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Living on the top floor of a historic townhouse has its advantages and trade-offs. Atop a 20-foot-wide brownstone at 117 Park Place in Park Slope, this one-bedroom co-op is a walk-up, but a private rooftop terrace makes the climb worthwhile. Asking $1,175,000, the pre-war home has plenty of historic warmth, like a wood-burning fireplace, with modern updates for livability.
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NYC to install seating at nearly 9K bus stops over the next decade

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October 31, 2025

NYC to install seating at nearly 9K bus stops over the next decade

More New Yorkers will soon have a place to sit while waiting for the bus, as the city expands seating at nearly 9,000 bus stops. On Thursday, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced a $40 million investment to install benches at roughly 8,750 bus stops across the city that currently lack seating. Starting in November, the city will add benches at about 875 stops per year for the next decade, offering seating at a vastly larger number of bus stops citywide.
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NYC Council approves Jamaica rezoning, paving the way for 12,000 new homes

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October 31, 2025

NYC Council approves Jamaica rezoning, paving the way for 12,000 new homes

Nearly 12,000 new homes are coming to Jamaica, Queens, following the City Council’s approval of the neighborhood’s transformative rezoning on Wednesday. The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan updates zoning rules across 230 blocks of the transit-rich area, paving the way for thousands of new homes—roughly 4,000 of which would be permanently affordable. The plan, which includes the largest mapping of Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) in the city, will also add two million square feet of commercial space, create more than 7,000 jobs, and deliver $400 million in infrastructure upgrades.
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This $18.5M penthouse is Village living on a luxury level

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October 31, 2025

This $18.5M penthouse is Village living on a luxury level

The Greenwich at 65 West 13th Street may be the perfect example of the homes you'll find in 21st-century Greenwich Village, a one-time bohemian enclave known more for colorful street life than pricey penthouses. Asking $18.5 million, this dazzling duplex atop a curve-cornered pre-war loft building offers a private rooftop terrace from which to survey the surrounding neighborhood, and a sprawling terrace for dining and dancing 12 stories above it.
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This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

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October 30, 2025

This $599K Ditmas Park co-op has a ‘secret’ private park

This bright top-floor co-op at 570 Westminster Road, asking $599,000, has pre-war details and a creative layout that makes the most of its floor plan. The building may not have every modern amenity, but residents get a rare urban oasis in the form of a secret private garden with winding paths, shade trees, a gazebo, and seating.
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Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment approved by City Council

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October 30, 2025

Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment approved by City Council

The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a plan to transform the Bronx’s long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory into a mixed-use community hub with roughly 500 affordable homes. Led by the city’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the El Centro Kingsbridge project will convert the historic armory into a vibrant facility featuring an event venue, recreation center, sports fields, and a public plaza, with a new affordable housing building next door. The approval marks a major milestone for the long-stalled site, following two failed redevelopment attempts that collapsed amid community opposition.
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City Council committees approve Long Island City neighborhood rezoning

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October 30, 2025

City Council committees approve Long Island City neighborhood rezoning

The proposed rezoning of Long Island City — which could deliver the most homes created by a neighborhood rezoning in 25 years — took another step toward reality this week. On Wednesday, the City Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use approved the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, expected to bring nearly 15,000 new homes, including 4,350 permanently affordable units, to a 54-block stretch of the Queens neighborhood. The vote followed Council Member Julie Won’s last-minute deal securing nearly $2 billion in city commitments, according to QNS.
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MTA completes five-year Grand Central-42nd Street station upgrades

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October 29, 2025

MTA completes five-year Grand Central-42nd Street station upgrades

After five years of work, the MTA has completed its long-awaited rehabilitation of three subway stations beneath 42nd Street in Midtown. The MTA on Tuesday announced the completion of the Grand Central–42nd Street Circulation Improvement Project, an effort that upgraded the Times Square, Bryant Park, and Grand Central subway stations to improve accessibility and ease congestion for roughly 400,000 daily riders. Enhancements include new and widened staircases, additional escalators, and a 20 percent expansion of mezzanine floor space.
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This $3.5M Noho co-op remembers the origins of loft living

