September 16, 2025

Red brick and terra cotta-clad condo in Greenwich Village launches sales, from $1.4M

A new boutique residential building has launched sales this week, bringing luxury living to the crossroads of Greenwich Village and Chelsea. Designed by BKSK Architects, The Village West, at 525 Sixth Avenue, rises 14 stories and pays homage to the neighborhood’s architectural heritage with a red-brick facade, terracotta details, oversized windows, and terraces and balconies woven into its design. Prices range from $1.4 million for a one-bedroom to $6.5 million for a four-bedroom.
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September 15, 2025

LIRR strike avoided for now after unions ask Trump to intervene

A strike on the Long Island Rail Road has been avoided, at least temporarily. Unions representing thousands of railroad workers announced on Monday a request to the Trump administration to create an emergency board to help reach a deal with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority over wage increases. A strike, the first on the LIRR since 1994, was approved for this Thursday, but the request to form the panel, called a Presidential Emergency Board, delays the walkout by several months.
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September 15, 2025

Louis Vuitton files plans for 25-story Fifth Avenue flagship

Louis Vuitton wants to make its Fifth Avenue flagship even more luxurious. Just in time for New York Fashion Week, LVMH has filed plans with the Department of City Planning (DCP) to construct a 25-story tower at 1 East 57th Street, replacing the existing 20-story building. The proposed project would rise 485 feet and feature a 10-story flagship store, a cafe and terrace with Central Park views, public exhibition space, a luxury spa, a top-floor bar and garden, and other upscale amenities.
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September 15, 2025

MTA expands bus lane camera enforcement to four more routes

Don't block the bus. Four more bus routes in Queens and the Bronx will now have automated camera enforcement, with a 60-day warning period for drivers improperly using busways or blocking stops starting on Monday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced. After the warning period is up, the MTA will issue summonses ranging from $50 for a first offense to $250 for repeat violations.
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September 12, 2025

LIRR strike: Here’s what riders need to know

Nearly 300,000 Long Island Rail Road riders could face disrupted commutes as early as next Thursday, as unions threaten the agency’s first strike in nearly 30 years. Unions representing over 3,000 workers, or roughly half of the railroad’s workforce, could walk out on September 18 unless they receive higher raises than those already negotiated with the MTA, which says half of the workforce has already accepted the deal. Even a partial strike would halt all LIRR service, since striking employees include engineers, signalmen, and other essential staff.
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September 12, 2025

Fishs Eddy to open first Brooklyn outpost in Dumbo this fall

Fishs Eddy, the cult-favorite Union Square home goods and dinnerware store known for its quirky products, will open its first Brooklyn location this fall in Dumbo. Developer Two Trees Management announced Thursday that the retailer signed a 10-year lease for a 3,800-square-foot outpost at 81 Front Street, about the same size as its flagship at 889 Broadway. The new store will feature vintage finds, one-of-a-kind pieces, and signature Fishs Eddy items.
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September 12, 2025

This $2.25M Bed-Stuy townhouse has iconic Brooklyn style, well-designed spaces, and rental opportunity

This renovated home at 761 Macon Street offers a big dose of iconic Brooklyn charm that extends beyond its pretty face. Asking $2,250,000, this three-story townhouse on a brownstone block in Bed-Stuy may not be the biggest townhouse in Brooklyn, but creative design elements and unfussy, welcoming spaces make it feel like home.
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September 11, 2025

City Council overrides Adams’ veto of street vending bill

The City Council on Wednesday voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of a bill that decriminalizes most street vending violations in New York City. The measure, Intro. 47, removes misdemeanor penalties for general and food vendors, making them civil offenses instead. The Council first passed the bill with a veto-proof majority in July, but Adams vetoed it in August, saying it “sends the wrong message” as the city ramps up enforcement against illegal vending.
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September 11, 2025

SHOP THE LISTING: A renovation by MADE adds colorful style to a $13M Cobble Hill townhouse

