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An affordable housing lottery launched this week for 75 mixed-income apartments at a 38-story residential tower in the Financial District. Developed by the Moinian Group, Aria 7 Platt at 7 Platt Street offers light-filled luxury residences and a range of indoor and outdoor amenities. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,819/month studios to $4,484/month two-bedrooms.
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Jersey City’s historic Loew’s Theatre to reopen this fall after $130M restoration

View from the Lower Mezzanine Level. Credit: VStudio

April 10, 2026

Jersey City’s historic Loew’s Theatre to reopen this fall after $130M restoration

A Jersey City icon will reopen its doors this year. Loew's Jersey Theatre announced this week that the historic venue will return this fall, following a $130 million restoration. New renderings provide an updated look at the 1929 theater's transformation into a year-round entertainment destination in Journal Square, more than 40 years after preservation efforts began. Led by OTJ Architects, the project rehabilitates and modernizes the space while retaining its ornate historical details, with upgrades that include new sound and lighting systems and flexible seating for between 2,600 and 4,000 guests.
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Architecture And Design

Even amid NYC’s housing crisis, new affordable units sit vacant for over 14 months

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April 10, 2026

Even amid NYC’s housing crisis, new affordable units sit vacant for over 14 months

A report released Thursday is calling for reforms to New York City’s leasing process, finding that some affordable housing buildings can take up to 14 months to reach full occupancy due to delays. Published by Enterprise, the report highlights how even amid the city’s housing crisis, newly built affordable units can sit vacant for months as tenants and owners navigate the “lease-up process,” the period between when a building is ready for move-ins and when it reaches capacity. As first reported by The City, the report outlines a series of recommendations, including reforms to CityFHEPS, the city’s Housing Connect lottery system, and streamlining of the homeless placement process.
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Mariah Carey lists Tribeca penthouse for $27M

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April 10, 2026

Mariah Carey lists Tribeca penthouse for $27M

Mariah Carey is selling her triplex atop 90 Franklin Street, which was featured in Architectural Digest and "MTV Cribs" and exemplifies the rarified experience of penthouse living. Asking $27 million, the three-floor, 12,700-square-foot home has 1,100 square feet of outdoor space, wrapped by dazzling Hudson River and Manhattan skyline views in every direction. With interiors designed by Mario Buatta, the Art Deco residence is no less opulent today.
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Keith Haring’s iconic art cars headed to NYC gallery

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April 9, 2026

Keith Haring’s iconic art cars headed to NYC gallery

Two of celebrated street artist Keith Haring's iconic art cars will be rolling into New York City for the first time. Opening on Friday, the exhibition "Keith Haring: In the Street" will display the artist's 1963 Buick Special and a Land Rover Series III from the 1983 Montreux Jazz Festival, for 10 days only. On view from April 10 to 19 at the CART Department gallery, Free Parking, the exhibit celebrates the new book, "Keith Haring in 3D" from Larry Warsh and Glenn Adamson. The exhibition also marks the first show for Free Parking, a 3,000-square-foot gallery inside a West Village carriage house.
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City to restart Flatbush Avenue redesign this month

A rendering of the Flatbush Avenue bus lane proposal at Flatbush Avenue and Prospect Place. Images courtesy of NYC DOT

April 9, 2026

City to restart Flatbush Avenue redesign this month

Work to redesign Brooklyn’s Flatbush Avenue will resume this month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday. The project will create dedicated center lanes along the notoriously congested and dangerous corridor from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza, and is expected to speed up commutes for 132,000 daily bus riders, who currently travel at average speeds of under 4 miles per hour. Initial work on the four-phase project began last fall, but DOT suspended construction because of winter weather. Construction will restart at the end of April and continue into the fall of 2026, weather permitting.
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Rest hub for NYC delivery workers unveiled in City Hall Park

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April 9, 2026

Rest hub for NYC delivery workers unveiled in City Hall Park

A former newsstand in City Hall Park is now a rest stop for New York City delivery workers. The city's first "deliverista hub" was unveiled at 249 Broadway on Tuesday, offering some of the city's 80,000 delivery workers a place to rest inside, safely charge e-bike batteries, and access other resources (except, notably, a bathroom). The $1 million worker-designed hub, the first in the country, will be staffed by the Worker's Justice Project five days a week.
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Thomas Juul-Hansen to design 22-story condo in West Chelsea

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April 8, 2026

Thomas Juul-Hansen to design 22-story condo in West Chelsea

Here's a first look at the new condo rising on one of the largest last undeveloped waterfront sites in West Chelsea. Developer Legion Investment Group last week announced Thomas Juul-Hansen as the architect of 550 West 21st Street, a 22-story, limestone-clad tower situated between Hudson River Park and the High Line. The development includes 83 residences, starting at $2.5 million. Sales will launch this year, and construction is expected to wrap up late 2027.
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Three buildings linked to New York City’s immigrant history designated as landmarks

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April 8, 2026

Three buildings linked to New York City’s immigrant history designated as landmarks

Three buildings in New York City with long histories of serving immigrant communities have been designated as individual landmarks. On Tuesday, the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) voted to designate Public School 15 Annex in Downtown Brooklyn, the Church of Saint Mary on the Lower East Side, and the Lithuanian Alliance Building in Midtown as landmarks, citing their "value as part of the development, heritage, and cultural characteristics" of the city. The designations come amid a heightened crackdown on immigration under the Trump administration.
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Hamptons oceanfront estate owned by late diamond dealer lists for $45M

For $2.45M, an artist's downtown Manhattan loft is a blank slate with a modern frame

Filmmaker John Sayles' former Hoboken townhouse lists for $2.5M

This $1.5M Woodstock compound was a recording studio for rock icons from Ozzy Osbourne to R.E.M.

$5M Yorkville home offers a flexible frame for townhouse living

This $6.4M Chelsea condo is like having a library, cafe, and office in a three-bedroom loft

For $8M, a proper Park Avenue penthouse with an artistic pedigree

Drew Barrymore's amazing 12-acre Westchester estate asks $5M

$2M mid-century modern home in Westchester has 21st-century energy efficiency and zero carbon footprint

Seagram heir's Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

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New Times Square observation deck offers unique NYC views, 19 floors above Broadway

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April 8, 2026

New Times Square observation deck offers unique NYC views, 19 floors above Broadway

You've probably never seen Times Square like this before. One Times Square, home of the New Year's Eve Ball, opened a new observation deck this week that puts visitors 19 floors above Broadway, at the center of one of the world's most iconic destinations. Dubbed the Times Square Skywalk, the new experience provides a unique perspective of the city from a 360-degree wraparound viewing deck, offering peeks of both rivers, Central Park, and the crowds below. The skywalk is part of a broader $500 million redevelopment of One Times Square, which opens up most of the building to the public for the first time in 50 years.
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1860s Sag Harbor cottage has a designer’s take on a lived-in vibe for $5.35M

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April 7, 2026

1860s Sag Harbor cottage has a designer’s take on a lived-in vibe for $5.35M

This cozy 1860s Greek Revival cottage at 85 Suffolk Street in the village of Sag Harbor wraps chic interiors and modern amenities in historic Hamptons curb appeal. Asking $5,350,000, the renovated home has a guest house and a heated pool, ready for all-season living without having to change a thing.
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NJ Transit access to be restricted at Penn Station during World Cup

NJ Transit hall in Penn Station. Photo by Chris Rycroft on Flickr.

April 7, 2026

NJ Transit access to be restricted at Penn Station during World Cup

During FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium this summer, parts of Penn Station will be closed for several hours before matches to everyone but ticketholders. As first reported by NorthJersey.com, NJ Transit commuters will not be able to travel on New Jersey-bound trains from Penn for four hours before the start of the eight matches happening at MetLife. According to NJ Transit documents obtained and confirmed by the news website, World Cup attendees will have their tickets checked at entrances on 32nd and 33rd Streets, while Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road riders will be directed to other entrances.
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RXR files plans for 95-story supertall next to Grand Central

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April 7, 2026

RXR files plans for 95-story supertall next to Grand Central

After receiving approval five years ago, a plan to build a supertall next to Grand Central Terminal is moving forward. Last week, RXR Realty filed the first permits for a 95-story tower at 175 Park Avenue, the site of the former Grand Hyatt Hotel, which the City Council approved in 2021 as part of the hotel’s redevelopment. The project is 12 stories taller than previously reported and would include office space and hotel rooms spanning nearly 3 million square feet. The tower had appeared stalled but was revived last month after RXR met with JPMorgan clients to gauge interest in funding the project, which the firm says is expected to cost $6.5 billion, according to Crain’s. Construction could begin in June.
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West Village megamansion enters contract for over $70M

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April 6, 2026

West Village megamansion enters contract for over $70M

Two multi-family townhouses that were combined into one megamansion in the West Village found a buyer this month. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the unique property at 105-107 Bank Street entered contract for over $70 million, set to become one of the most expensive homes ever sold in downtown Manhattan if the deal closes at that price. Robert A.M. Stern Architects designed the double-wide residence, which is six stories and measures over 13,000 square feet.
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Real Estate Trends

Car-Free Earth Day returns with free events across NYC

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April 6, 2026

Car-Free Earth Day returns with free events across NYC

New York City’s annual Car-Free Earth Day returns later this month, turning streets across the five boroughs into car-free corridors for recreation and free programming. The event, set for April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature several “signature locations” in each borough with activities focused on climate change and sustainability. Citi Bike will offer free one-day passes for its classic bicycles during the event.
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Edge at Hudson Yards unveils new immersive installations of light and color

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April 6, 2026

Edge at Hudson Yards unveils new immersive installations of light and color

The views from Edge at Hudson Yards will extend indoors this year as the Western Hemisphere’s highest indoor and outdoor observation deck unveils a new multi-sensory immersive experience. Created in collaboration with Journey, Moment Factory, and New York-based design firm SOFTlab, Edge, from its 4th-floor entry to its 100th-floor sky deck, has been reimagined in a multi-million-dollar transformation featuring new permanent installations. Debuting this summer, the overhaul also introduces refreshed culinary offerings, including upgraded food and cocktail options, and the return of Marquee Skydeck, one of the city’s highest nightlife venues.
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Abolitionist Place Park. Photo courtesy of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

April 6, 2026

A renter’s guide to Downtown Brooklyn

Since being rezoned 20 years ago, Downtown Brooklyn has transformed into a dynamic mixed-use district, adding roughly 32 million square feet of new development in residential, commercial, cultural, academic, and open spaces. According to the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, since 2004, the area has seen over 27,000 housing units completed, with nearly 8,000 units under construction or in the pipeline. As one of the best transit-connected areas in New York City, along with its strong arts and cultural scene, Downtown Brooklyn is becoming a successful example of what a live-work-play neighborhood looks like. If you're looking to move to the neighborhood, we took a look at some of the best rental buildings to call home.
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See the new food and drink options at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field this season

(L) Bobby’s Burgers “Crunchburger;” (R) New York Mets’ 2026 menu items

April 3, 2026

See the new food and drink options at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field this season

New York City baseball fans will find plenty of new food options this season, as both the Yankees and Mets have rolled out updated menus. At Yankee Stadium, offerings include longtime favorites like celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s “Bobby’s Burgers” and Christian Petroni’s “Parm to Table,” along with local newcomers such as Magnolia Bakery. At Citi Field, which has been nominated for best ballpark food by USA Today for the fourth consecutive year, fans can try 37 new dishes, including concepts from chef Kwame Onwuachi, who is introducing a chopped cheese patty served on coco bread.
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‘Hunger Games’ director Gary Ross lists his Cobble Hill townhouse for $10.6M

Gary Ross, director of Hollywood hits like "The Hunger Games" and "Big," and his wife, designer Claudia Solti, have just put their Brooklyn townhouse at 197 Clinton Street on the market. Asking $10,600,000, the stately brick home offers 6,474 square feet of living space on six floors, from the private screening room to a top-floor "penthouse" with a patio. Behind its 1850s facade, the home has all the architecture and design features buyers look for in modern townhouse living, without having to change a thing.
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Congestion pricing funds major air quality upgrades at Bronx’s Hunts Point Market

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April 2, 2026

Congestion pricing funds major air quality upgrades at Bronx’s Hunts Point Market

