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Time Out is opening its second food hall in New York City this fall. Set to occupy the ground floor of Union Square's Zero Irving tech hub, the 10,000-square-foot Time Out Market will feature a curated selection of the city's premier culinary and cultural experiences. The 300-seat space will include seven kitchens, a fully stocked bar, an outdoor terrace, and a stage for live performances by local artists, according to Time Out.
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Food & Dining

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March 7, 2025

For $2.75M, a two-family house in Greenpoint with a pool in the backyard

You don't have to move to the suburbs to have a private backyard pool and solar panels on the roof. This townhouse in everybody's favorite Brooklyn neighborhood of Greenpoint has those perks, plus a two-unit setup that allows for rental income in addition to living–and swimming–space. Asking $2,745,000, the 2,500-square-foot house at 214 Eagle Street has been renovated and well-maintained, with attractive additions and convenient advantages on all three floors.
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Distinctive Homes

Lottery opens for 330 apartments at huge office-to-residential conversion in FiDi, from $932/month

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March 6, 2025

Lottery opens for 330 apartments at huge office-to-residential conversion in FiDi, from $932/month

Here's your chance to live in the nation's largest office-to-residential conversion in the Financial District. A housing lottery launched this week for 330 affordable apartments at 25 Water Street, a former 1960s office tower once home to JPMorgan Chase and the Daily News that now holds 1,320 luxury apartments. New Yorkers earning 40, 80, and 90 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $932/month studios to $3,286/month three bedrooms.
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For $650K, watch spring arrive in the city from this bright Upper East Side co-op

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March 4, 2025

For $650K, watch spring arrive in the city from this bright Upper East Side co-op

Spring is right around the corner, and this sun-filled one-bedroom Yorkville co-op at 10 East End Avenue, asking $650,000, has corner windows in every room for East River and city skyline views. Call it a front row seat to a fresh start.
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Distinctive Homes

Rental on the Park Slope-Gowanus border opens lottery for 50 affordable apartments, from $874/month

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March 4, 2025

Rental on the Park Slope-Gowanus border opens lottery for 50 affordable apartments, from $874/month

A new rental building on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus opened a lottery for 50 affordable apartments. Longview is a 17-story tower at 380 4th Avenue with 197 homes, 30,000 square feet of amenities, and 14,000 square feet of retail space. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 90 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $874/month studios to $2,532/month two-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Long Island City skyscraper opens lottery for 109 apartments, from $1,548/month

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February 27, 2025

Long Island City skyscraper opens lottery for 109 apartments, from $1,548/month

A new skyscraper in Long Island City opened a lottery for over 100 mixed-income apartments last week. Located at 26-32 Jackson Avenue in the neighborhood's Court Square section, The Italic sits across from its sister building The Bold, keeping with the typeface theme. The rental buildings were jointly developed by Fenter Group and Lions Group and designed by SLCE. The Italic is the taller of the two at 49 stories and contains over 360 apartments. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 70, 90, 120, and 125 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $1,548/month studios to $4,173/month three-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Two floors and two outdoor spaces for $999K in Turtle Bay

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February 26, 2025

Two floors and two outdoor spaces for $999K in Turtle Bay

Two floors plus two outdoor spaces in Turtle Bay for under $1 million equals one good deal. A one-bedroom duplex condo at 345 East 50th Street is generously sized across two floors, with bonus space in the form of a balcony and a private terrace. Asking $999,000, the East Side apartment is located in the M at Beekman condominium, which was constructed in 2007 by combining three pre-war brownstones.
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Distinctive Homes

$4.9M brick townhouse offers rustic charm and outdoor space in the heart of Greenpoint

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February 25, 2025

$4.9M brick townhouse offers rustic charm and outdoor space in the heart of Greenpoint

A rare historic Greenpoint townhouse is for sale. Asking $4,990,000, the two-story brick Neo-Classical row house at 115 Milton Street sits within the Greenpoint Historic District, designated by the city in 1982 in recognition of its well-preserved, 19th-century row homes. Reimagined through a top-to-bottom renovation for modern living, the single-family home's rustic charm remains, highlighted by exposed brick, wood beams, and bay windows. A gated front patio and landscaped backyard with a hot tub add even more to the home's allure.
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Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

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February 20, 2025

Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

The city is moving ahead with a plan to bring thousands of mixed-income homes, new retail, and boardwalk and street improvements to Coney Island. Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Economic Development Corporation on Thursday released their vision for "Coney Island West," a waterfront development area west of the Amusement District. On Thursday the city issued a request for proposals for the first city-owned parcel, kicking off the development of 1,500 new homes.
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February 12, 2025

This $4M condo feels like a fresh start in a new addition to the Upper East Side

It's hard to name a more classic Manhattan neighborhood than Lenox Hill on Manhattan's Upper East Side. At the heart of this prime residential spot, the six-story boutique condominium residence at 420 East 75th Street recently launched sales, offering pristine 21st-century interiors and a dazzling menu of amenities to match the building's sought-after address. Asking $3,995,000, this three-bedroom home offers dual balconies, a cozy library, an additional "accessory room," and the understandable draw of fresh new...everything.
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Distinctive Homes

Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. Photo by Solwazi Afi Olusola

February 11, 2025

NYC’s best Black History Month events

Even as the federal government attempts to downplay the significance of Black History Month, New York City will continue to celebrate. Throughout February, honor the contributions of Black people in New York and beyond with live performances, art, conversations, exhibitions, and more.
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NYC to redevelop Long Island City site once proposed for Amazon’s HQ2

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February 6, 2025

NYC to redevelop Long Island City site once proposed for Amazon’s HQ2

The city is looking to redevelop three sites in Long Island City that nearly became Amazon's second headquarters. As first reported by Crain's New York, the Adams administration will release a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) this spring to redevelop 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, a longtime Department of Education property. The city is prioritizing proposals that include commercial, industrial, and community-serving tenants for the six-story building. The 672,000-square-foot warehouse was once slated to be part of Amazon's "HQ2," a sprawling campus for the retail giant, but the company withdrew its plan in 2019 after strong opposition from residents, elected officials, and community groups.
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Governors Island oyster bar closing, new outdoor restaurant to open next year

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February 4, 2025

Governors Island oyster bar closing, new outdoor restaurant to open next year

The first full-fledged restaurant to ever open on Governors Island will close this year. Island Oyster opened its doors in 2017 and became a summer destination for seafood, island-inspired cocktails, and stunning skyline views. This week the Trust for Governors Island issued a request for proposals seeking a new seasonal food and beverage operator for the 32,000-square-foot waterfront site starting in 2026. The James Beard award-nominated Island Oyster will operate one final season before ending its run on October 31, 2025.
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Food & Dining

Sustainable rental in Greenpoint opens lottery for 251 apartments, from $1,537/month

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January 28, 2025

Sustainable rental in Greenpoint opens lottery for 251 apartments, from $1,537/month

Here's a chance to live on the Greenpoint waterfront at the largest geothermal residential project in New York. A lottery opened this week for 251 mixed-income apartments at the Riverie, a five-building development at 18 India Street with over 800 apartments, wellness-focused amenities, and a sustainable design. Also known as 1 Java Street, the development is fully electric and has a geothermal system that reduces carbon emissions by over 50 percent compared to traditional systems. New Yorkers earning 70, 125, and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,537/month for studios to $4,395/month for two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

244 apartments available at luxury Hunter’s Point rental, from $2,490/month

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January 23, 2025

244 apartments available at luxury Hunter’s Point rental, from $2,490/month

A housing lottery launched this week for 244 middle-income apartments at a new luxury waterfront rental in Long Island City. Located at 2-21 Malt Drive in Hunter's Point South, the 38-story building is part of the three-tower Malt Drive development, which will add more than 1,000 new homes to the neighborhood upon completion. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,490/month for studios to $3,590/month for two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

January 10, 2025

15 best ice skating rinks in NYC

When the cool weather of fall fades into the freezing frostiness of winter, it takes a lot of effort to leave our warm, cozy homes. However, one festive activity that gets New Yorkers out of their apartments is ice skating, a New York City tradition since the 1850s. Ahead, find some of the best places in the city to ice skate, from iconic spots like Rockefeller Center and Central Park to new rinks under the Brooklyn Bridge and on the Williamsburg waterfront.
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City-owned garage on Staten Island’s North Shore to become 232 affordable homes

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December 31, 2024

City-owned garage on Staten Island’s North Shore to become 232 affordable homes

A city-owned sanitation garage on Staten Island's North Shore will be transformed into 232 affordable homes. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) on Monday revealed the development team and plans for Hillside Grove, which will convert an unsightly garage at 539 Jersey City into a mixed-use affordable housing complex with a grocery store, amenities, and open space.
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Affordable Housing

NY’s first Dominican arts and cultural center in Inwood opens lottery for 484 apartments, from $555/month

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December 30, 2024

NY’s first Dominican arts and cultural center in Inwood opens lottery for 484 apartments, from $555/month

A new mixed-use development in Inwood that will house New York City's first-ever Dominican arts and cultural center and more than 600 apartments has launched an affordable housing lottery. Located at 375 West 207th Street, the 30-story building will house a museum and exhibition space dedicated to showcasing and preserving the vibrant arts and culture of the Dominican Republic. New Yorkers earning 30, 50, 70, and 110 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $555/month studios to $2,592/month two bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

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December 27, 2024

This colorful $575K co-op is New York City chic in the heart of Bay Ridge

Just three blocks from the bay in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, this renovated two-bedroom co-op at 8301 Ridge Boulevard has the design-savvy good looks not often associated with the residential waterfront neighborhood. Asking $575,000, the sun-filled home has the compact convenience of apartment living—with the added seasonal perk of an outdoor pool.
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Announcing 6sqft’s 2024 Building of the Year!

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December 23, 2024

Announcing 6sqft’s 2024 Building of the Year!

The votes have been counted. 6sqft's 2024 Building of the Year is One Williamsburg Wharf, one of five 22-story luxury residential towers coming to the Williamsburg waterfront. The Naftali Group-developed building easily nabbed first place, receiving 302 votes out of the total 1,294 votes cast. Designed by Brandon Haw Architecture, with Hill West as architect of record, One Williamsburg Wharf offers 89 modern condos and a collection of amenities, including a waterfront park and a rooftop pool deck.
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$7.2M penthouse is most expensive sponsor sale in Williamsburg

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December 19, 2024

$7.2M penthouse is most expensive sponsor sale in Williamsburg

A penthouse went into contract at the "urban resort-style" One Williamsburg Wharf this week, marking a possible new record for sponsor sales in the neighborhood. Penthouse A is a three-bedroom, three-bath home with an expansive private terrace, fireplace, and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and East River. The apartment, which entered contract on Wednesday for $7.2 million, would break Williamsburg's previous most expensive sponsor sale by $2 million if it closes at that price.
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Greenpoint rental that is New York’s largest geothermal residential building gets new name, renderings

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December 18, 2024

Greenpoint rental that is New York’s largest geothermal residential building gets new name, renderings

The largest geothermal residential project in New York has received a fresh rebranding ahead of leasing next year. Lendlease unveiled new branding and renderings for The Riverie, an 834-unit multi-family development at 1 Java Street along the Greenpoint waterfront. The project comprises five interconnected buildings, including a 37-story and a 20-story tower. The development features an all-electric design and a geothermal system that reduces annual carbon emissions from heating and cooling by 53 percent compared to traditional residential systems.
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Architecture And Design

December 13, 2024

Vote for 6sqft’s 2024 Building of the Year!

This year, New York City's residential market started heating up, particularly at the top. For the first time in two years, the city recorded sales exceeding $100 million, including a $135 million penthouse at the Aman New York and a $115 million penthouse at Central Park Tower. In addition to the nine-figure deals, new luxury developments sparked interest beyond Billionaires' Row, including a pink-wrapped condo in Fort Greene and an "urban-style resort" on the Williamsburg waterfront. Historic hotels and iconic office buildings entered new chapters, while long-anticipated projects, and some repeat Building of the Year candidates, either marked their completion or are finally nearing the finish line. 6sqft has narrowed our picks down to 16 of the most notable residential projects of the year. Which do you think deserves to be crowned the 2024 Building of the Year? Polls for our 10th annual competition will remain open through 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20. A winner will be announced on Monday, December 23. Happy voting!
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Bob Dylan’s former Turtle Bay home asks $7.25M

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December 11, 2024

Bob Dylan’s former Turtle Bay home asks $7.25M