This $2.85M Crown Heights townhouse is an unspoiled historic beauty on an extra-long lot

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November 26, 2025

This $2.85M Crown Heights townhouse is an unspoiled historic beauty on an extra-long lot

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The ornate two-family townhouse at 882 Park Place possesses an impressive collection of the covetable details this historic neighborhood's homes are known for, in addition to being blessed with one of its deep 135-foot lots, giving it a park-sized backyard. The four-story Renaissance Revival limestone residence is a spacious blank canvas of original details, including four fireplaces. Asking $2,850,000, the home consists of a garden-level apartment with a triplex above.
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11 classic New York songs that capture the spirit of the city

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November 25, 2025

11 classic New York songs that capture the spirit of the city

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Type "New York" into a Spotify search, and you’ll get a list of hundreds and hundreds of titles (and those are just the ones with the city name in their title). Of course, the greatest city on Earth has inspired countless songs. After all, it’s the birthplace of hip-hop, punk rock, and disco, and was the launching pad of Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, and Jay-Z, to name just a few. But some tunes have made a more indelible mark on city life than others, which is why we’ve put together this list of 11 classic New York songs that capture the spirit of the city.
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Victorian Flatbush gains two new historic districts

The Ditmas Park West Historic District. Credit: Landmarks Preservation Commission

November 25, 2025

Victorian Flatbush gains two new historic districts

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New York City's newest historic districts are two well-preserved areas of homes in suburban Flatbush. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, which together include 247 freestanding homes built between 1894 and 1910, showcasing early 20th-century suburban architecture in the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles, or a mixture of the two. The most recent iteration of the districts includes minor boundary adjustments that exclude homes that do not share the same historic integrity as the rest of the district.
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Naftali Group’s new limestone condo tower at 800 Fifth Ave gets approved

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November 25, 2025

Naftali Group’s new limestone condo tower at 800 Fifth Ave gets approved

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Naftali Group's plan to demolish an existing Upper East Side residential building and replace it with a new condominium tower was approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday. Designed by Ulrich Franzen in the 1970s, the existing post-modern building at 800 Fifth Avenue has about 200 rental units. Naftali, which acquired the building over the summer for $810 million, has tapped Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) and SLCE to design a new limestone-clad tower with 55 condos and stunning Central Park views.
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New Times Square New Year’s Eve ball is largest ever, and open for public viewing

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November 25, 2025

New Times Square New Year’s Eve ball is largest ever, and open for public viewing

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A new ball now rests above Times Square, ready to welcome the New Year in even more dazzling fashion. The new "Constellation Ball" was unveiled atop One Times Square this week, becoming the ninth iteration of the famed New Year’s Eve ball and replacing the previous version, which was retired in January after 17 years. The new ball is the largest yet, measuring 12.5 feet in diameter, weighing 12,350 pounds, and featuring nearly twice as many lights as its predecessor. In a notable design change, the old ball’s triangular crystals have been replaced with round crystals that more effectively refract light. For the first time, the public can get an up-close look at the ball from a viewing deck, through two ticketed experiences at One Times Square.
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Park Slope ‘pink house,’ now in a more muted hue, asks $5M

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November 24, 2025

Park Slope ‘pink house,’ now in a more muted hue, asks $5M

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For decades, the first thing passersby would notice about the otherwise stately townhouse at 233 Garfield Place was its facade, painted a shade referred to as "bright magenta" in a 2006 New York Times article. The bubblegum-hued exterior was updated in 2012 with one more in keeping with its historic brownstone neighbors. The four-story Park Slope home, configured as a triplex above a two-bedroom garden flat, is now on the market for $4,995,000.
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9 gifts from NYC museums that are actually good
November 24, 2025

9 gifts from NYC museums that are actually good

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Despite the apropos name, buying someone a holiday present from a gift shop can seem a bit, well, uninspired. But New York City’s museums are anything but that, and their shops’ selections include some incredibly chic and unique gift options. From unexpected conversation pieces for adults to toys that will enrich little ones, here’s a guide to the coolest museum gift-shop gifts in the city.
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2,500 new homes proposed for New York Wheel site on Staten Island