Asking $6.35M, this restored 1804 Tribeca townhouse is one of the last remaining homes from the period

Andrew Rannells lists his Chelsea triplex with a terrace for $2.4M

A celebrated artist's Upper East Side co-op asks $4.75 million

'Secret' live-work compound on Tribeca's skybridge street lists for $30M

This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

A loft-sized Harlem studio in a former school asks $599K

This $4M Park Slope duplex is house-sized, with condo simplicity and outdoor space

$22M Cobble Hill brownstone is five floors of architectural perfection, from the wine cellar to the rooftop deck

Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore

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New York sues Trump administration to resume SNAP payments

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October 29, 2025

New York sues Trump administration to resume SNAP payments

New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to block its plan to halt SNAP payments during the federal government shutdown. On Tuesday, James announced plans to sue the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its intentions to cease SNAP benefits starting Saturday, arguing that the move violates federal law. James says the USDA is legally obligated to continue distributing assistance as long as it has funding, and that billions in contingency funds approved by Congress are available to sustain payments during the lapse.
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For $5M, be the first new owner of this historic Cobble Hill wood-frame home in 40 years

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October 29, 2025

For $5M, be the first new owner of this historic Cobble Hill wood-frame home in 40 years

There aren't many well-preserved wood-frame townhouses left in the city, and this circa 1842 home at 34 Bergen Street is a fine example. The two-family home hasn't changed hands in 40 years, though it has been lovingly updated by the current owners while retaining its original details. Asking $4,995,000, the four-story home in the heart of Cobble Hill offers outdoor space in the form of terraces and a backyard, and plenty of options for one- or two-family living.
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500-unit high-rise coming to Surf Avenue as first phase of Coney Island West plan

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October 29, 2025

500-unit high-rise coming to Surf Avenue as first phase of Coney Island West plan

The city this week revealed details for the first housing project under the Coney Island West development plan. Rybak Development will build a $350 million 28-story mixed-use tower with over 500 apartments on a city-owned parking lot on Surf Avenue, between West 21st and West 22nd Streets. The development of "Parcel A" kicks off Mayor Eric Adams' vision for this section of the neighborhood, west of the amusement district, which includes 1,500 new homes, new retail, and upgrades to the boardwalk and streetscape.
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Majority of affordable housing in NYC built in just 10 of 51 NYC Council districts, new report finds

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October 29, 2025

Majority of affordable housing in NYC built in just 10 of 51 NYC Council districts, new report finds

Just 10 of New York City’s 51 Council districts have produced more than half of all new affordable housing since 2014, according to a new report. Released as a special update to the New York Housing Conference's NYC Housing Tracker Report, the analysis—titled "Why Charter Land Use Reforms Are Needed"—finds that 13 districts have built more than 4,000 affordable homes, while 10 have added fewer than 300, and four have produced under 100. The report comes as New Yorkers are currently voting on four housing-related ballot questions, which would change the city's land use review process and, according to critics, give the mayor more power and remove Council oversight.
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October 28, 2025

Barbara Corcoran buys Carnegie Hill penthouse for $16M

October has been an eventful month in real estate for Barbara Corcoran, founder of the Corcoran Group and star of "Shark Tank," as the mogul adds a penthouse to her portfolio. As first reported by The Real Deal, and confirmed by property records, Corcoran purchased a penthouse at 1016 Fifth Avenue in Carnegie Hill for $16 million in an off-market deal. Just three weeks earlier, she sold her home at 1158 Fifth Avenue for $1.5 million over ask after just one day on the market.
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Lily Allen’s Brooklyn townhouse is for sale for $8M