At 25 feet wide with five stories and a separate garden flat, the 1884 late-Italianate-style townhouse at 234 Clinton Street would be a dream home for just about anyone. But the brick-fronted Brooklyn residence achieves icon status with a stem-to-stern renovation by celebrated architecture firm MADE, which added a vibrant color palette to design-showcase interiors while preserving the home’s history. Last listed for $12,995,000, the property's details, like pale mint green stairs, a modern kitchen clad in emerald tiles, and a top-floor studio, make this one of the neighborhood’s most exciting offerings. If you love the interior design of this home, we’ve sourced a few key pieces that are identical or similar to the items in the listing photos, so you can get the look for your own space.
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September 11, 2025

Ai Weiwei unveils new Roosevelt Island installation, ‘Camouflage’

An installation by renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei opened on Roosevelt Island this week. "Camouflage" takes over all 3.5 acres of FDR Four Freedoms State Park and includes an open architectural structure draped with camouflage netting, creating a shelter over the bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The work, Ai's first in New York City since 2017, coincides with the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly and the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The artwork is free to visit, but timed-entry tickets are recommended.
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September 11, 2025

Trump Organization loses bid for Central Park’s Wollman Rink

The Trump Organization's bid to reclaim control of Central Park's iconic Wollman Rink has failed. As first reported by The City, the Department of Parks and Recreation submitted a limited liability corporation that Related created to submit a proposal for the rink to the Department of Investigation for a background check. The president's company operated the rink for many years before former Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled the contract in 2021 following the January 6 riot at the Capitol. According to The City, the proposed agreement will still need to go through a review committee.
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September 10, 2025

New York Public Library acquires archive of never-before-shared 9/11 footage

More than 1,200 hours of video documenting September 11, 2001, its aftermath, and the creation of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum will be made public. The New York Public Library on Wednesday announced it acquired The CameraPlanet Archive, the largest contemporaneous video collection of 9/11. Recorded by more than 130 New Yorkers with camcorders, the footage captures both the attacks and the city’s resilience in one of its darkest moments.
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September 10, 2025

Asking $5.5M, this dramatic duplex in Sutton Place feels like a museum

Coffered ceilings, columns, and casement windows add dramatic elegance to this Sutton Place duplex co-op. On the market for $5,495,000, the three-bedroom home at 322 East 57th Street, one of Manhattan's most coveted pre-war co-ops, has a grand living space that feels like a museum, with gilded furniture and decor, 18-foot ceilings, and a marble fireplace.
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September 10, 2025

NYC subway delays fueled by aging cars and equipment, report says

Aging subway cars and equipment are causing increasing delays for New York City commuters, according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Of the 2.7 million scheduled subway trips in 2024, 486,614 arrived late, with infrastructure and equipment failures responsible for 31 percent of those delays—up from 24 percent in 2023. The report also found that over a quarter of subway cars are past their 40-year lifespan, and major service disruptions linked to car issues nearly tripled, from 27 to 77 in the first six months of 2025.
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September 10, 2025

17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing launched this year

Congestion pricing is (still) working. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials, 2.7 million fewer vehicles entered Manhattan below 61st Street in August, a 14 percent drop that matched June for the largest reduction recorded so far in 2025. The positive data comes about a month before a scheduled federal court hearing in October, where the Trump administration’s attempt to end the tolling system will be decided. Since the program began in January, the number of vehicles entering the zone is down 12 percent, with 87,000 fewer trips each day and 17.6 million fewer vehicles compared to last year.
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September 9, 2025

Rent the guesthouse at Derek Jeter’s former Hudson Valley ‘castle’ for $1,300/night

Here’s a chance to stay in the lakeside guesthouse of a castle-like Hudson Valley estate once owned by Yankees legend Derek Jeter. As first reported by the New York Post, the guesthouse at the historic Greenwood Lake property known as Tiedemann Castle was listed on Airbnb last month for just over $1,300 per night. After Jeter sold the sprawling home in 2024, its new owners converted the one-bedroom guesthouse into a rental, adding upscale concierge services while preserving the estate’s 19th-century character.
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September 9, 2025

8 best hiking trails near NYC to see beautiful fall foliage

Sad that summer is over and you won’t have the beach as an excuse to get out of the city for the day? Fear not: Fall is just as beautiful a time to rent a car, hop on a train, or catch a ferry out of town to enjoy the crisp air, mild temperatures, and stunning fall foliage. To help you plan your autumnal itinerary, we consulted the experts at AllTrails to compile a list of the best hikes near NYC for leaf peeping.
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September 9, 2025

