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Nearly 34,000 new homes were completed in New York City in 2024, the most units in a single year since 1965. The increase in housing units, up over 6,000 units from last year, is driven by a surge of permits filed in 2022 before the 421-a tax incentive expired. The Department of City Planning this week released an update to its Housing Database with new tools highlighting housing production across the city. While the data reveals Brooklyn had the highest number of newly constructed units of all the boroughs, Long Island City in Queens led the city with 1,859 new building units in 2024.
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden sound installation remembers Covid victims

Photos by Michael Stewart

March 12, 2025

Brooklyn Botanic Garden sound installation remembers Covid victims

To mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is bringing back a sound installation that originally debuted in 2021. Created by NYC-based composer Michael Gordon, "loved." is a site-specific installation featuring seven vibraphones playing meditative compositions every hour. On view from March 15 to 30, the installation provides a space for visitors to sit, reflect, and remember the people or things they lost during the pandemic.
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Penn Station proposal moves Madison Square Garden, calls for classical train hall

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March 11, 2025

Penn Station proposal moves Madison Square Garden, calls for classical train hall

A new proposal for the long-stalled redesign of Penn Station would move Madison Square Garden across the street and replace the existing station with a new train hall reminiscent of the its original grandeur. Spearheaded by architect and former chief urban designer for New York City Alexandros Washburn, the "Grand Penn" plan would create a public space the size of Bryant Park and a commuter train hall inspired by the original station, while relocating the famous arena across the street. The plan now joins two stalled proposals, including one from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and another from a private developer.
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Tudor charm frames a $2.1M pre-war duplex on the Upper East Side

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March 11, 2025

Tudor charm frames a $2.1M pre-war duplex on the Upper East Side

Within the enchanting walls of a 1928 neo-Tudor style co-op a block from Central Park on the Upper East Side, this three-bedroom duplex at 71 East 77th Street offers two floors of classic Manhattan living. Asking $2,100,000, this iconic residence has been renovated, but leaves lots of room for your own improvements and flexibility for bedrooms, lounge spaces, and home offices.
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Billionaires’ Row condo sells for $82.5M, NYC’s priciest deal of the year

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March 11, 2025

Billionaires’ Row condo sells for $82.5M, NYC’s priciest deal of the year

Media executive Byron Allen has sold his condo on Billionaires' Row for $82.5 million, marking New York City's priciest deal of the year so far. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Allen paid $75 million in 2023 for the five-bedroom pad at 220 Central Park South, a limestone-clad tower designed by Robert A.M. Stern that is considered one of the most expensive condo buildings in the country.
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Real Estate Trends

March 11, 2025

The best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC

New York City goes all out for St. Patrick's Day, celebrating the Emerald Isle with parades, pubs, pints, and performances throughout March. With deep Irish roots, the city's Irish community has played a vital role in shaping its identity, and so on St. Patrick's Day, New Yorkers come together to celebrate the culture, people, and history of Ireland, as well as the contributions of Irish Americans. Ahead, here are some ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the five boroughs, from enjoying Irish whiskey flights and pints of Guinness at pubs across the city to experiencing traditional Irish song and dance at Radio City Music Hall and the New York Irish Center.
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Redesign of Central Park drives will add space for pedestrians and cyclists

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March 10, 2025

Redesign of Central Park drives will add space for pedestrians and cyclists

The redesign of Central Park's six-mile loop road is moving forward, with repaving set to begin next week. On Thursday, city officials announced milling and repaving work will begin on Monday, March 17, to improve the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and e-vehicle users along the route by clearly separating their spaces. The project will begin by revamping the middle and southern sections of the Central Park loop, from 96th Street on the West Drive to 90th Street on the East Drive, with repaving of the northern section scheduled for next year.
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NYC launches task force to improve public safety around Washington Square Park

