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The transformation of a vacant hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport into affordable housing is complete, marking New York’s first development of its kind. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the completion of the Baisley Pond Park Residences in South Jamaica, which has turned the former JFK Hilton into 318 affordable and supportive apartments. The $167 million project—the first in the state to repurpose a hotel for affordable housing—features an indoor healing garden, on-site social services, and is fully electric.
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NYC’s creative industry at risk amid affordability crisis, report finds

The Rubin Museum in Chelsea closed in 2024. It now operates as a global institution with traveling exhibitions. Photo by David de Armas, courtesy of the Rubin Museum of Art.

December 18, 2025

NYC’s creative industry at risk amid affordability crisis, report finds

The future of New York City's celebrated creative scene is in jeopardy, as rising living costs make sustaining a career in the industry increasingly unfeasible, a new report says. Released this month by the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), the "Creative New York" report finds that despite the creative sector’s importance to the city’s economy, the number of people working in creative fields has decreased substantially since the pandemic, following decades of growth. Employing more than 326,000 New Yorkers and attracting millions of tourists each year, the city's creative sector is an integral part of its character, but without reform, this trend could drive a large portion of the industry out of the five boroughs, according to the report.
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$129M deal at 80 Clarkson could be downtown Manhattan’s biggest

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December 18, 2025

$129M deal at 80 Clarkson could be downtown Manhattan’s biggest

One of New York City's best-selling buildings of the year is about to set a real estate record. As first reported by The Real Deal, a contract has been signed for a $129 million deal at 80 Clarkson Street, a new condo development in the West Village by Zeckendorf Development and Atlas Capital Group. The sale, if it closes at that price, would become the most expensive deal below 14th Street, surpassing a Greenwich Village townhouse that sold for $72.5 million in 2024.
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Ricky Martin sells Upper East Side apartment for $6.15M

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December 17, 2025

Ricky Martin sells Upper East Side apartment for $6.15M

Ricky Martin has sold his Upper East Side apartment for $6.15 million after eight years on and off the market. As first reported by the New York Post, the Latin music icon parted ways with his four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom residence at 170 East End Avenue in Yorkville. Martin purchased the home in 2012 for $5.9 million and first listed it in 2017 for $8.4 million.
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MTA to add spikes and paddles at most NYC subway stations to curb fare evasion

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December 17, 2025

MTA to add spikes and paddles at most NYC subway stations to curb fare evasion

Almost every New York City subway turnstile will soon feature protective fins, sleeves, and spikes to prevent fare evasion, the MTA said Monday. NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow told the MTA board that the agency plans to spend $7.3 million to install the technology at 129 additional stations by January, adding to the 327 of the city’s 472 subway stations that already have it. According to Crichlow, stations equipped with the technology, designed to make it harder to hop or slip around a turnstile, have seen fare evasion drop by up to 60 percent.
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December 17, 2025

Designers pick the best gifts: NYC creatives share their favorite finds

6sqft asked New York City designers, architects, and artists for their gift inspirations this holiday season–a selection of the stuff they’d love to give (or get). Below, you'll find a collection of out-of-the-ordinary items chosen by a few of the city’s most talented creatives. We hope you'll be inspired in your search for the perfect gifts.
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New Yorkers borrowed these library books the most in 2025

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December 16, 2025

New Yorkers borrowed these library books the most in 2025

These are the books New Yorkers couldn't get enough of in 2025. The city's three public library systems—the New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library—have released their annual lists of most borrowed books. Across all three systems, "James" by Percival Everett was the most checked out title, followed by "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore and "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros.
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Construction begins on Lionsgate Newark, NJ’s first purpose-built film production studio

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December 16, 2025

Construction begins on Lionsgate Newark, NJ’s first purpose-built film production studio

Construction has officially begun on New Jersey’s first purpose-built film and television production studio in Newark. Last week, Lionsgate, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) marked the start of work on the Lionsgate Newark film studio, a major investment expected to bring hundreds of new jobs to the city’s South Ward. Located on the former Seth Boyden Housing complex, the 12-acre site represents the largest new development in the neighborhood in decades.
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Distinctive Homes

