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Original copy of the Bill of Rights, lock of Beethoven’s hair on display at new NYPL treasures exhibit

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August 23, 2021

Original copy of the Bill of Rights, lock of Beethoven’s hair on display at new NYPL treasures exhibit

The New York Public Library's much-anticipated permanent exhibition of rotating rare objects and artifacts finally opens to the public next month. First announced in 2018, the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures features 250 unique, historic items from the library's incredible holdings, which includes more than 45 million objects in its research collections. Highlights include Thomas Jefferson's handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Dickens' writing desk, a letter written by James Baldwin to Angela Davis, the 1811 Comissioners' Map and Survey of Manhattan Island, and much more.
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August 12, 2021

10 houseplants that are safe for pets

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Pet parents also tend to be plant parents, but it can be hard to get your green thumb on when you're worried about your pet chowing down on a houseplant that might hurt them. We spoke to Erin Marino from The Sill (an NYC-based plant delivery service specializing in providing plants to city dwellers) to learn about which houseplants are non-toxic and won’t harm our furry friends.
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Spend the night in ‘Real Housewife’ Dorinda Medley’s infamous Blue Stone Manor in the Berkshires

Exterior photo (L) by Alexandra Arnold; Living room photo (R) by Mick Hales. Courtesy of Airbnb.

August 11, 2021

Spend the night in ‘Real Housewife’ Dorinda Medley’s infamous Blue Stone Manor in the Berkshires

By Dana Schulz

The fish room, the creepy Halloween decorations, "I made it nice!" -- IYKYK. Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" has captured many an iconic moment at Blue Stone Manor, former cast member Dorinda Medley's home in the Berkshires. And now you, too, can live like a reality TV star, as Dorinda has teamed up with Airbnb to offer the 1902 hilltop estate in western Massachusetts for two $100 one-night stays on August 23 and 25.
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1 million daffodils will be planted around NYC to honor victims of 9/11

Photos courtesy of New Yorkers for Parks

August 11, 2021

1 million daffodils will be planted around NYC to honor victims of 9/11

By Devin Gannon

Daffodil bulbs will once again be planted across New York City this fall as part of a living memorial to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Led by open space advocacy group New Yorkers for Parks, the Daffodil Project launched in the spring after 9/11 and has continued every year since, with more than 8 million daffodil bulbs distributed for free and planted by volunteers. As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the organization will hand out more than one million daffodil bulbs, double the amount from the year prior. The project's expansion this year will also honor lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic.
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August 9, 2021

Historic West Village rowhouse has a modern garden and glass addition for $11M

By Dana Schulz

This West Village townhouse at 75 Bedford Street is one of the most historic in the neighborhood (in fact, its neighbor is the famous skinniest house in NYC). But inside, it's completely contemporary thanks to glassy rear and rooftop additions and an interior renovation by architect M.N. Ahari. The highlight of the four-bedroom home is undoubtedly the glass and steel great room with 18-foot ceilings that opens to a two-tiered private garden. After last selling in 2017 for $7,800,000, the home is back on the market for $11 million.
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283 mixed-income units up for grabs in the South Bronx, from $375/month

Rendering of 1115 Commonwealth Avenue courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

August 6, 2021

283 mixed-income units up for grabs in the South Bronx, from $375/month

By Devin Gannon

Applications are now being accepted for 283 mixed-income apartments at a mixed-use development in the South Bronx. The available units are found across three buildings, located at 1775 Watson Avenue, 1111 Commonwealth Avenue, and 1115 Commonwealth Avenue in Soundview. New Yorkers with households earning 30, 40, 50, 60, or 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which range from $375/month studios to $2,143/month three-bedrooms.
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A three-level garden and a bonus room make this East Village co-op worth the $1.9M ask

Listing photos by Russ Ross Photography

August 6, 2021

A three-level garden and a bonus room make this East Village co-op worth the $1.9M ask

By Dana Schulz

This East Village co-op is technically a one-bedroom, which may make the $1,895,000 ask seem a bit high. But the 1,200-square-foot spread has two floors, a bonus media room, and a nearly 550-square-foot tri-level terrace that feels like a true urban oasis. Located at 425 East 9th Street, the home has contemporary interiors with exposed brick accents and excellent closet space.
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Mockup of Rooftop Films’ Queens Drive-In, courtesy of Rooftop Films

August 5, 2021

Rooftop Films will present 5 free outdoor screenings as part of NYC Homecoming Week

By Dana Schulz

In addition to five free concerts--four hip hop performances in the outer boroughs and one massive show in Central Park--New York City's Homecoming Week will feature five free outdoor film screenings put on by Rooftop Films. Taking place in all five boroughs, the screenings range from documentaries about choreographer Alvin Ailey and Malcolm X/Muhammad Ali to a collection of short films and locally set television episodes. The events will take place from Monday, August 16 through Friday, August 20, and attendees are required to show proof of vaccination.
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Affordable housing lottery opens at Harlem Passive House with tech space, from $362/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

August 5, 2021

Affordable housing lottery opens at Harlem Passive House with tech space, from $362/month

By Dana Schulz

An affordable housing lottery for those earning 30, 60, or 100 percent of the area median income has launched at the new Harlem rental Balton Commons. Located at 267 West 126th Street, the energy-efficient building meets Passive House standards and will feature tech incubator space managed by Silicon Harlem, community facility space, and ground-floor retail. The 32 available units range from $362/month studios to $2,398/three-bedrooms.
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Vibrant new street mural takes over Union Square’s 14th Street

Photo by Liz Ligon

August 3, 2021

Vibrant new street mural takes over Union Square’s 14th Street

By Devin Gannon

A huge nature-themed street mural was installed along the 14th Street Busway in Union Square this week. Titled "Collective Vision," the mural was painted on the pedestrian areas of the busway between Broadway and Union Square West. Brooklyn-based street artists GERALUZ and WERC designed the piece to highlight the strength of nature and unity, with a ruby-throated hummingbird at the center representing the "power of resilience in standing together against injustice and extinction." Over the last five days, community volunteers have helped the artists fill in the vibrant colors of the mural.
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Asking $18M, this waterfront estate in Quogue was designed by Norman Jaffe with a nautical feel

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

August 2, 2021

Asking $18M, this waterfront estate in Quogue was designed by Norman Jaffe with a nautical feel

By Devin Gannon

A stunning waterfront estate in the Hamptons designed by the late architect Norman Jaffe is on the market for just under $18,000,000. Located on Seascape Lane in the village of Quogue, the residence sits on five acres overlooking Quantuck Bay. With angular lines and an abundance of natural materials, the shingled home is an example of Jaffe's signature modernist style. The ship-like property boasts a massive wraparound outdoor deck, two docks, a tennis court, putting green, and a resort-like swimming pool.
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8 income-restricted Upper West Side apartments available to buy for under $315K

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August 2, 2021

8 income-restricted Upper West Side apartments available to buy for under $315K

By Devin Gannon

Eight income-restricted condos on the Upper West Side are available for purchase for under $315,000 as part of two housing lotteries that launched last week. Located at 107 West 105th Street and 981 Amsterdam Avenue, the apartments are Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC) co-ops, which means they are priced below market rate and designated for New Yorkers with certain household incomes. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 110 percent of the area median income, or between $88,500 and $141,790 annually, can apply for the available two-bedroom apartments.
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For $950K, this FiDi one-bedroom is big on closets and outdoor space

Listing images courtesy of Douglas Elliman

August 2, 2021

For $950K, this FiDi one-bedroom is big on closets and outdoor space

By Dana Schulz

For under $1 million, this one-bedroom Financial District apartment sure has a lot to offer. The place itself isn't huge at 583 square feet, but there's a beautiful 230-square-foot terrace and a surprising amount of closet space. It's located at the high-end Greenwich Club condo at 88 Greenwich Street.
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Grand Tudor City penthouse from ‘Spider-Man’ movies returns for $1.99M

Listings photos by Yale Wagner

July 30, 2021

Grand Tudor City penthouse from ‘Spider-Man’ movies returns for $1.99M

By Dana Schulz

The grand apartment that served as "the Green Goblin's lair" in all three Spider-Man movies is back on the market for $1,999,000. In addition to the Hollywood cache, the triplex penthouse at 5 Tudor City Place has 18-foot ceilings, views of the Chrysler Building and One Vanderbilt, a wrapping cast-iron staircase, and a private roof terrace.
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Hip hop legends to perform at four free concerts in NYC for ‘Homecoming Week’

Orchard Beach concert in 2017; Photo by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr on Flickr

July 29, 2021

Hip hop legends to perform at four free concerts in NYC for ‘Homecoming Week’

By Devin Gannon

Four free concerts featuring both legendary and up-and-coming hip hop musicians are coming to a borough near you. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday revealed the lineup of the shows, which are taking place as part of the city's "Homecoming Week," a weeklong celebration of New York City's comeback following the pandemic. Produced by the Universal Hip Hop Museum, the concerts will feature stars like KRS-One, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, Big Daddy Kane, George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars, and nearly 40 more performers.
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Get amazing Hudson River views from every room at this $3.9M Hudson Square penthouse

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

July 29, 2021

Get amazing Hudson River views from every room at this $3.9M Hudson Square penthouse

By Dana Schulz

The Spice Warehouse is a 15-unit condo at 481 Washington Street in Hudson Square. It was constructed in 1895 as a warehouse for the spice trade, and though those days are long gone, the lofty apartments certainly provide some "spicy" views. This 1,127-square-foot penthouse unit has incredible Hudson River and New Jersey skyline vantages from every room, as well as from the terrace and roof deck. It's asking $3,950,000.
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Robert A.M. Stern’s affordable housing building Edwin’s Place opens in Brownsville

All photos of Edwin’s Place © Francis Dzikowski/OTTO

July 27, 2021

Robert A.M. Stern’s affordable housing building Edwin’s Place opens in Brownsville

By Devin Gannon

An affordable housing development designed by an architecture firm known for its pricey condo towers officially opened in Brooklyn this week. Located on the corner of Livonia Avenue and Grafton Street in Brownsville, Edwin's Place was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), the team behind renowned buildings like 220 Central Park South, 15 Central Park West, and 70 Vestry Street, all of which have apartments that cost millions of dollars. At Edwin's Place, there are 125 units of affordable and supportive housing set aside for formerly homeless families and low-income New Yorkers.
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Conversion of Chelsea’s historic Terminal Warehouse into offices moves ahead with new looks

Rendering by Gensler/TMRW

July 26, 2021

Conversion of Chelsea’s historic Terminal Warehouse into offices moves ahead with new looks

By Devin Gannon

With construction financing secured and new renderings released, the conversion of the historic Terminal Warehouse in Chelsea into a holistic office complex is moving forward. L&L Holding Company and Columbia Property Trust announced last week they closed on a $1.25 billion construction loan for the project, which involves restoring and adapting the former freight distribution hub into modern office space that incorporates original design elements. New renderings show off the project's planned cascading terraces and interior courtyard, rooftop amenity, and ground-floor cafe.
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New Clinton Hill rental opens middle-income housing lottery, units from $2,431/month

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July 23, 2021

New Clinton Hill rental opens middle-income housing lottery, units from $2,431/month

By Dana Schulz

A new rental building in Clinton Hill has launched a middle-income housing lottery for 13 units. The apartments, which are available to those earning 130 percent of the area median income, include $2,431/month studios, $2,592/month one-bedrooms, and $3,090/month two-bedrooms. By comparison, market-rate units in the building start around $3,000/month for studios and $4,800/month for two-bedrooms. The boutique building is located at 26 Quincy Street and offers tenants an on-site gym, rooftop, covered parking, and laundry in each unit.
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$4.3M full-floor apartment is a quintessential cast-iron loft in Soho

Listing photos by Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

July 23, 2021

$4.3M full-floor apartment is a quintessential cast-iron loft in Soho

By Dana Schulz

This loft is So quintessentially Soho. It takes up a full floor at 112 Greene Street, a 19th-century cast-iron co-op that was once famously home to the Greene Street Recording Studio. There are original wood columns and beams, walls of exposed brick, nearly 12-foot ceilings, and massive windows. The three-bedroom home is on the market for $4,300,000.
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11 best spots for outdoor concerts in NYC this summer

Photo of the Rooftop at Pier 17 by Ryan Muir on behalf of The Howard Hughes Corporation

July 22, 2021

11 best spots for outdoor concerts in NYC this summer

By Devin Gannon

After a year without live music, it's finally time to move and groove again. As part of the recovery of New York City's arts and culture scene, outdoor concerts are back. From rooftops and islands to city parks across the five boroughs, there are lots of places hosting outdoor shows this summer. Take in the sounds of summer, whether it be DJ sets on the steps of the Brooklyn Public Library, jazz and classical tunes under the Manhattan Bridge, or silent discos at Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza.
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Celebrity wedding planner David Tutera lists Connecticut estate for $1.45M

All photos courtesy of Rise Visual Media

July 21, 2021

Celebrity wedding planner David Tutera lists Connecticut estate for $1.45M

By Devin Gannon

The sprawling countryside estate of celebrity wedding planner David Tutera is on the market for $1,450,000. Located at 176 Tater Hill Road in the Connecticut town of East Haddam, the property contains four separate buildings, including a renovated main residence originally constructed in the 19th century. With a guest home, three-car garage with a loft, and a one-room schoolhouse surrounded by nine acres of land, the next owner has plenty of opportunities to turn the grounds into a dream residence.
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$4M Battery Park City condo is a slice of suburbia with a two-car driveway and private backyard

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

July 20, 2021

$4M Battery Park City condo is a slice of suburbia with a two-car driveway and private backyard

By Dana Schulz

Battery Park City is definitely known for its abundance of public green space, but private green space isn't something that immediately comes to mind when thinking of its modern apartment buildings. However, this townhouse unit at the One Rector Park condo at 333 Rector Place is a slice of suburbia in the city. The duplex home has four bedrooms plus a home office, as well as a two-car driveway and a fenced-in backyard with both a deck area and a faux grass lawn. With 2,448 square feet of interior space and another 1,413 square feet outside, the home is asking $4 million.
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July 16, 2021

18 coolest ice cream shops in New York City

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Summer is here! Whether you're soaking up the sun at a local beach, taking a dip in the city's pools, or staying inside with air conditioning on full blast, you deserve ice cream. With so many great places in the city, it's almost impossible to actually pick one. But we're here to help. Ahead, find some of our favorite scoop shops in New York City, from the iconic (The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, Big Gay Ice Cream) to the inventive (Malai, La Newyorkina).
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Everything you need to know about affordable housing: applying, getting in, and staying put

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July 15, 2021

Everything you need to know about affordable housing: applying, getting in, and staying put

By Dana Schulz

Affordable housing has long been a topic at the forefront of NYC politics, but it gained even more attention with Mayor de Blasio's plan to preserve or build 300,000 affordable units by 2026, which has resulted in a slew of new lotteries, a new more user-friendly web portal, and an update to ease the process for immigrants and low-income New Yorkers. But the topic is not without its issues, especially with the city reeling in the wake of the pandemic. Many still wonder if the city is doing enough for affordability and if some of the available units are really affordable. Ahead, we break down the different types of affordable housing programs, how you can qualify and apply, and what happens if and when you get in.
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