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March 10, 2025

NYC launches task force to improve public safety around Washington Square Park

New York City is deploying a multi-agency initiative to tackle quality of life and public safety concerns in Greenwich Village, the West Village, and near Washington Square Park. Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. on Thursday launched the "Village Interagency Task Force" to address issues like open drug use and sales, retail theft, and other quality of life concerns from West 3rd to West 9th Street, between Washington Square Park and 6th Avenue, including the area around the West 4th Street Washington Square subway station.
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Filmmaker John Sayles' former Hoboken townhouse lists for $2.5M

Asking $1.3M, this historic Newburgh home has designer interiors and dramatic Hudson River views

This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

This $4M Strivers' Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

Make this lofty $1.5M Chelsea co-op your own

Rare historic Greenwich Village 'Renwick Row' brownstone with intact details asks $12.5M

For $8M, this newly-constructed Williamsburg townhouse has every design trend covered

Live in perpetual sunlight in this $5M contemporary Crown Heights townhouse

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March 10, 2025

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani will open new restaurant at Williamsburg development

A residential development in South Williamsburg is adding a restaurant from a celebrity chef. Israeli chef Eyal Shani and Good People Group will open a new restaurant concept at Williamsburg Wharf, a project with five new residential towers and a public park currently under construction on the waterfront. Developer Naftali Group announced on Monday that the new eatery will occupy 4,000 square feet of ground-floor space along Kent Avenue.
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Time Out to open new food hall in Union Square this fall

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March 7, 2025

Time Out to open new food hall in Union Square this fall

Time Out is opening its second food hall in New York City this fall. Set to occupy the ground floor of Union Square's Zero Irving tech hub, the 10,000-square-foot Time Out Market will feature a curated selection of the city's premier culinary and cultural experiences. The 300-seat space will include seven kitchens, a fully stocked bar, an outdoor terrace, and a stage for live performances by local artists, according to Time Out.
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Moving on from the Nets, Ben Simmons lists Dumbo condo for $17M

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March 7, 2025

Moving on from the Nets, Ben Simmons lists Dumbo condo for $17M

About a month after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets, NBA point guard Ben Simmons is waving goodbye to his Dumbo condo. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Australian-born basketball player put his combined apartment on the 21st-floor of new development Olympia Dumbo on the market for $16,995,000. Simmons, who recently moved across the country to join the LA Clippers, bought the apartment for about $14 million in 2023.
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JetBlue’s flagship terminal at JFK Airport set for major NYC-themed makeover

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March 7, 2025

JetBlue’s flagship terminal at JFK Airport set for major NYC-themed makeover

Big changes are coming to JetBlue's flagship Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which is set to undergo a major New York City-inspired makeover. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Thursday announced a major refresh of Terminal 5, which includes adding more than 40 new concessions, art installations, and a redesigned center concourse inspired by the city's parks. The first new concessions will open later this year, with the terminal improvements set for completion by the end of 2026.
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Architecture And Design

Photo credit: Anastassios Mentis and Valantis Skoufris

March 7, 2025

For $2.75M, a two-family house in Greenpoint with a pool in the backyard

You don't have to move to the suburbs to have a private backyard pool and solar panels on the roof. This townhouse in everybody's favorite Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint has those perks, plus a two-unit setup that allows for rental income in addition to living–and swimming–space. Asking $2,745,000, the 2,500-square-foot house at 214 Eagle Street has been renovated and well-maintained, with attractive additions and convenient advantages on all three floors.
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Lottery opens for 330 apartments at huge office-to-residential conversion in FiDi, from $932/month

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March 6, 2025

Lottery opens for 330 apartments at huge office-to-residential conversion in FiDi, from $932/month

Here's your chance to live in the nation's largest office-to-residential conversion in the Financial District. A housing lottery launched this week for 330 affordable apartments at 25 Water Street, a former 1960s office tower once home to JPMorgan Chase and the Daily News that now holds 1,320 luxury apartments. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 90 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $932/month studios to $3,286/month three bedrooms.
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Financial District office tower to be razed and replaced with 1,000 apartments

100 Gold Street. Photo courtesy of NYCEDC

March 6, 2025

Financial District office tower to be razed and replaced with 1,000 apartments

The city is looking for a developer to raze and replace an aging government building in the Financial District with over 1,000 apartments. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issued a request for proposals (RFP) to transform 100 Gold Street into a mixed-income residential building. Currently, the nine-story office tower is occupied by several city agencies, with most of the space utilized by the housing department.
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Affordable Housing