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October 28, 2025

Lily Allen’s Brooklyn townhouse is for sale for $8M

The celebrity news cycle is abuzz with the drama surrounding the breakup of singer Lily Allen and actor David Harbour (Hopper on "Stranger Things") after four years of marriage. Her just-released album gives voice to the star-crossed pairing and its demise–the New York Post calls it a "revenge album"–with the Carroll Gardens home at 381 Union Street symbolizing the blissful early days of the couple's brief union. Asking $7,995,000, the 22-foot-wide brownstone got a top-to-toe renovation by architect Ben Bischoff of MADE–and a not-for-everyone makeover by AD100 designer Billy Cotton.
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October 28, 2025

Kips Bay parking lot on East River to become temporary public open space

An underutilized stretch of Manhattan’s eastern waterfront in Kips Bay will soon be transformed into new open space. The city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on Monday announced plans to convert a city-owned parking lot on East 34th Street along the FDR Drive into a temporary park. Although the official design has not yet been released, the agency said the new space will feature ADA-accessible fitness equipment, seating and gathering areas, and a waterfront-friendly layout, with completion expected in spring 2026.
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Metro-North Bronx expansion delayed by three years

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October 28, 2025

Metro-North Bronx expansion delayed by three years

Metro-North's planned Bronx expansion, including four new stations and direct service to Penn Station, has been delayed by at least three years. According to the New York Times, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week said the project will likely not be completed until 2030, and blamed Amtrak for refusing to close its tracks to allow work to proceed on schedule. MTA officials proposed an alternative plan to open three of the four planned stations and deliver roughly half of the anticipated service by 2027, the year the agency originally slated the entire project for completion.
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Major public art program unveiled for JFK Airport’s $9.5B Terminal One

The world’s largest split-flap display in Terminal 1 will flicker through scenes of New York as passengers move through security. Credit: The New Terminal One at JFK/Arup

October 27, 2025

Major public art program unveiled for JFK Airport’s $9.5B Terminal One

JFK Airport's new $9.5 billion terminal wants to reflect New York’s identity as a capital of creativity and culture. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and New Terminal One announced on Monday the seven artists who will create large-scale, site-specific works anchoring Terminal One's cultural program, which celebrates the history, culture, and diversity of New York City and Queens. The installations, ranging from sculptures and mosaics to murals, will complement the broader arts initiative that also features filmmaking and immersive digital experiences.
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This $4.5M Sutton Place penthouse has a wraparound terrace and a literary pedigree

On the top floors of a pre-war co-op at 444 East 52nd Street, on a quiet cul-de-sac between Beekman and Sutton Place, this duplex penthouse is Manhattan living at its most iconic. A sun-drenched terrace wraps the home on all sides; from the windows, there are Manhattan skyline and East River views. Within is a rich literary history: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dorothy Parker once called this elegant residence, now available for $4,500,000, home.
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Adams considers stacking Rent Guidelines Board to block Mamdani’s rent freeze pledge

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October 27, 2025

Adams considers stacking Rent Guidelines Board to block Mamdani’s rent freeze pledge

Before leaving office, Mayor Eric Adams is considering stacking the city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) with allies in an effort to block mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze proposal. As first reported by the New York Post, the mayor could appoint at least six new members to the nine-person board, which determines rent changes for the city's one million rent-stabilized apartments. One of the contenders is reportedly Douglas Elliman real estate agent and reality TV star Eleonora Srugo, who has since told the New York Times she intends to decline the offer to focus on her television career.
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This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from upstate NY

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October 27, 2025

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from upstate NY

The towering spruce that will serve as this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, standing at the heart of New York City's holiday celebrations, has been revealed. Found upstate in East Greenbush, the 75-foot-tall tree will be cut down on Thursday, November 6, and make its journey to Manhattan, arriving on Saturday, November 8. After it’s adorned with tens of thousands of twinkling lights and crowned with its iconic Swarovski star, the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 3.
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October 24, 2025

For $5.5M, a gallerist’s Soho loft is the perfect backdrop for your art collection

Soho's live-work artist lofts are hard to find these days, but this co-op at 519 Broadway is a classic. It's currently owned by gallerist and art collector Lio Malca, who recently opened the gallery 60 White. Asking $5,500,000, the 4,000-square-foot loft spans the entire second floor. White walls and 17-foot ceilings contrast with dark wood floors for a dramatic gallery effect, with an elevated mezzanine open to the space below. The co-op currently has one bedroom and a home office, but like all lofts, it can be configured as needed.
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How the 1919 World Series was rigged at the Upper West Side’s Ansonia

