6sqft | NYC local news, events, and apartments - Part 89

With ties to the Harlem Renaissance, Dorrance Brooks Square is designated a historic district

Courtesy of the Landmarks Preservation Commission

June 15, 2021

With ties to the Harlem Renaissance, Dorrance Brooks Square is designated a historic district

By Devin Gannon

The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to designate the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District, an architecturally intact area of Harlem associated with notable Black Americans. The district is anchored by Dorrance Brooks Square, a small park named for a member of the Harlem Hellfighters who died in active combat during World War I. When it was dedicated by the city in 1925, the square became the first in New York City to honor a Black serviceman. The historic district designated on Tuesday is the first in the city to be named after an African American, according to the LPC.
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Policy

$90M project to renovate deteriorating docks at 79th Street Boat Basin moves ahead

Photo by Jim Henderson on Wikimedia

June 15, 2021

$90M project to renovate deteriorating docks at 79th Street Boat Basin moves ahead

By Devin Gannon

The city is moving forward on restoring the Upper West Side's 79th Street Boat Basin as a waterfront resource for the community. In December 2019, the Parks Department unveiled a $90 million proposal to reconstruct docks damaged by previous storms, add additional boating berths to increase capacity, make the area more resilient to climate change, and expand ecological research and education. To make this possible, the entire marina will be dredged to enable vessels to navigate it at all tidal cycles. With support from the local Community Board and many residents, the plan is now moving ahead, with construction expected to commence in 2023.
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$3.5M Park Slope townhouse has its own driveway, a backyard studio, and a bonus apartment

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow

June 15, 2021

$3.5M Park Slope townhouse has its own driveway, a backyard studio, and a bonus apartment

This unique Park Slope property sits on a large 25-foot-wide lot, and its industrial-style garage doors open to a private driveway that leads to a heated two-car garage that's currently configured as an art studio/woodshop. On the market for $3,495,000, the two-family townhouse consists of a three-bedroom owner's duplex plus basement that has direct access to the big backyard, as well as a two-bedroom income-generating apartment on the top floor.
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The meaning behind every New York City borough flag

The New York City flag, photo via Wikimedia Commons

June 14, 2021

The meaning behind every New York City borough flag

By Devin Gannon

The United States celebrates Flag Day as a way to remember the adoption of the country’s first official flag on June 14, 1777. Later in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that established June 14 as Flag Day. While all of us honor the American flag today, each borough in New York City has its own flag that can be celebrated. The city of New York also has its own flag, which features the colors of blue, white, and orange and has the city's seal on the front. The colors are derived from the flag of the Dutch Republic as used in New Amsterdam in 1625.
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History

France is sending Lady Liberty’s ‘little sister’ to NYC for July 4

Photo courtesy of CMA CGM Group

June 14, 2021

France is sending Lady Liberty’s ‘little sister’ to NYC for July 4

By Devin Gannon

France is sending a mini version of the Statue of Liberty to the United States this month, 136 years after the iconic sculpture was unveiled on Liberty Island. The Embassy of France in the U.S., the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, and shipping company CMA CGM Group announced last week that a replica of Lady Liberty will set sail from Paris on a nine-day journey across the Atlantic, arriving in New York City in time for the Fourth of July.
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$1.75M West Village co-op feels like a Provincial farmhouse

Listing photos by Ryan Lahiff

June 14, 2021

$1.75M West Village co-op feels like a Provincial farmhouse

This West Village home looks like it came straight off a travel influencer's Instagram page. More Provincial farmhouse than Village co-op, the one-bedroom apartment comes complete with a landscaped garden that adds to the serene, getaway vibes. Located at 92 Horatio Street, it's asking $1,750,000 and was designed by renowned architects Fairfax and Sammons.
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78 affordable senior units available at supportive Passive House residence in the South Bronx

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 11, 2021

78 affordable senior units available at supportive Passive House residence in the South Bronx

By Devin Gannon

A housing lottery launched this week for 78 units designated for seniors at a new South Bronx rental. Developed by affordable housing operator Breaking Ground and designed by COOKFOX Architects, the building at 445 East 142nd Street, dubbed the Betances Residence, is located within the Mott Haven neighborhood. Eligible applicants must qualify for Section 8 benefits, with rents for the studio and one-bedroom apartments set at 30 percent of household income.
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Affordable Housing

19 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in New York City

Gregg Richards: Crowd carrying a “Say their names” banner gather at Grand Army Plaza for Black Lives Matter rally. Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History.

June 11, 2021

19 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in New York City

Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, and it has been marked by African Americans across the country for more than 150 years. Last year, Governor Cuomo made Juneteenth an official state holiday, and Mayor de Blasio made it a city and school holiday. On this occasion of the holiday's first official year being observed, we've put together a list of events throughout New York City that celebrate and honor this sacred day, from film screenings and musical performances to panel discussions to walking tours.
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Events & Things To Do

New York City looks to create a museum of nightlife

Photo by Alexander Popov on Unsplash

June 11, 2021

New York City looks to create a museum of nightlife

By Devin Gannon

Although nightlife has long been an integral part of New York City's culture, there is no organization dedicated to memorializing it. That could soon change. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, city officials are calling for a new museum that celebrates the history of New York's late-night culture and the movements born from it.
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Distinctive Homes

Live in perpetual sunlight in this $5M contemporary Crown Heights townhouse

Live in perpetual sunlight in this $5M contemporary Crown Heights townhouse

Asking $1.3M, this historic Newburgh home has designer interiors and dramatic Hudson River views

Asking $1.3M, this historic Newburgh home has designer interiors and dramatic Hudson River views

Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

Make this lofty $1.5M Chelsea co-op your own

Make this lofty $1.5M Chelsea co-op your own

This $6.4M Chelsea condo is like having a library, cafe, and office in a three-bedroom loft

This $6.4M Chelsea condo is like having a library, cafe, and office in a three-bedroom loft

Seagram heir's Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

Seagram heir's Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

For $3M, this charming Nomad loft has a rooftop deck with an outdoor shower

For $3M, this charming Nomad loft has a rooftop deck with an outdoor shower

Dine in a gold-domed cupola in this $13.5M Chelsea penthouse

Dine in a gold-domed cupola in this $13.5M Chelsea penthouse

Carnegie Hill co-op owned by MoMA's original director lists for $2.3M

Carnegie Hill co-op owned by MoMA's original director lists for $2.3M

Live in a former Park Slope bank for $5.5M

Live in a former Park Slope bank for $5.5M

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Grand Dyker Heights home has a heated pool, outdoor kitchen, and two-car garage for $6.2M

Listing photos by Vistabee

June 11, 2021

Grand Dyker Heights home has a heated pool, outdoor kitchen, and two-car garage for $6.2M

Dyker Heights is best known for its lavish Christmas light displays, not surprising since the Brooklyn neighborhood is a wonderful, family-friendly enclave full of large detached homes. This brick and limestone house at 1151 83rd Street has six bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a two-car garage with an additional apartment, and a large patio complete with a heated gunite swimming pool and outdoor kitchen. Plus, it's raised above the street level, providing privacy and views. The home is on the market for $6,188,000.
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Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show returns to the East River

Photo by John Saeyong Ra on Flickr

June 10, 2021

Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show returns to the East River

By Devin Gannon

After a downsized celebration last year because of the pandemic, the Macy's annual 4th of July Fireworks show is "back and literally better than ever," Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday. As part of the biggest Independence Day celebration in the country, Macy's will launch more than 65,000 shells and effects from five barges positioned on the East River in Midtown.
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Events & Things To Do

For $13.75M, this huge Riverside duplex has a private pool overlooking the Hudson

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 10, 2021

For $13.75M, this huge Riverside duplex has a private pool overlooking the Hudson

Seven bedrooms, eight-and-half bathrooms, a private elevator, double-height floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the Hudson River--this Upper West Side duplex already sounds incredible, right? What if we told you that it also has a 3,600+ square-foot landscaped terrace complete with a private swimming pool that's larger than many studio apartments? Located at luxury condominium The Aldyn, at 60 Riverside Boulevard between West 62nd and 63rd Streets, the home is on the market for $13,750,000.
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From tow pound to public park, Pier 76 officially opens on Manhattan’s West Side

Photo: Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Flickr

June 10, 2021

From tow pound to public park, Pier 76 officially opens on Manhattan’s West Side

By Devin Gannon

A former police tow pound on the Hudson River is now a public park. Pier 76 officially opened on Wednesday following a three-month, $31 million construction project that involved stripping the tow pound to its frame and removing the sides and roof. The structure's steel skeleton remains at the 5.6-acre site, with new areas to walk around, benches to sit and enjoy the waterfront views, and panels highlighting the area's history as a major shipping port.
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City Living

Lower East Side bialy bakery Kossar’s will open a second location in Hudson Yards

Photo credit: Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys

June 10, 2021

Lower East Side bialy bakery Kossar’s will open a second location in Hudson Yards

By Devin Gannon

Since 1936, Kossar's Bagels & Bialys has served Jewish specialty foods on the Lower East Side. For the first time, the iconic shop, considered the oldest bialy bakery in the United States, will open a second location in New York City. The bakery has signed a 1,200-square-foot lease on the ground floor of Ohm, a mixed-income rental building at 312 11th Avenue in Hudson Yards developed by Douglaston Development.
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Food & Dining

Affordable housing lottery in East New York opens for 175 units, from $354/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 10, 2021

Affordable housing lottery in East New York opens for 175 units, from $354/month

Not far from Brooklyn's Broadway Junction transit hub, a new building dubbed 50 Penn has launched an affordable housing lottery for 175 apartments, ranging from $354/month studios to $1,993/month three-bedrooms. Located at 2628 Fulton Street, it's in the East New York neighborhood, close to both Atlantic and Jamaica Avenues and a quick walk to Forest Park. The ground floor offers retail space, including a grocery store. The units are open to those earning 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income.
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Affordable Housing

Kate Pierson of the B-52s lists her retro Catskills compound for $2.2M, kitschy furnishings included

Listing photos by David Coppola for Heather Croner Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty

June 10, 2021

Kate Pierson of the B-52s lists her retro Catskills compound for $2.2M, kitschy furnishings included

B-52s lead singer Kate Pierson and her wife, artist Monica Coleman, bought this 6.5-acre Catskills property in the early 2000s, turning it into a retro "love shack." With a total of 10 guest accommodations, the motel called Kate's Lazy Meadow is just outside Woodstock, New York. It was, coincidentally, built in 1952, and Pierson and Coleman outfitted the cabins with mid-century furnishings, bright colors, and loads of kitschy decor--all of which is included in the $2,200,000 sale.
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For just $650K, you can own an entire historic three-bedroom house in Bayonne

Listing photos by R.J. Weinberger

June 9, 2021

For just $650K, you can own an entire historic three-bedroom house in Bayonne

With prices climbing in Hoboken and Jersey City, commuters are looking for more affordable yet convenient options across the Hudson. Bayonne is situated between Staten Island and Jersey City and is easily accessible via the Light Rail. Though the city has seen a lot of luxury development along the waterfront, it also has a healthy stock of single-family homes that offer a cool combo of urban and somewhat suburban living. Take this three-bedroom townhouse; it was built in 1891 and today retains much of its historic architecture, along with gorgeous modern upgrades, a sunroom and a mudroom, a detached garage, and a large yard. The best part? It's asking just $650,000--which will barely get you a one-bedroom apartment on the other side of the river.
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See the Museum of Natural History’s sparkling new Halls of Gems and Minerals

The Mineral Hall in the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals at AMNH. Photo credit: D. Finnin/ © AMNH

June 9, 2021

See the Museum of Natural History’s sparkling new Halls of Gems and Minerals

By Devin Gannon

New York City is getting its sparkle back. The American Museum of Natural History will reopen its popular Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to the public this weekend following a $32 million redesign. The galleries feature more than 5,000 specimens sourced from 98 countries, including a 563-carat Star of India sapphire, a 12-sided 632-carat Patricia Emerald, and a 14,500-pound slab with huge garnet crystals found in upstate New York.
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Apply for 27 middle-income apartments in the heart of Greenpoint, from $1,208/month

Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 9, 2021

Apply for 27 middle-income apartments in the heart of Greenpoint, from $1,208/month

New Yorkers earning 80 or 130 percent of the area median income can apply for 27 apartments in Greenpoint through the city's affordable housing lottery. The units at 1056 Manhattan Avenue range from $1,208/month studios to $2,592/month two-bedrooms. The recently completed building is in the heart of the neighborhood and offers spacious sunny apartments, a gym, roof deck, and parking options.
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Affordable Housing

Historic brick rowhouse in Boerum Hill radiates cheerfulness for $2.75M

Listing photos by DDreps

June 9, 2021

Historic brick rowhouse in Boerum Hill radiates cheerfulness for $2.75M

Walking by this adorable baby-blue brick house in Boerum Hill, you can't help feel happy. And when you walk inside, the cheerful disposition continues. Built in 1812 and located at 112 Nevins Street, the two-bedroom, two-story home is on the market for $2,750,000. It's super bright, full of fun colors, and has a magical rear garden.
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Dine al fresco at the historic Broad Exchange Building’s massive penthouse balcony

Photo of a past dinner by Lizzie Munro @lizziemunro

June 8, 2021

Dine al fresco at the historic Broad Exchange Building’s massive penthouse balcony

When outdoor dining took on a new life last summer, many restaurant and hospitality companies had to get creative. But Resident, a startup that hosts dinners on balconies and rooftops of luxury apartments, was already ahead of the game. This past fall, they launched a socially distant supper club on the balcony of the Financial District's landmarked Broad Exchange Building, including a rotating chef residency with newcomers who have experience at Michelin-starred restaurants. The supper club is now back, featuring a Venezuelan-inspired tasting menu from Chef Luis Herrera, redefined soul food from Chef Sakari Smithwick, a Filipino-inspired meal from Chef Harold Villarosa, and much more.
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Mid-century home in Westchester designed by David Henken asks $1.4M after new renovation

Listing photos courtesy of Compass

June 8, 2021

Mid-century home in Westchester designed by David Henken asks $1.4M after new renovation

A three-bedroom home in Pleasantville, New York, designed in 1951 by Frank Lloyd Wright-disciple David Henken, is on the market for $1.4 million. It recently underwent a renovation that includes a new kitchen, refinished cypress walls and vaulted fir ceilings, and modern upgrades like electric heated floors and cedar-lined closets--all of which preserves it mid-century charm.
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Foo Fighters, Springsteen return to NYC this month for first full-capacity shows in over a year

Photo by Ralph_PH on Flickr

June 8, 2021

Foo Fighters, Springsteen return to NYC this month for first full-capacity shows in over a year

By Devin Gannon

June is turning out to be a good month in New York City for rock 'n' roll. In the coming days, Bruce Springsteen will return to Broadway, the Foo Fighters will perform at Madison Square Garden, and The Strokes are taking on Irving Plaza. All performances will be at 100 percent capacity and for fully vaccinated fans only.
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Jersey City is bringing back July 4th fireworks to the Hudson River this year

Photo from the 2019 fireworks display by Jennifer Brown/City of Jersey City

June 8, 2021

Jersey City is bringing back July 4th fireworks to the Hudson River this year

Viewable from the New York and New Jersey waterfronts, a July 4th fireworks display will return to the Hudson River this year. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop made the announcement that the Freedom and Fireworks event will take place after being canceled in 2020 due to Covid. "Since we revived Jersey City’s Fourth of July event in 2013, we’ve become a destination for the annual celebration, and I think it’s important to restore those traditions for residents and visitors to have something to look forward to," said Mayor Fulop.
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Events & Things To Do

On a historic block in Chelsea, an elegant one-bedroom asks $1.6M

All photos courtesy of Heidi Solander for Sotheby’s International Realty

June 8, 2021

On a historic block in Chelsea, an elegant one-bedroom asks $1.6M

By Devin Gannon

An apartment on one of Chelsea's most historic blocks is now on the market. Located at 450 West 20th Street, the residence sits within the campus grounds of the General Theological Seminary, founded by the Episcopal Church in 1817. Asking $1,600,000, the available parlor floor one-bedroom features sophisticated touches throughout, from the 11-foot ceilings to the custom-made Parisian wall panels.
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First-ever flower festival will take over the Meatpacking District this weekend

Photo credit: Breakthrough Media for L.E.A.F and Meatpacking District

June 7, 2021

First-ever flower festival will take over the Meatpacking District this weekend

By Devin Gannon

Over a million flowers will blossom across Manhattan this weekend as part of the city's first-ever festival of flowers. Hosted by L.E.A.F in collaboration with the Meatpacking Business Improvement District and TF Cornerstone, the annual festival kicks off on Saturday, June 12, and features a European-style flower market and a series of design installations from 100 different florists that will be displayed across the neighborhood.
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New York will lift all remaining Covid restrictions when vaccination rate hits 70%

Photo by Daniel Tong on Unsplash

June 7, 2021

New York will lift all remaining Covid restrictions when vaccination rate hits 70%

New Yorkers can expect almost all Covid restrictions to be lifted very soon. The state's vaccination rate as of today is 68.6 percent; when it hits 70 percent, reopening guidance will be lifted across commercial and social settings. This includes capacity restrictions, social distancing, cleaning and disinfection, health screenings, and contact tracing information. Consistent with the CDC, current mask requirements will remain in place.
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Paris’ famous Pompidou Center will open its first North American outpost in Jersey City

Rendering of The Centre Pompidou X Jersey City, courtesy OMA

June 7, 2021

Paris’ famous Pompidou Center will open its first North American outpost in Jersey City

When The Centre Pompidou (Pompidou Center in English) opened in Paris in 1977, it was the first collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe. Famous as much for its inside-out building designed by Renzo Piano as for its artwork, the museum has in recent years opened satellite locations in Málaga, Spain, Brussels, and Shanghai. And come 2024, they'll open their first North American outpost in Jersey City. According to a press release, the location "will launch a strong partnership aiming to reinvent, develop and activate Jersey City Journal Square’s iconic Pathside Building."
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For $8M, a century-old Park Slope townhouse with four outdoor terraces

All photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 7, 2021

For $8M, a century-old Park Slope townhouse with four outdoor terraces

By Devin Gannon

Located on one of Brooklyn's best blocks, this Federal-style inspired townhouse in Park Slope is asking $8,000,000. The red brick home at 20 Prospect Park West was designed by early 20th-century architect Alfred Freeman. While the five-bedroom home maintains many of its century-old details, a recent renovation added contemporary elements, like a reconfigured finished basement and new outdoor terraces.
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In the heart of Sag Harbor, a nautical gem designed by Steven Gambrel asks $7M

All photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 4, 2021

In the heart of Sag Harbor, a nautical gem designed by Steven Gambrel asks $7M

By Devin Gannon

A designer cottage in the village of Sag Harbor is now available for $6,995,000. Built in 2017 by New York interior designer Steven Gambrel, the property at 52 Glover Street "echoes the charm and vernacular of a seafarer's home," according to the listing. Decked out in blue and gray tones, marble accents, and pine paneling, the Hamptons residence has a historic, nautical feel, all while keeping things modern.
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After $200M overhaul, NYPL’s central circulating library opens in Midtown with public rooftop terrace

Photo © John Bartelstone courtesy of Mecanoo, Beyer Blinder Belle, New York Public Library

June 4, 2021

After $200M overhaul, NYPL’s central circulating library opens in Midtown with public rooftop terrace

By Devin Gannon

The New York Public Library this week opened a new central circulating library in Midtown following a major $200 million renovation project. Located at 455 Fifth Avenue, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) was built within the shell and steel frame of the existing building formerly known as the Mid-Manhattan Library. Designed by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo in collaboration with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners, the new 180,000 square foot library boasts a dramatic light-filled atrium and an incredible rooftop terrace, which is now the only free and publicly accessible rooftop in Midtown.
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Architecture And Design

Penn South co-op reveals plan to replace Chelsea McDonald’s with 200-unit mixed-income building

Rendering of 335 Eighth Avenue courtesy of COOKFOX and MAG Partners

June 4, 2021

Penn South co-op reveals plan to replace Chelsea McDonald’s with 200-unit mixed-income building

By Devin Gannon

A run-down commercial building in Chelsea will be replaced with a 200-unit mixed-income apartment tower. Affordable housing cooperative Penn South announced this week it tapped MAG Partners to redevelop 335 Eighth Avenue as a seven-story residential building with ground-floor commercial space, including a grocery store. The site, located on the corner of West 26th Street and 8th Avenue, is currently home to Gristedes, McDonald's, and a tennis center.
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There’s a landscaped outdoor oasis at this $7.5M penthouse loft in Nolita

All photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 4, 2021

There’s a landscaped outdoor oasis at this $7.5M penthouse loft in Nolita

By Devin Gannon

This penthouse in Nolita offers the best of both worlds, with a massive outdoor space that feels secluded while still being in the heart of lower Manhattan. Located at 136 Baxter Street, a prewar building that once served as a police stable, the duplex unit boasts an incredibly tranquil wraparound terrace, packed with shrubs and flowering trees. The three-bedroom, three-bath is now on the market for $7,495,000.
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$3.3M South Street Seaport penthouse will also accept bitcoin

All photos courtesy of Compass

June 3, 2021

$3.3M South Street Seaport penthouse will also accept bitcoin

By Devin Gannon

To appeal to more buyers, the owner of this South Street Seaport penthouse will accept digital currency as payment. The loft-style three-bedroom home at 130 Beekman Street is currently on the market for $3,295,000 or 88 bitcoin. The apartment is the first time a Compass listing in Manhattan is available for purchase with cryptocurrency, according to the agent marketing the property, Rachel Glazer.
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NYC to launch vaccination pilot at public schools for students 12+

Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

June 3, 2021

NYC to launch vaccination pilot at public schools for students 12+

By Devin Gannon

New York City will open coronavirus vaccination sites at certain public schools as part of a pilot program aimed at increasing the number of young people who are vaccinated. The program will start at four schools in the Bronx on Friday with one school added each in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn on Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced this week. In the next few weeks, the city expects to expand the program.
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Policy

Historic mansion in Park Slope asking $30M could set record in Brooklyn

All listing photos courtesy of Ryan Lahiff/Rise Media

June 3, 2021

Historic mansion in Park Slope asking $30M could set record in Brooklyn

By Devin Gannon

The Park Slope mansion owned by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for the last 75 years has hit the market for $30 million. If sold for the asking price, the property would set a record for the most expensive home sale in the borough. Located at 53 Prospect Park West, the grand four-story building boasts 5,724 square feet of interior space and a landscaped outdoor space nearly double that size, which the listing describes as the "largest private garden in Brooklyn."
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With a guest house, pool, and golf course views, this $2.2M Hamptons farmhouse is summer ready

All listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 2, 2021

With a guest house, pool, and golf course views, this $2.2M Hamptons farmhouse is summer ready

By Devin Gannon

A beautifully renovated farmhouse neighboring a golf course in the village of Southampton is now on the market for $2,195,000. In addition to its main residence, the property at 166 Sebonac Road also features an updated guest cottage and heated in-ground pool, two must-haves for a summer spent in the Hamptons.
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Public art and cultural events planned for elevated terraces at revamped Grand Hyatt

Arts programming on 175 Park Avenue’s Graybar Terrace. Image credit: James Corner Field Operations. The artwork shown for illustrative purposes is “The Roses” by Will Ryman

June 2, 2021

Public art and cultural events planned for elevated terraces at revamped Grand Hyatt

By Devin Gannon

The developers behind the huge tower that will replace the existing Grand Hyatt New York announced last week plans to open up its elevated terraces to the public for events. The Public Art Fund and Lord Cultural Resources will develop a cultural program that will bring art installations, community events, and other programs to 175 Park Avenue, the 83-story mixed-use building proposed by TF Cornerstone and RXR Realty.
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The best beach day trips from NYC

Asbury Park beach, photo via Wikimedia

June 2, 2021

The best beach day trips from NYC

By Rebecca Fishbein

New York City has some great local beaches, like the Rockaways, Coney Island, and Brighton and Orchard Beaches. But when you need a short break from all the spots you can hit via the subway, it’s worth remembering that there are some great beaches just a quick drive, NJ Transit, or Long Island Railroad ride away. Here are some of our favorite day beach trips from the city, from up-and-comer Asbury Park and Long Branch in NJ to long-time favorites like Fire and Shelter Islands.
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This $8.25M five-bedroom condo in Williamsburg has an outdoor kitchen overlooking the skyline

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow

June 2, 2021

This $8.25M five-bedroom condo in Williamsburg has an outdoor kitchen overlooking the skyline

The condo building at 2 Northside Piers was one of the first residential developments along the Williamsburg waterfront, which has afforded it completely unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. This 20th-floor, five-bedroom unit is perfect proof of this, with panoramic views of the river and the city. And in addition to three balconies, the duplex unit also has an 822-square-foot rooftop cabana complete with a full outdoor kitchen. It's for sale asking $8,250,000.
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For $4.75M, this Harlem penthouse has a rooftop jacuzzi and direct Central Park views

Rendering courtesy of Redundant Pixel

June 1, 2021

For $4.75M, this Harlem penthouse has a rooftop jacuzzi and direct Central Park views

By Devin Gannon

All of the units at this new condo building in Harlem face Central Park, but the available penthouse definitely boasts the best views. Located at 145 Central Park North, a full-service condo building developed by Grid Group Development with designs by GLUCK+, Penthouse B features four bedrooms, three baths, and a private rooftop terrace that overlooks the park and has a jacuzzi. The home is currently asking $4,750,000.
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First post-pandemic Broadway show will open in NYC this August

Photo by Andrae Ricketts on Unsplash

June 1, 2021

First post-pandemic Broadway show will open in NYC this August

By Devin Gannon

Broadway is back, even earlier than planned. The Lincoln Center Theater on Tuesday announced that Pass Over, a play produced by Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu and Danya Taymor, will begin previews on August 4, over a month ahead of the expected reopening date for performances. Pass Over will become the first Broadway show to hold performances since the coronavirus pandemic forced all 41 theaters to close on March 12, 2020.
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Lottery opens for 44 affordable apartments at former factory complex in Bed-Stuy, from $1,041/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 1, 2021

Lottery opens for 44 affordable apartments at former factory complex in Bed-Stuy, from $1,041/month

By Devin Gannon

A housing lottery launched last week for 44 affordable apartments at a new Bed-Stuy building. Located at 869 Myrtle Avenue, the building is a part of a massive mixed-use project on the site of the former Cascade Linen Supply Company. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which range from $1,041/studios to $1,553/month three-bedroom apartments.
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100-year-old English Gothic mansion in Forest Hills asks $3.9M

Listing photos by Rich Caplan

June 1, 2021

100-year-old English Gothic mansion in Forest Hills asks $3.9M

Designed by architect Robert Tappan in 1925, this mansion in Forest Hills once served as the rectory for St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a national landmark from the same designer. Located at 11 Cranford Street in the exclusive enclave of Forest Hills Gardens, the seven-bedroom English Gothic style home features vaulted ceilings, cast iron windows, and a triple-height chimney crown. It's now on the market for $3,888,000.
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$6.8M serene Southampton mansion has custom meditation room and outdoor yoga platform

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May 28, 2021

$6.8M serene Southampton mansion has custom meditation room and outdoor yoga platform

By Devin Gannon

For those seeking a home that doubles as a serene oasis, look no further than this Southampton mansion now on the market for $6,750,000. The property at 26 Parrish Pond Lane in Shinnecock Hills features a custom-designed meditation room, infra-red cedar sauna, an outdoor yoga platform with a waterfall backdrop, and a Zen-inspired rock garden. Surrounded by over an acre of landscaped lawns, the home features seven bedrooms, eight and a half baths, and more amenities than found at a resort.
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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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May 28, 2021

NYC Council votes to boost value of housing vouchers for homeless New Yorkers

By Devin Gannon

Under legislation approved by the New York City Council on Thursday, the value of rental assistance vouchers provided to homeless New Yorkers will increase, a major step in moving people out of shelters into permanent housing. Sponsored by Council Member Stephen Levin, the bill raises the city's rental subsidy, called CityFHEPS, from a maximum of $1,580/month to $2,217/month for a two-bedroom apartment for a family of three. Homeless advocates say this could help thousands more homeless families find permanent housing each year.
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This Jake Gyllenhaal-designed LOX hoodie from Russ & Daughters supports The Actors Fund

Photo courtesy of Russ & Daughters

May 28, 2021

This Jake Gyllenhaal-designed LOX hoodie from Russ & Daughters supports The Actors Fund

By Devin Gannon

Jake Gyllenhaal is once again teaming up with New York City icon Russ & Daughters for a good cause. In collaboration with the 100-year-old smoked fish seller, the actor designed a hoodie with the word LOX displayed on the front. Proceeds from the sale of every hoodie, which is going for $150, will go to The Actors Fund, which supports local theater workers.
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This two-family brick rowhouse in Ridgewood was renovated to perfection for $1.6M

Listing images courtesy of The Corcoran Group

May 28, 2021

This two-family brick rowhouse in Ridgewood was renovated to perfection for $1.6M

Not only is Ridgewood, Queens desirable for its location on the Bushwick border, but it's got a great housing stock that's semi more suburban than surrounding neighborhoods. This little brick rowhouse has a cute front yard and a rear deck leading down to a private garden complete with a gas fire pit and pergola. It's currently set up as an owner's duplex and a second-floor apartment, and it's asking $1,625,000.
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For the price of a Manhattan apartment, get a 10-acre horse ranch and cabin in Connecticut for $1.25M

Listing photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

May 27, 2021

For the price of a Manhattan apartment, get a 10-acre horse ranch and cabin in Connecticut for $1.25M

By Devin Gannon

An equestrian estate in Connecticut found about 90 minutes from Manhattan is now on the market for $1.25 million. Located in the town of Sherman within the Housatonic Valley, the 10-acre Blue Bell Farm contains a nine-stall barn, riding ring, and a log cabin that serves as the cozy main residence. The quiet property is surrounded by 200 acres of protected land, adding to its peacefulness.
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New York officially gives real estate agents the go-ahead to collect broker fees

Photo by Daryan Shamkhali on Unsplash

May 27, 2021

New York officially gives real estate agents the go-ahead to collect broker fees

By Devin Gannon

The state of New York this week walked back the broker fee ban that was never really a ban. Last year, the Department of State issued guidance related to the sweeping rent reform laws from 2019 that said brokers hired by landlords would not be allowed to charge prospective tenants a fee. Following several legal challenges, a judge ruled last month that a ban on broker fees was an "error of law" and struck down the law. The state on Tuesday officially updated the guidance to fall in line with the court ruling.
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