$2M Park Slope loft has a layout that’s great for gathering and a private terrace for your garden

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March 6, 2025

$2M Park Slope loft has a layout that’s great for gathering and a private terrace for your garden

In the heart of Park Slope just a block from Prospect Park, this well-appointed co-op has pre-war loft bones, plenty of light, and a long list of just-right custom amenities and features. Asking $1,990,000, the two-bedroom loft in a former horse stable at 499 12th Street is arranged around a perfectly-appointed central kitchen, with a private terrace that feels like it's just outside a woodland home.
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NYC proposes wider bike lanes along 12 blocks of Sixth Avenue

A new, wider-bike lane segment installed in 2024 along Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue. Credit: DOT

March 5, 2025

NYC proposes wider bike lanes along 12 blocks of Sixth Avenue

With vehicle traffic down since the start of congestion pricing, New York City is moving forward with plans to widen bike lanes along a roughly 12-block stretch of Sixth Avenue in Manhattan. During a presentation to Manhattan Community Board 5's transportation committee last week, the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans to upgrade the protected bike lane along Sixth Avenue from 14th Street to 35th Street. The proposal includes removing one lane of traffic to make space for a 10-foot-wide cycling lane, building on a project from last summer that widened the bike lanes from West 9th Street to West 13th Street.
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This unusual $2.8M co-op is a compact triplex in a historic West Village townhouse

Tucked into the lower levels of an 1880s townhouse at 239 1/2 Waverly Place, this restored residence mixes original details, modern interiors and townhouse living. Asking $2,795,000, this unique maisonette triplex co-op unfolds within a historic building on a beautiful West Village street. With the feel of a townhouse-within-a-townhouse, living space is spread over three floors, with its own street-level entrance and two private outdoor spaces, including a roof deck with ivy-covered walls.
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Rudy Giuliani relists Upper East Side penthouse with $1.4M price cut

45 East 66th Street. Photo by Epicgenius via Wikimedia Commons

March 5, 2025

Rudy Giuliani relists Upper East Side penthouse with $1.4M price cut

Rudy Giuliani has relisted his Upper East Side penthouse with a $1.4 million price cut after settling his legal battle with two Georgia election workers. In October, a judge ordered the former New York City mayor to turn over his possessions, including his apartment at 45 East 66th Street, as part of a $148 million defamation lawsuit he lost in 2023. Last month, a settlement was reached allowing Giuliani to keep his apartment and other belongings in exchange for an unspecified compensation for the two election workers. Now the disbarred lawyer and former Trump advisor is trying again to offload the three-bedroom home for $5.175 million; he first listed the property for $6.5 million in 2023.
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Open gangway subway cars debut on the G line

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

March 5, 2025

Open gangway subway cars debut on the G line

G train riders will now have a more pleasant commute, at least 15 percent of the time. On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority debuted two open-gangway cars on the crosstown subway line, marking just the second line in the system to use the new R211T cars. Last February, the C line became the first open gangway train to operate in the United States.
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New York lawmaker proposes cameras to fine drivers who double park

Currently, the city has automated camera enforcement for bus lane blocking, running red lights, and speeding. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

March 4, 2025

New York lawmaker proposes cameras to fine drivers who double park

A state lawmaker wants to crack down on double parking in New York City. Assembly Member Steven Raga, who represents parts of Queens, has proposed installing 150 cameras citywide that would automatically ticket drivers who double park or park illegally as part of a $35 million pilot program. As first reported by Gothamist, the cameras, which would be similar to those that catch drivers running red lights, speeding, and parking in bus lanes, would be placed in high-traffic areas where drivers frequently park in bike lanes, commercial loading zones, and no standing areas.
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For $650K, watch spring arrive in the city from this bright Upper East Side co-op

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March 4, 2025

For $650K, watch spring arrive in the city from this bright Upper East Side co-op