The Ansonia in 1904, via Wiki Commons

October 24, 2025

How the 1919 World Series was rigged at the Upper West Side’s Ansonia

By Emily Nonko

With the World Series about to kick off, it's amazing to think that one of the most iconic landmarks of the Upper West Side played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the World Series in 1919. Back then, the Ansonia was a brand-new, luxury residential hotel in Manhattan; it opened in 1904 with a grand total of 1,400 rooms and 320 suites. The lavish locale quickly became popular amongst athletes; even Babe Ruth would stay there and come to treat the entire hotel like an extension of his apartment. But in 1919, baseball players and the mafia found a match in the hotel. A small group of players, and one very powerful, moneyed mafioso, came up with a deal that would throw the results of the game pitting the Chicago White Sox against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Bryant Park’s Winter Village is now open for the season

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October 24, 2025

Bryant Park’s Winter Village is now open for the season

One of New York City’s most cherished holiday attractions has officially opened in Midtown, kicking off the season’s festivities. On Friday, the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park returned for its 24th season, bringing the city's only free-admission ice skating, a rinkside food hall and bar, and an open-air holiday market with more than 180 vendors to the beloved public space. The Winter Village is open through March 1, 2026.
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Extell proposes 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 apartments at Wellington Hotel site

Hotel Wellington. Photo by Jazz Guy via WikiCommons

October 24, 2025

Extell proposes 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 apartments at Wellington Hotel site

Extell Development wants to nearly triple the height of its proposed tower at the site of Midtown's former Wellington Hotel and make it residential. As first spotted by Crain's, Gary Barnett's firm filed plans with the Department of City Planning this month seeking to expand its project at 871 7th Avenue from a 27-story hotel to a 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 residential units, likely condos, and 156 hotel rooms. Extell is pitching upgrades to the nearby 50th Street subway station in exchange for a zoning bonus to allow for the 1,050-foot-tall tower.
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Hillside Avenue in Queens gets first bus lane upgrades in more than 50 years

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October 23, 2025

Hillside Avenue in Queens gets first bus lane upgrades in more than 50 years

More than 215,000 daily bus riders who travel on Hillside Avenue in Queens will now benefit from faster and safer commutes. On Thursday, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the completion of nearly eight miles of new and upgraded bus lanes along the corridor, one of the longest bus priority projects in the agency’s history. The project adds offset bus lanes from 139th Street to Springfield Boulevard, improving service for 22 routes that together carry more riders than the entire populations of Yonkers and Rochester.
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Former Beth Israel hospital building in Gramercy opens lottery for 22 rentals, from $963/month

313 East 17th Street. Photo © Ondel Hylton

October 23, 2025

Former Beth Israel hospital building in Gramercy opens lottery for 22 rentals, from $963/month

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Twenty-two mixed-income apartments are available next to the shuttered Mount Sinai Beth Israel campus in Gramercy. The former hospital facility at 313 East 17th Street has been converted into 96 apartments, the first redevelopment project at the campus since Beth Israel shut its doors in April following a disputed closure process. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $963/month studios to $3,323/month two-bedrooms.
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For $825K, a sweet South Slope co-op near Prospect Park

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October 23, 2025

For $825K, a sweet South Slope co-op near Prospect Park

Asking $825,000, this cozy two-bedroom apartment at 411 15th Street in South Slope sits just a block from Prospect Park, straddling the more high-end neighborhood to the north and quaint, suburban-like Windsor Terrace to the east. While compact, the co-op has a well-configured layout, outdoor space, and a lovely location.
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Noho block named after Jean-Michel Basquiat

