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KoiHaus, a mid-century modern home on three-and-a-quarter acres near Piermont, New York, rises from a secluded road near the banks of the Hudson River. In the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, KoiHaus in the Hudson Valley consists of clean lines and geometric shapes, surrounded by Japanese-inspired gardens and landscape. The 6,800 square feet of living space is composed of five interconnected boxes constructed of concrete, stucco, stone, and hardwood, topped by a 50-year roof. Asking $4,195,000, the precision of KoiHaus is contrasted by natural bluestone pathways and hefty stone steps found throughout the enchanted gardens.
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Harlem to get 11-story condo with 72 residences and a daycare

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July 15, 2026

Harlem to get 11-story condo with 72 residences and a daycare

Plans to build an 11-story condominium in Harlem are moving ahead after the development team secured $45 million in construction financing this week. SCALE Lending, the debt financing arm of Slate Property Group, announced Tuesday that it issued the loan to Mass Development for the multifamily project at 264-272 West 135th Street. The ground-up building will feature studio to three-bedroom condos, half of which will include balconies, along with retail space, community facility, and resident amenities.
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Airbnb buys landmarked Gramercy building for $81.5M

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July 15, 2026

Airbnb buys landmarked Gramercy building for $81.5M

Airbnb plans to turn a New York City landmark into office space. The short-term rental company paid $81.5 million for the six-story limestone building at 281 Park Avenue South. Known as the Church Missions House, the property was built in the 1890s for the Episcopal Church and most recently housed the Swedish photography museum Fotografiska, which closed its doors in 2024.
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Manhattan median rent reached new record of $5,295/month in June

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July 14, 2026

Manhattan median rent reached new record of $5,295/month in June

Manhattan and Brooklyn rents have reached new highs as the cost of living continues to rise across New York City. A report from the Corcoran Group found that the median rent for market-rate residential buildings in Manhattan reached $5,295 per month at the start of summer, up 3 percent since May and 8 percent year over year. Across the East River, Brooklyn’s median rent for market-rate units reached $4,350 last month, an 8 percent annual increase. The continued surge reflects the city’s limited housing inventory, with Manhattan’s already-tight vacancy rate falling from 1.57 percent in May to 1.49 percent in June.
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New York imposes nation’s first one-year ban on new large data centers

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July 14, 2026

New York imposes nation’s first one-year ban on new large data centers

New York became the first state in the nation on Tuesday to impose a temporary moratorium on the construction of large new data centers, which require immense power to fuel artificial intelligence tools. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a one-year pause on new data centers that consume 50 megawatts or more of power to give officials time to develop measures to protect New Yorkers and the environment following concerns raised by communities about the environmental impacts and rising energy costs stemming from the facilities.
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July 14, 2026

Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

In a 25-foot-wide brick Italianate townhouse on a coveted Brooklyn Heights block, this two-bedroom co-op at 60 Pierrepont Street illustrates the charm of the historic neighborhood. Asking $1,795,000, the home is framed by pre-war elegance preserved through a comprehensive renovation, elevated further by a 500-square-foot south-facing terrace that offers a rare opportunity for real outdoor living.
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East Village parking lot to become 130-unit affordable housing project

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July 13, 2026

East Village parking lot to become 130-unit affordable housing project

Plans to turn a police precinct parking lot in the East Village into a mixed-use affordable housing project moved forward on Monday. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced the selection of Spatial Equity, Housing Works, Cooper Square Committee, and This Land Is Ours Community Land Trust to redevelop 324 East 5th Street into The Aurea, a 131-unit mixed-use development with a senior center, community space, and parking facilities. Plans for new housing at the site have been in the works since the Soho Noho rezoning in 2021.
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‘Summer Streets’ returns with over 20 miles of car-free blocks and later hours

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July 13, 2026

‘Summer Streets’ returns with over 20 miles of car-free blocks and later hours

Summer Streets returns to New York City this month with more than 20 miles of car-free streets and programming through August, along with later hours in the outer boroughs. Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Friday announced that the annual event will open select stretches of street to pedestrians and cyclists from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Manhattan and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island over five Saturdays in July and August, starting July 25.
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AMNH to celebrate Manhattanhenge with free block party this weekend