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November 24, 2025

2,500 new homes proposed for New York Wheel site on Staten Island

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Up to 2,500 new homes could come to Staten Island’s North Shore under a new city plan to finally reimagine the long-vacant New York Wheel site. Last week, the city's Economic Development Corporation revealed a plan to transform two sites in St. George, the Empire Outlets retail complex and the former site of a planned Ferris Wheel, into a mixed-use waterfront neighborhood with thousands of apartments, open space, retail, and community amenities. The plan would mark the long-awaited next chapter for the property, once slated to host the world’s tallest Ferris wheel before the project was scrapped in 2018.
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See plan to redevelop Bronx public library with 100+ affordable homes

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November 21, 2025

See plan to redevelop Bronx public library with 100+ affordable homes

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A plan to transform a New York Public Library branch in the Bronx has been unveiled, bringing more than 100 affordable apartments atop a new, state-of-the-art library. The city on Thursday announced the selection of Settlement Housing Fund and Kalel Companies to redevelop the Grand Concourse library at 155 East 173rd Street into a mixed-use tower with 113 affordable homes and a new 17,500-square-foot library facility. Designed to be environmentally friendly, the development, dubbed The Heartwood, is expected to meet Passive House standards, the first NYPL branch to do so.
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New York Public Library reveals best books of 2025, with unlimited e-book access for some titles

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November 21, 2025

New York Public Library reveals best books of 2025, with unlimited e-book access for some titles

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The New York Public Library has unveiled its Best Books of 2025, its annual roundup of the year’s top reads. Expertly curated by librarians, this year’s list features 225 titles across multiple genres for adults, teens, and children—and for the first time, the library is offering unlimited e-book access to 26 selected titles. NYPL cardholders can borrow these titles electronically through the Libby app until December 31.
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Holiday nostalgia rides on vintage NYC subway cars are back this December

Holiday Nostalgia Train at 2nd Avenue station. Photo courtesy of New York Transit Museum.

November 21, 2025

Holiday nostalgia rides on vintage NYC subway cars are back this December

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Step back in time and embark on a festive journey aboard an old-school New York City subway car this holiday season. The New York Transit Museum's beloved Holiday Nostalgia Rides, which include eight cars from the 1930s that ran along lettered lines through the late 1970s, will run every Sunday in December from 2nd Avenue on the uptown F platform and 96th Street on the downtown Q platform.
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50 places to shop locally in NYC for that perfect gift

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November 21, 2025

50 places to shop locally in NYC for that perfect gift

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We do so much of our shopping online that we sometimes forget the excitement of finding the just-right gift right in front of our eyes. New York City still considers shopping a high art, and some of the best shops on the planet are just around the corner from wherever you are. You’re sure to find a treasure for everyone on your list from the local shops below.
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Greenwich Village townhouse where Oscar Wilde once stayed asks $7.45M

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November 20, 2025

Greenwich Village townhouse where Oscar Wilde once stayed asks $7.45M

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The 22-foot-wide townhouse at 48 West 11th Street is already ahead of the game for location and timeless charm. Asking $7,450,000, the three-family brick home also has literary cachet: According to Daytonian, Irish writer and playwright Oscar Wilde rented rooms in the Village townhouse while in New York City in 1882 for a lecture tour, entertaining guests and becoming a familiar face on the neighborhood's streets.
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$108M restoration of Dumbo’s historic cobblestone streets is complete

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November 20, 2025

$108M restoration of Dumbo’s historic cobblestone streets is complete

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This week, the final brick was laid in the multi-year, $108 million restoration of Dumbo’s iconic cobblestone streets. The city’s Department of Design and Construction and the Dumbo Business Improvement District on Wednesday celebrated the placement of the last Belgian block at Anchorage Plaza, completing a six-year effort that restored 800,000 historic bricks across 26 blocks. The landmark project in one of Brooklyn's oldest neighborhoods also upgraded stormwater drainage, reduced combined sewer runoff into the harbor, added new bike lanes, and introduced the Pearl Street Plaza.
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Plan for 2,000+ homes at vacant Creedmoor campus in Queens approved

Creedmoor campus. Photo by Jim.henderson via WikiCommons

November 20, 2025

Plan for 2,000+ homes at vacant Creedmoor campus in Queens approved

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A plan to bring more than 2,000 new homes to the underutilized Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in eastern Queens won approval this week. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced that the Public Authorities Control Board approved the general project plan for the Creedmoor Mixed-Use Project, clearing the way to turn nearly 50 acres of vacant state land into a mixed-use community with housing, open space, retail, childcare, and senior services. The project includes a total of 2,022 units, with more than 950 affordable rentals and over 1,000 affordable and market-rate homes for ownership.
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This $3.5M Noho co-op remembers the origins of loft living

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November 19, 2025

This $3.5M Noho co-op remembers the origins of loft living

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This classic loft at 652 Broadway is the kind we remember, with plenty of wide open space and lots of flexibility. The floor plan currently offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, but a third bedroom can be added. Asking $3,495,000, the pre-war co-op has the benefit of location, square footage, and details that add up to the kind of unspoiled downtown space we don't see too often in the 21st century.
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Tribeca’s iconic skybridge property is back on the market for $30M

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November 19, 2025

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

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Tribeca’s famed skybridge residence is for sale again with a nearly $30 million price tag. The landmarked two-building property at 9 Jay Street and 67 Hudson Street—a four-story townhouse and expansive loft linked by the iconic Staple Street skybridge, one of the city's most photographed spots—is now asking $29,995,000. It last sold in August 2022 for $24 million in an off-market deal, following nearly a decade on the market. For buyers looking to build a dream urban estate, 4 Staple Street across the way hit the market last week for $30 million.
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Eliot Spitzer’s planned Fifth Avenue condo tower gets height boost

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November 19, 2025

Eliot Spitzer’s planned Fifth Avenue condo tower gets height boost

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Former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's proposed Upper East Side condo project, which would replace a 1970s-era rental building with 26 luxury residences, just got a slight height boost. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved Spitzer's proposal to raise his planned development at 985 Fifth Avenue from 19 to 20 stories using City of Yes zoning reforms, replacing a 25-story rental building approved for demolition in 2023. Other approved changes include a textured limestone facade, a rear yard extension, and the removal of an adjacent public plaza.
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Crown Heights co-op opens waitlist for Mitchell-Lama apartments, for sale from $19K

Street view of Crown Gardens. © 2025 Google Maps

November 19, 2025

Crown Heights co-op opens waitlist for Mitchell-Lama apartments, for sale from $19K

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Here's a rare opportunity to own an affordable co-op in New York City. Applications are currently being accepted for waitlist spots for apartments at Crown Gardens, a Mitchell-Lama building in Crown Heights. Containing 240 middle-income homes, the unique 1970s development wraps around Nostrand Avenue and Carroll and President Streets. Qualifying New Yorkers can apply to purchase the apartments, which are priced, depending on household size, from $19,222 for a studio to $48,030 for a three-bedroom.
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NYC unveils designs for revamped sidewalk sheds

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November 19, 2025

NYC unveils designs for revamped sidewalk sheds

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New York City officials are reimagining sidewalk sheds and street scaffolding, transforming these necessary but unsightly structures into safer, lighter, and more flexible structures. On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled six innovative designs by Arup and Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) that enhance circulation, improve aesthetics, and let in more natural light, all while continuing to protect New Yorkers. The new sheds, which eliminate the X-shaped bars and other confining elements of current models, could be installed on city sidewalks as early as next year.
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The 7 absolute best pastrami spots in NYC—and the stories behind them

A pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Deli. Photo by City Foodsters on Flickr

November 18, 2025

The 7 absolute best pastrami spots in NYC—and the stories behind them

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Other than the $1 slice of pizza, a bagel with lox, or a street cart hot dog, is there any food more synonymous with New York City than a pastrami sandwich on rye bread? The classic deli staple has been featured on Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, and, of course, who can forget that famous scene in Katz’s from When Harry Met Sally? But pastrami’s legacy in the Big Apple began long before these pop culture moments.
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See inside an East Village condo transforming a former parking garage into luxury loft-like homes

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November 18, 2025

See inside an East Village condo transforming a former parking garage into luxury loft-like homes

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New images were released this week of the luxury boutique condo replacing a shuttered East Village parking garage. Designed and developed by Arcus, 220 East 9th Street replaces a 175-space garage, which had been closed since 2023 due to structural issues. In its place is a striking red-brick condo, dubbed 220e9th, with 18 bright and airy, loft-like residences, all with unique layouts.
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The best new apartment buildings near Prospect Park

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November 17, 2025

The best new apartment buildings near Prospect Park

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With its 585 acres of woodlands, waterways, and meadows, Prospect Park is a serene escape in the heart of Brooklyn. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1860s, the public park is one of Brooklyn's most beautiful places to wander and connect with nature. As more renters and buyers prioritize access to green space, new residential developments have been popping up in neighborhoods around the park. For those looking to live near Brooklyn's Backyard, we rounded up the best new apartment buildings located within a mile of Prospect Park.
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Extell to buy $36M in air rights from Midtown’s St. Thomas church

Streetview of 678 Fifth Avenue © 2024 Google

November 17, 2025

Extell to buy $36M in air rights from Midtown’s St. Thomas church

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Extell Development has bought $36 million in air rights from a historic Midtown church as it continues to assemble large development sites across the neighborhood. According to Crain's, the developer has entered into a contract to acquire 123,000 square feet of air rights from the landmarked St. Thomas Church at 678 Fifth Avenue. It’s unclear which project Extell plans to use the rights for, but the firm is working on several nearby projects, including the former Wellington Hotel site and 655 Madison Avenue.
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Council kills bill banning horse-drawn carriages in NYC

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November 17, 2025

Council kills bill banning horse-drawn carriages in NYC

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A City Council bill to phase out New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry has stalled after a committee voted against advancing it to a full Council vote. On Friday, the Council’s Committee on Health voted 1–4, with two abstentions, to block Ryder’s Law, sponsored by Council Member Robert Holden. The bill would end the city’s carriage horse industry by 2026 and help drivers transition to other jobs. Opponents, siding with the Transport Workers Union International (TWU), which represents carriage drivers, called the bill “ill-conceived and silly.”
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Studio Museum in Harlem unveils new home

Exterior view of the Studio Museum in Harlem’s new building, 2025. Courtesy Studio Museum in Harlem. Photo © Albert Vecerka/ Esto

November 17, 2025

Studio Museum in Harlem unveils new home

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In the United States, 1968 was a year of political unrest and cultural change. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the Vietnam War was protested, the Fair Housing Act was passed, and President Richard Nixon was elected. In its list of major, shifting events that year, a much quieter moment: the founding of the Studio Museum in Harlem. The museum was founded by a group of artists, community activists, and philanthropists to foster the work of artists of African descent.
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College Point landmark that housed nation’s first free kindergarten gets $6.2M restoration

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November 14, 2025

College Point landmark that housed nation’s first free kindergarten gets $6.2M restoration

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A historic College Point landmark that once housed the nation’s first free kindergarten has received a $6.2 million makeover. Built in 1868, the Poppenhusen Institute—listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a New York City landmark—was among the first buildings in the country constructed entirely of cast, or artificial, stone. Located at 114-04 14th Road, the project included replacing and upgrading all 97 wood and steel windows, along with careful masonry restoration that preserves the building’s historic character.
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The 20 best heated and indoor rooftops to enjoy in NYC this winter
November 14, 2025

The 20 best heated and indoor rooftops to enjoy in NYC this winter

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Peak rooftop season might be on pause until next summer, but panoramic skyline views can still be enjoyed from indoor and heated rooftop spots across New York City. Cozy restaurants and bars across the five boroughs offer the perfect way to scratch that skyline itch without braving the chill of the fall and winter weather. From heated terraces to glass-enclosed lounges, here are some of the best rooftops to sip a cocktail and take in the view.
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Get a first look inside the new Flatiron Building condos

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November 14, 2025

Get a first look inside the new Flatiron Building condos

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Interior renderings of the condominium residences at the iconic Flatiron Building at 175 Fifth Avenue have been revealed. As 6sqft previously reported, the building is being converted to 38 condos after 120 years as a commercial property. Sales are underway at the 22-story landmarked Beaux-Arts tower, with three-bedroom homes starting at $11 million and a five-bedroom residence on the 21st floor priced at $50,000,000. New images show off the lobby, amenity space, and the expansive great rooms, unique layouts, and exposed steel structures of the residences.
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PATH to get major service boost, but fare will reach $4 by 2029

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November 14, 2025

PATH to get major service boost, but fare will reach $4 by 2029

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For the first time in 25 years, all PATH lines will operate seven days a week, one of the largest service increases in its history. To help pay for the system improvements, fares are expected to rise to $4 by 2029. On Thursday, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey released its proposed $45 billion 2026–2035 Capital Plan, which outlines major service upgrades between Manhattan and New Jersey. Improvements include eliminating transfers between Hoboken and the World Trade Center by mid-2026 and increasing weekend service. To fund the plan, the agency is proposing a 33 percent fare increase from the current $3 base fare, rising in 25-cent increments starting next summer and reaching $4 in 2029.
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A long-neglected Clinton Hill townhouse gets a total glow-up and a $5.5M ask

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November 14, 2025

A long-neglected Clinton Hill townhouse gets a total glow-up and a $5.5M ask

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Built in 1899, the pale green wood-frame townhouse at 175 St. James Place has, for years, stood in a neglected state, leaving passersby to wonder what its fate would be. After a lengthy top-to-toe renovation, the three-story, single-family townhouse is dressed and ready for its 21st-century debut, asking $5,500,000. The 22-foot-wide home spans 4,500 square feet, along with a large private backyard.
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Turning cubicles to condos: The pros and cons of office-to-residential conversions in NYC

SoMA at 25 Water Street is the largest office-to-residential conversion in the U.S. to date. Rendering courtesy of Streetsense

November 13, 2025

Turning cubicles to condos: The pros and cons of office-to-residential conversions in NYC

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Across New York City’s five boroughs, office space occupies 730 million square feet (600 million of which is in Manhattan), according to CoStar data obtained by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. This is the most of any North American city; runner-up Los Angeles has only 432 million square feet of office space. So, it’s no wonder that the conversation around post-Covid commercial real estate vacancies is such a hot-button issue, especially considering that Manhattan’s residential vacancy rate is just 1.2 percent.
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A two-story Christmas carousel will open next to Macy’s in Midtown

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November 13, 2025

A two-story Christmas carousel will open next to Macy’s in Midtown

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A new double-decker Christmas carousel is coming to Greeley Square later this month, adding to Midtown’s festive holiday atmosphere. Hosted by the 34th Street Partnership, the Christmas Carousel will open at 33rd Street and Broadway and run from November 21 through January 6, 2026. The ride is steps from Macy’s Herald Square, which recently opened its holiday markets for the season.
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14,700 homes planned for Long Island City after Council approves largest rezoning in 25 years

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November 13, 2025

14,700 homes planned for Long Island City after Council approves largest rezoning in 25 years

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The New York City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the city’s largest neighborhood rezoning in 25 years. The OneLIC Neighborhood Plan rezones 54 blocks of a largely industrial area of Long Island City to allow for 14,700 new homes, including 4,350 permanently affordable units. The plan will create a continuous public waterfront from Gantry Plaza State Park to Queensbridge Park and includes $2 billion in city commitments, unlocking more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space and significant public-realm upgrades.
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Adams to designate Elizabeth Street Garden as official NYC park to block housing project