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October 23, 2025

Noho block named after Jean-Michel Basquiat

A Noho block has been co-named for artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, officially recognizing the site of his former studio and home. The New York City Council and the estate of the late artist on Tuesday unveiled "Jean-Michel Basquiat Way" on the corner of Great Jones Street and Bowery. Basquiat lived and worked at 57 Great Jones Street, renting a second-floor space from Andy Warhol, from 1983 until his death in 1988 at age 27, according to ARTnews.
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Adams unveils plan to transform ‘The Hole’ with new drainage system, 5,000 homes

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October 22, 2025

Adams unveils plan to transform ‘The Hole’ with new drainage system, 5,000 homes

A long-neglected, low-lying area on the Brooklyn-Queens border known as “The Hole” may finally be getting attention from the city. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $146 million investment in the area, also known as the Jewel Streets, to install a long-needed sewage system in the neighborhood, which regularly floods even after light rainfall. The plan also calls for a 17-acre city-owned site to become 1,400 housing units, a rezoning to unlock an additional 3,600 homes, and other flood-prevention infrastructure.
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For $2M, a Boerum Hill co-op with a colorful Scandi kitchen

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October 22, 2025

For $2M, a Boerum Hill co-op with a colorful Scandi kitchen

This two-bedroom home at 320 State Street in Boerum Hill is a classic brownstone floor-through with northern and southern exposures. Asking $1,995,000, the top-floor apartment is the home of award-winning director Gregory Brunkalla, who brought color and European flair to the timeless Brooklyn co-op.
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October 22, 2025

NYC wants to redesign Chinatown’s chaotic Chatham Square

New York City has a plan to redesign Chinatown's notoriously chaotic Chatham Square as a safer and more welcoming pedestrian space. The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Tuesday released new renderings of the proposal, which would significantly expand pedestrian areas, simplify the complex intersection, and improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. The plan also introduces more trees and greenery, including upgrades to Kimlau Square, the park at the center of Chatham Square.
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Developer’s plan for 30-story tower behind row of 19th-century homes in Downtown Brooklyn is stalled for now

The Duffield Street Houses at 182-188 Duffield Street. Photo by Epicgenius on Wikimedia

October 22, 2025

Developer’s plan for 30-story tower behind row of 19th-century homes in Downtown Brooklyn is stalled for now

A developer's plan to build a 30-story tower behind a row of landmarked homes in Downtown Brooklyn has been sent back to the drawing board. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on Watermark Capital’s proposal for a glass and beige brick tower on a small lot behind the historic homes at 182-188 Duffield Street, four individual landmarks dating to the 1830s and 1840s. Commissioners and preservationists were skeptical of the proposal, which involves removing the rear facades of the four properties while combining the interiors to create a community space and a lobby for the 99-unit building behind them. The commission took no action on Tuesday and directed the developers to revise the design so it does not "overwhelm" the block's historic character.
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Village Halloween Parade. Photo by Steven Pisano on Flickr

October 21, 2025

NYC’s best Halloween events

From the famous Village Halloween Parade to festive celebrations at the iconic cultural institutions and museums to neighborhood trick-or-treating and over-the-top costume parties, New York City is one of the best places to celebrate spooky season. Ahead, discover some of the best Halloween happenings across the five boroughs this year.
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October 21, 2025

A celebrated artist’s Upper East Side co-op asks $4.75 million

A duplex loft co-op with an artistic pedigree is now on the market. Asking $4,750,000, the Upper East Side co-op at 130 East 67th Street has been the longtime home of celebrated sculptor Joel Shapiro and his wife, artist Ellen Phelan. The New York City-born Shapiro, who died this year at 83, is known for his spare sculptures made from wooden beams. The creative pair enhanced the two-floor pre-war apartment with a thorough renovation featuring timeless details like casement doors and windows of steel and beveled glass, and an architectural staircase.
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JPMorgan opens soaring 60-story NYC headquarters at 270 Park Avenue

Skyline view of JPMorganChase’s world headquarters in New York City. Photo credit: Max Touhey for JPMorganChase.