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July 10, 2026

AMNH to celebrate Manhattanhenge with free block party this weekend

The American Museum of Natural History is offering a new way to experience Manhattanhenge as the phenomenon makes its final appearance of 2026. The twice-yearly spectacle occurs when the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan’s street grid, creating iconic views and photo opportunities across the borough. To celebrate the cosmic event on Saturday, museum astronomer Jackie Faherty will lead a ticketed 3D presentation using cutting-edge software, followed by a free outdoor viewing experience accompanied by live music.
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One of the oldest wood-frame houses in Brooklyn Heights asks $4.9M

This $12M home in a Chelsea Deco icon has a terrace and room for an extra bedroom

A 70-foot brick smokestack anchors a private garden at this $2.1M Williamsburg loft

Park Avenue penthouse with enormous terrace owned by Maurice Tempelsman lists for $5.5M

This $6.75M Gothic Revival townhouse in Park Slope was once a church rectory

Throw garden parties all summer long at this $1.8M Brooklyn Heights co-op

For $5.25M, this Gramercy townhouse has a live-work option for a very short commute

For $2.3M, this Amzi Hill-designed Bed-Stuy brownstone gives you plenty of options

An artist's mural in this $1.4M Hit Factory condo will remind you of its colorful past

This $5.5M two-family townhouse is classic East Village living at its best

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Art Deco bricks from original Lincoln Tunnel entrance are for sale

Vintage postcard depicting the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City. Via Wikimedia

July 10, 2026

Art Deco bricks from original Lincoln Tunnel entrance are for sale

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is selling historic Art Deco bricks from the Lincoln Tunnel's original retaining walls, built between 1937 and 1945, as they are dismantled to make way for the new Midtown Bus Terminal. The distinctive bricks were used in the walls outside the New York approach of the New Jersey-bound north tube and along Dyer Avenue. As part of a broader effort to promote sustainability and reuse, the agency will list the bricks for $2.25 each, allowing New Yorkers and architecture buffs to own a piece of history from the same era that produced the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and other Art Deco landmarks.
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Macy’s former Downtown Brooklyn flagship to become five-floor ‘experiential’ retail destination

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July 9, 2026

Macy’s former Downtown Brooklyn flagship to become five-floor ‘experiential’ retail destination

After shuttering last year and a brief stint as a light installation, Macy's former Downtown Brooklyn flagship will become a massive five-floor "experiential destination." United American Land on Monday unveiled plans for BKX, a 440,000-square-foot retail hub at 422 Fulton Street. The project, the largest block of retail space available in New York City, could accommodate "flagship retail, immersive entertainment, food halls, destination dining, wellness concepts, cultural programming, and large-format branded experiences," according to the developers.
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New York unveils plan to speed up NYC buses across 50 priority corridors

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July 8, 2026

New York unveils plan to speed up NYC buses across 50 priority corridors

Riders on 50 bus routes across New York City could see their commutes cut by up to six minutes under a new proposal aimed at boosting bus speeds. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the MTA on Wednesday released "Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service," a plan outlining service upgrades that transit officials say will improve speed, reliability, and the rider experience citywide. Through a combination of service changes, traffic enforcement upgrades, and road redesigns, officials say the plan could reduce travel times by 20 percent across at least 50 bus corridors.
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185-acre equestrian estate that once belonged to the Carnegie family heads to auction

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July 8, 2026

185-acre equestrian estate that once belonged to the Carnegie family heads to auction

Previously asking $20 million, this private Hudson Valley estate on 185 acres heads for auction this month, starting at or above $7.95 million. Located in Millbrook Hunt Country, the property, which offers mountain views in every direction, once served as the rural retreat of Andrew Carnegie’s daughter, Margaret Carnegie. In addition to that legacy, the estate’s top-tier equestrian facilities include a 10-stall barn with a tack room, staff housing, and paddocks enclosed with post-and-rail fencing, some with field shelters. The property also features miles of fenced pasture and private riding trails.
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New interactive tool maps the hundreds of languages spoken across NYC

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July 8, 2026

New interactive tool maps the hundreds of languages spoken across NYC

New York City has launched a new interactive web tool that maps the city’s diverse linguistic landscape at the citywide, borough, and neighborhood levels. Released by the Department of City Planning, the NYC Language Explorer provides users with detailed tables, maps, and charts showing the languages spoken by New Yorkers with limited English proficiency, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The tool offers a way to better understand the city’s many languages and identify distinct language needs at the local level.
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City Living

NYC to release addresses of Upper East Side buildings linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

