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Lego-like Radio Hotel and Tower opens in Washington Heights

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September 30, 2022

Lego-like Radio Hotel and Tower opens in Washington Heights

Washington Heights' first-ever full-service boutique hotel is now open. Located at 2420 Amsterdam Avenue at the foot of the Washington Bridge, the colorful Radio Hotel and Tower was designed by Dutch firm MVRDV, with Stonehill Taylor as the architect of record, to "stand out at the entrance of Manhattan." The 23-story mixed-use building contains a 221-room hotel, ground-floor retail, office space, a Santo Domingo-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop lounge with 360-degree views.
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Take a virtual tour of Bed-Stuy’s turn-of-the-century brownstones

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September 29, 2022

Take a virtual tour of Bed-Stuy’s turn-of-the-century brownstones

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant is once again inviting architecture lovers and design buffs on a virtual tour of the neighborhood's most remarkable brownstones. Returning for its 44th year with the theme "Preserving Our Legacy, While Embracing Our Future," the house tour will be available starting on October 15, with ticket holders able to view the video until November 27. While it once was an in-person experience, the event has been held virtually since 2020 because of the pandemic.
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Futuristic trio of townhouses in Williamsburg hits the market for $6M each

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September 28, 2022

Futuristic trio of townhouses in Williamsburg hits the market for $6M each

By Aaron Ginsburg

Three curvy townhouse-style condos in Williamsburg hit the market this week. Designed by Murat Mutlu, the principal of the International Office of Architects (INOA) and former protégé of the late, legendary architect Zaha Hadid, 74-76 South Second Street is a trio of architecturally unique four-bedroom homes, measuring 3,800 square feet and situated behind a modern facade of concrete and steel. The unique homes, listed for $5,995,000 each, are topped with an entertaining-ready roof deck and an outdoor kitchen.
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Lincoln Center announces October 8 opening for David Geffen Hall

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September 27, 2022

Lincoln Center announces October 8 opening for David Geffen Hall

By Aaron Ginsburg

David Geffen Hall, the new home of the New York Philharmonic, is set to open to the public on October 8. To celebrate the opening, the hall is hosting a series of events throughout October, beginning with the world premiere of San Juan Hill: A New York Story by composer Etienne Charles. After two celebratory galas, an open house weekend will take place on October 29 and 30, featuring hundreds of artists who will be "animating the hall with performances, participatory activities, and family events," according to a press release.
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Architecture And Design

September 26, 2022

Popular UWS restaurant Mermaid Inn to close after 15 years

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Mermaid Inn, an Upper West Side gem known for its daily happy hour and affordable oyster deal, is closing its doors on October 16 after 15 years. But longtime patrons will be happy to hear that owners Danny Abrams and Cindy Smith are planning to open a new location on the Upper West Side next year, in addition to a new restaurant in Times Square. “We’re looking at two or three spots to move on the Upper West Side, and we hope to be in one by late spring or early summer,” Abrams told the New York Post.
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The best ways to celebrate Halloween 2022 in NYC

Photo of 2019 Village Halloween Parade by Steven Pisano on Flickr

September 26, 2022

The best ways to celebrate Halloween 2022 in NYC

By Aaron Ginsburg

It's time to figure out your costume because Halloween is almost upon us. In New York City there is no shortage of fun events celebrating the spooky holiday, with plenty of opportunities to dress up, get candy, dine, and enjoy the season. Ahead, we found some of the city's best Halloween offerings this year, from the legendary Village Halloween Parade to more low-key pumpkin picking at Historic Richmond Town's Decker Farm on Staten Island.
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This lofty $7.5M Village co-op would be perfect for an art lover or an avid gardener

Photo credit: Celeste Godoy Photography for The Corcoran Group

September 23, 2022

This lofty $7.5M Village co-op would be perfect for an art lover or an avid gardener

By Michelle Cohen

Located within a classic 1844 Greenwich Village building, this jewel box of a co-op boasts a custom renovation by noted interior designer Carlos Otero. The result, currently asking $7,500,000, is a thoroughly modern and luxurious home that has retained the warmth and creativity befitting its address. The three-level co-op at 200 Mercer Street includes 3,000 square feet of creatively-designed interior space and an expansive landscaped private roof terrace.
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Construction begins on Socrates Sculpture Park’s permanent home made of shipping containers

Rendering of The Cubes at Socrates Sculpture Park, courtesy LOT-EK

September 22, 2022

Construction begins on Socrates Sculpture Park’s permanent home made of shipping containers

By Aaron Ginsburg

NYC Parks and Socrates Sculpture Park broke ground this week on "The Cubes," a two-story building that will be the first permanent structure in the Astoria park's 30-year history. The 2,640-square-foot facility will house programming, administrative offices, community work, and arts education. Designed by architecture studio LOT-EK, the $5,735,000 project will be created using recycled shipping containers to honor the neighborhood's "industrial roots," according to a press release. Construction is expected to finish in early 2024.
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Bask, bathe, and BBQ in the backyard of this $5.5M Carroll Gardens duplex condo, parking included

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September 22, 2022

Bask, bathe, and BBQ in the backyard of this $5.5M Carroll Gardens duplex condo, parking included

By Michelle Cohen

Who needs the suburbs when you can park two cars in the garage and invite the whole gang over for a backyard bash with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and shower, plus dining and napping space? When the weather cools, there are two levels of indoor space with three bedrooms and a family-friendly layout. Though it feels like two floors of a townhouse, this Carroll Gardens home at 291 Union Street, asking $5,495,000, has condo amenities, too.
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40+ essentials to help make the most of your college dorm room

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September 20, 2022

40+ essentials to help make the most of your college dorm room

By Terri Williams

A college dorm room doesn’t provide a lot of space, and even for New Yorkers - who tend to be adept at navigating tight living quarters – it can be a challenge to transform this area into a home. According to data from Univstats, 211 colleges in New York provide on-campus housing. If you’re one of the lucky students living on-campus (which provides a more immersive and traditional college experience) congrats! And while your dorm room may be small, we found some cool yet functional items that can’t make your space bigger, but can at least make it more fun to live in.
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Plan to convert abandoned railroad tracks in Queens into High Line-style park moves forward

All renderings courtesy of the Trust for Public Land and Friends of the QueensWay

September 19, 2022

Plan to convert abandoned railroad tracks in Queens into High Line-style park moves forward

By Devin Gannon

A proposal to convert an abanonded railway in Queens into a public park is moving forward. Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced a $35 million investment for the first phase of the QueensWay, a High Line-like linear park built on the long-defunct Rockaway Beach Branch Line that will serve the neighborhoods of Rego Park, Forest Hills, Glendale, Forest Park, Woodhaven, and Ozone Park. The city's investment covers an environmental review and construction of the first phase of the park.
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$2.9M duplex co-op is a chic Chelsea take on historic townhouse living

Photo credit: Celeste Godoy for The Corcoran Group

September 19, 2022

$2.9M duplex co-op is a chic Chelsea take on historic townhouse living

By Michelle Cohen

Although Chelsea and the neighborhoods surrounding the High Line may be known for their architecturally innovative new residential buildings, the historic row of Italianate-style 19th-century Fitzroy Townhouses are just as much a part of the area's story. This two-bedroom duplex at 442 West 23rd Street is a stunning reflection of the co-op's townhouse elegance combined with of-the-moment designer dazzle. A thorough renovation has bestowed the 1,600-square-foot home, asking $2,898,000, with two levels of Paris-in-Chelsea appeal.
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East Harlem street where Cicely Tyson grew up has been renamed after the pioneering actress

Photo of Cicely Tyson via Wikimedia; Google Street View of East 101st Street, Map data © Google

September 16, 2022

East Harlem street where Cicely Tyson grew up has been renamed after the pioneering actress

By Aaron Ginsburg

A stretch of street in East Harlem was renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late trailblazing actress. Tyson, who grew up in a fifth-floor railroad flat at 178 East 101st Street, died last January at the age of 96. Throughout her 70-year award-winning career, Tyson defied racial stereotypes and became famous for her depiction of strong Black women in theater and film.
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‘Little Amal’ arrives in New York City, bringing attention to world’s refugees

Little Amal in Jamaica with the Jamaica Centers for Arts and Learning. Photo courtesy of The Respective Collective / The Walk Productions / St. Ann’s Warehouse

September 15, 2022

‘Little Amal’ arrives in New York City, bringing attention to world’s refugees

By Aaron Ginsburg

Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, has come to New York City to bring attention to the needs of migrants and refugees. After landing at JFK Airport with her big green suitcase on Wednesday, Amal began her 17-day tour across all five boroughs in which she will take part in 55 unique events, considered one of the largest public art festivals in the city's history.
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See inside the ‘secret’ sushi restaurant now open in Grand Central

All photos courtesy of Eric Vitale Photography

September 15, 2022

See inside the ‘secret’ sushi restaurant now open in Grand Central

By Aaron Ginsburg

Jōji, a new sushi restaurant housed underneath Midtown's One Vanderbilt skyscraper, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday. Located within an alcove in Grand Central Terminal, the restaurant offers sushi lovers an "intimate omakase dining experience," as 6sqft reported last month. Jōji is run by Chef George Ruan, the former sushi chef of Masa, and Chef Daniel Boulud.
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New York’s 2022 fall foliage map has arrived

Image courtesy of I LOVE NY

September 15, 2022

New York’s 2022 fall foliage map has arrived

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York State has begun its colorful transformation into fall. The first signs of autumn can already be seen in the Adirondacks, with the rest of the state to soon follow suit. To help New Yorkers follow the cycle of foliage, the state released this week its annual Fall Foliage Report. The interactive map is updated weekly using observations and reports from a state-wide group of volunteers known as "leaf peepers," as 6sqft previously reported.
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Archtober 2022: This year’s top architecture and design events

Photo of Waterline Square Park by Elizabeth Felicella, Photo of Chinatown by Mobilus In Mobili on Flickr, Photo of Museum at Eldridge Street © James and Karla Murray, Photo of Bryant Park by Jean-Christophe Benoist on Wikimedia

September 14, 2022

Archtober 2022: This year’s top architecture and design events

By Devin Gannon

The festival that provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of New York City's most iconic buildings, public spaces, and cultural institutions returns for its 12th year next month. Held from October 1 through October 31, the Center for Architecture's Archtober is a celebration of architecture and design, with tours, talks, and events led by experts. While most of the events offered will be in-person, some will still be virtual or hybrid, which proved successful during the pandemic. Ahead, find just some of our favorite Archtober events happening this year, from exploring Art Deco gems of the Upper West Side to taking a tour of Brooklyn's tallest tower.
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September 13, 2022

Julius’, New York City’s oldest gay bar, is one step closer to becoming a city landmark

By Devin Gannon

New York City's oldest gay bar is on its way to becoming an individual landmark. The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to calendar Julius' Bar, a Greenwich Village establishment known for its historic 1966 "Sip-In" when members of the Mattachine Society protested the state law that prohibited bars from serving "suspected gay men or lesbians." Considered one of the city's most significant sites related to LGBTQ+ history, Julius' Bar played an instrumental role in advancing the rights of gay New Yorkers.
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126 middle-income units available at waterfront rental Astoria West, from $2,350/month

Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studio

September 12, 2022

126 middle-income units available at waterfront rental Astoria West, from $2,350/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Applications are now being accepted for 126 middle-income units at a new residential development in Queens. Developed by Cape Advisors, Astoria West, located on Vernon Boulevard and 30th Drive, includes three buildings across 2.5 acres along the East River. The housing lottery falls under the project's second phase; a lottery launched at the building in March for 36 units. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income, or between $80,572 for a single person and $187,330 for a household of five, can apply for the apartments, priced from $2,350/month for studios to $3,287/month for two-bedrooms.
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September 8, 2022

Work begins on JFK Airport’s new $9.5B international terminal

By Devin Gannon

Construction officially kicked off on Thursday on John F. Kennedy International Airport's new 2.4 million-square-foot terminal, set to be the largest at the Queens airport. In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul first unveiled plans for the state-of-the-art Terminal One, which is estimated to cost $9.5 billion, up from the projected cost of $7.4 billion in 2019.
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Baz Luhrmann’s Gramercy townhouse hits the rental market for $75K/month

All photos courtesy of Nina Poon/MW Studio for the Corcoran Group

September 8, 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s Gramercy townhouse hits the rental market for $75K/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Famed director Baz Luhrmann's Gramercy Park townhouse could be yours to rent for $75,000/month. Located at 243 East 17th Street, the six-bedroom home spans five stories and overlooks Stuyvesant Square Park. The extravagant townhouse is also available for purchase. Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin first listed the home for $19,995,000 in March but later dropped the price to $18,999,500, as first spotted by the New York Post.
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September 6, 2022

15 best places to celebrate Oktoberfest in NYC

By Aaron Ginsburg

After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the legendary Oktoberfest returns to Germany. While it may not compare to the massive, two-week celebration in Munich, New York City offers many of the same attractions—beer, traditional food, and live music. Ahead, find 15 spots to celebrate the iconic festival, from a month-long event on Pier 15 to German beer gardens throughout the city.
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A food truck with free samples from Jean-Georges’ Tin Building is popping up across NYC

All photos courtesy of Arkan Zakharov

September 2, 2022

A food truck with free samples from Jean-Georges’ Tin Building is popping up across NYC

By Devin Gannon

Last month, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's huge culinary marketplace opened for limited previews at the restored Tin Building in South Street Seaport. For those who haven't had a chance to check out the 53,000-square-foot culinary destination yet, a food truck is bringing free samples inspired by the new marketplace to spots across New York City, starting this weekend at Domino Park in Williamsburg.
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For $3M, a chalet-style estate in the heart of wine country on Long Island’s North Fork

All photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman Realty

September 1, 2022

For $3M, a chalet-style estate in the heart of wine country on Long Island’s North Fork

By Aaron Ginsburg

An expansive chalet-style estate overlooking vineyards on Long Island's North Fork has hit the market for $2,995,000. Located at 2905 Arbor Lane in the hamlet of Mattituck, the four-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom home sits on a gated five-acre estate with views of greenery as far as the eye can see. Recently renovated in 2021, the home has an indoor and an outdoor pool, and is located just two miles away from North Fork beaches.
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Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” (1942); Public Domain

August 31, 2022

New exhibit at the Whitney offers a comprehensive look at Edward Hopper’s life and work in NYC

By Devin Gannon

A new exhibition that explores the work of artist Edward Hopper and his relationship with New York City will open at the Whitney Museum this fall. Hopper, who called Greenwich Village home from 1913 until his death in 1967, uniquely captured an evolving city at a time of historic development and population growth. On view at the museum starting in October, Edward Hopper's New York will feature more than 200 paintings, watercolors, prints, and drawings by Hopper, along with additional archival materials like photographs and notebooks.
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