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NYC unveils plan for dedicated busway on 34th Street

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May 21, 2025

NYC unveils plan for dedicated busway on 34th Street

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New York City plans to transform a busy stretch of 34th Street in Manhattan into a busway to improve sluggish crosstown commutes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled plans for a dedicated lane along 34th Street between Third and Ninth Avenues for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles, which could boost speeds by up to 15 percent for the more than two dozen bus routes that use the corridor. Modeled after the successful 14th Street busway, the plan would still permit other vehicles to enter but require them to make the next available legal turn off the street.
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This $7M Park Slope brownstone has beauty and brains, with a music studio, gym, and roof terrace

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May 20, 2025

This $7M Park Slope brownstone has beauty and brains, with a music studio, gym, and roof terrace

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On a landmarked Park Slope block lined with historic townhomes, the four-story Italianate brownstone at 101 Park Place is as classic as they come from the outside. Within, the two-family property (currently being used as a single-family home) goes beyond the usual historic renovation. Asking $6,995,000, the house has well-preserved fine details like wedding-cake molding, while offering five levels of state-of-the-art 21st-century comfort and convenience.
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This $2.8M Cobble Hill penthouse has three bedrooms and a roof terrace with harbor views

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May 13, 2025

This $2.8M Cobble Hill penthouse has three bedrooms and a roof terrace with harbor views

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This Columbia Street Waterfront district penthouse at 84 Congress Street has the kind of outdoor space you'd hope for when blessed with harbor views. Asking $2,785,000, the three-bedroom condo spans 1,710 square feet with 450 square feet of private outdoor space. Interiors are sleek and contemporary, and all modern comforts (like central A/C) are present and accounted for.
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NYCxDESIGN 2025: 12 can’t-miss events during New York City’s annual celebration of design

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May 13, 2025

NYCxDESIGN 2025: 12 can’t-miss events during New York City’s annual celebration of design

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Each spring, New York City takes its turn as the epicenter of global design during the NYCxDESIGN Festival. The 2025 festivities run from May 15 to May 21, drawing industry professionals, innovators, tastemakers, and design lovers from around the world. From iconic trade events like ICFF and WANTED to a city-wide constellation of exhibitions, studio tours, discussions, and product debuts, the festival offers a first look at the ideas shaping tomorrow’s design landscape. It’s a brilliant opportunity to discover emerging talent, explore cutting-edge trends in furniture, lighting, textiles, and objects, and experience the energy of the city’s design scene. Keep reading for an overview of what not to miss.
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Queensboro Bridge to open separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians

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May 13, 2025

Queensboro Bridge to open separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians

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The Queensboro Bridge will finally have separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians, starting this weekend. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that the bridge’s north outer roadway is now a dedicated bike lane and the south outer roadway, a pedestrian-only path. Originally announced in 2021, the project was expected to open in March, but was abruptly delayed by the mayor, who required a "full briefing" before the path could open, as Streetsblog reported.
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Writer Michelle Young designed her Crown Heights home for work and play, with space for culture and community included

Photo on left courtesy of Zack Dezon; Photos on right courtesy Michelle Young

May 12, 2025

Writer Michelle Young designed her Crown Heights home for work and play, with space for culture and community included

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Michelle Young is an author, journalist, and founder of Untapped New York, an online publication that unearths New York City's many secrets and hidden treasures. She's also the author of the new non-fiction book, "The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland." Her Brooklyn townhouse, which she shares with her husband, Augustin Pasquet, and two young daughters, is an enviable oasis of great design with an additional dimension: On some enchanted evenings, it becomes a candlelit literary salon, hosting award-winning authors and chamber music performances. The directive for its recent renovation, a collaboration with architect Côme Ménage of re-A.D, was to create a home that combines life with small children, work, and hosting cultural events that include the larger community.
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‘Prismatic’ turquoise-clad Bed-Stuy rental opens lottery for 30 apartments, from $874/month

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May 7, 2025

‘Prismatic’ turquoise-clad Bed-Stuy rental opens lottery for 30 apartments, from $874/month

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A bold new Bed-Stuy rental recently launched a housing lottery for 30 mixed-income apartments. Located at 126 Sandford Street, the 10-story Prisma House brightens the block with its turquoise-clad facade and 120 contemporary residences inside. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 110 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $874/month for one bedrooms.
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New York to open 24/7 homeless outreach centers in subway stations

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May 2, 2025

New York to open 24/7 homeless outreach centers in subway stations

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New York will open a network of 24-hour "welcome centers" in the subway system, where social workers will help connect homeless New Yorkers with supportive services and shelter. As first reported by Crain's, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office plans to open up to five of these facilities in subway stations to assist people struggling with mental health issues who have taken up residence in the transit system. The initiative is part of a $40 million investment in the state budget to fund outreach teams to build relationships with the unhoused and connect them with aid.
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First look at the food hall opening at NYC’s Lord & Taylor building

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April 28, 2025

First look at the food hall opening at NYC’s Lord & Taylor building

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New York City's landmarked Lord & Taylor building will be publicly accessible for the first time since the flagship department store closed in 2019. A 35,000-square-foot food hall, dubbed Shaver Hall, will open later this year on the ground floor of the historic Fifth Avenue building. Amazon bought the property in 2020 and converted the space into offices in 2023. Newly released renderings are showing off the food hall's 11 curated stalls, wine and cheese bar, and "modern bodega."
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Upscale sushi restaurant to open inside the Wegmans on Astor Place

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April 17, 2025

Upscale sushi restaurant to open inside the Wegmans on Astor Place

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An upscale sushi restaurant is opening inside the East Village Wegmans. On April 30, the supermarket will debut Next Door, a restaurant with a "fresh take on contemporary Japanese cuisine" inside the Astor Place store. Designed in a warm and inviting Art Deco-inspired style, Next Door will offer a main dining room, a champagne bar, and a sushi counter, where diners can enjoy fish sourced by Wegmans directly from Tokyo, an extensive raw bar, and small plates and entrees from the robata grill.
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Tompkins Square Park’s infamous bathrooms reopen after $5.6M renovation

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April 15, 2025

Tompkins Square Park’s infamous bathrooms reopen after $5.6M renovation

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You no longer have to hold your nose when using the bathroom at Tompkins Square Park—at least for now. On Monday, the city’s Parks Department reopened the East Village park’s field house following a two-year, $5.6 million renovation, finally restoring the restrooms after years of being known as some of the filthiest facilities in the five boroughs. The project included a full overhaul of the four bathrooms, with upgrades to the building’s electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, as well as improvements to accessibility and the building’s exterior.
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Tenant group pushes for rent freeze for NYC’s stabilized apartments

New York State Tenant Bloc launched in January to counter the real estate lobby. Photo courtesy of New York State Tenant Bloc

April 10, 2025

Tenant group pushes for rent freeze for NYC’s stabilized apartments

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Tenant advocates are pushing for a rent freeze for New York City's one million stabilized apartments as new data shows that landlords' income has increased as renters continue to struggle with the rising cost of living. The Rent Guidelines Board officially kicked off its annual review of economic conditions for both landlords and tenants to determine adjustments for rent-stabilized apartments. In 2024, the board voted to raise rent for the third consecutive year.
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NYPL’s World Literature & Arts Festival returns

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April 9, 2025

NYPL’s World Literature & Arts Festival returns

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A celebration of storytelling across the world's diverse cultures and languages is returning to the New York Public Library (NYPL) next week. Running from April 14 through 30, the fifth annual World Literature & Arts Festival is a library system-wide event series highlighting New York City's vibrant immigrant communities across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island in honor of Immigrant Heritage Week. The festival spotlights the city's diversity through engaging author talks, performances, culinary experiences, writing workshops, and more.
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NYC metro area could lose 80,000 homes to flooding by 2040

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April 7, 2025

NYC metro area could lose 80,000 homes to flooding by 2040

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More than 80,000 homes in New York City’s low-lying neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs are at risk of being lost to flooding in the next 15 years, according to a new report. Released Monday by the Regional Plan Association (RPA), the report warns that the region's housing shortage could reach 1.2 million homes by 2040, as heightened flood risks render large portions of land across the five boroughs undevelopable. While Long Island is projected to face the most significant impact overall, waterfront neighborhoods in southeast Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island are among the most vulnerable.
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23 best flea and food markets in NYC to visit this spring

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April 4, 2025

23 best flea and food markets in NYC to visit this spring

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It's officially spring in New York City, even if it may not feel like it yet. New Yorkers will shake off their winter blues and get ready for the months of outdoor fun that lie ahead. One of the best ways to get out and enjoy the nice weather is by heading to an outdoor market to browse troves of unique treasures or try a tasty treat. We've rounded up some of our favorite outdoor spring and summer markets, whether you're looking for fresh, locally grown produce at the city's Greenmarkets or one-of-a-kind vintage finds at flea markets in Brooklyn and Queens.
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Car-free Earth Day celebration kicks off NYC’s Open Streets season

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April 4, 2025

Car-free Earth Day celebration kicks off NYC’s Open Streets season

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New York City's Open Streets season kicks off on April 26 with its largest Car-Free Earth Day celebration ever, turning more than 54 streets across the five boroughs into vibrant public spaces. The Department of Transportation (DOT) on Thursday announced that the city's annual Car-Free Earth Day will include a record-breaking 54 streets and plazas, along with expanded programming in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
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New York to issue liquor licenses to outdoor dining restaurants amid delays

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April 3, 2025

New York to issue liquor licenses to outdoor dining restaurants amid delays

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New Yorkers no longer have to dread a boozeless outdoor dining experience this season. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced that the State Liquor Authority (SLA) will now accept conditional approvals issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to restaurants participating in the city's Dining Out NYC program, allowing them to serve alcohol in their outdoor dining areas while their applications are being reviewed. ​The processing of liquor license applications has been significantly delayed, with only seven out of roughly 3,000 applicants receiving approval as of Saturday.
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MTA unveils first new NYC subway map in 50 years

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April 2, 2025

MTA unveils first new NYC subway map in 50 years

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The official New York City subway map has received a major makeover for the first time in 50 years. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned map, which features bolder colors and straighter lines, a simplified display that hearkens back to Massimo Vigenlli's iconic 1972 map. The updated map, which first appeared on digital screens throughout the system last fall, also offers more precise information on transfers and has an easier-to-read legend.
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Luxury rental in Crown Heights opens lottery for 72 middle-income units, from $1,869/month

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April 2, 2025

Luxury rental in Crown Heights opens lottery for 72 middle-income units, from $1,869/month

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In an industrial stretch of Crown Heights, a new luxury rental opened a housing lottery for 72 middle-income apartments. Currently under construction at 953 Dean Street, Prospect House is a nine-story development with 240 apartments and upscale amenities, including a rooftop terrace and private courtyard. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,869/month for studios.
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NYC’s outdoor dining season kicks off

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April 1, 2025

NYC’s outdoor dining season kicks off

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The sun is finally out, and the tables are, too—outdoor dining is officially back in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced the start of Dining Out NYC, a program allowing certain restaurants to offer outdoor seating on streets and sidewalks across the five boroughs from April 1 through November 29. At the program's peak during the pandemic, more than 12,500 restaurants participated. As of Tuesday, just 2,450 outdoor dining setups, including 600 on the street, have been approved by the city, although more are expected to open in the coming weeks.
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On her own: The legacy of women’s hotels in New York City

Women in the dining room of the Clara de Hirsch Home for Working Girls, undated. Photo courtesy of 92NY Archives

March 27, 2025

On her own: The legacy of women’s hotels in New York City

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The tale of a woman on her own, arriving in New York City to find her fortune, began long before Mary Tyler Moore exuberantly tossed her hat into the air. The city's history is inseparable from international women's history, and a handful of residences that offered refuge for young ladies arriving solo is undoubtedly part of this story. With good moral intentions–and rules and regulations–they were gracious in the amenities and camaraderie offered. Introduced here are some of the historic hotels that helped generations of women gain a foothold in the big city–as well as one set to reopen this year as a modern women-only residence.
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New York Liberty unveil state-of-the-art $80M practice facility in Greenpoint

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March 27, 2025

New York Liberty unveil state-of-the-art $80M practice facility in Greenpoint

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The New York Liberty's new practice facility is fit for champions. The reigning WNBA champs on Thursday unveiled plans for an $80 million state-of-the-art training building on the waterfront in Greenpoint. Designed by Populous, the design team behind the Sphere in Las Vegas, the 75,000-square-foot facility will be one of the few dedicated practice spaces for a WNBA team and the first to be designed with insight from players.
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Leasing launches at Williamsburg Wharf, from $3,500/month

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March 25, 2025

Leasing launches at Williamsburg Wharf, from $3,500/month

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Brooklyn's latest waterfront development officially launched leasing for its luxury rentals. Designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, Williamsburg Wharf contains five 22-story residential buildings and 20,000 square feet of amenities along the East River in South Williamsburg. Two Williamsburg Wharf and Three Williamsburg Wharf include 334 apartments across the two towers, with pricing starting from $3,500/month for a studio.
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Long-abandoned Clinton Hill site to become affordable housing

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March 21, 2025

Long-abandoned Clinton Hill site to become affordable housing

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A long-abandoned building in Clinton Hill may finally be redeveloped. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday issued a request for proposals for 1024 Fulton Street, a 12,800-square-foot state-owned site between Grand and Classon Avenues. The governor wants a developer to demolish the derelict building, which has been vacant for nearly 30 years, and build a new mixed-use project with 100 percent affordable homes. Officials have made several attempts to redevelop the eyesore over the years without success.
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