Spring is right around the corner, and this sun-filled one-bedroom Yorkville co-op at 10 East End Avenue, asking $650,000, has corner windows in every room for East River and city skyline views. Call it a front row seat to a fresh start.
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Rental on the Park Slope-Gowanus border opens lottery for 50 affordable apartments, from $874/month

All renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

March 4, 2025

Rental on the Park Slope-Gowanus border opens lottery for 50 affordable apartments, from $874/month

A new rental building on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus opened a lottery for 50 affordable apartments. Longview is a 17-story tower at 380 4th Avenue with 197 homes, 30,000 square feet of amenities, and 14,000 square feet of retail space. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 90 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $874/month studios to $2,532/month two-bedrooms.
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Fraunces Tavern exhibit will explore revolutionary history to mark 250th anniversary of United States

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March 4, 2025

Fraunces Tavern exhibit will explore revolutionary history to mark 250th anniversary of United States

A New York City bar that had a role in the Revolutionary War is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a special exhibition. This spring, the Fraunces Tavern Museum will open "Path to Liberty: The Emergence of a Nation," a chronological, multi-year installation exploring the historic events that took place at the tavern and in New York throughout the American Revolution. Opening on April 22, the exhibit will also showcase the tavern’s role in history, from hosting the Sons of Liberty to serving as the site of trials that led to the emancipation of thousands of Black Loyalists.
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‘Night in the Library’ returns to Brooklyn Public Library for after-hours fun

All photos courtesy of Gregg Richards

March 3, 2025

‘Night in the Library’ returns to Brooklyn Public Library for after-hours fun

The Brooklyn Public Library's beloved "Night in the Library" event is returning to its Central branch, offering thought-provoking programming stretching far beyond its usual hours of operation. Running from Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next day, "Sky Above Brooklyn - The Philosophy of the Sublime" will feature after-hours discussions, performances, and screenings, all aimed at reminding us that the reality we experience is just a small part of a much larger picture. The programs will encourage new ways of thinking about navigating the world with renewed attention, sensitivity, and curiosity.
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Events & Things To Do

March 3, 2025

Former East Harlem college dorm and migrant shelter to become 433 affordable homes

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

A former college dormitory in East Harlem that also served as temporary shelter for migrants will become an affordable housing development. Gov. Kathy Hochul last week announced construction kicked off at 1760 Third Avenue, a 19-story building that once operated as student housing for CUNY and later housed hundreds of asylum seekers. Developed by Breaking Ground and designed by Dattener Architects, the project includes renovating and converting the building into 433 supportive and affordable homes, including 261 units reserved for individuals with mental illness. This marks the first supportive housing project funded under Hochul's landmark $1 billion mental health initiative.
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March 3, 2025

A guide to planning a park wedding in New York City

By Lidia Ryan

Dana and Asiedu met for the second time on the L train. The first time they met was about 20 years prior as teenagers. They dated for four years and then lost touch for 16 years, until a fateful day in 2019 when they crossed paths again in the most New York City fashion. "One night while I was getting off the train heading home from work, I recognized the back of her in the crowd walking out of the station," Asiedu recalled. "She lived out of state but was visiting her dad who happened to live in my neighborhood. We talked and walked her dad’s block. It took about a year for us to see each other again. We were married about a year and a half later." The couple, who now lives in Brooklyn and has an 18-month-old son, wed in true New York style at Prospect Park in Brooklyn in the fall of 2021.
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William Lescaze’s modernist Upper East Side townhouse is on the market again, for $15M

All photos courtesy of Anton Brookes of H5 Property

February 28, 2025

William Lescaze’s modernist Upper East Side townhouse is on the market again, for $15M

One of New York City's first modernist residences is back on the market. The townhouse at 32 East 74th Street was designed by William Lescaze, a Swiss-born American architect credited with pioneering modernism in the United States. Known as the Raymond C. and Mildred Kramer House for the original owners, the Upper East Side property has an iconic white stucco and glass brick facade preserved to comply with landmarks law. Inside, however, several renovations over the years have left little traces of Lescaze's interior design. Now asking $15,000,000, the home, which has been divided into three duplex apartments, has been on and off the market for nearly a decade.
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Intrepid Museum parking lot in Hell’s Kitchen slated for development

