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A housing lottery opened this week for 143 mixed-income apartments at the former Financial District headquarters of Goldman Sachs. Redesigned by CetraRuddy and developed by Metro Loft and Silverstein Properties, 55 Broad Street is an office-to-rental conversion with 571 apartments and 25,000 square feet of amenities, including a rooftop pool. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $912/month studios to $3,522/month three bedrooms.
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Fifth Avenue Blooms celebrates the corridor’s 200th anniversary with a custom rose variety and floral displays

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June 4, 2025

Fifth Avenue Blooms celebrates the corridor’s 200th anniversary with a custom rose variety and floral displays

Fifth Avenue will soon bloom with thousands of vibrant roses, including a unique new variety created to celebrate the iconic retail corridor’s 200th anniversary. On June 11, the Fifth Avenue Association will kick off Fifth Avenue Blooms, a month-long floral makeover of the avenue between 51st and 58th Streets, running through July 6. The display will feature 16 planters with 400 rose plants, totaling roughly 2,500 to 4,000 individual stems, including the one-of-a-kind variety created specifically for the avenue’s birthday, all beautifying the streetscape and providing a perfect backdrop for photos.
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Photo by Andrea Swenson

June 4, 2025

$975K Rockland County home was built in 1949 by a Frank Lloyd Wright protégé

This mid-century modern home on a wooded acre at 100 Old Pascack Road in Rockland County, New York, was designed by Edgar Tafel, a student of noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright. As such, Tafel contributed to Wright's Fallingwater project and other important commissions, as well as 80 custom houses on his own. Asking $975,000, the upstate home was the result of a collaboration between the architect and its original owners; it was updated for the 21st century by its current owners.
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The best things to pack for a stress-free long flight

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June 4, 2025

The best things to pack for a stress-free long flight

By Terri Williams

Flying is usually the quickest (and sometimes, the only) way to travel from one location to another. But although it’s the quickest mode, depending on your destination, it can still be a long flight. However, we’ve rounded up some travel essentials that can help make the trip easier to endure.
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Macy’s 4th of July fireworks back to the Brooklyn Bridge and East River this year

Fireworks at the Brooklyn Bridge in 2014, view from Pier 17. Photo by Jason Zhang on Wikimedia

June 4, 2025

Macy’s 4th of July fireworks back to the Brooklyn Bridge and East River this year

After lighting up the Hudson River last year for the first time in over a decade, Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will return to the East River. Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the 49th annual show will launch from four barges surrounding the Brooklyn Bridge, near the South Street Seaport, lighting up the night sky with a spectacular display of thousands of fireworks. Prime viewing spots will be in parts of Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, with the city expected to launch a lottery for free public viewing tickets in the coming weeks.
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Andy Cohen’s colorful West Village penthouse finds a buyer

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June 3, 2025

Andy Cohen’s colorful West Village penthouse finds a buyer

Andy Cohen’s vibrant West Village penthouse found a buyer, and it's an Emmy Award-winning playwright. As first reported by the New York Post, actor and writer Danny Strong, known for his writing on "Empire" and "Dopesick" and roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Mad Men," bought the apartment at 2 Horatio Street with his partner Caitlin Mehner. The home, which is a combination of four units, first hit the market in September for $14 million and was relisted for $12 million earlier this year. The final sales price has not been made public yet.
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June 3, 2025

Brooklyn Heights’ iconic Hotel Bossert sells for $100M, to become apartments

A historic Brooklyn Heights hotel once dubbed the "Waldorf-Astoria of Brooklyn" has sold for $100 million, with plans to convert the storied property into residences. The iconic Hotel Bossert, located at 98 Montague Street, was acquired by real estate investment and development firm SomeraRoad, according to city records registered Wednesday and first reported by Crain's. In a statement to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the firm said it "plans to honor the property’s rich history and to restore and reopen the building as residences."
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Bjarke Ingels unveils cascading concrete tower with 1,000 apartments along the Gowanus Canal

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June 3, 2025

Bjarke Ingels unveils cascading concrete tower with 1,000 apartments along the Gowanus Canal

It's going to be BIG. Architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) this week unveiled designs for a 1,000-unit mixed-use tower at 175 Third Street in Gowanus, expected to be the largest building in the neighborhood. Situated along the canal, the concrete-clad building will take a horseshoe shape and rise 27 stories in a series of cascading volumes. The u-shape design opens towards the canal, where a park and esplanade will offer public open space and flood protection.
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For $2.25M, a historic timber and stone cottage in Southampton

This $3M Williamsburg home is the rare condo with all of its loft charm intact

Trump's childhood home in Queens back on the market for $2.3M after gut renovation

Once a parking garage, this $85M Village penthouse is now in line to break neighborhood sales records

Tribeca's iconic skybridge property is back on the market for $30M

Steve Madden's former Trump Palace pad lists for $11.5M

This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

This $7M Gilded-Age mansion on the Upper West Side has a private garage and a theatrical history

For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

From the pool to the pergola, this $1.1M Hudson Valley home blends Colonial with contemporary

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Artist Isolina Minjeong’s Downtown Brooklyn ground murals feel like ‘quiet blessings’

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June 3, 2025

Artist Isolina Minjeong’s Downtown Brooklyn ground murals feel like ‘quiet blessings’

Downtown Brooklyn just got brighter and safer, thanks to a colorful new public art installation. In the ground murals titled "Fear No Frontier," New York City-based artist Isolina Minjeong channels her Korean and Peruvian heritage with a bold design depicting powerful creatures, like tigers and dragons, a tribute to the resilience of New Yorkers. The vibrant piece measures roughly 10,700 square feet across the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Shared Streets and the area surrounding the Jay Street busway. Ahead, learn more about the murals and hear from Minjeong, who said she wanted the artwork to feel like "quiet blessings."
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Architecture And Design

The Rubin’s Tibetan shrine room finds new home at the Brooklyn Museum

Photos by Dave De Armas, courtesy of the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art

June 2, 2025

The Rubin’s Tibetan shrine room finds new home at the Brooklyn Museum

After closing its Chelsea home last fall, where it had operated for 20 years, the Rubin Museum is relocating one of its most beloved installations to the Brooklyn Museum. Opening on June 11 in a custom-designed space within the museum’s Arts of Asia galleries, the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room features over 100 artworks and ritual objects from the Rubin's collection, presented as they would be in a private household shrine. The installation will be on view for six years, with rotating objects highlighting different Tibetan traditions.
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West Harlem becomes first neighborhood in North America to fully containerize trash

Northwest corner of West 152nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Photo Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

June 2, 2025

West Harlem becomes first neighborhood in North America to fully containerize trash

Residents of West Harlem can expect cleaner sidewalks and fewer rats as it officially becomes the first neighborhood in New York City (and North America) to containerize 100 percent of its trash. On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Javier Lojan announced the first day of full service of the European-style on-street trash containers, dubbed Empire Bins, in Manhattan Community Board 9, which includes Morningside Heights, Manhattanville, and Hamilton Heights. As part of the pilot program, all residential buildings in the district are required to put trash in containers; buildings with 31 or more units will be required to use the Empire Bins.
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June 2, 2025

For $3.75M, this ‘secret’ 1850s carriage house is hidden away in a private courtyard just blocks from Times Square

The 1850s carriage house co-op at 422 West 46th Street, known as The Carriage House at Clinton Court, is one of New York City's enchanting secrets, hidden in plain sight–in this case, literally blocks from Times Square. The building's lower floors, where you'll find this duplex unit asking $3,750,000, were once home to horses and carts between their rounds delivering milk to local residents. From the street, through the narrow sliver that was the original horse passage, enter a mid-block courtyard that feels more like the French Quarter in New Orleans than Midtown Manhattan. What's more, according to Untapped Cities, the property isn't merely enchanting–it's haunted.
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NYC starts expansion of Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx

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May 30, 2025

NYC starts expansion of Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx

New York City has kicked off the expansion of the Harlem River Greenway in the Bronx. City officials announced Wednesday that more than four lane miles of on-street protected bike lanes will be installed along the corridor in 2025. The project aims to create a seven-mile greenway from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island Park, better connecting Bronx residents to their waterfront with new open space and bike routes.
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10 tranquil spots in NYC for some peace and quiet

The Pergola at Wave Hill in the Bronx frames stunning views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. Photo courtesy of Wave Hill

May 30, 2025

10 tranquil spots in NYC for some peace and quiet

By Lidia Ryan

When the sun comes out, so do the people. The energy of New York City is palpable on the warm days of late spring and early summer. After a long winter spent inside apartments, museums, and restaurants, New Yorkers crave sunshine and nature this time of year. And while that’s a beautiful thing, it can make it difficult to escape crowds. If you’re looking for a little relaxation in the great outdoors, we’ve rounded up 10 tranquil spots perfect for an afternoon with a book, a picnic, or just your thoughts.
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East River Park section reopens with new passive lawn, picnic areas, and courts

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May 30, 2025

East River Park section reopens with new passive lawn, picnic areas, and courts

City officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of new public spaces in East River Park, just in time for summer. Closed since 2021 as part of the project to protect the Lower East Side from rising sea levels, the south end of the park's new amenities include picnic and barbecue areas, six tennis courts, two basketball courts, a passive lawn, a nature exploration area, and a multi-use area. These areas are currently only accessible via the new Delancey Street pedestrian bridge.
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Construction begins on new $10B Port Authority Bus Terminal

Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. Phil Murphy, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey broke ground on the Dyer Avenue deckovers. Photo courtesy of PANYNJ on Flickr

May 29, 2025

Construction begins on new $10B Port Authority Bus Terminal

Construction began on the first phase of the new $10 billion Port Authority Bus Terminal on Thursday, marking an important milestone for the long-awaited project. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Gov. Phil Murphy joined the Port Authority in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Dyer Avenue deck-overs, which will be used for staging buses during construction and will eventually become a public green space when the new terminal opens. The first phase deck-overs, along with new ramps and a bus storage facility, are expected to be completed by 2028, with the full terminal opening in 2032.
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4, 5, and G subway lines to get expanded cell service

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May 29, 2025

4, 5, and G subway lines to get expanded cell service

More subway riders will soon no longer have to wait until their train reaches the next station to get cell service. During the MTA’s monthly committee meetings on Wednesday, CEO and Chair Janno Lieber announced that 5G coverage will be added to the 4 and 5 train tunnels between Bowling Green in Manhattan and Borough Hall. Expanded service is also planned for the G line between Court Square and Hoyt-Schermerhorn. Both projects are expected to be completed within one to two years, according to Lieber.
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4,600 new homes coming to Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights after NYC Council approves Atlantic Ave rezoning

Thousands of new homes will be built along a largely industrial stretch of Atlantic Avenue in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights. The New York City Council on Wednesday voted to approve the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan, which rezones 21 blocks to allow for 4,600 apartments, including 1,900 permanently affordable units, more affordable housing than has been constructed in the area over the last decade. The plan also comes with $235 million in community investments, park renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
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Photo courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

May 29, 2025

For $12M, a restored Soho merchant house with a rare historic authenticity

When we visit Manhattan townhomes featured in Architectural Digest, we expect great bones, updated with modern design. The townhouse at 203 Prince Street is one of three surviving merchant houses in Soho's Sullivan-Thompson Historic District, built in the transitional Federal/Greek Revival style; it reveals layers of past lives both inside and out. Asking $11,950,000, the home was restored by music-world consultant Andrea Anson to a style that embraces historic elegance.
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Brooklyn Public Library to release special New York Liberty library cards

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May 29, 2025

Brooklyn Public Library to release special New York Liberty library cards

Reigning WNBA champions the New York Liberty are teaming up with the Brooklyn Public Library for a new special edition library card. Starting on Monday, June 2, all BPL branches will begin issuing 100,000 limited-edition cards featuring the 2024 champs and the team’s beloved mascot, Ellie the Elephant. The partnership will continue through the summer as the Liberty and BPL team up through Brooklyn Basketball to support the library’s summer reading program.
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from ending congestion pricing

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May 28, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from ending congestion pricing

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has scored a legal win against the Trump administration as the battle over congestion pricing continues. U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday blocking the administration from withholding federal funding for New York transit projects, which it had threatened if the MTA didn’t end the program by May 28. Liman ruled that the federal government cannot withhold any funding until the MTA’s lawsuit over the toll program is resolved.
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The bank of mom and dad: How parental co-buying is affecting NYC real estate

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May 28, 2025

The bank of mom and dad: How parental co-buying is affecting NYC real estate

By Dana Schulz

It’s not uncommon for today’s younger generations to rely more heavily on their parents for financial support than in the past. Perhaps they move back home after college to save, or they need a guarantor to rent their first apartment. Some are even fortunate enough to get help with the down payment on their first home through parental co-buying, a trend that realtors are seeing in New York City more and more.
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Silverstein unveils new wavy design for 785-foot-tall casino complex across from Javits Center

Renderings courtesy of Silverstein Properties / Binyan Studios

May 28, 2025

Silverstein unveils new wavy design for 785-foot-tall casino complex across from Javits Center

Silverstein Properties this week unveiled a new design for its casino project proposed for an empty lot across from the Javits Center. The Avenir would rise 785 feet at 41st Street and 11th Avenue and include a 1,000-room luxury hotel, restaurants, a food hall, and a gaming facility, if the developer secures one of the three downstate casino licenses expected to be awarded this year. Designed by CetraRuddy Architecture and Steelman Partners, the project includes a podium with a facade of "gentle harmonious waves" topped by a sculpted 45-story tower. The design revises the original proposal, which called for two 46-story towers, following community feedback.
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NYC wants to turn vacant lots into public parks and playgrounds

Greenacre Park in Midtown is one of the city’s most famous pocket parks. Opened in 1971, the park was pieced together from three lots and includes a 25-foot-high waterfall. Photo by Jim.henderson on Wikimedia

May 28, 2025

NYC wants to turn vacant lots into public parks and playgrounds

Vacant lots across New York City could soon become lush green spaces. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced plans to transform underutilized and abandoned lots into parks, playgrounds, and green space in neighborhoods lacking open public space. The $30 million proposal includes going through the city's uniform land use review procedure (ULURP) to allow for multiple locations in a neighborhood to be reviewed in one application. Earlier this month, the Parks Department submitted applications for 44 sites in the first two community districts identified, Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3.
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May 27, 2025

How to celebrate Pride Month in NYC

Every June, people around the world honor the vibrant contributions and lasting impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. In a year marked by mounting political attacks and harmful rhetoric, Pride is more vital than ever. And in the United States, nowhere celebrates Pride quite like New York City. From the iconic Pride March to high-energy parties, performances, and cultural events, here's your guide to celebrating Pride Month across the five boroughs.
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Manhattanhenge returns this week: When and where to see the spellbinding sunset

Photo by Shinya Suzuki on Flickr.

May 27, 2025

Manhattanhenge returns this week: When and where to see the spellbinding sunset

Snag the Greenest Seat in Town: Gufram's 1972 Pratone Chair is Shaped Like a Patch of Grass

Manhattanhenge, one of New York City's most iconic natural phenomena, returns this week. The beloved event occurs just twice a year, when the sun aligns precisely with Manhattan’s street grid, creating a glowing spectacle perfectly framed by skyscrapers. This year, the full sun will be visible on the grid on May 29 and July 11, with a half sun appearing on May 28 and July 12.
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Rent Guidelines Board revotes on rent hikes for NYC’s stabilized apartments, lowers range for two-year leases

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May 27, 2025

Rent Guidelines Board revotes on rent hikes for NYC’s stabilized apartments, lowers range for two-year leases

The Rent Guidelines Board on Tuesday voted to lower the range of potential rent hikes for New York City's one million stabilized apartments. In a rare redo, the board revised its preliminary range of increases for two-year leases to between 3.75 percent and 7.75 percent, down from the 4.75 percent and 7.75 percent range approved on April 30. All other proposed guidelines, including for one-year leases, remain the same.
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New Fort Greene rental opens lottery for 49 apartments, from $1,869/month

570 Fulton Street sits next to the 42-story rental at 66 Rockwell Place. Photo © Ondel Hylton

May 27, 2025

New Fort Greene rental opens lottery for 49 apartments, from $1,869/month

A new residential tower on the border of Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene has launched an affordable housing lottery for 49 mixed-income apartments. Located at 570 Fulton Street, the 23-story building dubbed Fulton Greene offers modern units in a transit-rich and convenient neighborhood. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,869/month for studios to $4,250/month for two bedrooms.
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Photo credit: Rayon Richards for The Corcoran Group

May 27, 2025

Be the one with the cool place in Bay Ridge with this $3M townhouse

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is a diverse residential waterfront neighborhood, where you'll find ornate urban mansions, townhouses, apartment buildings, and longtime residents in addition to plenty of newcomers. The townhouse at 7807 Ridge Boulevard has historic charm as well as urban cool, with a blue-gray facade and modern interiors courtesy of a 2014 renovation by design studio Workstead. Asking $2,995,000, this semi-detached multifamily residence offers 3,600 square feet of interior living space on four stories, front and rear porches, a big backyard, and a private driveway. The three-family home with lots of income potential can easily be converted to a rambling single-family residence.
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NYC to host first ticker-tape parade honoring post-9/11 veterans next July

Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

May 23, 2025

NYC to host first ticker-tape parade honoring post-9/11 veterans next July

New York City will host the nation’s first-ever ticker-tape parade honoring post-9/11 veterans next summer. On Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) Commissioner James Hendon announced that the parade, “Homecoming of Heroes,” will take place on July 6, 2025, as a tribute to the service and sacrifices of American servicemembers who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The event will mark the first time NYC—or any major U.S. city—has formally recognized these veterans with a celebration of this kind. The parade will take place along the "Canyon of Heroes" in Lower Manhattan between Bowling Green and City Hall.
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The Met to reopen Rockefeller Wing with free, all-day festival

Arts of the Ancient Americas collection. Photo by Brigit Beyer

May 23, 2025

The Met to reopen Rockefeller Wing with free, all-day festival

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will celebrate the long-awaited reopening of its Michael C. Rockefeller Wing this month with a free festival. Taking place on May 31, the all-day event will celebrate the unveiling of newly reimagined galleries for the Arts of Africa, ancient Americas, and Oceania following a four-year, $70 million renovation. Visitors can enjoy live music, interactive art-making, gallery chats, and more at the Met, all inspired by the stunning art and cultures showcased in the updated wing.
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1850s Brooklyn Heights townhouse reimagined with mid-century modern architecture asks $9.9M

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May 23, 2025

1850s Brooklyn Heights townhouse reimagined with mid-century modern architecture asks $9.9M

Built in the 1850s as a Federal-style brick townhouse, this instantly recognizable 22-by-60-foot home at 52 Sidney Place underwent a 2010 transformation that optimizes its generous proportions with mid-century modern architectural style, resulting in an impressive combination of old and new. Situated on a tree-lined Brooklyn Heights "Place" block, surrounded by 19th-century brownstones, the home was inspired throughout by the mid-century style of furniture designer Phillip Lloyd Powell. Asking $9,900,000, the townhouse is imbued inside and out with organic minimalism and architectural warmth.
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Times Square office tower to become 1,250 apartments

5 Times Square. Photo via WikiCommons

May 22, 2025

Times Square office tower to become 1,250 apartments

A largely vacant office tower in Times Square is set to become a mixed-use development with 1,250 new homes. The Empire State Development (ESD) on Thursday voted to approve the conversion of 5 Times Square, a 38-story building on 7th Avenue between 41st and 42nd Streets. About 313 apartments will be permanently affordable to New Yorkers earning up to 80 percent of the area median income in exchange for a tax exemption under a new office-to-housing incentive, 467-m.
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NYC expands reservation-only Rockaway ferry service this summer, hikes price

Rockway Line NYC Ferry. Photo: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office on Flickr

May 22, 2025

NYC expands reservation-only Rockaway ferry service this summer, hikes price

Riding the New York City ferry to the beach will be easier this summer, but it’ll cost more. NYC Ferry and the city's Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday announced plans to expand the popular "Rockaway Rocket" and "Rockaway Reserve" programs, offering more reserved seats at a new price of $12 per ticket, up from $10. The expanded service will let beachgoers reserve spots on the crowded ferries in advance, a response to rising demand as the city's public beaches saw 11.6 million visitors in 2024—an increase of over 230,000 people from the previous year, according to the city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).
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Central Park launches new Ranger Corps to encourage better public behavior

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May 22, 2025

Central Park launches new Ranger Corps to encourage better public behavior

A new team of park rangers has been patrolling Central Park for the past six weeks, helping visitors and ensuring the beloved green space remains safe, clean, and welcoming. Managed by the Central Park Conservancy, the Ranger Corps has been on duty since early spring, addressing visitor concerns and quality-of-life issues, including noise complaints, illegal vending, assisting unhoused individuals, reuniting lost children with their families, and more.
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14th Street Busway mural honors Union Square as hub for connection, above and below ground

Photos by Jane Kratochvil

May 22, 2025

14th Street Busway mural honors Union Square as hub for connection, above and below ground

This year’s 14th Street Busway mural has officially been unveiled, bringing vibrant colors to the corridor and celebrating Union Square’s role as a hub for connection and exploration. Designed by New York-based artist Yuke Li, "Turning Point" features bold, abstract compositions and retro-inspired hues, with fluid shapes that mirror the movement of people and energy through the space. The mural was completed on Friday after five days of work, in collaboration with Brooklyn-based urban planning and design firm Street Plans, local volunteers, and community groups.
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Manhattan streets renamed after New York Knicks players for playoff run

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May 21, 2025

Manhattan streets renamed after New York Knicks players for playoff run

While fans took over Manhattan streets after the New York Knicks won game six against the Celtics last week, it's the players' turn now. Streets across the borough have been temporarily co-named after Knicks players ahead of the first Eastern Conference finals game on Wednesday. Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Department of Transportation, along with Madison Square Garden and the Knicks, unveiled 15 blue and orange street signs featuring the name and jersey number of current players.
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The Chrysler Building is now on the market

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May 21, 2025

The Chrysler Building is now on the market

The Chrysler Building is officially up for sale after a drawn-out legal battle between RFR Holding and Cooper Union. As first reported by The Promote, the leasehold for the iconic Art Deco skyscraper is on the market for the first time since 2019, after a judge terminated RFR’s lease in January and evicted the firm for falling more than $21 million behind on rent owed to Cooper Union, which owns the land beneath the tower. Cooper Union has since tapped real estate firm Savills to find a new operator to take over the lease.
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Valentino co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti’s $17.5M Sutton Place penthouse embodies Manhattan elegance

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May 21, 2025

Valentino co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti’s $17.5M Sutton Place penthouse embodies Manhattan elegance

The building itself is a modern icon, designed by architect César Pelli, and this 3,700 square-foot penthouse on the 54th floor of One Beacon Court at 151 East 58th Street is the picture of classically modern Manhattan glamor. Asking $17,500,000, the condo's seller is Giancarlo Giammetti, co-founder, with Valentino Garavani, of fashion house Valentino. Interiors are the work of noted interior designer Jacques Grange; the dazzling cityscapes visible from every window are 100 percent New York City.
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Adams announces $250M more for Fifth Avenue redesign plan

Images by Field Operations, courtesy of City Hall

May 21, 2025

Adams announces $250M more for Fifth Avenue redesign plan

New York City is investing another $250 million to transform Fifth Avenue into a pedestrian-centric corridor. Mayor Eric Adams announced the new funding on Wednesday, bringing the total investment in the project to $400 million, including $152 million the city had previously committed. Focused on the stretch between Central Park and Bryant Park, the Fifth Avenue redesign will reduce traffic lanes from five to three, nearly double the width of sidewalks, shorten crosswalks, and add more than 230 trees, as well as new seating and improved lighting.
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NYC unveils plan for dedicated busway on 34th Street

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May 21, 2025

NYC unveils plan for dedicated busway on 34th Street

New York City plans to transform a busy stretch of 34th Street in Manhattan into a busway to improve sluggish crosstown commutes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for a dedicated lane along 34th Street between Third and Ninth Avenues for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles, which could boost speeds by up to 15 percent for the more than two dozen bus routes that use the corridor. Modeled after the successful 14th Street busway, the plan would still permit other vehicles to enter but require them to make the next available legal turn off the street.
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Breuer Building gets landmarked before Sotheby’s opens headquarters

Photo courtesy of the Landmarks Preservation Commission

May 21, 2025

Breuer Building gets landmarked before Sotheby’s opens headquarters

The city's Landmarks Preservation Commission voted on Tuesday to designate the Breuer Building on the Upper East Side as an individual and interior landmark, protecting the Brutalist icon before auction house Sotheby's opens its global headquarters there. Designed by innovative architect Marcel Breuer, the building at 945 Madison Avenue was home to the Whitney Museum of American Art from 1966 to 2014. Sotheby's acquired the building in 2023; Herzog & de Meuron are currently leading a renovation and restoration of the space.
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Before Chelsea, there was Midtown: The lost art galleries of 57th Street

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May 20, 2025

Before Chelsea, there was Midtown: The lost art galleries of 57th Street

By Michelle Young

In the interwar years in New York City, the cultural epicenter of New York, particularly its art galleries, was centered around 57th Street. One block, in particular, between Fifth and Madison Avenues was the crème de la crème of addresses. Today, the short 450-foot stretch is populated by luxury brands like Tiffany’s, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, and Burberry. The cluster of art galleries is part of the subject of my new book "The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland," which covers the flight of Picasso’s art dealer, Paul Rosenberg, and his family to New York City during World War II.
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U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium to get $800M revamp

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May 20, 2025

U.S. Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium to get $800M revamp

The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly

The U.S. Open's Arthur Ashe Stadium is getting an $800 million revamp, the U.S. Tennis Association announced Monday, marking the largest single investment in the tennis tournament's history. Unveiled on Monday, the project includes a grand entrance designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, expanded public space, upgraded concourses, a larger courtside bowl, and a new players-only building with state-of-the-art training facilities, premium accommodations, and cafes. Work is already underway and will roll out in three phases, continuing through 2025 and 2026 without disrupting tennis events, with completion expected ahead of the 2027 U.S. Open.
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Related drops casino from Hudson Yards plan, but keeps proposal for 4,000 new homes

Renderings courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn Resorts

May 20, 2025

Related drops casino from Hudson Yards plan, but keeps proposal for 4,000 new homes

Related Companies is dropping the casino from its project proposed for the undeveloped section of Hudson Yards, the developer announced Monday. In partnership with Wynn Resorts, Related previously pitched a $12 billion mixed-use development anchored by a casino, dubbed "Hudson Yards West," as part of its bid for one of the state's three downstate gaming licenses. Due to opposition from the community and local elected officials, Related and Wynn announced they would no longer pursue a gaming license. However, the developer plans to move forward with a plan to build 4,000 apartments, nearly 50 percent of which will be affordable under a tentative agreement with the Adams administration.
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This $7M Park Slope brownstone has beauty and brains, with a music studio, gym, and roof terrace

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May 20, 2025

This $7M Park Slope brownstone has beauty and brains, with a music studio, gym, and roof terrace

On a landmarked Park Slope block lined with historic townhomes, the four-story Italianate brownstone at 101 Park Place is as classic as they come from the outside. Within, the two-family property (currently being used as a single-family home) goes beyond the usual historic renovation. Asking $6,995,000, the house has well-preserved fine details like wedding-cake molding, while offering five levels of state-of-the-art 21st-century comfort and convenience.
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Hazardous section of Jacob Riis beach will stay closed this summer

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May 20, 2025

Hazardous section of Jacob Riis beach will stay closed this summer

Parts of Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways will remain closed this summer due to unsafe conditions. Bays 1 through 5 of the beach, labeled "extremely hazardous" by the National Park Service, have experienced years of erosion, with nearly century-old wooden pilings and rockwork now exposed along the shoreline, as first reported by Gothamist.
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Lincoln Center unveils design for revamped Amsterdam Avenue side of campus

Aerial view from Amsterdam Avenue looking east; visible are new streetscape, gardens, and theater. Rendering by Brooklyn Digital Foundry

May 19, 2025

Lincoln Center unveils design for revamped Amsterdam Avenue side of campus

New renderings reveal a reimagined west side of Lincoln Center, part of a project aimed at making the campus more welcoming and accessible. Lincoln Center for Performing Arts (LCPA) on Monday unveiled a preliminary design for the transformation of its Amsterdam Avenue-facing side, led by Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi, and Moody Nolan. The proposal includes an outdoor performance venue, new community park spaces, and the removal of a longstanding wall, which cuts the campus off from the rest of the neighborhood.
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For $1.25M, aspirational Murray Hill penthouse has an atrium, spa, and impossibly huge roof terrace

Photos courtesy Allyson Lubow for The Corcoran Group

May 19, 2025

For $1.25M, aspirational Murray Hill penthouse has an atrium, spa, and impossibly huge roof terrace