking $7,895,000, this iconic uptown home has another stunning surprise in the form of a curvaceous, tree-shaded south-facing garden retreat.
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NYC must expand housing voucher program, court rules

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July 11, 2025

NYC must expand housing voucher program, court rules

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A state appeals court has ordered New York City to expand its housing voucher program, rejecting the Adams administration's previous attempts to block it. On Thursday, a five-judge panel ruled that the City Council had the legal authority to expand the CityFHEPS voucher program, overturning a 2024 decision that had sided with the mayor. The Council first passed the legislation package in May 2023 and overrode Adams' veto of the bills, prompting the administration to sue over policy concerns and the program’s estimated $17 billion price tag.
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Life-size Edward Hopper paintings pop up in the Meatpacking District

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July 11, 2025

Life-size Edward Hopper paintings pop up in the Meatpacking District

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In a fluorescent-lit diner on a dark city street, film noir-type characters look aloof at the counter while a waiter tends to them. It’s 1942, and the scene is called "Nighthawks." This painting by artist Edward Hopper is regarded as one of the most famous American paintings. Although it depicts a fictional street corner, the artwork was inspired "by a restaurant Hopper had seen on Greenwich Avenue in New York," according to the Art Institute of Chicago, where the painting resides. The largest collection of Hopper’s works, including "A Woman in the Sun," however, can be found at the Whitney Museum. If you have your hearts set on seeing "Nighthawks," though, the Whitney and the Meatpacking District have leveled up the experience by allowing art lovers to step inside the iconic painting.
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283-unit affordable housing and cultural arts center moves ahead in Brownsville

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July 11, 2025

283-unit affordable housing and cultural arts center moves ahead in Brownsville

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A new all-electric development that will bring affordable homes and a cultural arts center to Brownsville is moving forward. City officials on Thursday announced that financing has closed for the Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments (BACA) at 366 Rockaway Avenue. The project will include 283 affordable rental units for households earning between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income, with a mix of studio to three-bedroom layouts. The project will also feature a 28,000-square-foot cultural arts center with flexible performance, rehearsal, and studio space for community arts organizations. Construction will begin this month, with completion expected by December 2027.
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Former home of New York Stock Exchange in FiDi to become nearly 400 apartments
July 10, 2025

Former home of New York Stock Exchange in FiDi to become nearly 400 apartments

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Plans were filed this week for another office-to-residential conversion in the Financial District. GFP Real Estate on Wednesday filed a permit application to convert the 20-story building at 40 Exchange Place into a mixed-use development with 382 apartments and retail space, as first reported by The Real Deal. The project is GFP’s latest conversion effort, following a $288 million construction loan secured in January for a similar project at 222 Broadway.
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Bedford Avenue protected bike lane can be removed, judge rules

The protected bike lane at Bedford Avenue and Flushing Avenue. Streetview © 2024 Google

July 10, 2025

Bedford Avenue protected bike lane can be removed, judge rules

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Part of a protected bike lane along Bedford Avenue in Bed-Stuy will be removed after a New York state judge said Mayor Eric Adams can move forward with a plan to get rid of three blocks of the lane. Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo on Wednesday gave the green light to the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) to shift the lane from the curb to the center of the avenue between Willoughby and Flushing Avenues, according to Gothamist. Adams first announced the change in June after community backlash over collisions between cyclists and pedestrians, which prompted a lawsuit from street safety advocates to block the removal.
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Central Park’s new public pool is now open

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July 10, 2025

Central Park’s new public pool is now open

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Swimming is back in Central Park. The Gottesman Pool opened last month as part of the new $160 million Davis Center at the Harlem Meer. Located on the northern end of the park, the elongated oval pool measures 285 feet by 120 feet, making it bigger than an Olympic-size pool and one of the largest public pools in New York City.
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This map shows where rent increased the most by NYC subway stop

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July 9, 2025

This map shows where rent increased the most by NYC subway stop

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It's not just your neighborhood. Rent prices have increased at 87 percent of New York City's subway stations this year. RentHop on Wednesday released its annual subway rent map, which highlights the median rent and the year-over-year rent increases of one-bedroom apartments by subway stop. According to the analysis, rent jumped by 14 percent near subway stations across Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, particularly in areas with new developments.
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New legislation ends criminal penalties for NYC street vendors

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July 9, 2025

New legislation ends criminal penalties for NYC street vendors

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The City Council last month passed legislation that decriminalizes most street vending violations in New York City. Sponsored by Queens Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Intro. 47 removes misdemeanor criminal penalties for general and food vendors and reduces them to civil offenses instead. The legislation comes amid a sharp rise in NYPD enforcement: officers issued over 9,300 tickets to vendors in 2024, more than double the total in 2023, according to City Limits. With 96 percent of the city’s street vendors being immigrants, according to the Immigration Research Initiative, criminal penalties heighten the risk of deportation under the Trump administration’s intensifying immigration crackdowns.
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The 8 casino proposals competing for a downstate New York gaming license
July 9, 2025

The 8 casino proposals competing for a downstate New York gaming license

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Since New York approved three downstate casino licenses in 2023, some of the city's top developers have rushed to unveil grand proposals. Backed by billion-dollar budgets and celebrity partners, many of these bids have added affordable housing, transit upgrades, and public green space to help them stand out. Ahead, find an overview of the eight projects vying for one of the licenses, which will be awarded by the state by the end of the year.
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Modern Fort Greene townhouse designed by David Adjaye for artist Lorna Simpson asks $6.5M

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July 9, 2025

Modern Fort Greene townhouse designed by David Adjaye for artist Lorna Simpson asks $6.5M

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For the two decades since it rose at 208 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, this modern townhouse has been recognized as an important architectural addition to the streetscape. Asking $6,500,000, the four-story single-family residence is also home to a working artist's studio, making it a perfect model for creative Brooklyn living. As reported recently in the New York Times, Lorna Simpson, a renowned American photographer and multimedia artist with a current exhibition at the Met, and her husband, artist James Casebere, were looking for a place to live and create; after searching for a suitable space among the borough's historic brownstones, the pair hired British architect David Adjaye to design, from the ground up, a building that transcended the traditional amount of light free wall space.
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This $4M Upper West Side co-op is an elegant classic six on two floors

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July 8, 2025

This $4M Upper West Side co-op is an elegant classic six on two floors

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This two-level co-op at 257 West 86th Street embodies the graceful architecture you'd find in a Gilded Age Manhattan home, with the addition of modern design flair. Asking $3,950,000, the three-bedroom home is in a 1906 co-op building originally built as artist studios. Though its six-room layout is indeed classic, it's spread out over two floors for a sophisticated townhouse feel.
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NYC to deploy ‘peace officers’ to address unsafe moped and e-bike riding by delivery workers

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July 8, 2025

NYC to deploy ‘peace officers’ to address unsafe moped and e-bike riding by delivery workers

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New York City plans to hire a new class of officers to address unsafe moped and e-bike riding by delivery workers. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced the Department of Sustainable Delivery (DSD), a new unit within the Department of Transportation (DOT), that will enforce against illegal moped, e-bike, and e-scooter use. Secured as part of Adams' Fiscal Year 2026 budget, new funding will hire up to 45 unarmed "peace officers" to issue moving violations and enforce commercial cycling laws against businesses. The city said the peace officers would be deployed in 2028.
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The High Line’s 10th Avenue Square closed through August for repairs

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July 8, 2025

The High Line’s 10th Avenue Square closed through August for repairs

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One of the High Line’s busiest sections has closed this summer for a major upgrade. After 16 years of use, the 10th Avenue Square is temporarily off-limits for vital repairs due to wear and tear from the millions of annual visitors who pass through the popular spot, known for its stunning south-facing views of the Statue of Liberty and the Hudson River. During the reconstruction, the High Line will be closed between 16th and 17th Streets, including the adjacent Sunken Overlook seating area.
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35 mixed-income apartments available at Gowanus luxury rental, from $946/month

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July 7, 2025

35 mixed-income apartments available at Gowanus luxury rental, from $946/month

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A housing lottery has launched for 35 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development on the border of Gowanus and Carroll Gardens. Located at 544 Carroll Street, the 17-story building offers townhouse-style living, spacious units, and a suite of upscale amenities at the intersection of two vibrant Brooklyn neighborhoods. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 110 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, with rents set at $2,621 for studios, $946 to $2,800 for one-bedrooms, and $1,123 to $1,758 for two-bedroom apartments.
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NYC proposes allowing e-bikes on park drives and greenways

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July 7, 2025

NYC proposes allowing e-bikes on park drives and greenways

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New York City is rolling out a new plan to more safely accommodate e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility users on park drives and greenways. NYC Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa on Thursday announced that the agency plans to propose rule amendments that would permanently allow e-bikes and stand-up e-scooters—already permitted in bike lanes—to operate on park drives and greenways. Mopeds and other heavy motorized vehicles would remain prohibited in public parks.
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Astoria’s 31st Avenue gets two-way bike boulevard, more pedestrian space

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July 7, 2025

Astoria’s 31st Avenue gets two-way bike boulevard, more pedestrian space

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The first round of pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrades along 31st Avenue in Astoria is now complete, with more improvements on the way. On Thursday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the completion of the first phase of the corridor’s transformation into a bike boulevard, including a new east-west protected bike connection from Vernon Boulevard to Steinway Street that creates a continuous protected route from Astoria to the Queensboro Bridge. The project also expands pedestrian space, upgrades intersections to slow turning vehicles, and adds new public seating.
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Largest fleet of tall ships to sail into NYC next summer to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

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July 3, 2025

Largest fleet of tall ships to sail into NYC next summer to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

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Next year, the largest fleet of tall ships ever to sail into New York Harbor will arrive to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. From July 3 through July 8, 2026, the once-in-a-generation "Sail4th 250" will bring six days of festivities across the five boroughs, including the arrival of 30 tall ships and 40 gray-hull vessels from around the world on July 4. The celebration is expected to draw more than eight million visitors to the city and generate a record-breaking $2.85 billion in economic impact. Highlights include a special U.S. Navy Fleet Week, a Blue Angels air show, displays of rare historical documents, and more.
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What $1 million gets you in 2025: A borough-by-borough breakdown
July 3, 2025

What $1 million gets you in 2025: A borough-by-borough breakdown

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Remember the days when owning a $1 million apartment signified that someone was “rich?” Now, it’s hard to find a decent condo for much less, especially if you need multiple bedrooms or want to be in a desirable neighborhood. But there are hidden gems if you know where to look, and are perhaps willing to sacrifice a few items on your wishlist. Ahead, we’ve found $1 million listings in each borough that might surprise you.
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NYC traffic deaths hit record low in first half of 2025

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July 3, 2025

NYC traffic deaths hit record low in first half of 2025

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Traffic deaths in New York City have hit a record low in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to improve street safety. On Wednesday, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that there have been 87 traffic-related fatalities so far this year, tied with 2018 and the lowest number since the city began tracking the metric in 1910. Fatalities have dropped 32 percent compared to the first half of 2024, with all vehicle types showing declines, including a 39 percent decrease in deaths involving motorized two-wheelers like e-bikes and a 48 percent decline for motor vehicles.
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Watch the fireworks from the private rooftop garden above this $2M East Village co-op

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July 3, 2025

Watch the fireworks from the private rooftop garden above this $2M East Village co-op

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This penthouse co-op at 300 East 4th Street at the intersection of Avenue C offers loads of classic East Village charm, with updated interiors and a 750-square-foot private rooftop terrace. Asking $1,995,000, the distinctive downtown aerie still retains some of the architectural elements of its former life as a church rectory for the Mission Church of the Holy Cross, built in 1887.
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New futuristic restrooms open in five NYC parks, each at $1M to install

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July 2, 2025

New futuristic restrooms open in five NYC parks, each at $1M to install

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Five new sleek public restrooms have opened in New York City parks—each with a $1 million price tag. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the installation of the "Portland Loos"—modern restrooms designed for year-round use and quick assembly, now placed in each of the five boroughs. While the restrooms themselves are relatively inexpensive, installation costs reached nearly $1 million each due to infrastructure upgrades, including extending water and electrical lines, according to amNY. But the prefabricated toilets are still significantly cheaper than traditional restrooms, which can cost between $3 and $5 million.
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This year’s ‘Summer Streets’ will run length of Manhattan, with car-free corridor from Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood

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July 2, 2025

This year’s ‘Summer Streets’ will run length of Manhattan, with car-free corridor from Brooklyn Bridge to Inwood

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More than 22 miles of car-free streets will open to New Yorkers for outdoor recreation and summer fun starting this month. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's largest ever "Summer Streets" program, which will dedicate select roadways across all five boroughs to pedestrians and cyclists from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on five consecutive Saturdays, from July 26 through August 23. Notably, for the first time, Summer Streets will run the length of Manhattan, offering car-free streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood.
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Best spots to see Macy’s 4th of July fireworks for free

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July 2, 2025

Best spots to see Macy’s 4th of July fireworks for free

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The spectacular Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show returns to the East River this Friday for its 49th year. The annual Independence Day tradition rings in the nation's birthday in bombastic style, with more than 80,000 shells launched from four barges surrounding the Brooklyn Bridge. While plenty of ticketed fireworks watch parties take place across the city, there are a few viewing areas along the Lower Manhattan waterfront that offer the best views and do not require a ticket or cover.
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This $7.8M Tuxedo Park estate brings modern luxury to a onetime Gilded Age playground

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July 2, 2025

This $7.8M Tuxedo Park estate brings modern luxury to a onetime Gilded Age playground

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America’s first gated community, Tuxedo Park–birthplace of the formal tuxedo–in New York’s Orange County was once home to Gilded Age royalty like J.P. Morgan and the Astors. Asking $7,795,000, the six-acre estate known as Brook Farm is anchored by an 8,250 square-foot home bounded by a 49-acre nature preserve. Within this private wilderness, you'll find resort-level amenities like a saltwater pool and spa, a tennis court, a private pond, a waterfall, and a running path–all just an hour from Manhattan.
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See CetraRuddy’s 46-story residential tower set to rise in Long Island City

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July 1, 2025

See CetraRuddy’s 46-story residential tower set to rise in Long Island City

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A 46-story residential tower designed by CetraRuddy is ready to rise in Long Island City after developers secured financing. Developers Baron Property Group and LargaVista Companies on Monday announced that 30-25 Queens Boulevard, a 525-foot-tall project set to bring more than 500 homes to the neighborhood, had acquired $388.5 million in construction financing. The tower will include 561 residences, 451 rentals and 110 condos, ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, along with 21,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and a suite of expansive amenities.
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NYC subway fare hike delayed, but will likely increase to $3 by year’s end

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July 1, 2025

NYC subway fare hike delayed, but will likely increase to $3 by year’s end

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Your standard New York City transit fare could top $3 by the end of the year. As part of a budget approved last year, the MTA is planning a 4 percent increase for subway and bus fares. Although originally planned to take effect in August, the hike will likely be delayed, as it must first go through a mandatory public comment period, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said during the agency's monthly board meeting. As reported by Gothamist, the increase is expected to coincide with the MTA’s phaseout of MetroCard sales—a major step in the system’s transition to OMNY.
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Rent Guidelines Board approves increase up to 4.5 percent for stabilized apartments

Rent Guidelines Board final vote on June 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of New York State Tenant Bloc.

July 1, 2025

Rent Guidelines Board approves increase up to 4.5 percent for stabilized apartments

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Rent for more than two million New Yorkers will increase for the fourth year in a row. The Rent Guidelines Board on Monday voted to raise rents for stabilized apartments by 3 percent for one-year leases and 4.5 percent for two-year leases that start on or after October 1. The vote comes less than a week after Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's win in the Democratic mayoral primary; Mamdani has pledged to direct the board to freeze the rent if elected in November.
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$2M Greenpoint duplex has a soundproofed music room and a private deck

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July 1, 2025

$2M Greenpoint duplex has a soundproofed music room and a private deck

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In the heart of Greenpoint near the Williamsburg border, this 1,658-square-foot duplex condo in the McCarren at 61 Engert Avenue has warmth, character, and a designer renovation. Interiors go beyond the standard drywall box on both floors, with the addition of loads of custom closet space, flexible bedrooms, and a soundproofed music room. Asking $1,999,000, the two-floor home also has the bonus perk of private outdoor space.
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G train to shut down on select nights and weekends this summer

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June 30, 2025

G train to shut down on select nights and weekends this summer

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G train riders are in for another summer of service disruptions. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced last week that G train service will be suspended between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues on select weeknights and weekends from July 14 through August 18, as work continues to upgrade the line’s 1930s-era signal system. The line partially shut down for six weeks last summer as part of the $368 million modernization project, which will make the G the third subway line to be fully converted to Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling.
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As part of $116B budget deal, city will expand 7-day library service

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June 30, 2025

As part of $116B budget deal, city will expand 7-day library service

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Ten New York City public libraries will now be open seven days a week, thanks to $32.7 million in funding included in the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget. On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced a $115.9 billion budget agreement for FY26. Other key investments include over $70 million for immigration legal services, as well as funding for mental health care, public safety programs, and expanded child care and early childhood education.
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