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November 13, 2025

Adams to designate Elizabeth Street Garden as official NYC park to block housing project

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To prevent Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani from turning Nolita's Elizabeth Street Garden into senior housing as first intended over a decade ago, Mayor Eric Adams is designating the one-acre green space as official city parkland. As first reported by Gothamist, Adams is transferring ownership of the lot to the Parks Department, which would require any development on the site to be approved by the state legislature. The move comes less than two months before Mamdani, who said he would build affordable housing at the site, takes office.
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New legislation would pave the way for more affordable artist housing in NYC

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November 12, 2025

New legislation would pave the way for more affordable artist housing in NYC

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Legislation introduced this week would pave the way for more affordable artist housing in New York City. Announced on Wednesday by Manhattan Council Members Keith Powers and Erik Bottcher, the legislation would amend the city’s administrative code to clarify that housing programs offering preference to artists do not violate human rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on occupation. The legislation aims to create more housing opportunities for artists, many of whom earn well below the city’s average rent thresholds, in the nation's cultural capital, as first reported by Gothamist.
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For $9M, a Noho penthouse that captures the spirit of the neighborhood’s past, and then some

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November 12, 2025

For $9M, a Noho penthouse that captures the spirit of the neighborhood’s past, and then some

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Built in 1893, the six-story loft at 21 Bond Street, anchored by a street-level shop in the Noho Historic District, is a classic example of the neighborhood's commercial Renaissance Revival architecture, with brownstone piers framing its cast-iron storefront with Palladian-inspired second-story windows above. Asking $8,995,000, this top-floor unit has been completely overhauled to become a modern-day home, surrounded by the carefully revealed original character of the loft.
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Harlem’s parade of lights kicks off the holiday season in NYC

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November 12, 2025

Harlem’s parade of lights kicks off the holiday season in NYC

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While Macy's may get all the credit, the holiday season really kicks off in Harlem. On November 18, the 125th Street Business Improvement District will host its annual Harlem Holiday Lights celebration, the only holiday lights parade in New York City. A procession of dazzling illuminated floats will travel throughout the neighborhood, with designated watch parties along the route offering hot drinks, music, toys for children, games, and more holiday cheer.
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NYC releases rules for legalizing basement and cellar apartments

Heavy rains caused flooding in Sept. 2023. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

November 12, 2025

NYC releases rules for legalizing basement and cellar apartments

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New York City has released proposed rules to legalize the thousands of illegal basement and cellar apartments found across the five boroughs. The Department of Buildings and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development on Monday published draft guidelines to launch a basement apartment legalization pilot program for qualifying one- and two-family homes citywide. The initiative would allow eligible tenants to remain in their basement or cellar units while landlords bring the spaces up to code, helping small homeowners convert illegal dwellings into legal accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
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World’s highest duplex lists for $128M at Central Park Tower

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November 11, 2025

World’s highest duplex lists for $128M at Central Park Tower

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Want to live above it all? A duplex apartment on the 127th and 128th floors of Central Park Tower hit the market this week for $128,000,000. Situated 1,300 feet above ground, the palatial Billionaires' Row pad is considered the highest duplex in the world. If the home fetches the asking price, it would become New York City's fifth most expensive sale ever.
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Former Hoboken pudding factory launches sales for luxury condos, from $795K

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November 11, 2025

Former Hoboken pudding factory launches sales for luxury condos, from $795K

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Once home to a pudding factory, a historic Hoboken building has been reimagined as luxury condos, with sales now underway. Located at 38 Jackson Street, Southend Lofts transforms the former Davis Baking Powder and My-T-Fine Pudding factory into a boutique collection of 110 residences featuring more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Pricing starts at $795,000 for one-bedrooms, $1.25 million for two-bedrooms, $1.85 million for three-bedrooms, and $3.7 million for four- and five-bedroom duplex penthouses.
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NYC Ferry unveils new routes, including connection between Brooklyn and Staten Island

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November 11, 2025

NYC Ferry unveils new routes, including connection between Brooklyn and Staten Island

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Next month, New York City ferry riders will be able to take new direct routes between the Bronx and the Rockaways, and Staten Island and Brooklyn. On Monday, the city’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced that the new service will launch on December 8, addressing long-standing gaps in the ferry network after years of advocacy from Brooklyn and Staten Island officials for direct service between the two boroughs. Another new route will link Throgs Neck to the Rockaways, offering a two-hour trip from the Bronx to the beach.
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30+ furniture finds for easy holiday hosting

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November 10, 2025

30+ furniture finds for easy holiday hosting

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Whether you live in a huge loft or a tiny apartment, hosting holiday dinners can be a great way to bring friends and family together–and put your culinary (or food-finding) skills on display. The food is often the main event, but a meal needs a great frame to allow guests to mix and mingle. The key to successful hosting is to survey your space and make it as people-friendly as possible. Below are our picks to get your space ready for dinner party success.
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Holiday open streets will return to Fifth Avenue for just one Sunday

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November 10, 2025

Holiday open streets will return to Fifth Avenue for just one Sunday

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A large stretch of Fifth Avenue will once again be closed to vehicles for the holidays—but just for one day. The Fifth Avenue Association announced that Holiday Open Streets will return on Sunday, December 14, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., turning the iconic corridor between 47th and 57th Streets into a pedestrian-centric, holiday-themed promenade. The event, held across three Sundays in 2022 and 2023, was reduced to a single day in 2024, and will remain so in 2025 due to “logistical challenges” tied to increased security at Trump Tower, according to Gothamist.
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Trump’s childhood home in Queens back on the market for $2.3M after gut renovation

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November 10, 2025

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

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Like the East Wing of the White House, Donald Trump's childhood home is unrecognizable after a gut renovation. While not quite bulldozed, the Tudor-style property in Jamaica Estates, Queens, where the president lived until he was four, was totally rebuilt after a burst water pipe led to mold all over the home, which has been vacant except for a colony of feral cats. After selling for $835,000 earlier this year, the home at 85-15 Wareham Place is now back on the market for $2,300,000.
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‘Secret’ live-work compound on Tribeca’s skybridge street lists for $30M

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November 10, 2025

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

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Now available in Tribeca, a private compound on one of Manhattan's most photographed blocks. Located on the two-block alleyway Staple Street, known for its historic skybridge, a combined property consisting of a two-story brick townhouse at 4 Staple Street and a studio and office across the street at 1 Jay Street has hit the market for $30 million. Owned by filmmaker Neil Burger and architect Diana Kellogg since 2002, the rare property is one of the most unusual private residences in the city, listing agent Jeremy Stein of Sotheby’s International Realty told the Wall Street Journal.
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60 middle-income apartments available at new South Bronx rental, from $1,974/month

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November 7, 2025

60 middle-income apartments available at new South Bronx rental, from $1,974/month

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A housing lottery has launched for 60 middle-income apartments at a new residential development in the South Bronx. Located at 586 Gerard Avenue in Concourse Village, the nine-story Inkwell offers brand-new, modern residences and a range of amenities designed for comfort and convenience. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,974/month one bedrooms to $3,550/month two bedrooms.
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230-unit housing project coming to site of abandoned Astoria megaproject

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November 7, 2025

230-unit housing project coming to site of abandoned Astoria megaproject

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A site in Astoria once slated for a 3,200-unit development will now be home to a handful of residential buildings with just over 230 apartments. As first reported by Crain's, the Hakimian Organization and CW Realty have filed plans for a 16-story building at 35-17 42nd Street and a 13-story building at 42-08 35th Avenue, on the former site of the $2 billion Innovation QNS megaproject. The ambitious housing project was scrapped in September amid financing challenges following the expiration of the 421-a tax break and uncertainty surrounding its replacement, the 485x program.
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