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Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney has just sold his Upper East Side co-op at 1045 Fifth Avenue for $8.5 million, The Real Deal reports. Sir Paul and his wife, Nancy Shevell, purchased the four-bedroom co-op in 2015 for $15.5 million. The duplex penthouse overlooking the Central Park reservoir was first listed in June for $12 million, then received another cut before going into contract in October.
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New ‘Date Night’ at the Met Museum includes live music and drink specials

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February 18, 2022

New ‘Date Night’ at the Met Museum includes live music and drink specials

Bring your special someone, or come by yourself, to a special date night event hosted by the largest art museum in the Western Hemisphere. Every Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host "Date Night at The Met," an evening of live music, drink specials, and art.
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Apply for 125 mixed-income units on Greenpoint’s waterfront, from $1,437/month

Renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

February 18, 2022

Apply for 125 mixed-income units on Greenpoint’s waterfront, from $1,437/month

A housing lottery opened this week for 125 mixed-income units at a new residential tower on the Brooklyn waterfront. Located at 1 Bell Slip in Greenpoint, the 31-story building offers its residents a host of luxury-style amenities and breathtaking views of the city skyline. New Yorkers earning 80, 125, and 130 percent of the area median income are eligible to apply for the apartments, which range from $1,437/month studios to $3,397/month two-bedrooms.
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February 18, 2022

Sprawling Upper West Side pre-war ‘classic seven’ with city and river views asks $3.9M

It's the kind of jumbo pre-war classic co-op that has launched nearly a century of Manhattan fantasies–on the Upper West Side, no less. Asking $3,895,000, the 15th-floor apartment at 90 Riverside Drive, on the market for the first time in 50 years, has the pre-war size and city and river views that look just as enviable in the 21st century.
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New interactive map highlights 400+ arts organizations led by people of color in NYC

Screenshot of Map courtesy of HueArts NYC

February 17, 2022

New interactive map highlights 400+ arts organizations led by people of color in NYC

HueArts NYC, a coalition of over 400 New York City arts groups founded, led, and serving Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern, and all People of Color (POC), launched an interactive digital map and directory of the city's POC-led arts and culture landscape. The map accompanies a report with key findings and recommendations for the city's policymakers and arts donors to address the city's cultural equity gap, including a call to create a $100 million fund to support POC-led arts groups.
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See inside the swanky 37th-floor amenity space at Nomad’s Rose Hill tower

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February 17, 2022

See inside the swanky 37th-floor amenity space at Nomad’s Rose Hill tower

A brand new amenity space offering residents breathtaking views of New York City and a host of luxurious conveniences has been unveiled at the Rockefeller Group's first-ever residential tower. "Top of the Hill" is on the 37th floor of Rose Hill, a new 45-story Art Deco-style tower in Nomad. Boasting 360-degree city views, the high-floor amenity space also includes a library curated by The Strand, a private dining room, and two covered outdoor lounges.
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In the exclusive enclave of Sutton Place, an elegant co-op with extra space asks $1.9M

Photos by Krisztina Crane for Evan Joseph Images

February 17, 2022

In the exclusive enclave of Sutton Place, an elegant co-op with extra space asks $1.9M

Here's an opportunity to live in a Manhattan neighborhood that offers a small-town feel with big-city perks. Asking $1,895,000, this stylish high-floor co-op at 419 East 57th Street in Sutton Place has been renovated but successfully maintains its elegant pre-war aura. Currently set up as a two-bedroom, with the flexibility to make a third, the apartment also comes with a coveted office/staff room on the first floor of the building.
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Live like Midge Maisel in this 60s-themed suite at the Plaza, starting at $1,675/night

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February 17, 2022

Live like Midge Maisel in this 60s-themed suite at the Plaza, starting at $1,675/night