Photo by Acroterion on Wikimedia

February 28, 2025

Intrepid Museum parking lot in Hell’s Kitchen slated for development

New York is seeking proposals to transform a parking lot in Hell's Kitchen used by the Intrepid Museum into a mixed-use development. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday issued a request for proposals for the site at 621 West 45th Street, which measures just over 50,500 square feet on 12th Avenue between West 45th and West 46th Streets. Proposed for one of the largest undeveloped parcels on Manhattan's far West Side, the project presents an opportunity to bring much-needed affordable housing to a state-owned site in the city.
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NYC launches project to make historical records of enslaved people more accessible

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. (1902). “New York slave market about 1730.” Via New York Public Library Digital Collections.

February 28, 2025

NYC launches project to make historical records of enslaved people more accessible

The historical records of thousands of enslaved New Yorkers will be more easily accessible to the public through a new city project. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced a plan led by the Department of Records and Information Services (DORIS) to transcribe digitized historical records from 1660 to 1827, helping historians and New Yorkers locate records of enslaved people and potentially trace familial roots. The Adams administration is calling on volunteers to help transcribe the records and build the project's searchable database.
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Fair Fare riders can now tap-and-go on public transit with OMNY

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit on Flickr

February 27, 2025

Fair Fare riders can now tap-and-go on public transit with OMNY

New Yorkers enrolled in the city's half-priced transit fare program can now ditch their MetroCards and tap-and-go with ease. City officials on Wednesday announced that Fair Fares program participants can now order tap-and-go OMNY cards, offering half-off fare rates without the need to swipe. Enrollees will automatically be issued a discounted OMNY card, and those that are already in the program can request one through the city's website.
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A fish sculpture by Frank Gehry now hangs in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center

All photos courtesy of Spencer Lasky

February 27, 2025

A fish sculpture by Frank Gehry now hangs in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center

A new sculpture by famed modernist architect Frank Gehry is now on display in New York City. Silverstein Properties on Thursday unveiled "Untitled (Fish on Fire, Greenwich Street) 2024," a 20-foot by 7-foot copper fish sculpture suspended in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center. Gehry, known for his creative use of materials and innovative designs found around the world, has used the fish as a motif in his work since the 1980s. The new sculpture is the "largest suspended fish sculpture ever created" by the architect, according to Silverstein.
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New Museum opening OMA-designed expansion this fall

Rendering of the expanded New Museum. All images courtesy of OMA/bloomimages.de

February 27, 2025

New Museum opening OMA-designed expansion this fall

The expansion of the New Museum will finally open its doors on the Lower East Side this fall. Designed by OMA's Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas in collaboration with Cooper Robertson, the 60,000-square-foot, seven-story addition—the architecture firm's first public building in New York City—connects to the existing building, doubling its gallery space and improving visitor flow. The project includes a permanent home for the museum's cultural incubator NEW INC, a new outdoor plaza, and full-service restaurant.
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Long Island City skyscraper opens lottery for 109 apartments, from $1,548/month

Rendering courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

February 27, 2025

Long Island City skyscraper opens lottery for 109 apartments, from $1,548/month

A new skyscraper in Long Island City opened a lottery for over 100 mixed-income apartments last week. Located at 26-32 Jackson Avenue in the neighborhood's Court Square section, The Italic sits across from its sister building The Bold, keeping with the typeface theme. The rental buildings were jointly developed by Fenter Group and Lions Group and designed by SLCE. The Italic is the taller of the two at 49 stories and contains over 360 apartments. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 70, 90, 120, and 125 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $1,548/month studios to $4,173/month three-bedrooms.
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A first look inside the full-floor boutique offices at 520 Fifth Avenue

