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The Woolworth condo apartments have hit the market. [Curbed; listings] Things New Yorkers wished they were told before moving here. [Brick Underground] The NYPD is moving several of its divisions into the Verizon building on Pearl Street. [NYP] The 39th annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks will return to the East River this year. [Gothamist] Images: […]
Yesterday we reported that Community Board Five’s Sunshine Task Force is calling for “an immediate, temporary moratorium on any new construction of 600 feet or taller that is not already undergoing public review, particularly with those threatening to cast shadows over Central Park in an area bounded by 53rd Street and Central Park South, and […]
Head to the Queens Theatre on May 22 and 23 for the world premier of “Modern Ruin: A World’s Fair Pavilion,” a documentary about the history of Philip Johnson’s New York State Pavilion. [Brownstoner Queens] Like your burger delivered to you by a waitress on roller skates? Here’s a list of drive-in restaurants near NYC. [Gothamist] Hudson Yards […]
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The exact reason why the subways are so gross and dirty. [Business Insider] The Met has finally decided what to do with the old Whitney building. [Vulture] New Yorkers want the feeling of the suburbs without having to move out to the Hamptons. [Huffington Post] Relax in these 10 happiness-inducing indoor hammocks. [Remodelista] The Spotted […]
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Want a green card? Invest in real estate. [NYT] The Walker Tower penthouse is back on the market, now asking $70 million. The unit sold last year for a record $50.9 million. [TRD] Condos at Norman Foster’s new Midtown condos will go for $3.3 million and up. [Curbed] Some are saying that the actual construction of 56 […]
The most expensive tourist attractions in NYC. Just another reason not to bring your out-of-town guests there. [Mashable] Life-saving and super cool LED turn signal cycling gloves beat those hand signals (that no one ever uses anyway!) any day. [Boing Boing] Though promised to be open to the public, the Vito Schnabel art gallery ended up not […]
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Extell Shoots for a $4.4B Sellout with the Nordstrom Tower, the Most Expensive Ever Official Rendering Revealed for the Nordstrom Tower Bradley Cooper Scopes Out an $8.5M Three-Bedroom in Tribeca’s Hubert NYC’s 1940s ‘Dream Airport’ Would Have Been on a Giant Midtown Rooftop Louvered ‘Shore House’ Is a Contemporary Beauty Along the Amagansett Coast Place […]
Most of you probably won’t know this, but it was exactly one year ago that 6sqft was launched (time flies when you’re reporting on real estate and architecture!). It’s been a wonderful 12 months for us with more than 2,700 stories and a growing audience that’s amazingly extended beyond the borders of New York City. We’d like […]
56 LEONARD CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS from Rob Cleary on Vimeo. In anticipation for its topping out this summer, 56 Leonard, the 60-story tower designed by Herzog & de Meuron, released a time lapse video tracking the building’s rise from March 2014 to May 2015. [6sqft inbox; video link] The “Late Show’”s presence has been a boon […]
The Brooklyn Half Marathon is this Saturday; some streets will be closed and the race ends at the Coney Island boardwalk. Good luck to all! [Sheepshead Bites] Foreign money: This map shows the city’s Chinese-backed real estate developments. [Curbed] As “Mad Men” signs off, a bench outside the Time-Life Building in Midtown will immortalize Don Draper for the summer. [Pentagram] Six tiny […]
The Department of Buildings is getting a $120 million overhaul to help get stalled projects going again. [CO] A new shared bike lane will connect the East River Park to the Williamsburg Bridge. [Bowery Boogie] Here’s why there are so many vacant storefronts in trendy NYC neighborhoods. [Gothamist] Jared Kushner has made a $296 million […]
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Here’s an excuse to head up to Upper Manhattan. Setting sail tomorrow, the S.S. Hangover will launch its six-week installation showing people the wonders of the northern end of Central Park [Untapped Cities] 39 Citi Bike stations will pop up in the Upper West Side by late summer [DNAinfo] Sad to see the Snowden bust go? Now you can get a […]
In a city where hundreds of interesting happenings occur each week, it can be hard to pick and choose your way to a fulfilling life. Art Nerd‘s philosophy is a combination of observation, participation, education and of course a party to create the ultimate well-rounded week. Jump ahead for Art Nerd founder Lori Zimmer’s top picks for 6sqft readers, beginning tonight!
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No pain, no gain. Equinox gym is opening up next door to Katz’s Deli. [NYP] Not only is Google taking up space at the upcoming SuperPier Pier 57, but the location will also host Anthony Bourdain’s much talked about food hall. [TRD and CO] More millenials are renting but just as many want to own a […]