October 21, 2025

JPMorgan opens soaring 60-story NYC headquarters at 270 Park Avenue

JPMorganChase’s massive Midtown East headquarters, the tallest all-electric skyscraper in New York City, is now open. Designed by Norman Foster's Foster + Partners, the 1,400-foot-tall building at 270 Park Avenue can accommodate 10,000 employees across 2.5 million square feet of workspace. Rising 60 stories, the $3 billion skyscraper features a striking “fan-column” design that rises about 80 feet above street level and provides 2.5 times more outdoor space than its predecessor.
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24-story East Village rental opens lottery for 60 apartments, from $1,777/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

October 20, 2025

24-story East Village rental opens lottery for 60 apartments, from $1,777/month

A housing lottery has launched for 60 mixed-income apartments in a new 24-story tower in the East Village. The East, located at 644 East 14th Street, offers 196 studio to two-bedroom apartments and luxury amenities, including a roof deck with East River views. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,777/month studios to $4,315/month two bedrooms.
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October 20, 2025

City halts 34th Street busway after threats from Trump

New York City halted a plan to add a busway to Manhattan's 34th Street after the Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding for other projects. Unveiled by the city's Department of Transportation in May, the project adds a dedicated bus lane for a 1.1-mile stretch of the busy corridor, from Third to Ninth Avenues, as a way to speed up notoriously slow bus service. Last week, Federal Highway Administration Administrator Sean McMaster said the agency had several concerns with the busway, including the absence of a plan "to accommodate truckers" and "maintain access for emergency vehicles."
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Sky mansion with dramatic curves on Billionaires’ Row asks $10M

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October 20, 2025

Sky mansion with dramatic curves on Billionaires’ Row asks $10M

If you're aiming for a condo high above Midtown's famous Billionaires' Row at 252 East 57th Street, you'll already be expecting a certain level of living; this four-bedroom home delivers, with dazzling views, top-tier amenities (like a pool and spa), and room for memorable events. There's even a terrace tucked away off the living room, so you and your guests can experience Manhattan's iconic skyline beneath the open sky. Asking $9,995,000, the sprawling residence adds some unexpected curves for standout appeal.
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October 17, 2025

Prada plans Fifth Avenue skyscraper with ultra-luxury apartments

Prada is teaming up with Related to build a mixed-use skyscraper at 720-724 Fifth Avenue, with a store on the ground level and office space and luxury apartments above, as first reported by Commercial Observer. The building may be attached to the Aman New York, a 26-story hotel-condo next door, and share the gilded tower's flashy amenities.
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Corpse flower to bloom at New York Botanical Garden in time for Halloween

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October 17, 2025

Corpse flower to bloom at New York Botanical Garden in time for Halloween

A rare corpse flower is set to bloom at the New York Botanical Garden, just in time for Halloween. The notorious flower, "Amorphophallus gigas," gets its name from the rotting-flesh odor it emits. It blooms every three to five years for just three days, with its distinctive scent reaching its peak during that brief window. The bloom is expected in about two weeks in the garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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Judge orders $34M in counterterrorism funds for NYC subway be restored

Credit: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

October 17, 2025

Judge orders $34M in counterterrorism funds for NYC subway be restored

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to release nearly $34 million in counterterrorism and transit security funding for New York City’s subway and regional rail systems that it had been withholding. In the ruling, the judge described the withholding of funds as “arbitrary, capricious and a blatant violation of the law,” issuing a permanent injunction that requires the government to release the money to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to the New York Times. Last month, Gov. Kathy Hochul and State Attorney General Letitia James sued to restore the funding, which the MTA was slated to receive from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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October 17, 2025

Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore

Asking $6,900,000, the graceful five-story Italianate brownstone at 261 Hicks Street on a picturesque Brooklyn Heights block embodies the neighborhood's historic elegance. Converted in 1969 to a three-family residence, the home spans 4,915 square feet of living space on five floors. The current owners occupy the top four levels with a garden-level flat below; optimize the home's rental potential, including a top-floor apartment, or convert the entire townhouse into a private mansion. Unlike many historic properties, the home's grand architectural details have been maintained, providing a dramatic frame for its 12 light-filled rooms.
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Trump says Gateway project is ‘terminated,’ but DOT denies program is canceled