With the highly anticipated fourth season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel set to hit Amazon Prime Video this Friday, New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel is giving fans of the show the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Midge Maisel. The Plaza has recreated Midge's aesthetic within a one-bedroom suite, furnished with antiques and accouterments straight from the 1950s and 60s. As part of the event, The Palm Court at The Plaza has created the "Midge Menu," which reimagines the three-tiered afternoon tea tradition and includes NYC classics like pastrami sandwiches on rye, black and white cookies reimagined as macarons, and Nutella babka cheesecake.
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A long-neglected Clinton Hill townhouse gets a total glow-up and a $5.5M ask

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

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

Live in a former convent with panoramic Hudson River views for $3.4M

A pop duo's $3.65M Williamsburg condo turns up the fun factor on white-box chic

Greenwich Village townhouse at the center of NBA gambling scandal listed for $22.5M

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

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

Once a parking garage, this $85M Village penthouse is now in line to break neighborhood sales records

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

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For $850K, this artist-renovated upstate Gothic farmhouse has a basement apartment and a barn

Photo credit: Todd Norwood/Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty

February 17, 2022

For $850K, this artist-renovated upstate Gothic farmhouse has a basement apartment and a barn

While we may not yet have reached the days of "last chance for upstate under $1 million," charming and chic getaways in the Catskills and Hudson Valley region are as hot as it gets. Some homes in the region have more than location going for them, and this adorable 1870s Gothic farmhouse is definitely one of those. With a thoroughly modern renovation by an artist resident and plenty of historic charm, the Wappingers Falls farmhouse, asking $850,000, comes with two acres, a basement/ground floor apartment with a separate entrance, and a rustic red barn.
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Free walking tour of the Flatiron District explores the neighborhood’s presidential history

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February 16, 2022

Free walking tour of the Flatiron District explores the neighborhood’s presidential history

To celebrate Presidents Day weekend, the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership is hosting a free special walking tour that explores the connection between U.S. presidents and the rich history of the Flatiron District. On February 20 at 11 a.m., tour guide Mike Kaback will embark on a 90-minute tour with guests, pointing out landmarks and providing context on how former presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant are tied to the historic area.
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An art lover’s guide to NYC: Where to find galleries, creative space, and public art in Dumbo

Top right photo: Cey Adams’ “Love” mural; Photo courtesy of Dumbo BID

February 16, 2022

An art lover’s guide to NYC: Where to find galleries, creative space, and public art in Dumbo

By Emilie Murphy

Dumbo, “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass,” is a highly Instagrammable neighborhood that also happens to boast world-class art and cultural attractions. Once a manufacturing hub full of abandoned warehouses, Dumbo is now a vibrant area that is one of Brooklyn’s biggest draws. With newfound popularity buoyed by an influx of galleries, creative spaces, and public art, this former no man’s land has been refashioned into the height of cool.
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Kerry Washington’s former palatial penthouse rental on the UWS asks $25M

Photos by Will Ellis for DDreps

February 16, 2022

Kerry Washington’s former palatial penthouse rental on the UWS asks $25M

An Upper West Side penthouse actress Kerry Washington once rented is now on the market for $25,000,000. Located at the luxury condominium building One Riverside Park, the exquisite full-floor mansion-in-the-sky boasts six bedrooms, seven and a half bathrooms, and unobstructed views of the Hudson River.
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Screen films in your living room with the NYC skyline as a backdrop at this $3.85M Village penthouse

Photo credit: Compass/Michael J. Franco

February 16, 2022

Screen films in your living room with the NYC skyline as a backdrop at this $3.85M Village penthouse

This "Gold Coast" duplex atop a co-op loft building at 30 West 13th Street has the Lower Manhattan skyline views you'd expect from a Greenwich Village penthouse. Inside, the contrast between dark, luxuriant finishes and clean white walls makes the pre-war space feel fresh as well as authentic. Asking $3,850,000, the two-floor home offers two bedrooms and two full baths. There's also a private roof deck, built-in speakers, recessed lighting, a washer/dryer, central A/C–and a home cinema system with a retractable screen.
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February 16, 2022

Former illegal Upper West Side hotel will become apartments for homeless and low income residents

As part of a larger plan to create much-needed affordable housing, Mayor Eric Adams has expressed his support for converting hotels to residential units. In the first such attempt by his administration, Adams announced on Monday plans to convert what had been an illegal hotel at 258 West 97th Street on the Upper West Side into 80 new units of housing primarily for formerly homeless and low-income New Yorkers.
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Britney Spears’s former Noho penthouse is on the market for $7M

Photo credit: Compass | Evan Joseph Studios

February 15, 2022

Britney Spears’s former Noho penthouse is on the market for $7M

The Noho penthouse Britney Spears called home nearly 20 years ago is on the market for $6,995,000. The four-level apartment is in the Silk Building, an early 20th-century factory-turned condominium building located at 14 East 4th Street. As first reported by the New York Post, the home has a celebrity-filled history, with Cher, Russell Simmons, and Keith Richards among the A-listers who once lived at this address.
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NYC commits $75M to Fair Fares program, makes it a permanent part of budget

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February 15, 2022

NYC commits $75M to Fair Fares program, makes it a permanent part of budget

Funding for New York City's Fair Fares program, which offers a 50 percent discount on subway and bus trips for low-income New Yorkers, has been secured annually for the first time ever. Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams on Monday announced an agreement to baseline $75 million in funding for the program for the upcoming fiscal year 2023 budget. Fair Fares was originally funded at $106 million in 2020, but pandemic-related budget cuts reduced funding for the program to just over $40 million.
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$2.8M Dumbo loft solves work-life balance with side-by-side home offices

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February 15, 2022

$2.8M Dumbo loft solves work-life balance with side-by-side home offices

In the iconic Clocktower Dumbo at 1 Main Street, this 1,655-square-foot loft condo is the perfect home base for your life and your work. The $2,825,000 one-bedroom-plus loft boasts two separate compact office spaces, a flex room that's large and lined with closets, and plenty of storage throughout, in addition to a huge kitchen-dining-living room and a gracious primary suite. For inspiration, large steel-framed windows offer the neighborhood's unbeatable views of the Brooklyn Bridge, East River, and Manhattan skyline.
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Lottery opens for middle-income units at new Bronx rental near Yankee Stadium, from $1,600/month

A housing lottery opened this week for 32 middle-income units in a new 10-story residential building in the Bronx. Located at 1073 Summit Avenue in Highbridge, the building is designed by Marin Architects and developed by Stagg Group. New Yorkers earning 120 percent of the area median income, or between $54,858 annually for a single person to $154,680 annually for a family of five, are eligible to apply for the units, priced at $1,600/month for studios, $1,700/month for one-bedrooms, and $1,900/month for two-bedrooms.
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Park in your garage & take the elevator upstairs at this $5M Kips Bay townhouse

All photos courtesy of Compass

February 14, 2022

Park in your garage & take the elevator upstairs at this $5M Kips Bay townhouse

It's a rare home in the middle of Manhattan that allows you to bypass the inconvenience of city parking; this brick single-family townhouse at 453 Second Avenue in Kips Bay does just that, with its own curb cut and private garage. And there's an elevator, so you don't even have to deal with vertical townhouse stair-climbing. Asking $4,995,000, the four-story townhouse has been given a thoroughly modern renovation from top to bottom with four bedrooms, three separate outdoor spaces, and tons of living and entertaining space.
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NYC borough presidents call on Adams to plant one million new trees by 2030

Photo of Riverside Park by Momos on Wikimedia

February 14, 2022

NYC borough presidents call on Adams to plant one million new trees by 2030

All five of New York City's borough presidents are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to improve the city's green spaces by planting one million new trees by 2030. During a joint press conference on Monday, Borough Presidents Mark Levine, Antonio Reynoso, Vanessa Gibson, Donovan Richards, and Vito Fossella introduced the "Million More Trees" initiative, a program first started by former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and completed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2015. Also included as part of the initiative is the goal of increasing the city's tree canopy to 30 percent by 2035.
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New York City’s housing experts have a wish list for Mayor Adams

Mayor Eric Adams announces his housing leadership team in the rotunda at City Hall on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office via Flickr.

February 14, 2022

New York City’s housing experts have a wish list for Mayor Adams

Shortly after taking office last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced the team that will take the lead on affordable housing strategy, headed by Jessica Katz as the city’s chief housing officer. The announcement came not a moment too soon; rents and home prices continue to rise beyond the reach of many, while homelessness and eviction threats are a growing concern. In a city where the topic of housing is never far from view every day, New Yorkers are looking to the new mayor to address the issues they feel must change. 6sqft asked individuals and organizations involved in the city's housing and real estate sectors to offer an important "wish list" item they would like to see Adams address during his time in office.
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Futuristic movie studio designed by Bjarke Ingels moves forward in Astoria

All images by Synosis, courtesy of BIG

February 14, 2022

Futuristic movie studio designed by Bjarke Ingels moves forward in Astoria

Construction of a massive $600 million movie studio in Queens backed by actor Robert De Niro can officially begin after the city granted the project a building permit earlier this month. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Wildflower Studios will measure roughly 775,000 square feet on a five-acre lot in Astoria, next to the Steinway Pianos manufacturing warehouse. The seven-story building is considered to be the world's first "vertical commercial film, television, and film studio," according to the architects.
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NYC cultural landmarks and public libraries will distribute free at-home Covid testing kits

Image courtesy of Gerardo Romo/NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr

February 14, 2022

NYC cultural landmarks and public libraries will distribute free at-home Covid testing kits

The NYC Test & Trace Corps has partnered with 14 city cultural sites and 27 branches of the city's public libraries to hand out free at-home covid-19 testing kits. Starting on February 14, libraries across the city's three branches and cultural sites will be conducting weekly walk-up distributions of the free kits, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis with a limit of one per person.
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Jon Bon Jovi lists Greenwich Village condo for $22M

All photos courtesy of COMPASS / Shannon Dupré

February 11, 2022

Jon Bon Jovi lists Greenwich Village condo for $22M

Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi put his Greenwich Village apartment on the market this week for $22,000,000, the Wall Street Journal first reported. The four-bedroom home sits on a high floor of The Greenwich Lane, a condominium located at 155 West 11th Street, and has panoramic views of Downtown Manhattan and direct elevator access. The musician bought the pad in 2017 for just over $18,940,000, records show.
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Host your next grand event at this $34M Southampton mansion

All images courtesy of Douglas Elliman

February 11, 2022

Host your next grand event at this $34M Southampton mansion

This luxurious Hamptons property contains all the amenities and space anyone could ever need, and more. Located at 63 Duck Pond Lane in Southampton, the nine-bedroom estate has second-floor ocean views and offers a resort-style lifestyle via its heated pools, fitness center, and tennis court. From the massive outdoor LED screen that emerges from underground to the home theater with seats for 16, this mansion is perfect for hosting viewing parties for the Super Bowl, Olympics, or whatever event deserves an audience. The newly-built, two-acre estate is asking for $33,900,000.
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Apply for 248 mixed-income units at new Passive House tower in the South Bronx, from $362/month

Rendering courtesy of Trinity Financial

February 11, 2022

Apply for 248 mixed-income units at new Passive House tower in the South Bronx, from $362/month

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

A housing lottery opened this week for 248 mixed-income apartments in the Bronx. Located at 425 Grand Concourse in Mott Haven, the 26-story mixed-use, mixed-income development is designed to meet Passive House standards and is one of the largest to be built in the United States. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 70, 100, and 130 percent of the area median income are eligible to apply for the units, which range from $362/month studios to $2,676/month three-bedrooms.
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For $4.65M, this Upper West Side ‘classic seven’ is a designer’s dream

Photo credit: Yale Wagner and Shade Degges for Sotheby’s International Realty

February 11, 2022

For $4.65M, this Upper West Side ‘classic seven’ is a designer’s dream

The pre-war details and gracious proportions at this three-bedroom co-op at 210 West 90th Street are perfectly complemented by the flawless renovation it received at the hands of Gramercy Design. Built in 1915, the Astor Court co-op is an Upper West Side icon, and this thoroughly livable apartment, asking $4,650,000, adds 21st-century comfort to its old New York charm. Adding even more to its appeal, the home's furnishings can be included in the sale for a higher price.
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Pablo Delano, “Dancers at Dominican Day Parade,” Midtown, 1994-1995. Museum of the City of New York, 20211.15.15. Courtesy of Pablo Delano

February 11, 2022

New MCNY photo exhibition is a love letter to NYC

A photo installation that captures the essence of New York City is opening this month. The Museum of the City of New York will open the new exhibition, "Celebrating the City: Recent Acquisitions from the Joy of Giving Something," on February 18. The series features roughly 100 photographs selected from more than 1,000 that were recently gifted to the East Harlem museum by Joy of Giving Something, a non-profit organization devoted to photography.
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Events & Things To Do

February 10, 2022

The 10 most romantic spots in NYC

By Rebecca Fishbein

It’s sometimes hard to see New York’s romantic potential, considering the city’s sheer quantity of subway rats and mysterious street sludge. But despite some of New York’s less love-inspiring qualities, there are a lot of beautiful, heart-stopping spots that set the right tone for romance, even if you have to contend with yellow snow on your way home. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we've rounded up our 10 favorites, from a medieval monastery to a cozy restaurant haunted by Aaron Burr to tried-and-true favorites like the top of the Empire State Building.
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New York lawmakers call for investigation into soaring ConEd bills in NYC

Photo by Dimitry Anikin on Unsplash

February 10, 2022

New York lawmakers call for investigation into soaring ConEd bills in NYC

New York City residents are outraged after receiving electricity bills with astonishing price spikes, some by 300 percent of their normal rate. After receiving hundreds of calls from concerned New Yorkers over their skyrocketing electricity bills, elected officials are calling on the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) to launch an investigation into the sudden price increase among ConEd customers.
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February 10, 2022

See inside two Upper East Side penthouses designed by Deborah Berke

Two Yorkville penthouses at 40 East End Avenue, designed by renowned architect and Yale School of Architecture Dean Deborah Berke, are ready to entice Upper East Side buyers with dazzling views, sprawling spaces, and luxurious finishes–not to mention the Lightstone building's impressive amenities. Asking $12,935,990, Penthouse 15 is a 3,645-square-foot full-floor residence with 850 square feet of amazing wrap-around terrace space. For $9,985,990, Penthouse 17 spans 3,237 square feet with a few terraces of its own. Both have four bedrooms, direct elevator access, white oak flooring, and skyline views.
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Central Park takes center stage at this $5.9M condo above Lincoln Center

All photos: Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

February 10, 2022

Central Park takes center stage at this $5.9M condo above Lincoln Center

From its expansive, unobstructed views of Central Park to its location above Lincoln Center, this duplex condo has a flair for the dramatic. Located at 3 Lincoln Center, the only residential building within the renowned performing arts complex, the home boasts a 27-foot-long great room with direct views of Central Park and a south-facing dining room with sights of the Empire State Building. The interior views aren't too shabby either; award-winning architecture firm Jennifer Post Design put their signature sophisticated touch on the nearly 2,000-square-foot two-bedroom home. It can be yours for $5,975,000.
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A permanent immersive art center will open inside a Lower Manhattan landmark this summer

Image courtesy of Culturespaces / Eric Spiller

February 9, 2022

A permanent immersive art center will open inside a Lower Manhattan landmark this summer

A permanent museum dedicated to immersive art experiences will open this summer in Lower Manhattan. Dubbed Hall des Lumières, the art center will take over the former Emigrant Industrial Saving Bank building across from City Hall and feature animated and glowing 30-foot displays of famous paintings. Developed by French museum operator Culturespaces and IMG, the center's inaugural installation will be Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion, "a thematic journey through the golden, sensuous and revolutionary art of the Viennese painter," according to a press release.
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Hochul lifts New York’s indoor mask mandate

Photo: Don Pollard/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

February 9, 2022

Hochul lifts New York’s indoor mask mandate

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced New York will be following in the footsteps of New Jersey and California and dropping its indoor mask mandate. The mandate, which required all businesses to verify proof of full vaccination or require mask-wearing, was set to expire on Thursday. Masks will still be required in schools, childcare centers, health care facilities, and public spaces like subways, trains, buses, and airports.
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Live with or without walls in this $2.7M Chelsea duplex loft

Photo credit: Real Estate Production Network for The Corcoran Group

February 9, 2022

Live with or without walls in this $2.7M Chelsea duplex loft

There aren't as many authentic pre-war lofts as there used to be, and they're getting harder to find. This 1,884-square-foot condo duplex at 121 West 20th Street in Chelsea looks a lot like the real deal, from 14-foot ceilings and original iron columns to impossibly tall windows. Asking $2,695,000, the two-story space has an open layout, but comes with an alternative plan for creating bedroom privacy while still enjoying plenty of lofty living space.
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With $50M redevelopment, MetroTech Center will become ‘Brooklyn Commons’

Rendering courtesy of Brookfield Properties

February 8, 2022

With $50M redevelopment, MetroTech Center will become ‘Brooklyn Commons’

Brookfield Properties today announced the rebranding of the MetroTech Center in Downtown Brooklyn to Brooklyn Commons. The $50 million redevelopment project aims to modernize the property through the renovation of several of the office buildings within the campus, upgrades to the central public park space, and a year-round arts and event program that will be free and open to the public.
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Real Estate Trends

February 8, 2022

50 practical items that make perfect housewarming gifts

By Terri Williams

Space is always at a premium in New York City – even for people moving into a larger place. When thinking about housewarming gifts, quality always takes precedent over quantity. And since new homeowners and tenants need to maximize their space, our list of best housewarming gifts includes practical, well-made, durable, and long-lasting choices that are also fashionable enough to work in any design style. We also went beyond the typical housewarming gifts to include some new, cool, and fun items that you may not have thought of.
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MTA to roll out fare-capping pilot program for OMNY this month

Image courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

February 8, 2022

MTA to roll out fare-capping pilot program for OMNY this month

In an effort to get riders back on the New York City subway system, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has introduced a pilot fare-capping program that they believe will be "more affordable, more flexible, and more fair." Starting on February 28, subway or bus riders who use the OMNY contactless payment system 12 times within a seven-day period will be automatically upgraded to an unlimited pass for the rest of that week. The fare-capping program will last for at least four months.
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This $6M Brooklyn Heights house has historic interiors and a ‘secret’ subway tunnel next door

Photo credit: DDreps

February 8, 2022

This $6M Brooklyn Heights house has historic interiors and a ‘secret’ subway tunnel next door

The stately 19th-century row house at 60 Joralemon Street is everything a lover of historic homes could want. Asking $5,999,000, the 3,280-square-foot single-family townhouse has the necessary modern upgrades covered, and its historic interiors have been preserved and enhanced with details that would be right at home in the Brooklyn Heights dwelling's earliest days. In addition to plenty of period charm, the tidy brick townhouse has a neighbor with a secret: Next door at number 58 is one of 6sqft's previously featured "underground and secret NYC attractions," in the form of a concealed New York City subway vent.
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New Jersey will end mask mandate in schools in March

Image courtesy of Josue Lora/NJ Governor’s Office on Flickr

February 7, 2022

New Jersey will end mask mandate in schools in March

New Jersey's school mask mandate that's been in effect since September 2020 will end March 7, Gov. Phil Murphy announced on Monday. The state mandate required all students, staff, and visitors to wear face coverings while inside New Jersey school facilities. School districts can choose to keep the mandates in place, but the statewide requirement will be lifted. The mandate's removal comes as positive tests and hospitalizations have dropped significantly statewide and the rate of vaccinations continues to rise.
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How to celebrate Black History Month 2022 in New York City

“Renaming Project” Exhibition, Photo Credit: Daniel Avila / NYC Parks

February 7, 2022

How to celebrate Black History Month 2022 in New York City

In the United States, February is a month dedicated to the celebration of African American history and culture. Ahead find a variety of events to commemorate Black History Month in New York City, ranging from community service and walking tours to jazz concerts and live performances.
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New Morris-Jumel Mansion photo exhibit preserves the faces of historic Washington Heights

“Children on 162nd Street.” Gliclée print on archival fiber paper, 1901 (re-print 2021), Courtesy of the descendants of the Ettlinger Family.

February 7, 2022

New Morris-Jumel Mansion photo exhibit preserves the faces of historic Washington Heights

One of New York City's most historically significant neighborhoods is getting the attention it deserves in a new museum exhibition. The landmarked museum Morris-Jumel Mansion last month opened History Now, a collection of photographs by local artist Rose Deler that features large-format, black and white film portraits depicting the residents and architecture from the Jumel Terrace Historic District in Washington Heights. The exhibition will be open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 3.
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Events & Things To Do

Open your own art gallery, school, or private club in this $29.5M Upper East Side mansion

Photo courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

February 7, 2022

Open your own art gallery, school, or private club in this $29.5M Upper East Side mansion

The 14,500 square-foot Upper East Side mansion at 53 East 77th Street is currently being used as a showroom by Dalva Brothers, world-renowned dealers in 18th-century French furniture and decorative arts. Currently asking $29,500,000, the property has been in the Dalva family since 2008. The massive multi-use townhouse has previously been a single-family mansion as well as home to Cello eatery, Funk and Wagnalls library, and a recording studio.
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Late-night cocktail bar ‘Peakaboo’ to open on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards

Image courtesy of Charissa Fay

February 4, 2022

Late-night cocktail bar ‘Peakaboo’ to open on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards

A new high-end cocktail bar is opening this weekend on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, just above the sky-high observation deck Edge. Located within the David Rockwell-designed restaurant Peak, "Peakaboo" is an upscale bar offering guests a nightlife experience complete with a live DJ and incredible views of the city. Run by hospitality group RHC and set to open on February 5, Peakaboo will feature a unique selection of food and drink that builds off of Peak's menus.
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One Domino Square

8 South 4th Street

Williamsburg

Spectacular living on the Williamsburg waterfront

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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Penthouse at 15 Hudson Yards hits rental market for $70K/month, a new record for the neighborhood

Photo courtesy of Rich Caplan. Image is virtually staged

February 4, 2022

Penthouse at 15 Hudson Yards hits rental market for $70K/month, a new record for the neighborhood

A never-lived-in-before luxury penthouse in Hudson Yards has been listed for $70,000/month, a record-breaking asking rent for the neighborhood. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom apartment is on the 87th floor of 15 Hudson Yards, a 914-foot-tall tower designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Measuring over 5,000 square feet, the unit is one of the largest residences in Hudson Yards. The massive apartment is the result of combining two units, 87C and 87D, which were purchased by the same private buyer pre-construction, combined, and renovated. The previous most expensive rental in the area was last asking $32,000/month.
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Enjoy effortless brownstone living at this $2.15M Cobble Hill condo

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February 4, 2022

Enjoy effortless brownstone living at this $2.15M Cobble Hill condo

All the work has already been done inside this pristine home within a 25-foot-wide historic Cobble Hill brownstone at 211 Warren Street. The two-bedroom, two-bath condominium, asking $2,150,000, has carefully-chosen fixtures and finishes, plenty of closet space, gracious rooms, central air, and a washer/dryer.
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For $3.4M, three East Hampton cottages add up to a waterfront paradise

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February 3, 2022

For $3.4M, three East Hampton cottages add up to a waterfront paradise

This charming collection of three cottages on well-tended grounds is situated on the open waters of Gardiners Bay. Asking $3,350,000, the chic little homes at 115 Gerard Drive in East Hampton offer stylish interiors with every modern comfort and unforgettable water views.
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Brooklyn’s Grand Prospect Hall to be replaced with luxury apartments

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February 3, 2022

Brooklyn’s Grand Prospect Hall to be replaced with luxury apartments