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July 8, 2026

NYC to release addresses of Upper East Side buildings linked to Legionnaires’ disease outbreak

New York City is implementing emergency measures after an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease on the Upper East Side sickened at least 59 people as of Sunday, July 13. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, July 7 directed the city's Department of Health to begin testing cooling towers across the affected area and mobilize more than 100 staff members for community outreach. In an unprecedented move, the administration will publicly release the addresses of buildings whose cooling towers test positive for the bacteria and order property owners to immediately drain, clean, and disinfect the systems to prevent further exposure.
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Pfizer’s former headquarters in Midtown is stable after buckled columns led to evacuations

219-235 East 42nd Street. Photo © Ondel Hylton

July 8, 2026

Pfizer’s former headquarters in Midtown is stable after buckled columns led to evacuations

The city's Department of Buildings on Tuesday said a high-rise tower under construction in Midtown is now stable after structural columns buckled. The building, Pfizer's former headquarters on 42nd Street, which is currently being converted into a new residential development, was found to be structurally compromised, prompting the city to evacuate several buildings in the area and close surrounding streets. DOB Commissioner Ahmed Tigani on Tuesday night said crews were able to enter and stabilize the impacted floors as part of an emergency intervention. As of Thursday, temporary shoring has been installed from the 9th floor to the underside of the roof, with additional steel columns installed on multiple floors, according to the city.
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July 7, 2026

Gotham FC will move to Queens in 2028

Gotham FC, the reigning National Women's Soccer League champions, will make Queens their permanent home alongside the New York City Football Club (NYCFC). On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the team's move from New Jersey to Etihad Park, the city’s first-ever professional soccer stadium under construction in Willets Point, in 2028. The fully electric stadium, designed by HOK, is slated to open for NYCFC’s season next spring, establishing Queens as a major hub for soccer across the five boroughs.
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This $6.75M Gowanus compound combines a townhouse, gallery, garage, and lofts in one unusual property

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July 7, 2026

This $6.75M Gowanus compound combines a townhouse, gallery, garage, and lofts in one unusual property

On an unassuming Brooklyn block near the banks of the re-emergent Gowanus Canal, this one-of-a-kind property at 128 2nd Street includes two free-standing buildings connected by a common backyard. The resulting 4,500 square feet of interior space on an L-shaped double lot adds up to a modern urban compound that goes beyond townhouse living. Asking $6,750,000, the property includes a beautifully renovated three-story townhouse plus a garage, open studio space, and two residential lofts for rental income opportunities.
three units, two buildings, one surprise after another

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Red Hook rental opens lottery for 239 affordable apartments, from $777/month

Want to live closer to IKEA? A housing lottery opened for 239 mixed-income apartments in a new three-building residential complex in the heart of Red Hook, Brooklyn. Rising eight stories at 498 Columbia Street, the building is the largest of Columbia Commons, the first modern large-scale residential development in the waterfront neighborhood, according to the New York Real Estate Journal. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $777/month studios to $2,668/month two-bedrooms.
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For $59.5M, live in Bobby Axelrod’s Tribeca penthouse from ‘Billions’

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July 6, 2026

For $59.5M, live in Bobby Axelrod’s Tribeca penthouse from ‘Billions’

This glittering penthouse duplex atop the Sky Lofts condominium at 145 Hudson Street served as the trophy pad of hedge funder Bobby Axelrod, the main character in 'Billions' (played by Damian Lewis). And if you possess actual billions, it might not be too much of a stretch to be the next owner of the 7,500-square-foot home, which is asking $59,500,000. Along with palatial interiors encased in museum-quality insulated glass, the penthouse is wrapped by 4,500 square feet of terrace for a 24-hour New York City skyline panorama effect. A renovation helmed by PHDesign spared no expense, of course.
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The best cooling products to survive a hot NYC summer

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July 2, 2026

The best cooling products to survive a hot NYC summer

By Terri Williams

New York City's first heat wave of the season is officially here, with triple-digit temperatures and high humidity. Not only can summer in the city be uncomfortable, but it can also become dangerous. To stay cool at home and out and about, we've rounded up the best products to help you beat the heat and stay hydrated.
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Where to watch the Macy’s July 4th fireworks for free