Credit: Gateway Development Commission

October 16, 2025

Trump says Gateway project is ‘terminated,’ but DOT denies program is canceled

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration on Thursday had "terminated" funding for Gateway, a project that includes two new tunnels under the Hudson River and is considered the most urgent infrastructure project in the country. During a White House press conference, Trump said his administration had used the federal shutdown to kill federally funded projects, particularly in Democratic states, including the $16 billion tunnel program. But, as Politico reported, the Transportation Department has no current plans to end the program, and construction continues.
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$10.25M Chelsea condo atop Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses is everything a penthouse should be

Photo credit: Evan Joseph for Sotheby’s International Realty

October 16, 2025

$10.25M Chelsea condo atop Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses is everything a penthouse should be

The Metal Shutter Houses condo building at 524 West 19th Street, designed in 2008 by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, is a standout among the stars of west Chelsea's glittering "architecture alley." The penthouse unit is the brightest star in this constellation, consisting of two floors of indoor space with several terraces and a huge roof deck. The home's most eye-catching feature is a 20-foot glass wall that pivots skyward to reveal a spacious dining terrace. Asking $10,250,000, the penthouse features interiors by AD 100 designer Andre Mellone of Studio Mellone that complement Empire State Building views.
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1 beds starting at $1,925,000
2 beds starting at $2,055,000
3 beds starting at $3,030,000

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Interborough Express enters environmental review process

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October 16, 2025

Interborough Express enters environmental review process

The environmental assessment for the transformative Interborough Express (IBX) has officially begun, bringing the long-anticipated transit connection between Brooklyn and Queens one step closer to reality. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced the start of the review process under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), marking another major milestone for the project after it entered the preliminary engineering and design phase in August. The MTA will host two in-person public meetings to outline the project scope and review process on October 29 and November 6, followed by a virtual session on November 12.
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Path to profit: Why Jersey City condos are competing with Brooklyn brownstones

99 Hudson Street is the tallest building in New Jersey. There are over 780 condos across 79 floors; current availabilities start at $778,000. Photo courtesy of COA 99 Hudson, LLC

October 16, 2025

Path to profit: Why Jersey City condos are competing with Brooklyn brownstones

By Dana Schulz

I lived in New York City for 15 years and swore I’d never leave. But when my then-fiance and I found ourselves crammed into an Upper West Side studio (along with two rambunctious cats) when the pandemic hit, we knew we had to make a move. And when we came across a $2,600/month one-bedroom apartment in a brand-new luxury building in Jersey City—complete with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lower Manhattan skyline, two outdoor pools, barbecue grills, and a gym—we simply couldn’t resist.
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MTA unveils tribute to late Zabar’s owner at 79th Street subway station

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October 15, 2025

MTA unveils tribute to late Zabar’s owner at 79th Street subway station

The subway station at 79th Street now honors an Upper West Side icon. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled a tribute to Saul Zabar, the owner of the famed Zabar's deli, who passed away last week at the age of 97. The agency has put up vinyl posters of Zabar in his signature white coat along the 1 train platform. The deli recently collaborated with the MTA to celebrate the subway’s 120th anniversary and Zabar’s 90th birthday.
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Transit

Brooklyn Mirage files for demolition following permit and financial issues

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October 15, 2025

Brooklyn Mirage files for demolition following permit and financial issues

East Williamsburg's Brooklyn Mirage, the outdoor music venue that canceled its entire summer lineup amid permit issues and bankruptcy, may be closing permanently. As first reported by The Real Deal, the venue’s operator has filed full demolition permits for the roughly 32,000-square-foot venue, part of its larger Avant Gardner complex. The company filed for bankruptcy in August, citing “several months of financial distress," exacerbated by the Mirage’s failed reopening, scheduled for May following a major renovation and called off just hours before.
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Policy

Photo credit: Michael Weinstein

October 15, 2025

This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft