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Parking could become more difficult under a new City Council bill that would eliminate up to 300,000 spaces citywide in an effort to improve street safety. Intro. 1138 would ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and improve visibility by adding "daylighting" structures, such as planters and bike racks, to protect sightlines for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. The bill would bring New York City in line with existing state law, which already prohibits parking within 20 feet of intersections, according to City & State.
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11 more NYC libraries will offer seven-day service starting September

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August 4, 2025

11 more NYC libraries will offer seven-day service starting September

Eleven more New York City public libraries will be open seven days a week, thanks to funding included in the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget. Made possible by a $2 million investment to expand weekend service, the new Sunday hours begin September 7, bringing the total number of branches open on Sundays to more than 30. The $2 million is part of a broader $15 million increase for the New York Public Library (NYPL), Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), and Queens Public Library (QPL) systems secured in the FY 2026 budget.
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Bob Dylan’s former Striver’s Row townhouse hits the market again for $3M

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August 1, 2025

Bob Dylan’s former Striver’s Row townhouse hits the market again for $3M

The landmarked early 1893 townhouse at 265 West 139th Street on Harlem’s famed Strivers’ Row historic district has the added distinction of having been Bob Dylan's home from 1996 to 2000. The cultural icon sold the McKim Mead & White-designed townhouse for $560,000, and it was listed again, as 6sqft reports, for $3.7 million in 2017. After 13 decades of cultural and architectural significance, the home, on the street's coveted residents-only alley, has benefitted from upgrades and enhancements that promise to keep it relevant and gracious for 21st-century homeowners. It's currently listed for $3 million.
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City Council to override Adams’ veto of street vending bill

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August 1, 2025

City Council to override Adams’ veto of street vending bill

The City Council intends to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of a bill that would decriminalize most street vending violations in New York City. Intro. 47-B, passed by the Council in June with a veto-proof majority of 40-8 and three abstentions, was vetoed by Adams last Wednesday. He argued the bill “sends the wrong message” amid the city’s increased enforcement against illegal vending. The override vote is expected at the Council’s full meeting on August 14, according to Spectrum News.
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30 apartments available at all-electric, wellness-driven Harlem rental, from $3,300/month

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August 1, 2025

30 apartments available at all-electric, wellness-driven Harlem rental, from $3,300/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 30 middle-income apartments at a new all-electric residential building in Harlem. Located at 1975 Madison Avenue, the eight-story development offers brand-new, spacious residences with wellness-focused amenities in the heart of the neighborhood. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $3,300/month one bedrooms to $4,250/month two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

MTA awards $166M design contract for Interborough Express

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July 31, 2025

MTA awards $166M design contract for Interborough Express

The Interborough Express is one step closer to bridging numerous transit-deprived neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday approved the project’s full design. At its monthly board meeting, the MTA awarded a nearly $166 million design contract to the joint engineering venture Jacobs/HDR, according to amNY. The two-year agreement will begin preliminary design development and includes a "comprehensive scope of work"—such as surveys, geotechnical and environmental investigations, and structural inspections—to move the project forward.
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Adams vetoes City Council’s rejection of Bally’s Bronx casino bid

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July 31, 2025

Adams vetoes City Council’s rejection of Bally’s Bronx casino bid

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed the City Council's rejection of Bally's Bronx casino proposal, potentially reviving the bid. On Wednesday, Adams announced his veto of the Council’s recent vote, which denied a crucial rezoning needed for the proposed gaming facility at the former Trump-owned Ferry Point Park. The Council now has 10 days to secure the 34 votes required to override the veto.
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Policy

NYC subway and bus fare will likely rise to $3 in 2026

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July 31, 2025

NYC subway and bus fare will likely rise to $3 in 2026

The price to ride New York City subways and buses will likely increase to $3 in January, MTA officials said during the agency's monthly board meeting on Wednesday. Originally planned for August, the proposed fare hike was delayed to allow for a required public comment period. The increase will coincide with the end of MetroCard sales as the MTA transitions fully to its OMNY tap-and-go system. While the increase is widely expected to pass, it still requires final approval from the MTA board following public hearings this fall.
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Distinctive Homes

This $3M West Village co-op gets warmth from brick, wood, and stone

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

For $950K, a condo with a terrace that puts the 'green' in Greenpoint

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

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

Pre-war warmth meets polished loft lines in this $4.25M Village co-op

For $14.5M, Gilded Age opulence in a designer's Upper East Side mansion the size of a country estate

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

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

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

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July 30, 2025

Millennial nostalgia culminates in a Kel Mitchell burger fest in NYC

By Lidia Ryan

It’s no secret millennials love a throwback. From “I Know What You Did Last Summer” to “Freakier Friday” and “Devil Wears Prada 2,” movie reboots of late ‘90s and early aughts classics abound. But those who miss the 1997 Nickelodeon slapstick comedy “Good Burger” can go a step further than just hoping for a remake — they can share a burger with Kel Mitchell. Kel’s Burger Fest, hosted by Bucketlisters, is coming to Williamsburg on August 30.
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Upper West Side public library to be redeveloped with new branch and 850 apartments

Bloomingdale branch. Photo by Jim.henderson on Wikimedia

July 30, 2025

Upper West Side public library to be redeveloped with new branch and 850 apartments

As New York City explores every option to ease its housing crisis, officials are looking to build mixed-income housing atop a new library branch on the Upper West Side. As first reported by West Side Rag, the city plans to raze and replace the Bloomingdale Library at 150 West 100th Street with a new library, health services facility, and 850 units of housing. The project follows the model of other co-located housing developments at public libraries in Sunset Park and Inwood.
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Elevated by 10 feet, Battery Park City’s Wagner Park reopens with new flood protection

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July 30, 2025

Elevated by 10 feet, Battery Park City’s Wagner Park reopens with new flood protection

Wagner Park in Battery Park City reopened on Tuesday after a two-year overhaul to better protect the park and Lower Manhattan from coastal flooding. As part of the Battery Coastal Resilience Project, much of the 3.5-acre park was elevated by 10 feet to hide a buried floodwall under the central lawn that will protect against storm surge. There's a 63,000-gallon underground cistern for rainwater reuse and lush gardens planted with native, salt-resistant species. The park's flood risk reduction system includes both passive and deployable measures, designed to withstand a 100-year storm and projected to protect from severe storms through the 2050s based on anticipated sea level rise.
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Architecture And Design

NYC announces $3M design study to make 14th Street a ‘people-first’ corridor

The West 14th Street Promenade debuted in the Meatpacking District in June. The space repurposed the curb lane between 9th and 10th Avenues as new gathering spaces. Courtesy Meatpacking BID, Credit: BreakThrough Media

July 30, 2025

NYC announces $3M design study to make 14th Street a ‘people-first’ corridor

New York City is looking to improve another iconic Manhattan corridor. Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced $3 million in public and private funding for a design study that will evaluate ways to enhance 14th Street for pedestrians, commuters, and businesses. Taking about two years to complete and involving collaboration among several groups, the study will consider upgrades to landscaping, pedestrian space, greenery, safety, and the existing 14th Street busway.
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Policy

New commute, new demand: NYC Ferry fuels housing boom on the waterfront

Two and Three Williamsburg Wharf. Photo courtesy of Naftali Group

July 29, 2025

New commute, new demand: NYC Ferry fuels housing boom on the waterfront

By Dana Schulz

It’s been eight years since the city’s first commuter ferry set sail, and in that time, it’s completely transformed the way New Yorkers think about real estate. "The NYC Ferry has absolutely shifted the real estate landscape, especially in pockets of the city that weren’t always considered commuter-friendly," says Michelle Griffith, luxury real estate broker at Douglas Elliman. "Eight years ago, some of the waterfront neighborhoods like Red Hook or certain areas of the Rockaways felt much more remote. But once the ferry became a reliable commuting option, we started seeing renewed interest from buyers and renters who wanted that lifestyle balance: scenic, slightly quieter neighborhoods with direct access to Manhattan."
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New York flags at half-staff in memory of Midtown Manhattan office shooting victims

City Hall in 20178. Photo credit: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office on Flickr

July 29, 2025

New York flags at half-staff in memory of Midtown Manhattan office shooting victims

Flags across New York are flying at half-staff to honor the victims of Monday’s deadly Midtown office shooting. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams ordered the tribute to continue until all four victims—including an NYPD officer—are laid to rest. A fifth person remains in critical condition. The shooting occurred at 345 Park Avenue, an office building with tenants like Rudin Management, Blackstone, and the National Football League.
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G train signal upgrades delayed until 2029

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July 29, 2025

G train signal upgrades delayed until 2029

G train riders may have to wait an additional two years for long-promised signal upgrades that would speed up service. The $624 million project aims to replace the line’s 1930s-era signal system with communications-based train control (CBTC). Work is scheduled to be completed north of Hoyt-Schermerhorn by the end of 2027, and between Hoyt-Schermerhorn and Church Avenue by 2028. However, the upgraded system won’t be activated until 2029, due to delays in installing 5G radio technology in subway cars—a requirement for CBTC to function across both trains and tracks, agency officials said during an MTA committee meeting Monday.
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200+ affordable apartments available at the Bronx’s border with Westchester, from $465/month

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July 29, 2025

200+ affordable apartments available at the Bronx’s border with Westchester, from $465/month

More than 200 affordable apartments are available at a new transit-oriented development in New York City's northernmost neighborhood. Located on the border of Westchester County at 4641 Furman Avenue in the Bronx, Wakefield Yards brings deeply affordable housing to a convenient neighborhood, with the 2 train across the street and the Metro-North Harlem line a few blocks east. New Yorkers earning 30, 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $465/month studios to $2,534/month three bedrooms.
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Asking $9.5M, this Upper East Side carriage house was once Mark Rothko’s studio

Photos courtesy of Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

July 28, 2025

Asking $9.5M, this Upper East Side carriage house was once Mark Rothko’s studio

Situated on East 69th Street’s historic "stable row," this unique Romanesque Revival carriage house at 155 East 69th Street has a storied past and an unusual configuration. The 50-foot-wide building's dramatic interior space was once the studio of artist Mark Rothko. Later, the carriage house was divided into sound studios, including Junco Studios, where Elvis Presley re-recorded the ending of his first film, "Love Me Tender." Asking $9,500,000, the property contains a not-for-profit foundation and a stunning private residence. Standout features include an elevator and a private garage.
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NYC wants to build 3,000 new homes at former Flushing Airport site

A massive housing proposal in Queens would transform the long-vacant Flushing Airport into 3,000 new homes. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday unveiled a plan to turn the 80-acre city-owned site in College Point, which has been inactive since 1984, into a mixed-income development with affordable and market-rate workforce housing, as first reported by amNY. Owned by the city's Economic Development Corporation, the land has reverted to a wetland, which will be preserved as part of the new development, according to the city.
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New Developments

NYC construction activity picks up, but mostly projects with under 100 units

In Long Island City, 30-25 Queens Boulevard will have 451 rentals and 110 condos. Photo by Newell Reinvention on Flickr

July 28, 2025

NYC construction activity picks up, but mostly projects with under 100 units

New construction in New York City may finally be picking up. A report released last week by the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) found there were 424 new building filings in the second quarter of 2025, a 43 percent increase from the same period last year. Plus, more multifamily housing units are being built compared to the overall average units since 2008, with 6,943 units across 158 proposed buildings between April 1 and June 30. While the new 485-x tax break is spurring development, most new residential projects have fewer than 100 units, likely so developers avoid the state's $40 hourly wage requirement for larger buildings.
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Take your cat to see the Brooklyn Cyclones play

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July 25, 2025

Take your cat to see the Brooklyn Cyclones play

We may be in the dog days of summer, but next Tuesday will be for the cats. The Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball team will host its first-ever "PURRRRfect Game" on Tuesday, July 29, allowing fans to bring their feline friends to Maimonides Park to watch the team take on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The event follows the success of "Bark in the Park," which welcomes dogs to the ballpark.
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This designer-renovated $5M Sag Harbor home is a wonder of timeless summer living

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July 25, 2025

This designer-renovated $5M Sag Harbor home is a wonder of timeless summer living

If you'd prefer your Hamptons house to be a beachy, European-style retreat rather than an over-the-top decorator showcase, this Sag Harbor Village home fits the bill. Renovated and expanded by AD100 designer Neal Beckstedt, the 1890s home has added modern amenities to a beautiful island refuge with minimalist interiors and historic materials that reflect its history. Asking $4,950,000, the house is surrounded by patios, manicured gardens, and a heated gunite pool.
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Trump signs executive order making it easier for cities to forcibly remove homeless residents

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July 25, 2025

Trump signs executive order making it easier for cities to forcibly remove homeless residents

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order calling for tougher enforcement on homelessness, including expanded use of involuntary commitment of people living on the streets. The "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets" directive urges cities and states to clear encampments and place people into mental health or addiction treatment programs. It also proposes shifting federal grants away from housing-first initiatives and toward programs that mandate sobriety or treatment, as well as to cities that enforce encampment bans.
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28-story luxury rental opens lottery for 147 apartments in West Harlem, from $2,950/month

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July 25, 2025

28-story luxury rental opens lottery for 147 apartments in West Harlem, from $2,950/month

A luxury high-rise rental in West Harlem opened a lottery this week for 147 middle-income apartments. The 28-story building at 1440 Amsterdam Avenue sits on the campus of the New York City Housing Authority's Manhattanville Houses and was developed as part of a deal to help repair and upgrade the complex's six existing buildings. Located near City College and Columbia University, the new development offers high-end finishes, extensive indoor and outdoor amenities, and a new supermarket. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,950/month studios to $4,568/month two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Hebrew Union College taps Beyer Blinder Belle to renovate historic UWS armory building for new campus

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July 24, 2025

Hebrew Union College taps Beyer Blinder Belle to renovate historic UWS armory building for new campus

A historic Upper West Side armory building turned television studio is getting ready for its next chapter. After buying the First Battery Armory from ABC earlier this year, Hebrew Union College has hired Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners to renovate the landmarked building as part of the Jewish seminary's new New York campus. The renovation will add modern classrooms, a new library, and dedicated spaces for prayer and gathering.
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July 24, 2025

For $13.9M, this five-story Upper East Side limestone townhouse has two wine rooms, just to be sure

This turn-of-the-century limestone-clad townhouse at 57 East 74th Street is a fine example of Gilded Age glamor enhanced by glamorous 21st-century design. Asking $13,900,000, the 8,200-square-foot home offers five floors of gracious living, a fully finished cellar, and two private outdoor spaces. As with any respectable Upper East Side townhouse, the home, designed by architects Buchman and Deisler, has a celebrity connection or two. Actress Phoebe Cates and her husband, actor Kevin Kline, once lived here, and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt lived next door from 1959 to 1962.
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Gowanus luxury rental 544 Carroll launches leasing, including $25K/month duplex

All renderings courtesy of Avery Hall, unless noted otherwise

July 24, 2025

Gowanus luxury rental 544 Carroll launches leasing, including $25K/month duplex

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

The future of Gowanus is looking expensive. Developed and designed by Avery Hall, 544 Carroll Street launched leasing this week for 133 apartments, including a duplex that could go for as much as $25,000/month. As first reported by the New York Post, the four-bedroom measures nearly 2,400 square feet plus outdoor space and surpasses the next priciest apartment in the rapidly developing neighborhood by more than $13,500.
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July 24, 2025

Bronx landlord fined $10M for hazardous conditions

A Bronx landlord has been fined $10.14 million over hazardous conditions in a Belmont apartment building, one of the largest housing court judgments in city history. The order, issued Wednesday by Judge Diane Lutwak, resolves a case brought by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) against Karan Singh, owner of the 15-story Fordham Towers at 2410 Washington Avenue. According to Gothamist, Singh failed to provide heat on 10 days and hot water on 17 days between 2023 and 2024. The building currently has 540 open violations, 145 of which are classified as “immediately hazardous.”
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NYC subway hits 4 million riders three days straight, first time since 2019

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July 23, 2025

NYC subway hits 4 million riders three days straight, first time since 2019

New York City's subway system surpassed four million riders for three consecutive summer days for the first time since the start of the pandemic. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced that from Tuesday, July 15 through Thursday, July 17, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority recorded 4,046,610, 4,029,692, and 4,121,751 riders, respectively—the last figure marking a new post-pandemic summer ridership high. The milestone came during the same week as near record-breaking rainfall on Monday, July 14, with transit crews working overnight to quickly restore service.
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Developer wants to build huge South Bronx project with more than 1,100 affordable apartments

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July 23, 2025

Developer wants to build huge South Bronx project with more than 1,100 affordable apartments

The developer behind the redevelopment of the historic Kingsbridge Armory and other major Bronx projects wants to rezone a large site in the borough to allow for a pair of mixed-use towers with over 1,000 affordable apartments. Last week, William Bollinger, a development consultant with Maddd Equities, filed a rezoning application with the Department of City Planning (DCP) for 1014 Brook Avenue in Morrisania. The 1.2 million-square-foot project includes 1,128 affordable units across 22- and 26-story towers. As first reported by Crain's, the rezoning would permit both residential and manufacturing uses, as the site currently allows manufacturing only.
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Tour a hidden rooftop meadow in Greenpoint this weekend

Photos courtesy of Kingsland Wildflowers unless otherwise noted.

July 23, 2025

Tour a hidden rooftop meadow in Greenpoint this weekend

In the heart of industrial Greenpoint is a hidden green surprise. Kingsland Wildflowers is a 24,000-square-foot pollinator garden, planted with native grasses and flowers, on top of Broadway Stages, a working soundstage. On Saturday, July 26, the rooftop meadow will open to the public as part of its annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival, for an afternoon of guided tours, performances, and food and drinks from local vendors.
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12 more NYC subway stations to get accessibility upgrades

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July 23, 2025

12 more NYC subway stations to get accessibility upgrades

A dozen more New York City subway stations will receive accessibility upgrades under the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's 2025-2029 capital plan. Announced Tuesday, upgrades include new elevators and other ADA-accessible features. The MTA says the new plan aims to make at least 60 percent more stations accessible and ensure that 70 percent of all subway trips begin or end at an accessible station. The accessibility projects are a result of a lawsuit settled by the MTA that required 95 percent of all stations to be accessible by 2055.
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Landmarks approves design for Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment

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July 22, 2025

Landmarks approves design for Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment

Plans to transform the historic and long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx into a community and cultural hub are moving forward. The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to approve the design for the adaptive reuse of the massive armory, which will include a new event venue, recreation center, sports fields, public plaza, and 500 affordable apartments next door. Led by the city's Economic Development Corporation, the major project, dubbed El Centro Kingsbridge, calls for extensive restoration and expansion of the armory itself, featuring new and expanded masonry and facade work, as well as a new public plaza, landscaping, and signage.
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For $2.95M, this Bed-Stuy townhouse is all about the Brooklyn brownstone design aesthetic

Photo credit: Allyson Lubow for Sotheby’s International Realty

July 22, 2025

For $2.95M, this Bed-Stuy townhouse is all about the Brooklyn brownstone design aesthetic

In the heart of Brooklyn's Stuyvesant Heights Historic District, this 20-foot-wide Neo-Grec brownstone at 408 Macon Street has a history as colorful as its updated and on-trend decor. The townhouse was featured in 6sqft in 2019, when Australian expats Jeremy Andrew–the artist Jeremyville–and creative director Megan Mair renovated and listed the home for $2.7 million. Back on the market for $2,950,000, the home's latest incarnation gets lots of color and creative flair from re-do duo Brownstone Boys.
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Waldorf Astoria New York reopens for the first time since 2017

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July 22, 2025

Waldorf Astoria New York reopens for the first time since 2017

New York City's legendary Waldorf Astoria has finally reopened after a major restoration project that transformed the 1,400-room hotel into 375 luxury condos and 375 hotel rooms. The landmarked Art Deco icon closed in 2017 and was originally scheduled for completion in 2021. Led by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the restoration refreshed many of the hotel’s most iconic fixtures while introducing new elements that reflect the original vision of architects Schultze & Weaver, as the New York Times reported.
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Greenwich Village building home to Bob Dylan’s first NYC apartment lists for $8.25M

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July 22, 2025

Greenwich Village building home to Bob Dylan’s first NYC apartment lists for $8.25M

Bob Dylan's first New York City apartment building is for sale. The singer lived in the rear third-floor apartment at 161 West 4th Street in Greenwich Village when he moved to the city in the early 1960s. Listed for $8.25 million, the four-story mixed-use building currently has five recently renovated apartments and two retail spaces.
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Surround yourself with greenery on the terrace of this colorful $2.4M Midtown condo

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July 21, 2025

Surround yourself with greenery on the terrace of this colorful $2.4M Midtown condo

A Midtown Manhattan apartment has its advantages, but it's likely not the first neighborhood you'd choose if you're looking for a home with tree-shaded outdoor space. Asking $2,380,000, this two-bedroom condominium at the notably narrow "sliver" building known as Number 5 at 5 East 44th Street offers the surprise of a south-facing terrace that runs the length of the apartment, which itself is somewhat of a colorful surprise. The building, instantly recognizable by its bold façade of white metal panels and striking red and yellow accent columns, was designed by Alan Ritchie of Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie Architects.
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All photos courtesy of Compass

July 21, 2025

Adam Neumann lists Gramercy penthouse for $22.75M

Billionaire Adam Neumann has once again listed his Gramercy Park penthouse, but with a new offering. The WeWork co-founder is selling his sprawling condo at 78 Irving Place for $22,750,000. While previous attempts to sell the property included the entire 7,880-square-foot combination spread, the latest listing does not include the additional smaller unit, which Neumann and his wife Rebekah plan to keep for themselves, as the New York Post reported.
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MTA has installed platform barriers at more than 50 NYC subway stations

Platform barriers at the Park Place 2/3 station. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

July 21, 2025

MTA has installed platform barriers at more than 50 NYC subway stations

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has installed platform barriers at dozens of subway stations in New York City to prevent people from falling onto the tracks. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA announced last week that 56 stations across the five boroughs now have the barriers, with a goal of over 100 stations by the end of the year.
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New Yorkers with SNAP benefits to get free Museum of Natural History membership

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July 18, 2025

New Yorkers with SNAP benefits to get free Museum of Natural History membership

The American Museum of Natural History on Friday announced a free membership for New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new "Discoverer" membership level includes free general admission plus entry to one ticketed exhibition during every visit. The initiative is a joint effort by the city's Department of Cultural Affairs, Human Resources Administration, and Department of Social Services.
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NYC releases proposed rules for basement and backyard apartments

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July 18, 2025

NYC releases proposed rules for basement and backyard apartments

New York City this week released proposed guidelines for building small homes in basements, backyards, garages, and other parts of existing properties. The Department of Buildings and the Department of Housing and Preservation on Tuesday released its proposed rules for constructing accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—a key element of Mayor Eric Adams' “City of Yes” housing plan aimed at expanding the city’s housing supply. The proposed rules focus largely on safety standards for basement and cellar apartments, including requirements for two exits, a ban on ADUs in high-risk flood zones, and water sensors in every room to alert residents of flooding.
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Sales launch at 19th-century Gothic Revival church conversion in Fort Greene, condos from $1.195M

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July 18, 2025

Sales launch at 19th-century Gothic Revival church conversion in Fort Greene, condos from $1.195M

Sales have launched at a thoughtfully converted 19th-century Gothic Revival church in Fort Greene. Located at 232 Adelphi Street, the Abbey offers 12 unique residences that preserve the historic church’s grandeur, with soaring vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, arched doorways, and original stonework sourced from nearby Fort Greene Park. Prices start at $1.195 million for one-bedroom units and go up to $4 million for a three-bedroom.
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Bronx co-op launches lottery for 58 apartments for purchase, starting at $145K

Courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

July 18, 2025

Bronx co-op launches lottery for 58 apartments for purchase, starting at $145K

Here's a chance to own an apartment in the Bronx for less. In Soundview, a sprawling new housing complex, dubbed Stevenson Square, launched a lottery for 58 affordable co-ops for purchase. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 70 and 80 percent of the area median income can apply to buy one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, priced from $145,632 to $264,500.
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Reservations open for summer 2025 NYC Restaurant Week

Union Square Cafe. Credit: Peter Garritano.

July 17, 2025

Reservations open for summer 2025 NYC Restaurant Week

Prepare your taste buds: reservations are now open for summer 2025 NYC Restaurant Week, the New York City Tourism + Conventions announced Tuesday. Founded in 1992, the beloved culinary tradition returns from July 21 through August 17, offering discounted meals at nearly 600 restaurants in 70 neighborhoods. Participating eateries will serve two-course lunches and three-course dinners at prix-fixe prices of $30, $45, or $60.
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This $5M Soho co-op is what happens to artists’ lofts when artists leave

All photos courtesy of Celeste Godoy for The Corcoran Group, unless otherwise noted

July 17, 2025

This $5M Soho co-op is what happens to artists’ lofts when artists leave

Few disagree that it's the people who bring color to New York City's vibrant neighborhoods. We know the stories of an artist-populated Soho of yore, and the Artist-In-Residence "loft law" that helped make it possible. The neighborhood's affordable-to-artists days are long gone (along with the apartment's AIR designation), but we remain charmed by its lofts, for their proportions, and a fantasy of their past.
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One Domino Square

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Williamsburg

Spectacular living on the Williamsburg waterfront

1 beds starting at $1,925,000
2 beds starting at $2,055,000
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NYC’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could create over 17,000 new homes, report says

Pfizer World Headquarters is becoming 1,500 apartments. Photo via WikiCommons

July 17, 2025

NYC’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could create over 17,000 new homes, report says

New York City’s first wave of office-to-residential conversions could yield over 17,000 new apartments, highlighting the potential for such projects to help ease the city’s housing shortage, according to a new report. Published on Thursday by City Comptroller Brad Lander, the report finds that 44 office conversions initiated after the pandemic could transform 15.2 million square feet of office space into as many as 17,400 homes over the coming years. However, the report warns that the city’s new 467-m tax break may be overly generous, potentially costing $5.1 billion in lost property tax revenue over 37 years.
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Work begins on 10-building East New York development with 2,000 affordable homes

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July 17, 2025

Work begins on 10-building East New York development with 2,000 affordable homes

Construction has kicked off on the first phase of a transformative new housing development with 2,000 affordable homes in East New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced the start of work on phases 1A and 1B of Innovative Urban Village, a 10-building project that will revitalize the Christian Cultural Center’s (CCC) 10.5-acre campus at 12020 Flatlands Avenue with new housing and community amenities. The initial phase will bring more than 800 affordable apartments, along with a workforce development center, a childcare facility, a performing arts venue, a grocery store, and green space with walking paths.
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City Council rejects zoning changes needed for Bally’s Bronx casino proposal

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July 16, 2025

City Council rejects zoning changes needed for Bally’s Bronx casino proposal

Bally's plan to build a casino on a former Trump-owned golf course in the Bronx appears all but dead after the City Council rejected a key rezoning needed for the project. On Monday, the Council voted 29–9, with four abstentions, in favor of a motion by Council Member Kristy Marmorato to deny the land-use changes required to construct the gaming facility at Ferry Point Park, according to Crain's. The proposal is one of eight projects seeking a downstate gaming license.
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NYC Council approves 1,000-unit One45 Harlem development

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July 16, 2025

NYC Council approves 1,000-unit One45 Harlem development

A residential development will finally rise on the corner of West 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem after years of delays and debates. The New York City Council on Monday approved the One45 for Harlem plan, which includes three new buildings and 1,000 units of housing, 338 of which will be affordable. The previous proposal at the site failed to materialize after the former council member refused to accept the development unless at least 57 percent of the units were affordable to families earning 30 percent of the area median income; the developer said that was not economically feasible, withdrew the plan, and turned the property into a truck depot.
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July 16, 2025

Judge halts Adams’ removal of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane