Summer Streets is back this August with seven miles of car-free NYC blocks

Summer Streets 2019; Photo courtesy of New York City Department of Transportation on Flickr

July 7, 2021

Summer Streets is back this August with seven miles of car-free NYC blocks

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New York City's original "Open Streets" return this August. The Department of Transportation announced "Summer Streets," the annual initiative that transforms seven miles of Manhattan streets into a car-free oasis, will take place on August 7 and August 14. While the city's popular Open Streets program was established last year in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Summer Streets is now in its 13th year.
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Iconic frozen hot chocolate spot Serendipity3 reopens this week with new fantasy-filled interiors

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July 7, 2021

Iconic frozen hot chocolate spot Serendipity3 reopens this week with new fantasy-filled interiors

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Iconic Upper East Side restaurant and general store Serendipity3 opened its doors in 1954, attracting the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, and even Jackie O, who is said to have tried to get the recipe for the famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate. It was also famously featured in the movie Serendipity, along with One Fine Day and Trust The Man. The decadent dessert spot at 225 East 60th Street has been closed for the past year, but this Friday, July 9, it will reopen to the public after a renovation that created a fantastical, pastel dreamscape, complete with hanging antique Tiffany lamps and a funky neon Pegasus.
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Construction to start on Daniel Libeskind’s affordable senior housing building in Bed-Stuy

Rendering of The Atrium at Sumner. © 2019 New York City Housing Authority

July 7, 2021

Construction to start on Daniel Libeskind’s affordable senior housing building in Bed-Stuy

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Architect Daniel Libeskind, perhaps best known for the Jewish Museum in Berlin and the World Trade Center master plan, is one step closer to completing his first building in New York City. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced that they have secured financing for an all-affordable senior housing building in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy designed by the starchitect. The 190-unit Atrium at Sumner will be built on NYCHA's Sumner Houses campus, with construction set to begin later this month on the $132 million project. The 11-story building will meet Passive House standards and feature a community garden, a year-round indoor garden, and a central atrium.
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NYC replaces Trump Organization as operator of Central Park’s Wollman Rink

All renderings: VStudios, co-designed by Gensler and Rockwell Group

July 7, 2021

NYC replaces Trump Organization as operator of Central Park’s Wollman Rink

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A joint venture made up of businesses and some nonprofit groups will run Central Park's Wollman Rink, officially replacing the Trump Organization as the operator, the city's Parks Department announced on Tuesday. Earlier this year, the agency issued requests for proposals to operate and manage Wollman Rink and the Central Park Carousel, both of which were formerly run by President Donald Trump's company. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the city would terminate any agreements with the organization following the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
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Hell’s Kitchen co-op is a stylish and modern starter pad for $618K

Listing photos by Heidi Solander

July 7, 2021

Hell’s Kitchen co-op is a stylish and modern starter pad for $618K

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For just over $600,000, this Hell's Kitchen co-op is a great place to get started as a homeowner in New York City. It's technically an alcove studio, but the apartment feels spacious and grown-up thanks to preserved historic details, modern additions, and substantial closet space. It's located at 411 West 44th Street, on a tree-lined block just west of 9th Avenue.
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Cuomo’s ‘Circle of Heroes’ monument proposed for Battery Park City will be relocated after protests

Rendering courtesy fo Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Office

July 6, 2021

Cuomo’s ‘Circle of Heroes’ monument proposed for Battery Park City will be relocated after protests

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A new monument honoring essential workers will no longer be built in Battery Park City's Rockefeller Park after the community protested its location. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last month plans to construct at the Lower Manhattan park a "Circle of Heroes" memorial, which would include a circle of maple trees and an eternal flame. Opponents argue the monument would reduce green space and called out the governor's office for not working with the community. As seen in a video posted on Instagram last week and as first reported by Gothamist, George Tsunis, the chair of the Battery Park City Authority, told local residents: "This site is going to change. It's going to be a new site."
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New-York Historical Society expansion includes a home for the American L.G.B.T.Q.+ Museum

View along West 76th Street looking northeast. Rendering by Alden Studios for Robert A.M. Stern Architects, courtesy of the New-York Historical Society and NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.

July 6, 2021

New-York Historical Society expansion includes a home for the American L.G.B.T.Q.+ Museum

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The New-York Historical Society, the oldest museum in the city, recently unveiled to the Landmarks Preservation Commission plans to expand by more than 70,000 square feet with a five-story extension at the rear of its Upper West Side lot. The $140 million expansion will be designed by architect Robert A.M. Stern and include additional classrooms and gallery space, as well as a permanent home for the American L.G.B.T.Q.+ Museum, the city's first museum dedicated to L.G.B.T.Q. history and culture, as the New York Times first reported.
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Dating app Bumble is opening a restaurant in Nolita for in-person meet-ups

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July 6, 2021

Dating app Bumble is opening a restaurant in Nolita for in-person meet-ups

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Dating app Bumble is opening its own restaurant in Nolita this month, helping New York City singles shift to in-person meet-ups after months of direct messaging and video chats. Bumble Brew, originally scheduled to launch in 2019, will open its doors at 98 Kenmare Street on July 24. The all-day cafe and wine bar won't just be for a romantic rendezvous, but also as a way to make new friends or potential business connections after more than a year apart.
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Everything you need to know about NYC’s ticker-tape parade to honor Covid heroes

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July 6, 2021

Everything you need to know about NYC’s ticker-tape parade to honor Covid heroes

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Update 7.7.21: Due to the extreme heat, the post-parade ceremony at City Hall Plaza has been cancelled.  In April 2020, when New York City was truly the world epicenter for the coronavirus, Mayor de Blasio said that the city would hold a ticker-tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes for health care workers, first responders, and essential workers as soon as things reopened. Fast forward 15 months, and the Hometown Heroes Parade will take place this Wednesday, July 7. Queens nurse Sandra Lindsay, who in December received the first vaccine dose in NYC, will serve as the parade's Grand Marshal, while Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts will host the ceremony.
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160-year-old wood-frame house in Clinton Hill is asking $3.75M

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

July 6, 2021

160-year-old wood-frame house in Clinton Hill is asking $3.75M

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Built in 1860, this pair of Clinton Hill houses is a rare example of a wood-framed Italianate, and number 357 is now on the market for $3,750,000. In addition to featuring its original clapboard siding on the outside, the interiors have been beautifully preserved over the years, from moldings and plasterwork to five marble mantles. And the magic continues out back, with a secret garden of hydrangeas, roses, lilacs, and a magnolia tree.
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For $12.9M, you can own this 19-acre East Hampton farm with a Mediterranean-style mansion

Listing photos courtesy of Compass

July 2, 2021

For $12.9M, you can own this 19-acre East Hampton farm with a Mediterranean-style mansion

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Thanks to the lush landscapes and great growing seasons of the Hamptons, the farm-to-table movement is prevalent throughout the area. This 19.3-acre property in East Hampton is perfect for a chef or home cook looking to get in on the action. The majority of the property's acreage is used for an agricultural reserve, complete with a self-sufficient farm that runs off power from a wind turbine and is equipped with underground micro-irrigation. Plus, when you're ready to host that amazing dinner party, there's a beautiful Mediterranean-style home with a gourmet kitchen and covered outdoor patio. It's all asking $12,900,000.
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First new futuristic subway cars arrive in NYC for testing

All photos: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

July 2, 2021

First new futuristic subway cars arrive in NYC for testing

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday unveiled the first batch of subway cars of a brand new fleet that will serve passengers starting next summer. With wider doors and better signage, the long-awaited R211 cars are designed to increase capacity and provide commuters a more modern experience. The test cars that arrived this week fall under a $1.4 billion order from Kawasaki Rail Car Inc., which includes 535 subway and Staten Island Railway R211 cars. A few of the cars will hit the rails in the coming weeks, but won't serve passengers until next September.
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$8.25M Nolita penthouse has a roof deck with World Trade Center and Empire State Building views

Listing images courtesy of Conquest Advisors

July 2, 2021

$8.25M Nolita penthouse has a roof deck with World Trade Center and Empire State Building views

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199 Mott Street is a boutique condominium in Nolita, a neighborhood that is best known for its low-scale buildings and amazing dining and shopping options. The top-floor unit in the building is on the market for $8,250,000, and not only does it present a coveted penthouse opportunity in Nolita, but the three-bedroom home comes with a private, 1,500-square-foot roof deck with panoramic views stretching to the World Trade Center and Empire State Building.
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On its way to becoming Brooklyn’s first supertall, 9 DeKalb is now the tallest tower in the borough

Photos by Michael Young

July 1, 2021

On its way to becoming Brooklyn’s first supertall, 9 DeKalb is now the tallest tower in the borough

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Brooklyn's first supertall hit a major milestone this week. In Downtown Brooklyn, the skyscraper under construction at 9 DeKalb Avenue reached 721 feet, developer JDS Development Group announced on Wednesday. Designed by SHoP Architects, 9 DeKalb is now more than halfway to its pinnacle of 1,066 feet, officially snatching the title of the borough's tallest tower from Extell Development's 720-foot-tall Brooklyn Point. A building is labeled as a supertall if it reaches over 300 meters, or 984 feet.
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Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, & Jennifer Hudson to headline Central Park ‘mega-concert’ this summer

Global Citizen Festival in Central Park on September 23, 2017.Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

July 1, 2021

Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, & Jennifer Hudson to headline Central Park ‘mega-concert’ this summer

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Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, and Jennifer Hudson will headline the massive concert happening this August in Central Park, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday. Last month, the mayor said he asked music producer and Brooklyn native Clive Davis to put together the concert, marketed as a celebration of New York's comeback following the pandemic. The full lineup of performers will be announced in the coming weeks, but de Blasio said the event will be "one of the greatest Central Park concerts in history."
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The Mets and Airbnb team up to offer baseball fans an overnight stay at Citi Field
July 1, 2021

The Mets and Airbnb team up to offer baseball fans an overnight stay at Citi Field

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For baseball fans, this Airbnb stay is pretty Amazin'. The New York Mets and Airbnb are teaming up to offer a one-night stay for four at Citi Field this month for $250. Not only does the promotion include a once-in-a-lifetime sleepover, but the winning guests will also get a VIP private suite to watch two games and throw out the first pitch during one of them.
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Middle-income housing lottery opens at new Bronx building with a roof deck and co-working space

All renderings courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

July 1, 2021

Middle-income housing lottery opens at new Bronx building with a roof deck and co-working space

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In the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, just a block away from the Madison Avenue Bridge and 138th Street subway station, a new apartment building has all the amenities one could want for a work-from-home life. There's a cool roof deck complete with a dog run and firepits, a fitness center plus yoga room, game room, movie room, and several co-working spaces. And for those earning 130 percent of the area median income, a middle-income affordable housing lottery has just launched for 65 units, ranging from $2,000/month studios to $2,900/month three-bedrooms.
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In Bed-Stuy, this lovely two-bedroom condo with a roof deck is asking just $925K with no monthly taxes

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July 1, 2021

In Bed-Stuy, this lovely two-bedroom condo with a roof deck is asking just $925K with no monthly taxes

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A two-bedroom condo in Brooklyn for under $1 million with $0 in monthly taxes is probably a steal no matter how you look at it, but this Bed-Stuy home is also completely beautiful and has a massive roof deck. Located at 464 Hancock Street, the $925,000 apartment also has a wood-burning fireplace, contemporary kitchen, heated floors in the bathroom, and a bonus storage room that makes a great home office or gym. And in addition to the nearly 800-square-foot deck, there's also a lovely balcony off the primary bedroom.
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The Bungalow is a new Montauk-style hangout on the Lower Manhattan waterfront

Rendering by TMRW, courtesy of Brookfield Place New York

June 30, 2021

The Bungalow is a new Montauk-style hangout on the Lower Manhattan waterfront

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This Friday, the waterfront Upper Plaza at Brookfield Place will be transformed into The Bungalow, a "relaxing urban oasis inspired by the beachside retreats of Montauk." Guests can take in views of the Hudson River and New York Harbor while enjoying specialty cocktails and small bites. They'll also be able to enjoy live music and DJs, bocce courts, and weekly events and arts programming. The best part? It's free to enter.
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For just $745K, a restored Victorian on a full acre in West Orange, NJ

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June 30, 2021

For just $745K, a restored Victorian on a full acre in West Orange, NJ

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The St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange, NJ is a small area sandwiched between the Essex County Country Club and the South Mountain Reservation. Though it's considered affluent, the homes here are still relatively affordable, even though it's only an hour train ride from Manhattan. This classic Victorian home sits on a full acre and has five bedrooms, a salt-water swimming pool, a custom play area, and a backyard cottage. It's on the market for $745,000.
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Greenpoint tower with outdoor pool opens lottery for 127 middle-income units, from $2,370/month

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June 30, 2021

Greenpoint tower with outdoor pool opens lottery for 127 middle-income units, from $2,370/month

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A housing lottery opened this week for 127 middle-income apartments at a brand new rental tower in Greenpoint. Two Blue Slip, one half of a pair of luxury towers developed by Brookfield Properties and Park Tower Group, is a 40-story building located on the waterfront at the northern end of the Brooklyn neighborhood. New Yorkers with combined household incomes between $81,258 and $192,400, or 130 percent of the area median income, can apply for the apartments, which start at $2,370/month studios, $2,542/month one-bedrooms, $3,063/month two-bedrooms, and $3,530/month three-bedrooms.
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How to keep your houseplants alive while on vacation
June 30, 2021

How to keep your houseplants alive while on vacation

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Whether you're going down the shore for the weekend or taking off the month of August, you'll want to make sure you've got a plan in place for your plant babies. Ahead, we break down the four most important tips for keeping your houseplants happy and healthy while you're away and share the best products to make the prep-work simple. And if you're looking ahead, we're also rounding up some of the most low-maintenance plants.
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40 middle-income apartments available at luxury high-rise in Midtown East, from $1,281/month

All renderings courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 30, 2021

40 middle-income apartments available at luxury high-rise in Midtown East, from $1,281/month

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Here's an opportunity to live in a luxury Manhattan rental for cheap (relatively). The Gilroy, a new 40-story tower at 232 East 54th Street, is currently accepting housing lottery applications for 40 middle-income apartments, set aside for New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income. Available apartments start at $1,281/month for a studio, $1,375/month for a one-bedroom, and $1,660/month for a two-bedroom.
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Lottery launches for middle-income units at new Clinton Hill rental, from $2,431/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 29, 2021

Lottery launches for middle-income units at new Clinton Hill rental, from $2,431/month

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A housing lottery opened this week for about a dozen apartments in Brooklyn's charming Clinton Hill neighborhood. Located at 445 Vanderbilt Avenue, the development is part of a larger complex that also includes seven three-story townhouses currently under construction on the other side of the property. The "affordable" units available through the housing lottery don't provide much of a discount, with apartments set aside for New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income. Units include three $2,431/month studios, $2,592/month one-bedrooms, and $3,090/month two-bedrooms. The current median rental price in the neighborhood is $2,825/month, according to data from CityRealty.
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Coney Island’s newest roller coaster the Phoenix will open July 4 weekend

Photo by Jim McDonnell courtesy of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park

June 29, 2021

Coney Island’s newest roller coaster the Phoenix will open July 4 weekend

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In 1920, in the aftermath of a global pandemic, Coney Island's iconic Wonder Wheel opened. Now, over 100 years later, the Brooklyn amusement park is welcoming another new ride following a difficult year for New Yorkers. The Phoenix roller coaster will officially open at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park on July 1, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
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A new technicolor mural is unveiled at Roosevelt Island’s annual ‘Pop-Up Pool Party’

All photos by Max Touhey

June 29, 2021

A new technicolor mural is unveiled at Roosevelt Island’s annual ‘Pop-Up Pool Party’

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For the seventh year running, Roosevelt Island's waterfront rental building Manhattan Park has hired a local artist to transform its pool deck into a colorful art installation and "Pop-Up Pool Party." This year's mural comes from Brooklyn-based Melissa Dadourian, who created a technicolor geometric pattern over four-and-a-half days, using 36 gallons of paint. Though the pool is primarily for building residents, a number of seasonal memberships and day passes are available.
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Huge new LEGO flagship opens at Rockefeller Center

All photos of the LEGO Store, 5th Avenue by Cindy Ord/Getty Images unless otherwise noted

June 29, 2021

Huge new LEGO flagship opens at Rockefeller Center

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A LEGO flagship store opened in Midtown this week with new hands-on experiences and New York City-inspired builds. Located at 630 Fifth Avenue within the Rockefeller Center complex, the store measures more than 7,100 square feet across two levels. The new shop celebrates the Big Apple with a classic yellow taxi cab, skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, and the lights and billboards of Times Square and Broadway theaters, all made of LEGO bricks.
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Top-floor penthouse at 432 Park lists for $169M, double the previous sale price

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June 29, 2021

Top-floor penthouse at 432 Park lists for $169M, double the previous sale price

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An $88 million profit? That's what the current owner of the 96th-floor penthouse at supertall tower 432 Park Avenue is hoping to achieve. As the New York Times first reported, billionaire Saudi real estate developer Fawaz Alhokair has listed his apartment at the 1,400-foot-tall condo for $169 million, double what he paid for it in 2016. If it fetches the asking price, it would become the second most expensive home ever sold in New York City and would set a record with its $20,500 per square foot price tag.
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For $23K/month, rent a glass townhouse on the Upper East Side with a sunroom and three terraces

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 29, 2021

For $23K/month, rent a glass townhouse on the Upper East Side with a sunroom and three terraces

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This Upper East Side townhouse stands out in a neighborhood of brownstones and pre-war apartment buildings, as its facade is made of 17-inch-thick glass. But don't be concerned you'll be living in a fishbowl, as the interior has been designed with privacy in mind. The home has three terraces, a deck off the kitchen with a retractable ceiling for dining under the stars, a grand living room with 20-foot ceilings, and so much more. It also has a garden-floor commercial space if you're looking for a live/work setup. Located at 368 East 69th Street, it's available as a $23,000/month rental or to purchase for $12,750,000.
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Lantern House reveals its private garden, a woodsy oasis tucked beneath the High Line

All photos by Colin Miller

June 28, 2021

Lantern House reveals its private garden, a woodsy oasis tucked beneath the High Line

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As construction wraps up on Thomas Heatherwick's condo project on the High Line, new images were released of the building's "secret" garden. Located at 515 West 18th Street, Lantern House consists of two towers that straddle either side of the elevated park. The recently completed garden, envisioned by Hollander Design to resemble a woodland oasis, sits directly under the High Line and next to the freestanding lobby that links the towers.
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Asking $4.25M, this 17-acre Connecticut estate includes two transported Civil War-era barns

Listing photos by Alan Barry Photography

June 28, 2021

Asking $4.25M, this 17-acre Connecticut estate includes two transported Civil War-era barns

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Sixty years ago, carpenter and contractor Ed Cady founded East Coast Barn Builders, which not only constructs new homes made to look like 18th- and 19th-century barns, but actually preserves and relocates historic English- and Dutch-style barns. This Cady masterpiece in Roxbury, Connecticut incorporates both. The 17.5-acre Rockridge estate includes a 10,346-square-foot mansion that is a Colonial reproduction flanked by two pristine Civil War-era barns from upstate New York, which were dismantled and reassembled onsite. The incredible interiors include hand-built cabinetry, locally forged hardware, and soaring beamed ceilings. The property is on the market for $4,250,000.
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How to choose and install an air conditioner in NYC

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June 28, 2021

How to choose and install an air conditioner in NYC

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While a summer spent in the city is typically an exciting time for New Yorkers, it can also be quite miserable for those whose apartments don't have central air conditioning. For renters, though, a window AC unit makes the most sense since it's a much cheaper alternative to installing central air and can be taken to your next apartment. Although installing your own air conditioning unit can be intimidating, 6sqft has put together a comprehensive list of AC installation tips to help you chill out and enjoy the short and sweet summer months ahead.
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11 spots to watch the 4th of July fireworks in NYC

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June 28, 2021

11 spots to watch the 4th of July fireworks in NYC

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After most Fourth of July festivities were canceled or scaled-down in 2020 because of the pandemic, New Yorkers are more than ready to celebrate this year. With Macy's annual 4th of July Fireworks show taking over the East River and Jersey City's massive display sparkling over the Hudson River, there are plenty of places to take in the magic of pyrotechnics across New York City and the Jersey waterfront. To ring in Independence Day, we've rounded up the best places hosting firework viewing parties, from the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere to a cruise ship sailing around the Hudson River. In addition to these ticketed events, there are also several free public viewing locations, including elevated portions of FDR Drive in Manhattan.
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$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

Listing photos by Al Siedman at VHT

June 28, 2021

$1M Bed-Stuy loft got some circus-worthy touches from its aerialist owner

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The circus has (sort of) come to town in Bed-Stuy. This two-bedroom loft at 689 Myrtle Avenue, the Chocolate Factory condo, is owned by a juggler and an aerialist who has outfitted the 1,222-square-foot pad with some quirky touches. These include an assembly used for aerialist silks that now holds a fun egg chair, as well as retro and industrial touches. The home is asking $1,050,000.
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$8.75M Long Island mansion comes with a Go-Kart track, beach volleyball court, pool waterfall, and more

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June 25, 2021

$8.75M Long Island mansion comes with a Go-Kart track, beach volleyball court, pool waterfall, and more

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"A custom residence, a resort, the ultimate vacation, summer camp, and a top-notch country club"--this is how the listing describes this over-the-top Long Island mansion that's currently on the market for $8,750,000. Sitting on nearly four acres in Old Westbury, the property comes with a seven-bedroom, 9,500-square-foot main house, as well as amenities that include a par-3 golf hole with two sand traps, custom Go-Kart track, 1,000-bottle wine cellar, tennis, shuffleboard, and beach volleyball courts, and a magnificent pool with a waterfall and pool house.
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NYC art exhibit immerses visitors in landscapes and underwater habitats threatened by climate change
June 25, 2021

NYC art exhibit immerses visitors in landscapes and underwater habitats threatened by climate change

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The immersive art installation that throws visitors into the depths of the world's climate disaster reopened this month after being closed throughout the pandemic. "Arcadia Earth" debuted in Noho in 2019 and made headlines for its impressive innovative exhibition that uses augmented reality and virtual reality to highlight the environmental dangers impacting the planet. Tickets to the Arcadia Earth experience, open Thursday through Sunday, start at $33.
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254 mixed-income apartments come online at new affordable Flatbush project, from $567/month

Rendering courtesy of BRP Companies

June 25, 2021

254 mixed-income apartments come online at new affordable Flatbush project, from $567/month

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On the border of Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, just two blocks away from Prospect Park, a new affordable housing development has opened its lottery for 254 apartments, ranging from $566/month studios to $3,542/month three-bedrooms. Located at 800 Flatbush Avenue and called Caton Flats, the 14-story mixed-use building sought "to reinvigorate the local Caribbean-American community through an upgraded Flatbush Caton Market, new retail space, and new headquarters of The Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry," reported CityRealty. The homes are available to those earning 40, 60, 110, and 165 percent of the area median income.
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The world’s first Passive House-certified cidery opens in the Catskills

All photos courtesy of Brad Dickson / River Architects, PLLC

June 25, 2021

The world’s first Passive House-certified cidery opens in the Catskills

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Located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains overlooking the Delaware River Valley, the world's first Passive House-certified cidery is now open. The Callicoon-based Seminary Hill Orchard & Cidery was designed as a low energy-use structure, with an air-tight thermal envelope, triple pane windows, and photovoltaic solar panels. Designed by River Architects, the structure is not only sustainable but architecturally appealing, flaunting gapped wood siding, interiors clad with reclaimed wood from the pilings of the original Tappan Zee Bridge, and lovely views of the apple orchard.
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$3.3M Park Slope townhouse offers two serene duplexes with outdoor space

Listing photos courtesy of Russ Ross Photography

June 25, 2021

$3.3M Park Slope townhouse offers two serene duplexes with outdoor space

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Though it was built in 1899, this Park Slope townhouse has undergone a renovation that's left it with a modern and minimalist aesthetic, which blends beautifully with the existing architecture like beamed ceilings and exposed brick walls. There are two duplex apartments, both with outdoor space. The owner's unit has three bedrooms and access to the backyard, while the garden-floor unit has two bedrooms and a terrace. It's asking $3,294,000.
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Upstate’s 16-acre Sloan Estate lists for $11M, a rare chance to own a historic mansion

Listing photos by David Coppola

June 24, 2021

Upstate’s 16-acre Sloan Estate lists for $11M, a rare chance to own a historic mansion

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In 1864, railroad magnate Samuel Sloan Sr. and his wife Margaret commissioned an estate in Garrison, New York to serve as their country home. Originally known as Oulagisket or Lisburne Grange, the 16-acre property consisted of an enormous main house plus beautiful gardens and vistas by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele. In fact, some garden "ruins" still exist, as does the iconic swimming pool grotto. Today, the estate consists of a grand, Greek-Revival facade, six bedrooms, an outdoor dining pavilion, and a spa complete with a steam room, sauna, and saltwater hot tub (to name a few amenities). After undergoing a renovation in 2014 that designated the residence a Passive House, it's now on the market for $11,250,000.
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Affordable housing lottery opens at Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights, from $367/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 24, 2021

Affordable housing lottery opens at Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights, from $367/month

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The city on Thursday launched an affordable housing lottery for 55 rentals at the Bedford Union Armory redevelopment in Crown Heights. Recently renamed the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center, the former home of the U.S. Army's Cavalry Troop C is being transformed into a mixed-use building with recreational and community space, as well as mixed-income apartments and office space. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the units available in this first phase, ranging from $367/month studios to $1,472/month three-bedrooms.
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On a quiet block in East New York, this lovely two-family house with a driveway is asking $995K

Listing photos by Rachel Kumza

June 24, 2021

On a quiet block in East New York, this lovely two-family house with a driveway is asking $995K

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There are not too many places in Brooklyn where you can buy a two-family house complete with a private driveway and backyard for under $1 million. But this lovely home in East New York, located on a quiet dead-end street and renovated in 2016, is on the market for $995,000. The owner's unit is a four-bedroom on the first and second floors, with access to bonus rooms in the basement, as well as the rear deck and patio. Also on the second floor is a three-bedroom apartment with a projected rent roll of $2,500/month.
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Rent Guidelines Board adopts partial rent hike for NYC’s rent-stabilized units

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June 24, 2021

Rent Guidelines Board adopts partial rent hike for NYC’s rent-stabilized units

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Rents at New York City rent-stabilized apartments will freeze for six months and then increase by 1.5 percent for the next six months, under the proposal adopted by the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) on Wednesday. The unusual guidelines are meant to serve as a compromise between tenant activists who called for a rent freeze and landlords who wanted increases, as the city continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
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New York City ends to-go and delivery cocktails for restaurants

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June 24, 2021

New York City ends to-go and delivery cocktails for restaurants

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Governor Cuomo announced that as of today, the Covid-19 State of Emergency he put in place for New York on March 7, 2020, would end, given the success in vaccinations and declining hospitalization and positivity rates. This comes after the governor lifted almost all Covid-related restrictions last week. So although restaurants can now operate as they did pre-pandemic, they will also have to go back to not being allowed to offer to-go or delivery alcoholic beverages. The State Liquor Authority, who authorized the temporary pandemic-related privileges under the State of Emergency, made the announcement yesterday.
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Target will open first Long Island City location at One Court Square

View from last year of One Court Square; Map data © 2020 Google

June 24, 2021

Target will open first Long Island City location at One Court Square

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View from last year of One Court Square; Map data © 2020 Google One Court Square, the former Citigroup Building, was long the tallest tower in Queens until it was overtaken by the residential Skyline Tower. In addition to its prominence in the skyline, the building is also known for its failed deal with Amazon. The retailer had planned to lease one million square feet of space at the tower as part of its former HQ2 plan for Long Island City. But, as the Post first reported, One Court Square has inked a deal with another major retailer--Target. The store will take 31,000 square feet at the tower, with no exact opening date set.
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New York to install ‘Circle of Heroes’ monument in Battery Park City to honor essential workers

All renderings courtesy of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office

June 23, 2021

New York to install ‘Circle of Heroes’ monument in Battery Park City to honor essential workers

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A monument honoring the essential workers who served New Yorkers throughout the coronavirus pandemic will open in Battery Park City by Labor Day, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday. The "Circle of Heroes" memorial will include a circle of 19 maple trees, representing the individual groups of essential workers and their contributions. In the center, an eternal flame will honor those lost to COVID, according to the governor.
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In the Bronx’s Country Club enclave, this waterfront two-family with its own boat slip is asking $1M

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 23, 2021

In the Bronx’s Country Club enclave, this waterfront two-family with its own boat slip is asking $1M

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Looking around this property, you might think you're viewing a vacation house at the Jersey Shore, but in fact, it's right in the Bronx. Located in the little-known but super-charming Country Club enclave, the two-family home is on the market for $1,029,000. This neighborhood is on Eastchester Bay across from City Island and offers beach clubs, private docks, and a quiet, laid-back lifestyle. This home is made up of a four-bedroom triplex and a top-floor two-bedroom apartment. There's also an enormous patio, a small garden, a customized deck with a pergola, and room for parking, as well as a private boat slip.
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NYC agency approves removal of racist Theodore Roosevelt statue at AMNH

Renderings courtesy of NYC Parks/ AMNH

June 23, 2021

NYC agency approves removal of racist Theodore Roosevelt statue at AMNH

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The New York City Public Design Commission on Monday approved plans to remove and relocate the Theodore Roosevelt statue from the steps of the American Museum of Natural History, about a year after officials called for the controversial sculpture to be taken down. The city's Parks Department and AMNH presented their proposal last week to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, but the agency was unable to reach a decision. On Monday, The PDC voted unanimously to remove and relocate the statue to a relevant cultural institution.
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See inside Manhattanville Market, the new food hall at Columbia’s West Harlem campus

All photos courtesy of F. Becker Hospitality

June 23, 2021

See inside Manhattanville Market, the new food hall at Columbia’s West Harlem campus

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It's been nearly three years since Columbia University was joined by architect Renzo PIano as he unveiled his third and final building at the school's Manhattanville campus. And now, Piano's Jerome L. Greene Science Center will welcome a new ground-floor tenant that's sure to be popular among both students and local residents. Opening Friday, Manhattanville Market is a new food hall from chef Franklin Becker of fast-casual chain the Little Beet.
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