This $4.5M Lenox Hill duplex combines pre-war elegance with architectural drama

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December 9, 2025

This $4.5M Lenox Hill duplex combines pre-war elegance with architectural drama

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This duplex co-op at 14 East 75th Street embodies the ideal of Upper East Side pre-war glamour, with the added drama of an unforgettable double-height living room. Asking $4,500,000, the chic classic six overlooks the treetops of the Lenox Hill neighborhood from within a two-floor sanctuary of 21st-century comfort.
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The best Long Island City and Astoria apartments with skyline views

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December 8, 2025

The best Long Island City and Astoria apartments with skyline views

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Few New York City neighborhoods have changed as dramatically as Long Island City. In just two decades, the Queens neighborhood has gone from an industrial hub to a mini Midtown, with gleaming, glassy skyscrapers and thousands of new residents. Thanks to several city rezonings (and another just approved) that allow for more housing, the neighborhood's population has increased by 78 percent over the last 10 years, as City Limits reported. With soaring high-rises come sweeping views of the iconic NYC skyline, seen from new heights. If spectacular vistas top your list of apartment must-haves, these are some of the best rental buildings in LIC and Astoria with unbeatable skyline views.
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New live music and arts venue coming to Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal

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December 8, 2025

New live music and arts venue coming to Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal

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Bush Terminal in Sunset Park is set to add a state-of-the-art live music and arts venue, the latest step in its transformation into a creative hub. The city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) last week announced a partnership with the founders of Gowanus' Public Records music venue to bring a 1,000-capacity space to MADE Bush Terminal's Building A. Slated to open in late 2026, the venue will host live performances, large-scale art exhibitions, and a variety of public and private events, advancing the revitalization of the 20-acre waterfront campus.
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Visionary architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

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December 8, 2025

Visionary architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

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Frank Gehry, the visionary architect whose sculptural, undulating designs created some of the world's most striking buildings, died last Friday at the age of 96. While maybe best remembered for his crowning achievement, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, Gehry also left a lasting mark on New York City, designing the eye-catching 8 Spruce Street in the Financial District, which opened as the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere when it debuted in 2011, and Chelsea's IAC Building. Gehry reportedly died at his home in Santa Monica, California, following a brief respiratory illness, according to the New York Post.
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NYC’s most festive holiday bars and restaurants
December 5, 2025

NYC’s most festive holiday bars and restaurants

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Nowhere is as picturesque as New York City during the holidays, with iconic attractions like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Bryant Park's Winter Village, the Dyker Heights Christmas lights, and festive decorations brightening every street corner. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to sip on seasonal cocktails or somewhere to enjoy over-the-top holiday-themed decor, the city offers many options to revel in holiday cheer. Ahead, find a list of festive bars and restaurants across NYC that will help you get into the holiday spirit (and spirits) this season.
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35 essential self-care gifts to relax and recharge

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December 5, 2025

35 essential self-care gifts to relax and recharge

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It's easy to burn out in The City That Never Sleeps, especially around the holiday season. With work deadlines, shopping lists, and millions of tourists descending upon New York, life can get overwhelming. Prioritizing healthy eating, exercise, quality sleep, and relaxation are all key to taking care of yourself during this time of year. We’ve rounded up a list of items that you can gift others (and yourself) to help make self-care a part of any to-do list.
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NYC sees 23 percent more new homes in first year of City of Yes

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December 5, 2025

NYC sees 23 percent more new homes in first year of City of Yes

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Housing production in New York City rose 23 percent in the first 10 months of 2025, since the passage of Mayor Eric Adams’ "City of Yes" housing plan, according to city data. Coinciding with the first anniversary of the plan's passage on Friday, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of City Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick released new statistics showing that the city has permitted roughly 17,600 new homes through late October, a 22.8 percent increase from the same period in 2024. Key reforms under the plan include the legalization of accessory dwelling units, affordable housing bonuses, new zoning districts, reduced parking mandates, and more.
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Queens’ tallest building opens lottery for 248 apartments, from $2,912/month

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December 5, 2025

Queens’ tallest building opens lottery for 248 apartments, from $2,912/month

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Here’s a chance to live in elevated style: the tallest building in Queens has launched a housing lottery for 248 middle-income apartments. Located at Orchard Street and Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, the Orchard is a 70-story rental tower boasting over 100,000 square feet of amenities, including a sprawling backyard with a swimming pool, three pickleball courts, a sky lounge, and more. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,912/month studios to $4,925/month three bedrooms.
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Once a parking garage, this $85M Village penthouse is now in line to break neighborhood sales records

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December 4, 2025

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

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Here's how far Manhattan real estate has come (or perhaps how far, to hat-tip the late Jimmy Cliff, it has to fall). With no sign of a slowdown in sight, this penthouse at 125 Perry Street is asking $85 million. The apartment could set a price record for Downtown Manhattan, but it's competing with a nearby condo last listed for $87.5 million that entered contract this past summer. The 7,000-square-foot condo residence on Perry Street sits atop a corner brick building that was once a parking garage, as Mansion Global reported.
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Prospect Park will get Brooklyn’s first ‘Bluebelt’ to protect area from flooding

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December 4, 2025

Prospect Park will get Brooklyn’s first ‘Bluebelt’ to protect area from flooding

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To protect Prospect Park and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods from flooding, New York City will spend $68 million on new infrastructure, including the borough’s first Bluebelt. Announced on Wednesday, the investment will fund nature-based solutions—like enhanced lakes and wetlands—to better manage extreme rainfall fueled by climate change. The project will safeguard the Prospect Park Zoo, which closed for eight months in 2023 due to flood damage, and protect surrounding neighborhoods from future flooding.
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New Washington Heights pedestrian plaza opens with mural honoring Dominican community

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December 4, 2025

New Washington Heights pedestrian plaza opens with mural honoring Dominican community

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A new pedestrian plaza and mural in Washington Heights opened this week, setting a city record for the most temporary public art installations on city land. On Thursday, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez celebrated the opening of a new pedestrian plaza on Audubon Avenue between 165th and 166th Streets, adding 10,890 square feet of car-free space, and unveiled “De Lo Mio,” a vibrant asphalt mural honoring Dominican culture by artist Talisa Almonte. The artwork marks a record 151 temporary public art pieces installed across DOT property.
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Experience the Victorian-era magic of Cape May this holiday season

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December 4, 2025

Experience the Victorian-era magic of Cape May this holiday season

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If you live in New York City, you’re already in one of the most magical places to spend the holidays. But, if the itch to get out of town sets in this season, a short jaunt south offers Victorian seaside charm set to twinkling lights. Cape May, New Jersey, a longtime summer destination, is even more alluring in December with quaint holiday memories around every corner. From Santa visits with the kids to cocktails for the grown-ups, here’s your guide to a holiday weekend in Cape May.
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See plan for 27-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church

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December 3, 2025

See plan for 27-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church

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A developer is looking to build an apartment tower on top of a historic Fort Greene church. Strekte presented a proposal to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday for a 27-story tower above the landmarked Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church. During the hearing, the commission reviewed plans to restore the facade of the church at 144 St. Felix Street and perform demolitions necessary to construct a 27-story tower above it. After extensive public feedback, including concerns from neighboring One Hanson Place condo residents about blocked views, the LPC asked the development team to return at a later date once it had reviewed the points raised during the testimony.
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$4M Prospect Heights penthouse has three bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and views in every direction

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December 3, 2025

$4M Prospect Heights penthouse has three bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and views in every direction

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Occupying the entire 12th floor of 856 Washington Avenue, this sprawling condo has dazzling views of Manhattan, the East River, and beyond from 3,172 square feet of interior living space. Better yet, you can take your daily sunset views outdoors to the terrace. Asking $3,995,000, the Prospect Heights residence has plenty of amenities and a Brooklyn location just steps from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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The history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a NYC holiday tradition

The 1931 tree, courtesy of Tishman Speyer

December 3, 2025

The history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a NYC holiday tradition

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, considered the "worldwide symbol of Christmas," will be lit on Wednesday, marking the 93rd tree lighting ceremony. Ahead, learn about the history of the iconic spruce, from its start as a modest Depression-era pick-me-up for Rockefeller Center construction workers to World War regulations to its current 900-pound Swarovski star.
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500 affordable homes coming to East Harlem 125th Street development

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December 3, 2025

500 affordable homes coming to East Harlem 125th Street development

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A new addition to East Harlem's East 125th Street Development will bring nearly 500 affordable homes to the neighborhood. New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala announced on Monday the details for 2319 Third Avenue, a mixed-use project with more than 400 affordable rental units and roughly 80 affordable homeownership units. The new building completes a three-phase development, which included the adjacent One East Harlem, a 19-story tower with 400 apartments, more than half of which were designated as affordable, and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute.
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NYC selects vendor for 500 secure bike storage hubs

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December 2, 2025

NYC selects vendor for 500 secure bike storage hubs

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New York City has selected a vendor to install secure bike storage hubs at 500 locations across the five boroughs. The Department of Transportation on Monday announced that it chose Tranzito to create and operate a citywide network of secure bike parking structures, offering cyclists who lack in-home storage a safe place to keep their bicycles. The selection follows a 2024 request for proposals, and the city expects to award a five-year operating contract, with officials set to reveal additional designs and locations at a later date.
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Say ‘farewell’ to the MetroCard at New York Transit Museum exhibit

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December 2, 2025

Say ‘farewell’ to the MetroCard at New York Transit Museum exhibit

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Before the MetroCard is retired this month, the New York Transit Museum is saying goodbye to the iconic transit payment method with a special exhibit. Opening on December 17, "FAREwell, MetroCard" explores the MetroCard’s history, from its creation and adoption to the technology behind it, and highlights how it has become a cultural artifact for millions of New Yorkers. The exhibition also offers insight into what was, at the time, a cutting-edge technology that eliminated the need for tokens, ahead of December 31, when the MTA will stop selling MetroCards as the system continues its transition to OMNY.
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Eataly to open new grab-and-go cafe on the Upper East Side

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December 2, 2025

Eataly to open new grab-and-go cafe on the Upper East Side

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Eataly’s expansion across Manhattan continues, with the beloved Italian marketplace set to open a new outpost on the Upper East Side. On December 10, the brand will debut a 43-seat Eataly Caffè, its newest culinary concept featuring a coffee bar, quick-service offerings, and other grab-and-go options. Located at 1122 Lexington Avenue, the new cafe will be the third of its kind in the five boroughs and Eataly’s fifth location in the city, following the opening of a cafe in Hudson Yards in June.
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Starbucks to pay $39 million in historic settlement over violation of NYC labor law

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December 2, 2025

Starbucks to pay $39 million in historic settlement over violation of NYC labor law

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Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga announced on Monday a $38.9 million settlement with Starbucks over violations of New York City’s law that guarantees fair working conditions. According to city officials, the resolution was the largest worker protection settlement in the city’s history. Starbucks agreed to the settlement after an investigation by DCWP showed the company had denied thousands of workers the legal right to stable schedules as well as the right to pick up additional hours, arbitrarily cutting schedules to prioritize their own bottom line over workers’ rights.
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10 Jersey City rentals with easy commutes to NYC

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December 1, 2025

10 Jersey City rentals with easy commutes to NYC

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With waterfront parks, iconic views, diverse communities, and easy access to New York City, Jersey City's popularity is no surprise. Fueled by a development boom happening across Hudson County, Jersey City’s population increased by more than 20 percent between 2010 and 2024. Not only is there a plethora of new housing options, but the city is also a transit-rich area with PATH, NJ Transit, bus, and ferry options that reach Manhattan in minutes. If you're looking for a Jersey City apartment and an easy commute to NYC, here are some of the best rentals in the area to consider.
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Lottery opens for 21 co-op apartments in Chelsea, from $385K

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December 1, 2025

Lottery opens for 21 co-op apartments in Chelsea, from $385K

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In 1976, the city seized four neglected buildings in Chelsea through a tax lien foreclosure with plans to renovate and turn the rentals into affordable co-ops. Fifty years later, the tenements at 201-207 7th Avenue have been demolished, and a new nine-story residential building (with the address 170 West 22nd Street) has risen in their place. The city on Monday opened a housing lottery at the site for 21 middle-income co-ops for purchase, priced from $385,865 studios to $451,600 two-bedrooms.
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Famed architect Robert A.M. Stern dies at 86

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December 1, 2025

Famed architect Robert A.M. Stern dies at 86

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Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern, who over his career built one of the world’s most influential architecture firms and left an enduring mark on the New York City skyline, died last Thursday at the age of 86. The Brooklyn-born architect founded Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) in 1969 and went on to build a portfolio that ranged from luxury residential buildings like 15 Central Park West to major institutional projects such as the expansion of the New York Historical. Stern served as dean of the Yale School of Architecture from 1998 to 2016. His son Nicholas told the New York Times that the cause of death was a brief pulmonary illness.
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NYC’s top holiday concerts and live shows
November 26, 2025

NYC’s top holiday concerts and live shows

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While New York City’s holiday season is best known for its twinkling lights and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the city also offers a wealth of world-class live performances to dazzle audiences with festive cheer. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate the holidays in NYC with music, dance, and theater, from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to festive ballet, jazz, and performances at Lincoln Center.
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NYC is selling limited batches of its most popular authentic street signs

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November 26, 2025

NYC is selling limited batches of its most popular authentic street signs

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New York City is selling limited batches of its four best-selling street signs from its monthly "sign drops," giving New Yorkers a chance to bring a piece of the city home for the holidays. Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that starting Tuesday, the agency will release four of its most popular street signs, the first on Tuesday, followed by drops on Wednesday, November 26, November 28, and December 1. Two signs released so far—“Leaving Brooklyn Fuhgeddaboutit” and “Gay Street”—are already sold out, while “Welcome to Queens” and “Cornelia Street” will be available on CityStore on November 28 and December 1, respectively.
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New bill would revive single-room occupancy apartments in NYC

An SRO in the famous Chelsea Hotel, featured in a 2018 6sqft story. Photo by James and Karla Murray exclusively for 6sqft.

November 26, 2025

New bill would revive single-room occupancy apartments in NYC

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Looking for new ways to tackle the city’s housing shortage, a New York City Council member is calling for the return of single-room occupancy units (SROs). Council Member Erik Bottcher on Tuesday introduced legislation backed by the Department of Buildings that would allow the construction of SROs as small as 100 square feet for the first time in decades. The city once had as many as 100,000 SROs, but their numbers began declining in the 1950s as new laws restricted their construction and encouraged conversions, driven by stigma that linked the housing type to poverty and crime, according to the New York Times.
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This $2.85M Crown Heights townhouse is an unspoiled historic beauty on an extra-long lot

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November 26, 2025

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

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

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November 25, 2025

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

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

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

November 25, 2025

Victorian Flatbush gains two new historic districts

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

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November 25, 2025

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

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

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November 25, 2025

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

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

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November 24, 2025

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

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

9 gifts from NYC museums that are actually good

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

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November 24, 2025

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

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

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November 21, 2025

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

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

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November 21, 2025

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

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

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

November 21, 2025

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

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

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November 21, 2025

50 places to shop locally in NYC for that perfect gift

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

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November 20, 2025

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

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

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November 20, 2025

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

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

Creedmoor campus. Photo by Jim.henderson via WikiCommons

November 20, 2025

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

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

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November 19, 2025

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

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

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November 19, 2025

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

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

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November 19, 2025

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

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

Street view of Crown Gardens. © 2025 Google Maps

November 19, 2025

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

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

Renderings courtesy of PAU

November 19, 2025

NYC unveils designs for revamped sidewalk sheds

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

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

November 18, 2025

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

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

All renderings courtesy of Plomp

November 18, 2025

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

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