Credit: Binyan Studios

February 26, 2025

A first look inside the full-floor boutique offices at 520 Fifth Avenue

New renderings offer a sneak peek at the 25 full floors of boutique office space at 520 Fifth Avenue, the tallest mixed-use tower on the iconic street. Situated on floors nine through 34 below the condo units, the offices, designed by AD100 designer Vicky Charles of Charles & Co., feature terraces and loggias, soaring ceiling heights, and 10-by-10-foot operable windows. Above the offices are 100 luxury condos, which launched sales last April.
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Two floors and two outdoor spaces for $999K in Turtle Bay

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

February 26, 2025

Two floors and two outdoor spaces for $999K in Turtle Bay

Two floors plus two outdoor spaces in Turtle Bay for under $1 million equals one good deal. A one-bedroom duplex condo at 345 East 50th Street is generously sized across two floors, with bonus space in the form of a balcony and a private terrace. Asking $999,000, the East Side apartment is located in the M at Beekman condominium, which was constructed in 2007 by combining three pre-war brownstones.
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Ken Griffin pays $45M for Julia Koch’s prestigious Park Avenue co-op

Photo by Deans Charbal via Wikimedia Commons

February 26, 2025

Ken Griffin pays $45M for Julia Koch’s prestigious Park Avenue co-op

Billionaire Ken Griffin has added another exclusive address to his real estate portfolio. The Citadel founder bought a palatial co-op at 740 Park Avenue, one of New York City's most prestigious cooperatives, from fellow billionaire Julia Koch for $45 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. The deal marks one of Manhattan's most expensive co-op sales on record, as CityRealty noted. Koch purchased the home with her late husband David Koch in 2004 for $17 million and originally listed the property in 2022 for $60 million.
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North America’s first battery- and electric-powered passenger trains to debut on Metro-North

Credit: Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Flickr

February 26, 2025

North America’s first battery- and electric-powered passenger trains to debut on Metro-North

The first battery- and electric-powered train cars will debut on Metro-North Railroad, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board is expected to approve 13 new train cars that will run on both battery power and power from overhead electrical wires and provide New Haven line service to Penn Station and four stations in the Bronx, as part of the Penn Station Access project.
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‘Songs of New York’ exhibit explores the soundtrack of NYC

LL Cool J with Cut Creator, ELove, and B-Rock. Museum of the City of New York. Gift of Janette Beckman, (2016.5.5)

February 25, 2025

‘Songs of New York’ exhibit explores the soundtrack of NYC

A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) immerses visitors in the rich musical heritage of the five boroughs. "Songs of New York: 100 Years of Imagining the City Through Music" showcases more than 100 songs from artists spanning the 1920s to the 2020s, all related to New York City life, be it the subway, nightlife, or neighborhoods. Located in a gallery on the museum's second floor, the exhibit features artists like the Wu-Tang Clan, Frank Sinatra, the Ramones, Jennifer Lopez, and Suzanne Vega.
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$4.9M brick townhouse offers rustic charm and outdoor space in the heart of Greenpoint

All photos courtesy of Oleg Davidoff for The Corcoran Group

February 25, 2025

$4.9M brick townhouse offers rustic charm and outdoor space in the heart of Greenpoint

A rare historic Greenpoint townhouse is for sale. Asking $4,990,000, the two-story brick Neo-Classical row house at 115 Milton Street sits within the Greenpoint Historic District, designated by the city in 1982 in recognition of its well-preserved, 19th-century row homes. Reimagined through a top-to-bottom renovation for modern living, the single-family home's rustic charm remains, highlighted by exposed brick, wood beams, and bay windows. A gated front patio and landscaped backyard with a hot tub add even more to the home's allure.
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Hoboken’s PATH station reopens after $54M renovation and 25-day closure

Credit: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Flickr

February 25, 2025

Hoboken’s PATH station reopens after $54M renovation and 25-day closure

Hoboken’s PATH station has reopened on schedule after a 25-day closure and a $54 million renovation that brought vital repairs and upgrades to the 117-year-old transit hub. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Tuesday announced the station has reopened with new stairs, signage, fresh paint, and critical track improvements designed to enhance speed and reliability for riders. Officials chose a full shutdown to complete the work in under a month, avoiding major service interruptions that could've lasted for at least a year.
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NYC to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter

Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan in May 2024. Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

February 25, 2025

NYC to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter

A historic Manhattan hotel that became a symbol of New York City's migrant crisis when it opened as a shelter two years ago is closing its doors. Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel, which has served as an intake and support center and temporary housing for more than 173,000 asylum seekers since May 2023. At its peak, the hotel at 45 East 45th Street processed roughly 4,000 migrants weekly; recently, that number has dropped to 350 per week, according to the city. The facility will close by the end of June.
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All the things you need to keep your New Year’s resolutions in 2025

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February 24, 2025

All the things you need to keep your New Year’s resolutions in 2025

By Terri Williams

Nearly two months into 2025, it's a good time to check in on your New Year's resolutions. If you need help meeting your goals this year, we've rounded up several tools to get you across the finish line. Whether it's making healthier choices, staying active, getting organized, or generally prioritizing self-care, these are some of the best items to help you keep your 2025 resolutions.
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Congestion pricing raised $48.6M in first month, MTA says

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

February 24, 2025

Congestion pricing raised $48.6M in first month, MTA says

The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly

Even as President Donald Trump fights to kill congestion pricing in New York City, the program raised $48.6 million in revenue during its first month, meeting revenue goals set by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. During an MTA meeting on Monday, the agency released the first financial results for the program for January 5 to January 31, showing the toll is on track to bring in a projected $500 million per year, or about $40 million per month.
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Adams sues Trump over $80M seized from NYC

Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/ Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

February 24, 2025

Adams sues Trump over $80M seized from NYC

New York City sued the Trump administration last week over the $80 million in federal funding the White House took back without consent. The city's Law Department said it was challenging the president's decision to revoke Federal Emergency Management Agency funding approved to reimburse the city for migrant housing expenses. The lawsuit seeks to recover the funds and prevent the federal government from improperly revoking or withholding future funding that the city is entitled to receive.
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In historic Sunset Park, this $2M row house is an architectural gem with modern upgrades

Photos courtesy of Russ Ross for The Corcoran Group

February 24, 2025

In historic Sunset Park, this $2M row house is an architectural gem with modern upgrades

On a landmarked block in Sunset Park, this single-family row house offers the best of both worlds, combining historic design with modern upgrades. Now on the market for $1,995,000, the Renaissance Revival-style brownstone at 4704 6th Avenue was built in 1905; today, its facade, L-shaped stoop, and curved bay windows look the same as they did 120 years ago. Inside, a renovation brought the architectural gem into the 21st century with an eat-in chef's kitchen, spa-like baths, and rooftop solar panels.
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This year’s NYBG Orchid Show brings the vibrancy of Mexican modernism to the Bronx

“The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism.” All photos courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden

February 21, 2025

This year’s NYBG Orchid Show brings the vibrancy of Mexican modernism to the Bronx

The New York Botanical Garden’s beloved Orchid Show officially opened this weekend, bringing the bold colors of Mexican modernism to the Bronx. Inspired by the work of Mexican modernist architect Luis Barragán, "The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism" turns the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a vibrant landscape of thousands of orchids, tropical plants, and succulents like cacti and agave. The breathtaking display is on view through April 27.
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Marble slabs and hand-painted terraces make for an unconventional Soho penthouse, listed for $8M

Photo courtesy of Brad Stein at Compass

February 21, 2025

Marble slabs and hand-painted terraces make for an unconventional Soho penthouse, listed for $8M

This Soho penthouse is an architect's vision come to life. Designed by Thomas Leeser, the top-floor home at 90 Prince Street juxtaposes random slabs of modern marble and an open floor plan with 17th-century French oak floors and exposed brick. Despite the contradictory materials, the loft creates a feeling of harmony and tranquility. Adding to its uniqueness, two outdoor terraces feature a tesselated hand-painted mural, a whimsical touch as well as a nod to the neighborhood's artistic heritage. The home is now available for $8,000,000.
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Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

Renderings courtesy of ONE Architecture & Urbanism

February 20, 2025

Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades