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March 3, 2026

7 commuter-friendly rentals in Westchester

As New York City continues to see record-high rents, some New Yorkers are looking north of the city for a lifestyle that's more affordable and stress-free, but still commuter-friendly. Westchester County has responded with a wave of new developments in many of its municipalities, with 12,500 new apartments completed since 2021 and an additional 15,000 units under construction, as of 2024. With three Metro-North Railroad lines connecting to Grand Central Terminal, the region pairs easy access to Manhattan with revitalized downtowns, growing cultural scenes, and waterfront parks, making Westchester an attractive alternative for renters seeking more space and tranquility.
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Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

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March 3, 2026

Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

By Michelle Cohen

Last June, 6sqft introduced the wide front porch and colorfully restored rooms of this Colonial Revival mansion at 1221 Albemarle Road in Flatbush, first listed for $6,500,000. The 1904 home, built by architect William C. Lauritzen, has sold for $6,250,000, less than a year later. The sale sets a record for the Flatbush neighborhood of Ditmas Park; a property at 260 Westminster Road, which sold last year for $3.8 million, held the previous top price.
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Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse sells for $14M, nearly half its original asking price

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March 3, 2026

Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse sells for $14M, nearly half its original asking price

By Aaron Ginsburg

After nearly four years on the market, Ivana Trump's opulent Lenox Hill townhouse has finally sold, fetching much less than its original $26.5 million listing price. The five-story home at 10 East 64th Street sold for $14 million, according to property records and first reported by the Wall Street Journal, down from its initial 2022 ask. Ivana purchased the home for roughly $2.5 million in 1992, shortly after her divorce from Donald Trump. The property was first listed following Ivana's death in 2022, as 6sqft previously reported.
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This $1.55M Fort Hamilton home is ready for spring, inside and out

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March 2, 2026

This $1.55M Fort Hamilton home is ready for spring, inside and out

By Michelle Cohen

It's hard to imagine a garden in bloom when New York City is still shifting piles of snow. This Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, townhouse at 215 90th Street, asking $1,550,000, feels like a preview, with floral wallpaper, skylit rooms for sunlight in every season, and a patio surrounded by greenery. An additional perk: garage parking with an EV charger.
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This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

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February 26, 2026

This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

By Michelle Cohen

This two-bedroom parlor co-op on a tree-lined Chelsea block at 231 West 21st Street, asking $799,000, has plenty of pre-war charm along with tons of sunlight and a renovated kitchen and bath. Low monthly fees and laid-back co-op regs make Manhattan living a little easier.
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Seagram heir’s Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

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February 25, 2026

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

By Michelle Cohen

Seagram liquor heir Eli Bronfman will be collecting $120,000 a month for his penthouse pad at 20 Greene Street while searching for a buyer, according to The Real Deal. The massive loft occupies the top three floors of the classic cast-iron building, topped by a dazzling rooftop terrace. Bronfman put the four-bedroom condo on the market last year for $45 million. Its current ask is $35,950,000, but its six-figure rental price may make it hard to part with–and may be Soho's highest ever.
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American Express unveils new World Trade Center headquarters

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February 25, 2026

American Express unveils new World Trade Center headquarters

By Aaron Ginsburg

American Express on Wednesday announced plans to build a new global headquarters at the World Trade Center, marking the final commercial tower at the Lower Manhattan campus. Located at 200 Greenwich Street, also known as 2 World Trade Center, the Foster + Partners-designed skyscraper will be developed by Silverstein Properties and span nearly 2 million square feet across 55 floors. Construction will kick off this spring, with completion slated for 2031. American Express will be the tower’s sole tenant, housing up to 10,000 employees and featuring more than an acre of outdoor space.
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This $4M Strivers’ Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

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February 25, 2026

This $4M Strivers’ Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

By Michelle Cohen

Built in 1892, this renovated townhouse on Harlem's Strivers' Row, asking $3,995,000, brings neighborhood history into the 21st century. Restored by noted architect Alan Berman of Archetype Architecture NY, the Colonial Revival-style yellow brick-and-limestone home at 269 West 138th Street includes a duplex apartment on the lower floors with a triplex above. An extra perk: a private garage.
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February 20, 2026

Rare historic Greenwich Village ‘Renwick Row’ brownstone with intact details asks $12.5M

By Michelle Cohen

As one of a row of stately brownstones designed by noted 19th-century architect James Renwick Jr., the historically significant property at 28 West 10th Street is a rare opportunity to own and restore a New York City icon. Asking $12,500,000, the six-story townhouse, built circa 1856, is one of the "Renwicks" often cited when noting the downtown neighborhood's historic beauty; like many of its Village neighbors, it has seen several notable creative residents. The home still has many of its original details, including fireplaces, woodwork, and plaster, offering a chance to bring this rare dwelling into the 21st century.
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$2M mid-century modern home in Westchester has 21st-century energy efficiency and zero carbon footprint

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February 19, 2026

$2M mid-century modern home in Westchester has 21st-century energy efficiency and zero carbon footprint

By Michelle Cohen

This 1963 home at 23 Crossbar Road is a remarkable opportunity to be nearly off-grid, energy-wise, while living in the popular Westchester village of Hastings-on-Hudson. The home has a certified Pearl Gold rating and a zero carbon footprint, meaning its owners can be free of energy bills. Originally designed by well-known architect Harry Wenning, the renovated home, on the market for $1,999,000, has modernist charm and plenty of contemporary comforts.
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Live next to the Bronx Zoo, affordable apartments from $1,031/month

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February 11, 2026

Live next to the Bronx Zoo, affordable apartments from $1,031/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Fifty-three low-income apartments are available at a new eight-story rental just steps away from the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. Located at 872 Bronx Park South in West Farms, the building offers brand-new, affordable residences in close proximity to world-class institutions and expansive green space. New Yorkers earning 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,031/month studios to $2,636/month two-bedrooms.
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For $8M, this newly-constructed Williamsburg townhouse has every design trend covered

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February 10, 2026

For $8M, this newly-constructed Williamsburg townhouse has every design trend covered

By Michelle Cohen

If you like the energy of Williamsburg, but you love the space and ease of townhouse living, this 4,000-square-foot new construction home at 172 North 6th Street, asking $7,975,000, hits all the high notes. Behind a refined brick facade, the four-story townhouse, designed by Bowerbird Architects, is a showcase of bold, contemporary interior design. A landscaped backyard and a planted roof deck make this a true urban retreat in the heart of a bustling Brooklyn hub.
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30-story condo will be the tallest building in Greenwich Village

11 West 13th Street in July 2025, ahead of construction. © Ondel Hylton

February 10, 2026

30-story condo will be the tallest building in Greenwich Village

By Aaron Ginsburg

The tallest building in Greenwich Village is moving forward. Construction financing was secured last week for a new luxury condominium at 11 West 13th Street, a planned 30-story tower with 34 residences that will rise well above the neighborhood's next tallest buildings. Despite backlash from preservationist groups, which filed a zoning challenge with the Department of Buildings, the project is moving ahead, after developers Legion Investment Group and EJS Group secured $190 million in construction financing last week.
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City opens Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush

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February 10, 2026

City opens Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush

By Devin Gannon

Brooklyn's largest recreation center officially opened its doors in East Flatbush this week. Located within Nostrand Playground, the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center measures 74,000 square feet and includes an indoor pool, basketball court, full gym, a media lab, outdoor spaces, and more. Designed by Studio Gang, the firm behind the Gilder Center at the Museum of Natural History and Brooklyn residential tower 11 Hoyt, the building features large arched windows, a curving brick facade, and a green roof.
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February 9, 2026

Lunar New Year 2026: How to celebrate the Year of the Horse in NYC

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City’s vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations return to the five boroughs for a two-week run from February 17 through March 3. This year marks the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, which is said to embody enthusiasm, speed, and fieriness—ushering in a year of ambition and exploration. Across the city, there are plenty of ways to take part in the festivities, from museum-hosted festivals to parades and firecracker ceremonies.
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The rentals reshaping Gowanus: A guide to the neighborhood’s new apartment buildings

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February 9, 2026

The rentals reshaping Gowanus: A guide to the neighborhood’s new apartment buildings

By Devin Gannon

Thanks to a 2021 rezoning expected to create 9,000 new apartments, paired with an environmental clean-up of the long-contaminated canal, Gowanus is booming. More than 140 residential buildings are planned for the neighborhood, and several are already completed, attracting individuals and families seeking amenity-rich buildings and easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn, while being relatively more affordable than neighboring Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. At the center of the community is the Gowanus Canal, which, as its federally-mandated Superfund cleanup continues, is expected to become a new waterfront park, flanked by a promenade, retail, and recreational space. As development continues to reshape the neighborhood, we're taking a look at the best new rental projects in Gowanus.
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Asking $4.25M, this five-story Crown Heights mansion is filled with gorgeous historic details

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February 5, 2026

Asking $4.25M, this five-story Crown Heights mansion is filled with gorgeous historic details

By Michelle Cohen

The massive limestone townhouse at 859 St. Marks Avenue counts as its neighbors some of the most architecturally significant homes in the Crown Heights North Historic District. Built in 1905, the two-family home is an impressive 25 feet wide. Within its 6,900-square-foot interior are two legal residences, both updated for modern living. Unlike many a jumbo Brooklyn townhouse, much of the home's exquisite turn-of-the-century interior architecture has been preserved to provide a stunning frame.
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Vornado and Newmark to expand Penn District with more retail

Seventh Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. Photo © 6sqft

February 2, 2026

Vornado and Newmark to expand Penn District with more retail

By Aaron Ginsburg

Vornado Realty Trust’s Penn District in Midtown East will grow further as the firm teams up with another major real estate company to create a new retail corridor along Seventh Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. On Monday, Vornado announced that Newmark has been named the exclusive leasing agent for the next stage of the Penn District, which will feature a street-level "retail experience" alongside existing anchors Macy’s and Primark, whose 78,000-square-foot flagship is set to open this spring. Newmark will also assist Vornado in developing the Moynihan Retail Corridor, the primary commercial hub of Moynihan Train Hall.
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Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

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February 2, 2026

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

By Michelle Cohen

From the outside, the stylish, mansard-roofed townhouse at 521 Monroe Street looks right at home on a historic Bed-Stuy block. Inside, the two-family home is the picture of 21st-century Brooklyn brownstone living. Asking $2,825,000, the home's interiors are optimized for sunlight and flexibility, with the bonus of a two-bedroom garden apartment for even more options.
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SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

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January 30, 2026

SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

By Michelle Cohen

Loft proportions give this Village apartment at 35 East 10th Street a head start in life, with tall ceilings and gracefully arched windows overlooking the downtown Manhattan street scene below. Masterfully designed interiors, courtesy of AD 100 design firm RP Miller, give this two-bedroom home star power. Asking $3,750,000, this pre-war co-op is a showcase of stellar design trends that not only stand out but also stand the test of time. If you love the interior design of this home, we’ve sourced a few key pieces that are identical or similar to the items in the listing photos, so you can get the look for your own space.
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Filmmaker John Sayles’ former Hoboken townhouse lists for $2.5M

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January 29, 2026

Filmmaker John Sayles’ former Hoboken townhouse lists for $2.5M

By Aaron Ginsburg

The longtime Hoboken home of acclaimed indie filmmaker and novelist John Sayles is on the market for $2,500,000. The red-brick rowhouse at 210 13th Street offers roughly 1,800 square feet across three stories, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a partially finished basement, and a cozy outdoor space. Sayles bought the home, which retains many original features, with his wife in 1981.
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This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

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January 28, 2026

This $9.75M Harlem brownstone reflects neighborhood history with five floors of 19th-century elegance

By Michelle Cohen

This Middlesex brownstone-clad townhouse at 12 Mount Morris Park West is a five-floor single-family home with a history that has been preserved with care. Set within the Mount Morris Park Historic District, overlooking Marcus Garvey Memorial Park, the distinctive home was built in 1888, designed by James E. Ware. Asking $9.75 million, the 25-foot-wide Queen Anne-style was last listed for $8.2M in 2021. According to the current listing, it has had only three owners in its over-a-century-long existence.
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Work on Gateway project will stop next week unless Trump restores funding

In December 2025, the Tonnelle Ave bridge structure was completed, opening the passage beneath the highway that will be used to bring the TBM components in for assembly. Credit: Gateway Development Commission

January 28, 2026

Work on Gateway project will stop next week unless Trump restores funding

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction of a crucial rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey will stop next week unless federal funding is restored. The Gateway Development Commission announced on Tuesday that funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project will run out on February 6. President Donald Trump's administration initially paused funding until the project's contracts were reviewed for compliance with new rules governing businesses owned by women and minorities—rules the GDC has pledged to follow—but funding has still not been restored, according to the New York Times.
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Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn townhouse finds buyer

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January 21, 2026

Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn townhouse finds buyer

By Aaron Ginsburg

A Carroll Gardens townhouse referenced in Lily Allen’s latest album, following her split from actor David Harbour, has found a buyer. As first reported by the New York Post, the former couple’s home at 381 Union Street has sold with a last asking price of $7.3 million after hitting the market for nearly $8 million in October. The 22-foot-wide brownstone was fully renovated by architect Ben Bischoff of MADE and features a distinctive interior by AD100 designer Billy Cotton, as 6sqft previously reported.
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January 20, 2026

The 15 best free and cheap winter activities in NYC

By Aaron Ginsburg

Winter came early to New York City this year, and jacket season is in full swing across the five boroughs. The long stretch until spring and summer’s outdoor activities can feel discouraging, but there are still plenty of free and affordable ways to enjoy the city in the meantime. Ahead, here's a list of the best affordable and free activities NYC has to offer during the winter months, from getting your fitness on during Zumba classes in public parks to dining for cheap at over 600 restaurants during winter Restaurant Week.
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