Diesel-powered refrigeration units that have long emitted air pollution in the Bronx will be replaced by cleaner models, funded by revenue from New York City’s congestion pricing program. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point Produce Market will be replaced with cleaner diesel and hybrid units, which are projected to cut annual particulate matter emissions by 99.7 percent and nitrogen oxide by 66 percent. Replacing just one diesel-powered TRU with a newer model eliminates the equivalent particulate matter emissions of 330 truck trips per day on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
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For $5.9M, this architect-designed former Crown Heights carriage house has a guest studio and garage

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April 1, 2026

For $5.9M, this architect-designed former Crown Heights carriage house has a guest studio and garage

On one of the neighborhood's coveted 131-foot-deep lots, what was once a 19th-century carriage house and stable at 497 Saint Johns Place has been re-created by its architect owners as a modern sanctuary. Asking $5,895,000, the Crown Heights property hosts 4,000 square feet of live/work space that includes a separate guest house and spa and a two-car garage with a lift, all just minutes from Prospect Park.
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Oleg Cassini’s former UES mansion sells for $34.5M after lengthy bankruptcy battle

Photo credit: Evan Joseph for Sotheby’s International Realty

April 1, 2026

Oleg Cassini’s former UES mansion sells for $34.5M after lengthy bankruptcy battle

An Upper East Side townhouse tied to late fashion designer Oleg Cassini has sold for $34.5 million, bringing a years-long legal and bankruptcy battle to a close. The five-story home at 15 East 63rd Street was at the center of a high-profile dispute involving Cassini’s widow, Marianne Nestor, and her sister, Peggy Nestor, who filed for bankruptcy in 2023 after creditors moved to foreclose on the Beaux Arts limestone townhouse. The pair had filed, and lost, nearly 20 court appeals to delay the case and keep the residence, according to Crain’s.
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MoMA PS1 to host free block party for 50th anniversary

(L) MoMA PS1. Credit: Newell Reinvention on Flickr. (R) Credit: MoMA PS1

April 1, 2026

MoMA PS1 to host free block party for 50th anniversary

MoMA PS1 is hosting a free block party next month to celebrate its 50th anniversary, bringing live music, food, and special programming to its longtime home in Long Island City. The event will take place across the museum's plaza, courtyard, and galleries on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and include curator-led talks, artist activations, performances, and offerings from local food vendors. The celebration coincides with the opening weekend of "Greater New York," the museum’s signature survey of working NYC artists, which highlights more than 50 multidisciplinary creatives in the early stages of their careers.
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24 fitness essentials for better at-home workouts

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March 31, 2026

24 fitness essentials for better at-home workouts

By Terri Williams

According to Pew Research Center data, 79 percent of people make New Year’s resolutions that focus on health, exercise, or diet. At-home fitness equipment and tech can help achieve some of your health, exercise, and fitness goals. The convenience of working out at home eliminates the need to make it to the gym before it closes, and you never have to wait for someone else to get off of your preferred equipment. Plus, weather, traffic, and public transit delays are no longer valid excuses. Thinking of setting up a home gym? Certified personal trainer and BowFlex fitness advisor Amy Kiser Schemper tells us it really only takes a few items.
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March 31, 2026

Two-story Midtown South building to become 32-story tower with 95 apartments

A vacant two-story Midtown South commercial building will become a 32-story residential tower, marking the first permits filed in New York City for a high-density development under new zoning laws. On Monday, Sioni Group filed plans to construct a 95-unit apartment building at 28 West 37th Street, the commercial building the group applied to demolish in February, according to Crain’s. The project is the first to take advantage of the R-12 high-density zoning, introduced after the state lifted the floor area ratio (FAR) cap to allow greater residential density.
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New Developments

Booze is back on board the Staten Island Ferry

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March 31, 2026

Booze is back on board the Staten Island Ferry

After a seven-year sober spell, Staten Island Ferry riders can once again booze on board. Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that beer, hard seltzers, and canned cocktails will be sold on the ferry for the first time since 2019, alongside expanded snack options like pretzels and popcorn. The offerings debuted on the MV SSG Michael H. Ollis and are slated to roll out to the Sandy Ground and Dorothy Day ferries in the coming weeks.
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Upper West Side affordable senior housing project breaks ground

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March 31, 2026

Upper West Side affordable senior housing project breaks ground

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Work has begun on the second phase of a long-awaited Upper West Side development offering affordable homes for low-income and formerly homeless seniors. On Friday, the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) announced the start of the second phase of its West 108 development, an 84-unit permanently supportive housing project at 105 West 108th Street. The 22 studios and 61 one-bedrooms will be set aside for seniors ages 62 and older earning at or below 50 percent of the area median income, as well as adults ages 55 and older who have experienced homelessness and are living with serious mental health or substance use disorders.
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For $1.3M, easy living with a view in a Brooklyn high-rise condo

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March 30, 2026

For $1.3M, easy living with a view in a Brooklyn high-rise condo

High above the reborn residential neighborhood of Downtown Brooklyn, this two-bedroom corner apartment in The Nevins at 319 Schermerhorn Street has the sunlight and dazzling city views that you'd expect from high-rise life. Asking $1,275,000, the home's sleek, contemporary interiors and condo convenience mean stress-free living from day one.
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First phase of major East New York development opens lottery for 291 apartments, from $561/month

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March 30, 2026

First phase of major East New York development opens lottery for 291 apartments, from $561/month

East New York's sprawling 10-building Innovative Urban Village complex launched a housing lottery last week for 291 mixed-income apartments. Located at 30 Inspiration Lane (formerly known as 12096 Flatlands Avenue), the building falls under the 10.5-acre project’s first phase, which will include 386 affordable homes, a fresh food grocery store, and covered parking upon completion this summer. New Yorkers earning between 30 and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $561/month for studios to $2,691/month for three-bedrooms.
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Rolex to open 30-story David Chipperfield-designed office tower on Fifth Avenue this fall

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March 30, 2026

Rolex to open 30-story David Chipperfield-designed office tower on Fifth Avenue this fall

Rolex on Monday announced its new 30-story flagship at 665 Fifth Avenue will open this fall. Inspired by the watch brand's signature fluted bezel, the building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Sir David Chipperfield, will feature a stacked facade with four terraces at each step-back. The 165,000-square-foot building will include a multi-level Rolex retail space, topped by office floors and additional retail tenants, along with amenities such as a restaurant and event space.
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NYC’s first pro soccer stadium tops out in Queens

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March 27, 2026

NYC’s first pro soccer stadium tops out in Queens

Etihad Park, New York City's first-ever professional soccer stadium in Queens, topped out this week. The NYC Football Club (NYCFC) laid the final steel beam on Wednesday, completing the 25,000-seat stadium’s frame on schedule after construction began in December 2024. Developed by NYCFC, Related Companies, and Sterling Equities and designed by HOK, the seven-story, fully electric stadium is expected to open for the 2027–28 Major League Soccer season as NYCFC’s official home in the five boroughs.
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Landlord income up 6 percent as board considers rent adjustments for NYC’s stabilized apartments

Tenant advocates called for a rent freeze during the Rent Guidelines Board final vote on June 30, 2025. Photo courtesy of New York State Tenant Bloc.

March 27, 2026

Landlord income up 6 percent as board considers rent adjustments for NYC’s stabilized apartments

The Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), the nine-member group that decides annual rent adjustments for New York City's one million stabilized apartments, kicked off its annual review of economic conditions for both landlords and tenants this week. During the first of many sessions before a final vote on rent changes this summer, the board on Thursday released a report detailing the 2024 incomes and expenses of the city's rent-stabilized housing stock. According to the data, the net operating income (NOI), or the amount of revenue landlords received after operating costs, rose 6.2 percent between 2023 and 2024 citywide, the third year in a row that NOI increased.
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Brooklyn Bridge to get separate bike and pedestrian entrances in Manhattan

The Brooklyn Bridge bike lane when it opened in 2021. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 27, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge to get separate bike and pedestrian entrances in Manhattan

New York City this week launched another new street safety project ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer. Starting in April, the city will fully separate the cyclist and pedestrian entrances to the Brooklyn Bridge in Manhattan for the first time, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Friday. Dedicated cyclist and pedestrian entrances from Centre Street and Park Row will allow bike riders to access the bridge without cutting through crowds. Slated for completion in June, the redesign will also convert a left-turn bay on Centre Street between Chambers Street and the bridge entrance into a two-way protected bike lane.
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Mamdani launches new office to support NYC street vendors

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March 27, 2026

Mamdani launches new office to support NYC street vendors

A longtime advocate for New York City’s street vendors will now represent the small businesses at City Hall. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday officially launched the Office of Street Vendor Services and appointed Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez, co-director of the Street Vendor Project at the Urban Justice Center, as its first executive director. As part of the Department of Small Business Services, the new office will conduct outreach to the city’s roughly 23,000 street vendors and educate them on local laws and the permitting process. Legislation reforming street vending that passed the City Council last year mandated the creation of the new office.
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March 27, 2026

Drew Barrymore’s amazing 12-acre Westchester estate asks $5M

This 12-acre estate at 19 Winfield Avenue in Harrison is currently owned by Drew Barrymore, but her influence goes beyond just celebrity cachet. The actress, producer, director, and talk show host curated every detail of the three homes on the property as part of her Beautiful by Drew design brand. Asking $4,995,000, the estate's living spaces have an unusual level of considered charm. The property contains five lots, any of which can be sold off for additional income. In addition to the historic main house, the estate includes a guest house and a pool house, surrounded by a combination of wooded land, lawns, and landscaped gardens.
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MTA launches new app with real-time subway and bus tracking

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March 26, 2026

MTA launches new app with real-time subway and bus tracking

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revamped its mobile app to provide more accurate, real-time information for subway and bus riders. The update, rolled out on Wednesday, allows riders to track trains and buses, receive service alerts, and connect with customer support agents available 24/7. It also introduces new features such as station wayfinding, transfer information, and the ability to save favorite subway lines and bus routes.
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Mamdani appeals housing voucher expansion, breaking campaign pledge

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press during February’s state budget hearing. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

March 26, 2026

Mamdani appeals housing voucher expansion, breaking campaign pledge

After failing to reach a deal with housing advocates, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appealed a court ruling that ordered New York City to expand its housing voucher program, a move that departs from one of his key campaign pledges. Filed on Tuesday, the appeal puts Mamdani in the position once held by former Mayor Eric Adams, whose initial opposition sparked a legal battle that has stretched for nearly three years. In February, Mamdani indicated he no longer intended to support the program’s expansion due to the city’s projected $7 billion budget deficit, and after negotiations failed, his appeal now extends the legal battle indefinitely.
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March 26, 2026

For $3.1M, this rambling Flatbush Victorian is a welcome refuge

From the wide front porch to the wood-beamed sunroom and beautifully preserved historic details, this tree-shaded Prospect Park South home at 155 Stratford Road invites laid-back city living. Asking $3,100,000, the home's historic details are unfussy but lovely, its proportions are gracious, and modern updates are exactly where they need to be. A private two-car driveway adds even more everyday value.
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New protected two-way bike lane will connect the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square

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March 26, 2026

New protected two-way bike lane will connect the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square

New York City has begun a series of bike lane and pedestrian space upgrades that will add a safer link between the Brooklyn Bridge and Union Square. On Wednesday, DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn announced the start of work in Noho, the East Village, and Union Square, including a continuous north-south bike connection from the Brooklyn Bridge to Astor Place and Union Square. Officials say the most significant improvements will be completed before the FIFA World Cup in July, when the already busy area is expected to see a surge in visitors.
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NYC to fast-track affordable housing on city-owned land

The city-owned vacant lot at 784-800 Myrtle Avenue in Bed-Stuy will be fast-tracked for affordable housing. Streetview © Google

March 25, 2026

NYC to fast-track affordable housing on city-owned land

New York City is launching another program aimed at speeding up the development of affordable housing across the five boroughs. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday launched the Neighborhood Builders Fast Track, which will include a roster of prequalified developers to be selected for projects on city-owned land, shortening the time it takes before construction can begin by eight months. The new initiative joins the Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP), which the city rolled out last month, in helping build more homes more quickly.
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Photos by Chrysovalantis Skoufris of Uptick Multimedia unless otherwise noted.