Oonee to open NYC’s first secure indoor bike parking hub in Sunset Park

Cyclists in Sunset Park will soon have access to one of New York City’s first secure indoor bike storage hubs. On Monday, Ailanthus, BEB Capital, and SK Development announced a 10-year lease with Oonee, the Brooklyn-based micromobility company, for a facility with space for 95 bikes at the mixed-use building One Sunset at 201 25th Street. Located next to the 25th Street R subway station, the hub—the first of its kind on the East Coast—will also offer battery swapping, charging, and bicycle repair services.
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September 9, 2025

81 mixed-income apartments available in the heart of Bushwick, from $788/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 81 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development in Bushwick. Located at 1601 Dekalb Avenue, the nine-story building offers competitively priced modern residences in the center of the popular Brooklyn neighborhood. New Yorkers earning up to 40, 80, and 120 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $788/month studios to $4,000/month three bedrooms.
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September 8, 2025

Design for ‘floating’ 79th Street Boat Basin dock house gets final approval

More than 10 years after Hurricane Sandy extensively damaged the Upper West Side's 79th Street Boat Basin and its dock house, and three years after it was temporarily closed, the city is moving forward with a replacement facility. The Public Design Commission last month voted to approve the design for the reconstruction of the boat basin and the new dock house by Architecture Research Office (ARO). The planned one-story building appears to float over the Hudson River, with nine columns supporting the structure above the dock, chamfered corners to allow for better views, and a stainless steel facade that reflects the surrounding water and sky.
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September 8, 2025

Vornado reveals plans for apartment tower across from Madison Square Garden

Vornado Realty Trust has unveiled long-rumored plans for a new apartment building across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. As first reported by Crain's, Vornado President Michael Franco said during an investor conference last week that the firm will spend roughly $350 million to build a 475-unit rental at the northeast corner of West 34th Street and Eighth Avenue, across the street from the World's Most Famous Arena (and most infamous transit hub). The project is part of Vornado’s broader effort to redevelop the blocks around Penn Station, an effort slowed in recent years by market conditions.
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September 8, 2025

Inside an Inwood rental with lush green space and a performing arts center

A huge mixed-use development in Upper Manhattan brings together mixed-income housing, a new performing arts space, and lots of green space to a single project. Taking up a full block on West 206th Street in Inwood, the Miramar is home to nearly 700 apartments, 85,000 square feet of amenities, and the future permanent home for the immigrant-centered People's Theatre. As leasing continues for the building's 417 market-rate apartments, 6sqft got an exclusive peek at Miramar's beautiful amenities, which include two landscaped courtyards, a meditation garden, terraces, and a rooftop with skyline views.
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September 5, 2025

Flatbush Avenue redesign to begin this fall

Flatbush Avenue is getting faster (and safer). Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Friday announced work will begin this fall on center-running bus lanes along the busy Brooklyn corridor, from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza. The overhaul aims to speed up trips for 132,000 daily riders, where buses now average less than 4 miles per hour. Slated for completion in 2026, the project also includes pedestrian islands with covered seating, shorter crossing times, and updated curb regulations to support local businesses.
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September 5, 2025

Trump reportedly wants to take over the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

President Donald Trump is considering taking federal control of the 9/11 Memorial and Museum after victims’ families criticized the site’s funding and management. As first reported by the New York Times, two White House officials said preliminary discussions have begun, though it remains unclear how the federal government would assume control. During his campaign last year, Trump pitched designating the site as a national monument, and at a rally last September, said he wanted to ensure the "hallowed ground" and the memory of those who perished would be "preserved for all time."
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September 4, 2025

Hell’s Kitchen rental opens lottery for 42 apartments, from $1,800/month

Applications are now being accepted for 42 mixed-income apartments at a new luxury rental in Hell's Kitchen. The 28-story building at 250 West 49th Street offers spacious residences, a wide range of amenities, and a prime location with convenient access to public transit. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,800/month studios to $4,349/month two bedrooms.
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September 4, 2025

