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May 12, 2025

NYC’s largest mass timber housing development to bring 500 homes to Staten Island’s North Shore

A mixed-income housing development with more than 500 apartments planned for Staten Island’s North Shore is set to become New York City’s largest mass timber residential development. On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams announced the selection of Artimus and Phoenix Realty Group to build the new homes, 25 percent of which will be designated as affordable, on two vacant sites along the New Stapleton waterfront. The development will be built with mass timber to lower the project’s carbon footprint and accelerate construction.
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May 7, 2025

Largest building in Gowanus moves ahead after $174.5M in financing

Plans for the largest building in Gowanus are moving forward after developers secured $174.5 million in financing. Last week, Charney Companies and Tavros obtained funding for 175 Third Street, a roughly one-million-square-foot project that will add 1,000 new apartments to the neighborhood as part of their larger Gowanus Wharf development. Once complete, the building will make Charney and Tavros the largest property owners in the area, with over two million square feet and 2,200 residences across Gowanus.
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April 28, 2025

Related modifies Hudson Yards casino proposal to include 4,000 housing units

Related Companies is more than doubling the number of housing units in its $12 billion Hudson Yards casino proposal ahead of an important City Council vote. After feedback from the community, the developer announced plans to replace a 1,400-foot-tall office tower with two residential buildings, which would increase the projected housing from 1,500 units to 4,000 total units on the site. As reported by Crain's, the change seeks to address critics of Related's efforts to modify the terms of a 2009 rezoning, which originally called for over 5,000 new homes on the site.
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April 22, 2025

NYC’s plan to add 14,700 new homes to Long Island City enters public review

New York City has launched the public review for a Long Island City rezoning plan that could bring roughly 14,700 new homes to the Queens neighborhood. Certified by the Department of City Planning on Monday, the OneLIC Neighborhood Plan looks to rezone a 54-block stretch along the waterfront that has largely remained industrial to allow for more homes, including at least 4,000 income-restricted units. The proposal would mark the most housing units created from a rezoning in 25 years, according to the city.
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April 18, 2025

The Upper East Side co-op where George Plimpton entertained the literary elite asks $5.25M

This house-sized duplex at 541 East 72nd Street, like so many of its Upper East Side neighbors, represents an era in New York City's social and cultural history. The 4,700-square-foot co-op is the former residence of literary luminary George Plimpton. The journalist, writer, and editor was known for hosting the city's literary elite. Asking $5,250,000, the duplex also housed the offices of The Paris Review, which Plimpton co-founded.
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April 14, 2025

City Planning Commission advances $12B Hudson Yards casino plan

A $12 billion proposal to bring a casino complex to Hudson Yards just cleared a key step in the approval process. On Wednesday, the City Planning Commission (CPC) voted 9-2 to advance Related Companies and Wynn Resorts' "Hudson Yards West" plan, which calls for a resort and casino, a 5.6-acre public park, a public school, office space, and hundreds of new affordable homes atop the site’s undeveloped western rail yards. The proposal seeks to amend a 2009 plan that envisioned a primarily residential neighborhood with more than 5,000 new homes—a figure that has since been reduced to just over 1,500.
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April 11, 2025

Saks Fifth Avenue drops casino proposal

Saks Fifth Avenue has folded its bid for a gaming license, ending the company's plan of adding a casino atop its Midtown flagship store. As first reported by Crain's, the department store withdrew its bid for one of three coveted downstate gaming licenses expected to be awarded by the end of the year, with a Saks spokesperson saying the company is now "focused on other strategic priorities." In recent months, minimal communication between Saks’ parent company, Saks Global, and those involved in the casino process had suggested that the retailer was abandoning its proposal.
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April 9, 2025

Brooklyn Bridge Park opens new Pier 1 pavilion and plaza

Marking its 15th anniversary, Brooklyn Bridge Park debuted a scenic and accessible new gateway into the beloved waterfront park this week. Designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, the new pavilion acts as a front porch to the rest of the 85-acre park, featuring lush landscaping and an elevated view of the East River and Manhattan. The pavilion and plaza's opening marks another chapter in the park's evolution, from its gritty industrial beginnings to becoming one of the city's most treasured public green spaces.
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April 8, 2025

New rental tower on Gowanus Canal opens lottery for 45 mixed-income apartments, from $874/month

A new residential development on the Gowanus Canal has launched a housing lottery for 45 mixed-income apartments. Society Brooklyn consists of two 21-story towers with more than 500 apartments and a waterfront esplanade. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, 100, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the available units at 504 Sackett Street, priced from $874/month one-bedrooms.
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April 7, 2025

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

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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April 4, 2025

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

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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April 3, 2025

Citi Field casino team throws in 450 units of affordable housing to enhance bid

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is enhancing his bid to build a casino by pledging 450 affordable housing units. Queens Future LLC, a joint venture between Cohen and Hard Rock International, and Slate Property Group announced on Wednesday plans to develop a 100 percent affordable building on a parking lot at 54-19 100th Street in Corona, Queens. The development will only be built if Cohen is awarded one of three gaming licenses to build "Metropolitan Park," a proposed $8 billion sports and entertainment complex next to Citi Field.
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April 2, 2025

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

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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March 31, 2025

Gowanus Canal cleanup advances with excavation for Red Hook tank

New York City is finally making headway in its long-delayed effort to clean up the Gowanus Canal. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced last week the completion of excavation for the Red Hook tank, an eight-million-gallon underground facility designed to capture sewage overflow that would otherwise spill into the canal during rainstorms. Construction on the tank, along with a smaller tank called Owls Head, began in March 2023. Work was expedited in December following complaints from residents about foul odors coming from the project site, as reported by Brooklyn Paper; the excavation was completed six months ahead of schedule.
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March 31, 2025

East Village rental opens lottery for 40 mixed-income apartments, from $989/month

A housing lottery launched last week for 40 mixed-income apartments at a new mixed-use development in the East Village. Located at 280 East Houston Street, the 12-story building, called "The Houston," offers modern residences, exclusive amenities, and a prime location at the intersection of the East Village and the Lower East Side. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $989/month studios to $4,543/month two-bedrooms.
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March 28, 2025

Miami meets Brooklyn in this $10M Williamsburg townhouse with a three-car garage

Brought to you by the development team behind 112 India Street and The Bath Haus, Greenpoint, and designed by the visionaries at Crosby Studios (Opening Ceremony, Dover Street Market Paris, and immersive environments at Design Miami/2021), this single-family design masterpiece at 276 Berry Street is steps from the Williamsburg waterfront. But its architecturally distinct seven-level form, pale stone facade, modern windows–and the indulgent privacy of a three-car garage–wouldn't be out of place in Miami or Malibu. Asking $10,000,000, the corner home embodies modern design inside and out.
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March 27, 2025

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

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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March 25, 2025

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

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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March 24, 2025

Former JFK Airport hotel launches lottery for 125 affordable apartments, from $784/month

A former hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport that has been converted into a housing development launched a lottery last week for 125 affordable apartments. Located at the former JFK Hilton in South Jamaica, the Baisley Pond Park Residences includes over 300 affordable and supportive housing units, a 2,400-square-foot healing garden, and on-site social services. New Yorkers earning 50 and 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $784/month for studios to $1,493/month for two bedrooms.
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March 14, 2025

NYC’s 10 best-selling residential buildings of 2024

A new report from CityRealty reveals New York City's best-selling residential buildings of 2024. Last year's total sales by dollar amount remained just under $22 billion, falling below the 10-year average of $26.9 billion, likely due to high interest rates and global uncertainties. But the luxury market remained strong, with the majority of best-selling buildings being all new developments, including One High Line and Aman New York Residences, which top the list. As CityRealty notes, the 30 top-selling buildings in Manhattan accounted for $4.4 billion in sales, 992 units sold, and 20 percent of the borough's total apartment sales by dollar volume.
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March 14, 2025

$8B Citi Field casino and park proposal gets zoning approval from NYC Council

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen's $8 billion casino proposal near Citi Field cleared a major hurdle this week. On Tuesday, the City Council voted 41-2 in favor of zoning changes for the Metropolitan Park development, a sports and entertainment complex planned for 50 acres of parking lots around the Mets stadium. While the approval grants Cohen and his partners the ability to make zoning changes on the site, which sits on city parkland, the project still requires approval from several local and state officials.
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March 12, 2025

NYC added 34,000 new homes in 2024: These neighborhoods built the most

Nearly 34,000 new homes were completed in New York City in 2024, the most units in a single year since 1965. The increase in housing units, up over 6,000 units from last year, is driven by a surge of permits filed in 2022 before the 421-a tax incentive expired. The Department of City Planning this week released an update to its Housing Database with new tools highlighting housing production across the city. While the data reveals Brooklyn had the highest number of newly constructed units of all the boroughs, Long Island City in Queens led the city with 1,859 new building units in 2024.
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March 11, 2025

Tudor charm frames a $2.1M pre-war duplex on the Upper East Side

Within the enchanting walls of a 1928 neo-Tudor style co-op a block from Central Park on the Upper East Side, this three-bedroom duplex at 71 East 77th Street offers two floors of classic Manhattan living. Asking $2,100,000, this iconic residence has been renovated, but leaves lots of room for your own improvements and flexibility for bedrooms, lounge spaces, and home offices.
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March 11, 2025

The best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC

New York City goes all out for St. Patrick's Day, celebrating the Emerald Isle with parades, pubs, pints, and performances throughout March. With deep Irish roots, the city's Irish community has played a vital role in shaping its identity, and so on St. Patrick's Day, New Yorkers come together to celebrate the culture, people, and history of Ireland, as well as the contributions of Irish Americans. Ahead, here are some ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the five boroughs, from enjoying Irish whiskey flights and pints of Guinness at pubs across the city to experiencing traditional Irish song and dance at Radio City Music Hall and the New York Irish Center.
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