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July 2, 2026

Where to watch the Macy’s July 4th fireworks for free

The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show is set for its largest display in its 50-year history in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Commemorating the occasion, Macy's will launch more than 85,000 shells from three locations: the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River near the South Street Seaport, and the Hudson River in collaboration with Jersey City. While there are many ticketed watch parties planned across the five boroughs, the show’s record-breaking scale also means more free viewing locations than in previous years.
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50-story Brooklyn Heights mixed-use tower with 136 apartments and a jazz club breaks ground

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July 2, 2026

50-story Brooklyn Heights mixed-use tower with 136 apartments and a jazz club breaks ground

Construction began this week on what will become one of Brooklyn's tallest buildings. Located at 205 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights, One Montague Place will rise roughly 50 stories and include 46 condominiums, 90 rentals, 40,000 square feet of retail, and an ultra-luxe amenity package, including a jazz club. Developed by Landau Properties in partnership with Third Millennium Group and Midtown Equities, and designed by Hill West Architects, One Montague Place will reach 672 feet, making it one of the tallest towers in the borough.
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Bob Dylan’s historic Harlem townhouse sells for $2.8M

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July 1, 2026

Bob Dylan’s historic Harlem townhouse sells for $2.8M

A landmarked 1893 Harlem townhouse on Strivers’ Row that was once home to Bob Dylan has sold for $2.8 million after nearly a year on the market. The McKim Mead & White-designed residence at 265 West 139th Street was occupied by the legendary folk singer from 1986 to 2000, when he sold it for $560,000. The home hit the market for $3.7 million in 2017, as 6sqft previously reported, and then for $3 million last July. The five-bedroom home blends 132 years of cultural and architectural history on the iconic tree-lined block with modern upgrades suitable for the 21st-century homeowner.
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July 1, 2026

For $5.25M, this Gramercy townhouse has a live-work option for a very short commute

Located near New York City landmarks like Gramercy Park and Union Square, this 20-foot-wide home at 305 East 18th Street sits on a picturesque and historic townhouse block. The 3,200-square-foot, four-story home, asking $5,250,000, is currently configured as a live-work setup, with offices on the garden floor. If you don't need the workspace (or the rental income), convert the property to a single-family home with ease.
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NYC begins work on Avenue B Open Street redesign, adding pedestrian space, bike connections

New Yorkers on the Avenue B Open Street. Credit: Street Lab

July 1, 2026

NYC begins work on Avenue B Open Street redesign, adding pedestrian space, bike connections

Work has begun on the redesign of the East Village’s popular Avenue B Open Street, bringing expanded pedestrian space, new cycling connections, and safety upgrades. The city's Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday announced the start of construction on the project, which will upgrade the corridor from East 4th Street to East 12th Street. The redesign includes intersection improvements, new loading zones, and one-way traffic reversals aimed at reducing vehicle volumes along Avenue B and improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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NYC expands heat wave protections for 4th of July weekend

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July 1, 2026

NYC expands heat wave protections for 4th of July weekend

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As New York City enters a dangerous heat wave, officials are rolling out a series of measures to help New Yorkers stay cool. Temperatures over 100 degrees are expected to hit the five boroughs starting Thursday, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani to activate the city's emergency heat plan. The mayor announced additional measures, including opening more cooling centers, extending pool hours, intensifying outreach, and encouraging New Yorkers to check on their neighbors.
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8 best new apartment buildings in Crown Heights

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June 30, 2026

8 best new apartment buildings in Crown Heights

Bestowed with the good fortune of being near the 585 acres of Prospect Park, Crown Heights runs from Flatbush Avenue to the west, Atlantic Avenue to the north, Ralph Avenue to the east, and Empire Boulevard to the south; parts of this sprawling Brooklyn neighborhood border the Brooklyn Museum, the 52-acre Botanic Garden, and the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. As one of New York City’s most architecturally significant historic neighborhoods, Crown Heights offers magnificent mansions, row houses, churches, and apartment buildings old and new, with more on the way. Just one part of the city's eclectic Caribbean community, Crown Heights is also one of the city's most culturally significant neighborhoods. Recent years have seen the arrival of dozens of dining, shopping, and cultural destinations on the diverse and vibrant neighborhood's main streets, and with it, new rental developments. Below, explore a few of the neighborhood's best new rental buildings.
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New NYC housing voucher program to be created as part of city budget deal