NYC’s first curbside restaurant week celebrates outdoor dining

A weeklong celebration of outdoor dining in NYC kicks off Friday, offering discounts and specials at participating restaurants while also renewing calls for reforms to New York City’s al fresco dining program. Running from September 5 to 12, Curbside Dining Restaurant Week features deals at more than 35 restaurants across the five boroughs. The event aims to support local businesses while also pushing for changes to Dining Out NYC, the city’s outdoor dining program, like making the program year-round.
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September 4, 2025

ODA’s pixelating concrete condo near Billionaires’ Row prepares to launch sales, studios from $1.4M

A new condo in Midtown East wants to humanize Billionaires' Row living. Designed by ODA, the Malabar Residences at 126 East 57th Street rises 28 stories in cascading cast-in-place concrete tiers, described by CityRealty as a "playfully pixelated totem of apartments." The architects integrate the building with the streetscape with two entrances and public-facing retail, while promoting the idea of "vertical living" for residents by dispersing shared spaces throughout the tower. Sales are set to launch for the Malabar's 145 residences, with initial pricing starting at $1.4 million for a studio and going up to $12.5 million for a three-bedroom penthouse.
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September 4, 2025

There are no dark corners in this $6.5M Park Slope townhouse with a rooftop view of the Statue of Liberty

The 1901 townhouse at 448 6th Street, on a picture-perfect Park Slope block near Prospect Park, is filled with sunlight on four floors. Inside, 3,500 square feet of living space is almost entirely dressed in white for a dazzling overall effect. Asking $6,500,000, the home's history is showcased in its brick and brownstone facade and bay windows topped with leaded glass.
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September 4, 2025

New audio artworks at NYC subway stations seek to break routine and connect commuters

New audio artworks on the New York City subway aim to add connections to the daily rhythm of commutes. Conceived by conceptual artist and New Yorker Chloë Bass, "If you hear something, free something" is a play on the familiar announcement and reconsiders the role of public address, providing riders a fleeting moment of connection. Through October 5, riders at 14 subway stations will hear 24 poetic announcements in six languages—the first time the MTA has turned over its broadcast system to an artist.
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September 3, 2025

$2B Astoria project with 3,200 units scrapped, scaled-down tower planned

A huge development that would have brought more than 3,000 units to Astoria has been scrapped. Silverstein Properties has withdrawn from Innovation QNS—a proposed 3,200-unit, $2 billion complex spanning five blocks— citing financing challenges tied to the expiration of the 421-a tax break and its replacement, the 485x program, as reported by Crain’s. While the larger plan has collapsed, remaining partners BedRock Real Estate Partners and L+M Development filed plans last week for a 560-unit building on one of the original sites.
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September 3, 2025

City Planning Commission approves Long Island City rezoning

The proposal to rezone Long Island City, which could bring tens of thousands of new homes to the Queens neighborhood, advanced this week with a key approval. On Wednesday, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan, which would rezone a 54-block industrial section of the waterfront to make way for 14,700 homes, with at least 4,300 of them permanently affordable, the most homes created by a neighborhood rezoning in 25 years. The plan also calls for more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space, as well as a continuous, publicly accessible waterfront from Gantry Plaza State Park to Queensbridge Park.
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September 3, 2025

This $2.15M Chelsea duplex has old-world charm, baby blue accents, and a balcony

This jewel-box of a duplex at 347 West 22nd Street is the sort of Manhattan apartment in which you can imagine spending a cozy winter day in front of the fire. There is, indeed, a working fireplace in the two-bedroom pad, but there's also a balcony for when the weather is better. Asking $2,150,000, the two-floor co-op has been renovated, but vintage details and colorful accents keep it unique.
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September 3, 2025

Tracks Bar opens in Grand Central Madison

Penn Station's popular Tracks Raw Bar & Grill has found a new home in Grand Central Terminal. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Tuesday that the eatery opened on the concourse level of Grand Central Madison, Long Island Rail Road's new east side terminal, becoming its first restaurant. Tracks will keep its current West 31st Street location and is also preparing to open a new location inside Penn Station.
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September 2, 2025

Erewhon is coming to NYC, but you’ll need $36K to get in

Erewhon, the cult-favorite upscale Los Angeles grocery chain, is coming to New York City. But the market, known for celebrity-endorsed smoothies and $30 ice cubes, will be harder to access than the West Coast locations. As first spotted by Emily Sundberg's Feed Me newsletter, Erewhon will open within a private padel club being developed in the West Village by Kith founder Ronnie Fieg. On Monday, Fieg shared an Instagram post showing a blueprint for the club, dubbed Kith Ivy, on the 9th floor of 120 Leroy Street, revealing plans for padel courts, a restaurant, spa amenities, and a mini Erewhon. Access to the shop will be limited to members of the club; membership will cost $36,000 in initiation fees and $7,000 in annual dues, according to Feed Me.
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September 2, 2025

Art dealer Barbara Gladstone’s Chelsea townhouse sells for $13.1M

The longtime Chelsea townhouse of late gallerist Barbara Gladstone has closed for $13.1 million after finding a buyer in a matter of days. The four-story Greek Revival row house at 344 West 22nd Street was listed for $11.995 million in June and entered contract 12 days later. The deal closed at the end of last month, with the sales price $1.105 million over the initial ask.
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September 2, 2025

Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse gets another price cut, now asking $17.9M

The five-story Upper East Side townhouse owned by Ivana Trump got another price chop, with the property now nearly one-third cheaper than its initial 2022 asking price. As first reported by CityRealty, the residence at 10 East 64th Street is now listed for $17.9 million, down from its original ask of $26.5 million and following a $4 million reduction in September 2023 after a year on the market. Ivana, who died in 2022, purchased the home in the early 1990s for roughly $2,500,000 following her divorce from Donald Trump, as 6sqft previously reported.
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August 29, 2025

Jackie Gleason’s UFO house in Westchester lands on the market for $5.5M

"Honeymooners" star and comedy icon Jackie Gleason's unique UFO house in Westchester is back on the market. The sitcom legend had an infatuation with all things outer space and designed the Cortlandt Manor home to resemble a flying saucer. Situated on nearly nine acres about an hour north of New York City, the custom-built property, now asking $5,500,000, consists of three buildings: the main "mothership" home, a spaceship-like cottage, and a 1930s stone colonial.
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August 29, 2025

50-story luxury rental in Fort Greene opens lottery for 171 units, from $1,793/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 171 middle-income apartments at a 50-story building in Fort Greene. Located at 180 Ashland Place, the Everly has over 560 apartments and impressive amenities, like a rooftop pool with stunning Manhattan views, and a prime location, steps from Fort Greene Park and the convenience of Downtown Brooklyn. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,793/month studios to $4,399/month two bedrooms.
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August 28, 2025

18 fun ways to spend Labor Day weekend in NYC

On the first Monday in September, Americans celebrate Labor Day to honor the vital contributions of workers throughout the nation’s history and their fight for safer working conditions. New York City’s history is closely tied to Labor Day—the city was a hub for unions and labor movements throughout the 19th century and hosted the nation’s first Labor Day Parade in 1882. Ahead, find some great ways to celebrate the long weekend in NYC, from Brooklyn's colorful West Indian Day Parade to the citywide unicycle festival.
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August 28, 2025

For $2.8M, this big loft in a former Dumbo soap factory has three bedrooms and an office

This light-filled corner condo atop Dumbo’s Kirkman soap factory lofts at 37 Bridge Street is a dream home for loft lovers. Manhattan skyline, East River, and bridge views take center stage through classic factory windows. Three bedrooms and a mezzanine office space mean there's enough room for everyone's daily routine. The penthouse loft can be yours for $2,800,000.
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August 28, 2025

Penn Station revamp to begin in late 2027, Trump says

Construction on the long-delayed revamp of Penn Station will start in late 2027, the Trump administration announced on Wednesday. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said proposals will be accepted starting in October for the redevelopment of the busy train hall, with a goal to start construction in two years. The news comes after the feds put Amtrak in control of the project over Gov. Kathy Hochul in April. It's unclear how much the project will now cost under the updated timeline and possibly new design, but previous estimates from the MTA listed a $7 billion price tag.
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August 27, 2025

145-year-old footbridge connecting Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach reopens after revamp

A 145-year-old footbridge connecting Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach has reopened after a long-overdue revitalization. Last week, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez cut the ribbon on the new Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, originally built in 1880 and last repaired in 1930. As part of the project, in-house crews replaced the deck and walking boards, vertical supports, railings, and stringers, repainted the structure, and restored its decorative lighting.
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August 27, 2025

122 apartments for low-income seniors available at new 17-story building in Hudson Square

Applications are now being accepted for 122 affordable apartments for seniors at a new development next to Google's Hudson Square headquarters. Located at 570 Washington Street, the 17-story building offers spacious units designed for residents ages 62 and older, with a slew of modern amenities to promote comfort, connection, and wellness. Applicants must have at least one household member aged 62 or older, qualify for Section 8 benefits, and earn 50 percent of the area median income or less. Eligible New Yorkers will pay 30 percent of their income for the available studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments.
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August 27, 2025

This $1.3M Upper West Side co-op’s design-forward renovation highlights its pre-war charm

This one-bedroom home at 151 West 74th Street has been lovingly renovated with color and material choices that make the classic pre-war co-op a rare find. Graceful architecture has been retained, while spaces have been opened up and enhanced with modern appliances, fixtures, and 21st-century comforts. Asking $1,295,000, this Upper West Side classic was finished with color and pattern carefully chosen to enhance its historic warmth.
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August 27, 2025

World’s tallest Passive House building in Brooklyn secures $535M in financing

The future tallest Passive House building in the world is moving ahead in Downtown Brooklyn. Alloy Development and the Vistria Group on Tuesday announced the closing of $535 million in capital for the construction of One Third Avenue, a 730-foot mixed-use project with 583 apartments, retail, and office space. The tower is the final piece of the Alloy Block, a five-building complex that includes more than 1,000 homes, the city’s first all-electric skyscraper, and two Passive House public schools.
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August 26, 2025

Historic Catskills estate lists for $14M after 200+ years in the same family

An estate in the Catskill Mountains owned by the same family for over 200 years is for sale. Sitting on roughly 1,600 acres in Delaware County, the estate, known as Lake Delaware Farm, belongs to the descendants of the Livingston family, "early American aristocrats" who were given control over much of the area by the English crown in the 17th century, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal. Asking $14,000,000, the property in Bovina Center includes an eight-bedroom Greek-Revival home built on the edge of a 68-acre private lake, surrounded by rolling hills and dramatic mountain views.
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August 26, 2025

This $2M Kips Bay condo offers smart-home tech at every turn

Behind the sleek, white walls of this two-bedroom 15th-floor condo at 148 East 24th Street, a fully outfitted smart home integrates the latest in cutting-edge tech, from voice-activated lighting and climate control to the latest security and entertainment systems. Asking $1,995,000, the Manhattan condo's modern luxury doesn't end at the walls: A private balcony adds outdoor living to daily life.
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August 26, 2025

Amtrak launches new Acela trains, with higher speeds and elevated amenities

The fastest train in the United States is getting faster. This week, Amtrak will roll out the "NextGen" Acela, a new fleet of sleek trains traveling between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. at 160 miles per hour, up from the Acela's current 150 miles per hour. Not only will the trains move faster, but the NextGen Acela will also offer better onboard features, including ergonomic seating, extra legroom, large windows, high-speed WiFi, and new wayfinding screens. The first day of service for the new trains is Thursday, August 28.
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August 26, 2025

City begins $44M project to rebuild busy stretch of Grand Concourse

New York City has broken ground on a $44 million project to bring major street safety upgrades to a stretch of Grand Concourse, one of the Bronx’s busiest corridors. Announced on Monday by the city, phase five includes an overhaul of the roadway from East Fordham Road to East 198th Street by adding new bike lanes, wider medians, bollards, better lighting, and improved pedestrian access. The project builds upon four earlier phases and is part of a broader effort to improve safety and ease traffic along the bustling corridor.
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August 25, 2025

Asbury Park penthouse hits the market for record $9M

Less than a month after a penthouse in Asbury Park sold for $7.6 million, becoming the priciest condo ever sold in New Jersey, a newly listed apartment in the Jersey Shore city is already trying to break the record. Asking $8,999,999, the penthouse at the beachfront Asbury Ocean Club is a combination of two units, with six bedrooms and 2,600 square feet of rooftop space overlooking the ocean and boardwalk.
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