This $585K Village studio makes a fine pied-à-terre in a fabulous neighborhood

This $2.85M Crown Heights townhouse is an unspoiled historic beauty on an extra-long lot

Greenwich Village townhouse where Oscar Wilde once stayed asks $7.45M

Park Slope 'pink house,' now in a more muted hue, asks $5M

A loft-sized Harlem studio in a former school asks $599K

$22M Cobble Hill brownstone is five floors of architectural perfection, from the wine cellar to the rooftop deck

For $2M, a Boerum Hill co-op with a colorful Scandi kitchen

For $1.2M, this Park Slope brownstone co-op gets the top-floor perk of a private roof deck

Tribeca's iconic skybridge property is back on the market for $30M

Turn this $6.9M Brooklyn Heights three-family townhouse into an urban mansion with original details galore

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New York board gives gaming licenses to 3 NYC casinos

(L) Metropolitan Park. Credit: SHoP Architects, Field Operations; (M) Bally’s Bronx casino. Credit: Bally’s Bronx; (R) Resorts World NYC. Credit: Resorts World NYC

December 16, 2025

New York board gives gaming licenses to 3 NYC casinos

New York City is officially getting three casinos. The State Gaming Commission on Monday awarded licenses for Metropolitan Park across from Citi Field, Resorts World NYC at the Aqueduct Racetrack, and Bally's Bronx casino in Ferry Point Park. The decision marks the culmination of a years-long competition for the downstate licenses.
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Policy

MTA puts 350,000 square feet of air rights in Lower Manhattan up for sale

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December 15, 2025

MTA puts 350,000 square feet of air rights in Lower Manhattan up for sale

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is selling over 300,000 square feet of landmarked air rights in Lower Manhattan. As first reported by The Real Deal, the MTA issued a request for proposals (RFP) on Friday seeking a buyer for up to 350,000 square feet of air rights tied to the Fulton Center and the neighboring Corbin Building. Buyers must acquire the rights either through City Planning Commission certification or a zoning lot merger with an adjacent property.
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Real Estate Trends

Amy Schumer sells Brooklyn Heights townhouse at $1.25M loss

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December 15, 2025

Amy Schumer sells Brooklyn Heights townhouse at $1.25M loss

Amy Schumer has sold her Brooklyn Heights townhouse for $11 million, well below its original asking price. City records filed Thursday show the actress and comedian took a $1.25 million loss on the property. Schumer first listed the iconic 19th-century home at 19 Cranberry Street—featured in the 1987 film "Moonstruck"—for $14 million in March, after purchasing the property with her husband, Chris Fischer, for $12.25 million in 2022. In July, the asking price was reduced by $1.25 million.
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December 12, 2025

Whole Foods to open first Queens location in Ridgewood

Queens is set to get its first-ever Whole Foods, as the popular grocery chain signed a lease in Ridgewood this week. As first reported by Crain's, the Amazon-owned supermarket on Wednesday signed a 15-year deal for 28,000 square feet inside the former Beaux-Arts bank building at 55-60 Myrtle Avenue. The grocery store will take over a space previously occupied by Rite Aid, which filed for bankruptcy for the second time in May.
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Real Estate Trends

Coney Island boardwalk to get $1 billion revamp

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December 11, 2025

Coney Island boardwalk to get $1 billion revamp

Coney Island’s landmarked Riegelmann Boardwalk will undergo a $1 billion reconstruction. During a Brooklyn Community Board 13 meeting on Monday, NYC Parks Program Director Grace Tang announced that the department received funding to fully reconstruct the 2.7-mile boardwalk, replace utilities and structural piles, and elevate it in certain areas. Mayor Eric Adams announced plans for the reconstruction as part of his "Coney Island West" plan, which aims to bring thousands of new homes, retail spaces, and infrastructure improvements to the neighborhood.
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Architecture And Design

All photos courtesy of Shannon Dupre, DD-reps

December 11, 2025

For $6.75M, everything you’d want in a Park Slope brownstone

If you wanted to show a flawless example of Park Slope brownstone living, this four-story townhouse at 100 6th Avenue would serve you well. Asking $6,750,000, the 19th-century two-family home on a landmarked North Slope block is filled with historic details like Italianate marble mantels and original oak flooring with mahogany inlays. Layered on top are luxury modern additions, like a multi-zoned HVAC and upgraded Marvin windows.
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Photo by Jim.henderson on Wikimedia

December 11, 2025

10 ‘secrets’ of Gracie Mansion

By Lucie Levine

Gracie Mansion, the gracious Federal-style mansion that overlooks the East River from Yorkville’s Carl Schurz Park, has been New York’s Mayoral residence since 1942. But the house had a long history before it started hosting municipal magistrates. Since construction began in 1799, Gracie Mansion has served as a residence, a museum, and even an ice cream stand. As the city prepares to welcome a new mayor to the mansion, here are 10 secrets of the People’s House.
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History

Manhattan median rent prices set new highs in November, reaching nearly $4,800/month

The West Village. Photo by Ana Lanza on Unsplash

December 11, 2025

Manhattan median rent prices set new highs in November, reaching nearly $4,800/month

Manhattan rents hit new highs again in November, with the median price almost reaching $4,800, a 13 percent year-over-year jump, according to a new report released this week. Prepared by appraisal firm Miller Samuel for Douglas Elliman, the November 2025 Elliman Report shows the median rent price rose more than 3 percent from $4,600 in October. The borough’s average rent climbed to a record $5,686, up nearly 1 percent from last month and almost 13 percent annually, while the average price per square foot reached a new high of $95 after rising 5.6 percent since October and 10.1 percent from last November.
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Real Estate Trends

Here are NYC’s most dangerous intersections

Looking from Avenue H, Nostrand Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Photo by Tdorante10 on Wikimedia

December 10, 2025

Here are NYC’s most dangerous intersections

There are nearly 120 intersections across New York City where five or more New Yorkers have been killed or seriously injured over the last three years, new data shows. The map, released on Tuesday by Transportation Alternatives, highlights these high-risk intersections across the five boroughs, where nearly three million pedestrians live within a half-mile of at least one. Street safety advocates are calling on the City Council to pass a bill requiring universal daylighting at every intersection—a measure introduced more than a year ago but not yet brought to a vote.
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City unveils plan for 600 affordable homes, soccer field, and STEM center on vacant Inwood lot

A plan to build hundreds of affordable homes on a vacant lot in Inwood is moving forward. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) on Wednesday announced Slate Property Group, Xenolith Partners, and Comunilife Inc. will develop "La Ostra" at 4095 9th Avenue. Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC (MAP), the Harlem River waterfront development will feature more than 600 affordable homes for low-income New Yorkers and seniors and a marine science and STEM education center operated by the Billion Oyster Project and BioBus.
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World’s largest menorah returns to Central Park for Hanukkah

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December 10, 2025

World’s largest menorah returns to Central Park for Hanukkah

The world’s largest menorah was lifted into place near Central Park on Wednesday, ahead of the start of Hanukkah. At the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, across from the Plaza Hotel, the 36-foot-tall menorah will be lit nightly from December 14 to 21 as part of the Jewish Festival of Lights. Each evening, the Lubavitch Youth Organization will host a lighting ceremony, complete with live music, dancing, and classic Hanukkah treats like donuts and chocolate gelt.
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City breaks ground on new jade-colored public library in Rego Park

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December 10, 2025

City breaks ground on new jade-colored public library in Rego Park

Construction of a new $39 million Rego Park public library, one of the busiest Queens Public Library branches, is now underway. On Tuesday, city officials broke ground on the new library at 91-41 63rd Drive, which will replace the existing one-story, 7,500-square-foot branch with a three-story, 18,000-square-foot facility featuring expanded programming space. Designed by Weiss/Manfredi and managed by the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) on behalf of QPL, the project is slated for completion by the end of 2028.
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Architecture And Design

Astoria’s 31st Street bike lane must be removed, judge rules

Credit: DOT

December 9, 2025

Astoria’s 31st Street bike lane must be removed, judge rules

A partially-installed protected bike lane along 31st Street in Astoria must be removed after a Queens judge ruled the city failed to follow proper procedures. In a ruling issued Friday, Judge Cheree Buggs ordered that the corridor be returned to its original state, despite work on the project already being underway. The judge found that the Department of Transportation (DOT) failed to show the project met legal certification requirements for notifying the FDNY, the Department of Small Business Services, and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities. The court sided with local businesses and residents who filed the lawsuit, which argued the bike lane would compromise the safety of cyclists and pedestrians, despite city data suggesting otherwise, as Streetsblog reported.
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City taps developer to replace 100 Gold Street with 3,700 apartments

100 Gold Street. Photo courtesy of NYCEDC

December 9, 2025

City taps developer to replace 100 Gold Street with 3,700 apartments

New York City has chosen a developer to turn an outdated Financial District government building into thousands of new apartments. Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced that GFP Real Estate will redevelop the nine-story 100 Gold Street into a mixed-use development with 3,700 new homes, including 25 percent permanently affordable units, and a new senior center. The total number of housing units at the site increased substantially from the original 1,000+ apartments announced in March.
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12 things you never knew about the Radio City Rockettes

Photos courtesy of MSG Entertainment

December 9, 2025

12 things you never knew about the Radio City Rockettes

By Dana Schulz

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Rockettes. And while this momentous occasion probably brings to mind Radio City and those famously in-sync high kicks, there’s so much more to this iconic dance troupe. For example, did you know the Rockettes actually began in the Midwest, not New York City? Or that they’re required to wear red lipstick? Read on for all the secrets and little-known facts about the Radio City Rockettes.
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Williamsburg diner relocates to movie studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Photos courtesy of Diane Bondareff Photography

December 9, 2025

Williamsburg diner relocates to movie studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard

An iconic Williamsburg diner that has been a neighborhood fixture for nearly 60 years was lifted off its foundation and relocated to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where it will get new life as a movie set. The Wythe Diner on Monday was hoisted by crane and transported to Steiner Studios’ waterfront lot, where it will serve permanently as a film set, extending the retro restaurant's long history on the big screen. The diner had faced demolition for years amid plans for a new apartment building, prompting a deal to physically relocate it and preserve the beloved structure.
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Architecture And Design

Photo courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

December 9, 2025

This $4.5M Lenox Hill duplex combines pre-war elegance with architectural drama

This duplex co-op at 14 East 75th Street embodies the ideal of Upper East Side pre-war glamour, with the added drama of an unforgettable double-height living room. Asking $4,500,000, the chic classic six overlooks the treetops of the Lenox Hill neighborhood from within a two-floor sanctuary of 21st-century comfort.
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The best Long Island City and Astoria apartments with skyline views

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December 8, 2025

The best Long Island City and Astoria apartments with skyline views

Snag the Greenest Seat in Town: Gufram's 1972 Pratone Chair is Shaped Like a Patch of Grass

Few New York City neighborhoods have changed as dramatically as Long Island City. In just two decades, the Queens neighborhood has gone from an industrial hub to a mini Midtown, with gleaming, glassy skyscrapers and thousands of new residents. Thanks to several city rezonings (and another just approved) that allow for more housing, the neighborhood's population has increased by 78 percent over the last 10 years, as City Limits reported. With soaring high-rises come sweeping views of the iconic NYC skyline, seen from new heights. If spectacular vistas top your list of apartment must-haves, these are some of the best rental buildings in LIC and Astoria with unbeatable skyline views.
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New live music and arts venue coming to Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal

Photos by Max Kütz

December 8, 2025

New live music and arts venue coming to Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal

Bush Terminal in Sunset Park is set to add a state-of-the-art live music and arts venue, the latest step in its transformation into a creative hub. The city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) last week announced a partnership with the founders of Gowanus' Public Records music venue to bring a 1,000-capacity space to MADE Bush Terminal's Building A. Slated to open in late 2026, the venue will host live performances, large-scale art exhibitions, and a variety of public and private events, advancing the revitalization of the 20-acre waterfront campus.
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Architecture And Design

Visionary architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

(L) Frank Gehry, image via WikiCommons; (R) 8 Spruce Street, Image via WikiCommons

December 8, 2025

Visionary architect Frank Gehry dies at 96

Frank Gehry, the visionary architect whose sculptural, undulating designs created some of the world's most striking buildings, died last Friday at the age of 96. While maybe best remembered for his crowning achievement, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, Gehry also left a lasting mark on New York City, designing the eye-catching 8 Spruce Street in the Financial District, which opened as the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere when it debuted in 2011, and Chelsea's IAC Building. Gehry reportedly died at his home in Santa Monica, California, following a brief respiratory illness, according to the New York Post.
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Architecture And Design

December 5, 2025

NYC’s most festive holiday bars and restaurants

Nowhere is as picturesque as New York City during the holidays, with iconic attractions like the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Bryant Park's Winter Village, the Dyker Heights Christmas lights, and festive decorations brightening every street corner. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to sip on seasonal cocktails or somewhere to enjoy over-the-top holiday-themed decor, the city offers many options to revel in holiday cheer. Ahead, find a list of festive bars and restaurants across NYC that will help you get into the holiday spirit (and spirits) this season.
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35 essential self-care gifts to relax and recharge

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December 5, 2025

35 essential self-care gifts to relax and recharge

By Terri Williams

It's easy to burn out in The City That Never Sleeps, especially around the holiday season. With work deadlines, shopping lists, and millions of tourists descending upon New York, life can get overwhelming. Prioritizing healthy eating, exercise, quality sleep, and relaxation are all key to taking care of yourself during this time of year. We’ve rounded up a list of items that you can gift others (and yourself) to help make self-care a part of any to-do list.
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NYC sees 23 percent more new homes in first year of City of Yes

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December 5, 2025

NYC sees 23 percent more new homes in first year of City of Yes

Housing production in New York City rose 23 percent in the first 10 months of 2025, since the passage of Mayor Eric Adams’ "City of Yes" housing plan, according to city data. Coinciding with the first anniversary of the plan's passage on Friday, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of City Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick released new statistics showing that the city has permitted roughly 17,600 new homes through late October, a 22.8 percent increase from the same period in 2024. Key reforms under the plan include the legalization of accessory dwelling units, affordable housing bonuses, new zoning districts, reduced parking mandates, and more.
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Queens’ tallest building opens lottery for 248 apartments, from $2,912/month

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December 5, 2025

Queens’ tallest building opens lottery for 248 apartments, from $2,912/month

Here’s a chance to live in elevated style: the tallest building in Queens has launched a housing lottery for 248 middle-income apartments. Located at Orchard Street and Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, the Orchard is a 70-story rental tower boasting over 100,000 square feet of amenities, including a sprawling backyard with a swimming pool, three pickleball courts, a sky lounge, and more. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $2,912/month studios to $4,925/month three bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Once a parking garage, this $85M Village penthouse is now in line to break neighborhood sales records

Photo credit: March Made

December 4, 2025

Once a parking garage, this $85M Village penthouse is now in line to break neighborhood sales records

Here's how far Manhattan real estate has come (or perhaps how far, to hat-tip the late Jimmy Cliff, it has to fall). With no sign of a slowdown in sight, this penthouse at 125 Perry Street is asking $85 million. The apartment could set a price record for Downtown Manhattan, but it's competing with a nearby condo last listed for $87.5 million that entered contract this past summer. The 7,000-square-foot condo residence on Perry Street sits atop a corner brick building that was once a parking garage, as Mansion Global reported.
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Prospect Park will get Brooklyn’s first ‘Bluebelt’ to protect area from flooding

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December 4, 2025

Prospect Park will get Brooklyn’s first ‘Bluebelt’ to protect area from flooding

To protect Prospect Park and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods from flooding, New York City will spend $68 million on new infrastructure, including the borough’s first Bluebelt. Announced on Wednesday, the investment will fund nature-based solutions—like enhanced lakes and wetlands—to better manage extreme rainfall fueled by climate change. The project will safeguard the Prospect Park Zoo, which closed for eight months in 2023 due to flood damage, and protect surrounding neighborhoods from future flooding.
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New Washington Heights pedestrian plaza opens with mural honoring Dominican community

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December 4, 2025

New Washington Heights pedestrian plaza opens with mural honoring Dominican community

A new pedestrian plaza and mural in Washington Heights opened this week, setting a city record for the most temporary public art installations on city land. On Thursday, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez celebrated the opening of a new pedestrian plaza on Audubon Avenue between 165th and 166th Streets, adding 10,890 square feet of car-free space, and unveiled “De Lo Mio,” a vibrant asphalt mural honoring Dominican culture by artist Talisa Almonte. The artwork marks a record 151 temporary public art pieces installed across DOT property.
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Experience the Victorian-era magic of Cape May this holiday season

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December 4, 2025

Experience the Victorian-era magic of Cape May this holiday season

By Lidia Ryan

If you live in New York City, you’re already in one of the most magical places to spend the holidays. But, if the itch to get out of town sets in this season, a short jaunt south offers Victorian seaside charm set to twinkling lights. Cape May, New Jersey, a longtime summer destination, is even more alluring in December with quaint holiday memories around every corner. From Santa visits with the kids to cocktails for the grown-ups, here’s your guide to a holiday weekend in Cape May.
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See plan for 27-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church

Proposed view looking west. Credit: FXCollaborative

December 3, 2025

See plan for 27-story rental tower above historic Fort Greene church

A developer is looking to build an apartment tower on top of a historic Fort Greene church. Strekte presented a proposal to the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday for a 27-story tower above the landmarked Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church. During the hearing, the commission reviewed plans to restore the facade of the church at 144 St. Felix Street and perform demolitions necessary to construct a 27-story tower above it. After extensive public feedback, including concerns from neighboring One Hanson Place condo residents about blocked views, the LPC asked the development team to return at a later date once it had reviewed the points raised during the testimony.
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$4M Prospect Heights penthouse has three bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and views in every direction

Photos courtesy of Alejandro Leon with DD-Reps

December 3, 2025

$4M Prospect Heights penthouse has three bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and views in every direction

Occupying the entire 12th floor of 856 Washington Avenue, this sprawling condo has dazzling views of Manhattan, the East River, and beyond from 3,172 square feet of interior living space. Better yet, you can take your daily sunset views outdoors to the terrace. Asking $3,995,000, the Prospect Heights residence has plenty of amenities and a Brooklyn location just steps from Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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The history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a NYC holiday tradition

The 1931 tree, courtesy of Tishman Speyer

December 3, 2025

The history of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a NYC holiday tradition

By Dana Schulz

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, considered the "worldwide symbol of Christmas," will be lit on Wednesday, marking the 93rd tree lighting ceremony. Ahead, learn about the history of the iconic spruce, from its start as a modest Depression-era pick-me-up for Rockefeller Center construction workers to World War regulations to its current 900-pound Swarovski star.
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December 3, 2025

500 affordable homes coming to East Harlem 125th Street development

A new addition to East Harlem's East 125th Street Development will bring nearly 500 affordable homes to the neighborhood. New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala announced on Monday the details for 2319 Third Avenue, a mixed-use project with more than 400 affordable rental units and roughly 80 affordable homeownership units. The new building completes a three-phase development, which included the adjacent One East Harlem, a 19-story tower with 400 apartments, more than half of which were designated as affordable, and the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute.
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NYC selects vendor for 500 secure bike storage hubs

Credit: Tranzito

December 2, 2025

NYC selects vendor for 500 secure bike storage hubs

New York City has selected a vendor to install secure bike storage hubs at 500 locations across the five boroughs. The Department of Transportation on Monday announced that it chose Tranzito to create and operate a citywide network of secure bike parking structures, offering cyclists who lack in-home storage a safe place to keep their bicycles. The selection follows a 2024 request for proposals, and the city expects to award a five-year operating contract, with officials set to reveal additional designs and locations at a later date.
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Say ‘farewell’ to the MetroCard at New York Transit Museum exhibit

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December 2, 2025

Say ‘farewell’ to the MetroCard at New York Transit Museum exhibit

Before the MetroCard is retired this month, the New York Transit Museum is saying goodbye to the iconic transit payment method with a special exhibit. Opening on December 17, "FAREwell, MetroCard" explores the MetroCard’s history, from its creation and adoption to the technology behind it, and highlights how it has become a cultural artifact for millions of New Yorkers. The exhibition also offers insight into what was, at the time, a cutting-edge technology that eliminated the need for tokens, ahead of December 31, when the MTA will stop selling MetroCards as the system continues its transition to OMNY.
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Eataly to open new grab-and-go cafe on the Upper East Side

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December 2, 2025

Eataly to open new grab-and-go cafe on the Upper East Side

Eataly’s expansion across Manhattan continues, with the beloved Italian marketplace set to open a new outpost on the Upper East Side. On December 10, the brand will debut a 43-seat Eataly Caffè, its newest culinary concept featuring a coffee bar, quick-service offerings, and other grab-and-go options. Located at 1122 Lexington Avenue, the new cafe will be the third of its kind in the five boroughs and Eataly’s fifth location in the city, following the opening of a cafe in Hudson Yards in June.
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Food & Dining

Starbucks to pay $39 million in historic settlement over violation of NYC labor law

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December 2, 2025

Starbucks to pay $39 million in historic settlement over violation of NYC labor law

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga announced on Monday a $38.9 million settlement with Starbucks over violations of New York City’s law that guarantees fair working conditions. According to city officials, the resolution was the largest worker protection settlement in the city’s history. Starbucks agreed to the settlement after an investigation by DCWP showed the company had denied thousands of workers the legal right to stable schedules as well as the right to pick up additional hours, arbitrarily cutting schedules to prioritize their own bottom line over workers’ rights.
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Upper East Side condos with Central Park views

3 beds starting at $5,300,000
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10 Jersey City rentals with easy commutes to NYC

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December 1, 2025

10 Jersey City rentals with easy commutes to NYC

With waterfront parks, iconic views, diverse communities, and easy access to New York City, Jersey City's popularity is no surprise. Fueled by a development boom happening across Hudson County, Jersey City’s population increased by more than 20 percent between 2010 and 2024. Not only is there a plethora of new housing options, but the city is also a transit-rich area with PATH, NJ Transit, bus, and ferry options that reach Manhattan in minutes. If you're looking for a Jersey City apartment and an easy commute to NYC, here are some of the best rentals in the area to consider.
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December 1, 2025

Lottery opens for 21 co-op apartments in Chelsea, from $385K

In 1976, the city seized four neglected buildings in Chelsea through a tax lien foreclosure with plans to renovate and turn the rentals into affordable co-ops. Fifty years later, the tenements at 201-207 7th Avenue have been demolished, and a new nine-story residential building (with the address 170 West 22nd Street) has risen in their place. The city on Monday opened a housing lottery at the site for 21 middle-income co-ops for purchase, priced from $385,865 studios to $451,600 two-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Famed architect Robert A.M. Stern dies at 86

(L) Credit: RAMSA; (R) 15 Central Park West. Image via WikiCommons

December 1, 2025

Famed architect Robert A.M. Stern dies at 86

Acclaimed architect Robert A.M. Stern, who over his career built one of the world’s most influential architecture firms and left an enduring mark on the New York City skyline, died last Thursday at the age of 86. The Brooklyn-born architect founded Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) in 1969 and went on to build a portfolio that ranged from luxury residential buildings like 15 Central Park West to major institutional projects such as the expansion of the New York Historical. Stern served as dean of the Yale School of Architecture from 1998 to 2016. His son Nicholas told the New York Times that the cause of death was a brief pulmonary illness.
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Architecture And Design

November 26, 2025

NYC’s top holiday concerts and live shows

While New York City’s holiday season is best known for its twinkling lights and the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, the city also offers a wealth of world-class live performances to dazzle audiences with festive cheer. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate the holidays in NYC with music, dance, and theater, from the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to festive ballet, jazz, and performances at Lincoln Center.
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Events & Things To Do

NYC is selling limited batches of its most popular authentic street signs

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November 26, 2025

NYC is selling limited batches of its most popular authentic street signs