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June 30, 2026

New NYC housing voucher program to be created as part of city budget deal

New York City will create a new program for housing vouchers that will expand rental assistance under a handshake budget agreement announced on Tuesday. The mayor and the City Council announced a $125.8 billion budget deal, which invests $300 million over two years in a new voucher program that could reach about 30,000 more New Yorkers. The agreement also requires Mayor Zohran Mamdani to drop his appeal of a court ruling ordering the expansion of the voucher program known as CityFHEPS, ending a legal battle that began under former Mayor Eric Adams over ballooning costs.
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$5B plan unveiled to finish Brooklyn’s Pacific Park megadevelopment

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June 30, 2026

$5B plan unveiled to finish Brooklyn’s Pacific Park megadevelopment

Brooklyn's long-stalled Pacific Park megadevelopment inched closer to the finish line this week as developers unveiled a $5 billion plan to complete the project. Empire State Development, Cirrus Workforce Housing, and LCOR released a plan on Monday for the second phase of the project, formerly called Atlantic Yards, calling for seven new towers with 5,600 housing units, including roughly 1,242 affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households. The plan marks the start of the final chapter of the delayed megaproject, which saw its future thrown into doubt after a foreclosure and a change in developers last October.
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How to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in NYC

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June 30, 2026

How to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in NYC

On July 4, America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a momentous occasion marked by patriotic celebrations across the country. New York City festivities will be especially memorable this year. The Macy's 4th of July fireworks show is set to be its biggest ever, with fireworks launching from three separate locations for the first time. The largest parade of tall ships ever assembled takes to the New York Harbor, with more than 40 tall ships from around the world and 30 naval vessels. Ahead, find some of the best 4th of July celebrations for America's semiquincentennial, from ship tours and exhibits exploring NYC's Revolutionary past and immigrant history to firework watch parties on rooftops and observation decks.
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Hudson Valley 1750s stone house with a waterfall on the grounds asks $1.5M

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June 29, 2026

Hudson Valley 1750s stone house with a waterfall on the grounds asks $1.5M

This circa-1750 stone residence at 204 Ashokan Road, known as the Delamater-Davis House, owned by former Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Jessica Giles, has just arrived on the market, asking $1,545,000. Giles and her husband, Matt Giles, listed the home–one of the Hudson Valley's oldest–after a three-year-long renovation. The couple worked to honor the Kingston region's rich heritage with the help of preservation architect Peter Gearhart, maintaining the home's original character while thoroughly restoring it with the same level of craftsmanship.
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NYC co-names streets after New York Knicks players

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June 29, 2026

NYC co-names streets after New York Knicks players

In commemoration of the team's first NBA championship in over 50 years, New York City has temporarily co-named streets in Manhattan for every player on the 2026 New York Knicks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday unveiled 18 new blue-and-orange signs installed at locations across Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The signs feature a player's name and jersey number, which corresponds to the street where it's installed, creating a "championship route through the heart of Manhattan," according to the city.
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1,500-unit Downtown Brooklyn complex to enter public review next month

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June 29, 2026

1,500-unit Downtown Brooklyn complex to enter public review next month

A proposed four-building development in Downtown Brooklyn with roughly 1,500 apartments is set to enter public review next month. The Department of City Planning (DCP) on Friday issued a 30-day certification notice for 240 Nassau Street, a mixed-use development near the Brooklyn Navy Yard with 1,500 homes, a new K–8 public school, a community center, a cultural center, retail space, and public open space. The development team, consisting of NYC Educational Construction Fund (ECF), Alloy Development, and GFB Development, is looking to rezone the site to allow for the 1.4 million-square-foot mixed-use development. The uniform land use review procedure (ULURP) will begin in July, with construction anticipated to start in 2027.
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NYC to give out 100,000 free tickets to Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show

South Street Seaport. 2019 fireworks. Photo credit: Jane Kratochvil

June 26, 2026

NYC to give out 100,000 free tickets to Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday opened a lottery for 100,000 free tickets to the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show next week. In celebration of its 50th July 4th event, and coinciding with America 250, Macy's will expand the show to the East River, the Hudson River, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The event is free to watch without a ticket, but those who are selected by the lottery will get a front-row seat to the spectacle, which includes more than 85,000 shells and 30 colors. The lottery is open now through Monday, June 29, at 11:59 p.m.
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Monitor Point rezoning moves forward with 660+ affordable apartments on Greenpoint waterfront

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June 26, 2026

Monitor Point rezoning moves forward with 660+ affordable apartments on Greenpoint waterfront

More than 660 affordable homes are coming to the Greenpoint waterfront after a New York City Council committee on Thursday approved the major Monitor Point rezoning. First announced in 2021, the project will bring a new mixed-use complex to an MTA-owned waterfront site, with 50 percent of its 1,324 total units designated as permanently affordable following negotiations between the developer and the City Council. The rezoning also includes public green space as part of Bushwick Inlet Park, along with investments in transit and climate resiliency measures.
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All photos courtesy of Rachel Kuzma, Real Estate Production Network

June 26, 2026

For $2.3M, this Amzi Hill-designed Bed-Stuy brownstone gives you plenty of options

With its graceful bay windows overlooking a residential block, the Queen Anne-style brownstone at 82 Chauncey Street has the kind of unique facade that makes the Bed-Stuy neighborhood such a historic gem. The 1889 home, designed by noted architect Amzi Hill, offers lots of flexibility despite having only three floors. Asking $2,295,000, the 2,583-square-foot two-family townhouse has both historic detail and modern upgrades, with the opportunity for rental income or an extra helping of living space.
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Two-year rent freeze for NYC stabilized apartments approved by Rent Guidelines Board

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June 26, 2026

Two-year rent freeze for NYC stabilized apartments approved by Rent Guidelines Board

The Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday voted to approve a rent freeze for one- and two-year leases for New York City's one million stabilized apartments, the first time the panel has ever backed 0 percent increases on multiple-year leases. The new guidelines, which will apply to leases that begin on or after October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027, fulfill a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani just six months into his first term.
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MTA and Amtrak at odds over Penn Station redesign

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June 25, 2026

MTA and Amtrak at odds over Penn Station redesign

After being removed from the Penn Station reconstruction project by the federal government, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has rejected an offer from Amtrak to rejoin the effort. Andy Byford, senior adviser at Amtrak, sent a letter to MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Monday formally inviting the MTA to return as a “fully involved” partner after the agency was taken off the project last year and its original reconstruction plan was scrapped. Lieber declined to sign an agreement to join, questioning whether President Donald Trump and Amtrak would follow through on the development.
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This $4M Flatbush townhouse stays true to its Victorian roots

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June 25, 2026

This $4M Flatbush townhouse stays true to its Victorian roots

From the outside, the free-standing home at 85 Westminster Road in Flatbush is a confection of colonnades and turrets, with a wide porch at one side. And unlike many Brooklyn townhouses, this one, built in 1908, has interiors that highlight the decorative aesthetic of the era. Asking $3,950,000, this landmarked three-story home, within the Prospect Park South Historic District, and the enchanting grounds that surround it, offer the sensibility of a country estate with the ease of modern townhouse living in the city.
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Rent Guidelines Board member resigns hours before vote on possible rent freeze

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June 25, 2026

Rent Guidelines Board member resigns hours before vote on possible rent freeze

A member of the city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) resigned just hours before the board was set to vote on a possible rent freeze for the roughly two million New Yorkers who live in rent-stabilized apartments. Christina Smyth, a landlord representative on the board who was appointed by former Mayor Eric Adams last year, submitted her resignation Thursday morning ahead of the board’s scheduled 7 p.m. vote, as first reported by Crain’s. Smyth said the RGB has stopped being a “fact-finding body” and instead “starts with an answer” and works backward to justify it, adding that most of the board’s nine members have been appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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$15M penthouse in a gold cupola high above Fifth Avenue heads to auction this month

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June 24, 2026

$15M penthouse in a gold cupola high above Fifth Avenue heads to auction this month

Just in time for those trillion-dollar IPOs, a unique trophy penthouse will be up for auction this summer. Set into the iconic golden cupola atop the Sohmer Piano Building at 170 Fifth Avenue, adjacent to the Flatiron Building, this renovated penthouse condo has pride of place on the New York City skyline. The commanding sky palace, spanning over 5,000 square feet on two floors with a private roof deck, is asking $14.9 million. In an upcoming auction, bids are expected to start between $6 million and $9 million.
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Morris Adjmi’s Soho tower could rise to 21 stories in exchange for Canal Street subway upgrades

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June 24, 2026

Morris Adjmi’s Soho tower could rise to 21 stories in exchange for Canal Street subway upgrades

The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday reviewed a proposal to make a Morris Adjmi-designed Soho project larger in exchange for nearby subway station upgrades. United American Land released plans in 2023 to build a 13-story building with 100 apartments at 277 Canal Street, which the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission approved that year. The revised plan presented to the LPC on Tuesday calls for a 21-story building with 159 units, made possible if granted a floor area bonus from the city in exchange for accessibility upgrades to the Canal Street subway station. The commission sent the 277 Canal team back to the drawing board after some commissioners took issue with the building's increased height.
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‘Clutch’ orange bag of Knicks playoff run on view at the Guggenheim

Photo: Davia de Croix, Courtesy of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

June 24, 2026

‘Clutch’ orange bag of Knicks playoff run on view at the Guggenheim

The lucky orange bag that followed the New York Knicks throughout their historic playoff run is now on view at the Guggenheim Museum. Designed and carried by Jordyn Woods, fiancée of Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns, the Tux Clutch Mini bag became a viral good luck charm during the team's 13-game playoff winning streak and its Game 5 Finals-clinching victory. Woods even carried the bag during last week's ticker-tape parade held by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The accessory is on display at the museum's Café Rebay for five days only, through June 28.
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Extell secures density bonus for 71-story mixed-use project at Wellington Hotel site

Rendering of proposed tower at 871 7th Avenue. Credit: NYC CPC

June 23, 2026

Extell secures density bonus for 71-story mixed-use project at Wellington Hotel site

The Greenwich by Rafael Vinoly

Extell Development last week secured a zoning bonus from the city required for the firm's proposed 1,130-foot-tall tower at the site of Midtown’s former Wellington Hotel. The City Planning Commission last week granted the project at 871 7th Avenue a nearly 120,000-square-foot density bonus; in exchange, Extell will upgrade the nearby 50th Street subway station to be fully accessible. The approval allows for the project to expand by 20 percent, transforming it from a 27-story hotel into a 71-story mixed-use tower with 130 residential units and 156 hotel rooms. As first reported by Crain's, the expansion utilizes the city’s Zoning for Accessibility (ZFA) program, which offers density bonuses to developers in exchange for transit improvements.
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June 23, 2026

This $5.5M two-family townhouse is classic East Village living at its best

The East Village is sometimes hard to recognize today; busy restaurants and nightlife demand more attention than colorful neighbors, landmarked buildings, and tree-shaded community gardens. But the trees and gardens are still here, and this townhouse at 746 East 6th Street, asking $5.5 million, is a fine example of an Alphabet City property on a classic neighborhood block, with plenty of ways to enjoy the Village vibe.
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Brooklyn Public Library releases limited-edition Jay-Z library cards

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June 23, 2026

Brooklyn Public Library releases limited-edition Jay-Z library cards

The Brooklyn Public Library is releasing a limited-edition Jay-Z library card in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Brooklyn-born rapper’s debut album. Starting Thursday, the JAŸ-Z 30 Limited Edition Library Card will be available at BPL branches systemwide on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Created in collaboration with Roc Nation, the card celebrates the 30th anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt” and comes ahead of the rapper’s three highly anticipated performances at Yankee Stadium next month.
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Steven Van Zandt’s Village penthouse in a converted church asks $15M

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June 22, 2026

Steven Van Zandt’s Village penthouse in a converted church asks $15M

Steven "Little Steven" Van Zandt, musician and longtime guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band (also known for his role as Silvio Dante in "The Sopranos"), is selling his penthouse condo in a converted Romanesque Revival church at 135 West 4th Street. Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen, who is also an actor, bought the property for $6 million in 2008. Asking $15 million, the duplex penthouse is, as the listing calls it, "unapologetically bold," with its unique architectural framework and interiors befitting a consigliere.
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June 22, 2026

New York Historical opens $175M democracy wing designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects

The newest wing at New York’s oldest museum officially opened this week following a 71,000-square-foot expansion. Completed just in time for the nation's 250th birthday, the $175 million Tang Wing for American Democracy at The New York Historical, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), marks the first expansion of the landmarked campus in nearly a century. The new wing adds space for exhibitions, programming, and democracy education, including the first dedicated home for the American LGBTQ+ Museum, the institution's Patricia D. Klingenstein Library collection, a courtyard, and a rooftop garden with Central Park views.
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New York to consider dual bid by NYC and Lake Placid to host the Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy; photo credit: profernity on Flickr.

June 22, 2026

New York to consider dual bid by NYC and Lake Placid to host the Winter Olympics