March 25, 2026

Dine in a gold-domed cupola in this $13.5M Chelsea penthouse

In the landmarked O'Neill Building at 655 6th Avenue, this duplex penthouse condo is a 21st-century luxury home that pays homage to the Gilded Age. The building dates to 1887, when it was built as a Ladies' Mile department store. Asking $13,495,000, the penthouse is a 4,819-square-foot residence that was, until 2008, home to "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay. Anchoring the home's 2,500 square feet of outdoor space is a paved terrace with a view of the gold Neo-Grec-style cupola.
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First major Raphael exhibition in the U.S. opens at The Met

Installation view of Raphael: Sublime Poetry, on view March 29–June 28, 2026, at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All installation view photos are by Eileen Travell, Courtesy of The Met.

March 25, 2026

First major Raphael exhibition in the U.S. opens at The Met

Iconic works by Italian Renaissance master Raphael will go on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, bringing many of the artist’s most celebrated pieces to the United States for the first time. On view from March 29 through June 28, "Raphael: Sublime Poetry" is the first comprehensive international loan exhibition in the country dedicated to the artist. Spanning his full career, the exhibition will feature more than 200 works, including over 170 drawings, paintings, tapestries, and decorative arts from public and private collections around the world.
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NYC breaks ground on Bronx crosstown bus service upgrades around Yankee Stadium

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March 25, 2026

NYC breaks ground on Bronx crosstown bus service upgrades around Yankee Stadium

New York City has broken ground on a project that will improve crosstown Bronx bus service and enhance street safety near Yankee Stadium, ahead of baseball season’s opening day on Wednesday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the project, which will add westbound bus-only lanes, including converting the 161st Street underpass to bus-only use. The redesign will also include pedestrian safety upgrades and new amenities for bus riders, such as shelters, benches, and leaning bars, along with infrastructure to make boarding buses safer and more accessible.
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NYC tourism generated $84.7B in 2025 despite decline in international visitors

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March 24, 2026

NYC tourism generated $84.7B in 2025 despite decline in international visitors

New York City’s tourism industry generated $84.7 billion in economic impact in 2025, despite a decline in international visitors amid ongoing immigration crackdowns under the Trump administration. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYC Tourism + Conventions President and CEO Julie Coker released on Tuesday the city's annual tourism report, which found that the five boroughs welcomed 65 million visitors last year, a modest 0.7 percent increase from 2024. The report also found that the industry generated $55.6 billion in direct spending, $7.5 billion in tax revenue, and supported 397,000 jobs.
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March 24, 2026

MTA lot in Crown Heights to become 300-unit residential building

New York is looking to transform a parking lot in Crown Heights owned by the MTA into the neighborhood's next residential development. The agency on Tuesday released a request for proposals seeking developers to build approximately 300 new housing units at 1119 Pacific Street, an underutilized lot used by New York City Transit as part of a cable shop. Approved by the City Council last year, the rezoning of the area has enabled the construction of new residential buildings in the formerly industrial area.
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New community space opens at Wagner Park Pavilion in Battery Park City

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March 24, 2026

New community space opens at Wagner Park Pavilion in Battery Park City

A new community space with sweeping views of New York Harbor opened Monday at the Pavilion in Battery Park City’s Wagner Park. Dubbed "The Classroom," the 1,200-square-foot space is designed for public engagements, private rentals, catered events, and business meetings. The addition marks the latest phase of Wagner Park Pavilion’s revitalization, following a two-year overhaul that included reopening the park in July, after elevating it by 10 feet and incorporating hidden flood protection measures as part of a nearly $300 million project.
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Take a retro NYC subway ride to the Mets and Yankees home opener games

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March 24, 2026

Take a retro NYC subway ride to the Mets and Yankees home opener games

Baseball is back! Celebrate by taking a retro subway ride to the Mets and Yankees home opener games. The New York Transit Museum will once again run vintage trains for the first home games of the season, March 26 at Citi Field and April 3 at Yankee Stadium. Costing the typical $3 to ride, retro trains will depart from 34th Street-Hudson Yards to Mets-Willets Point, and from Grand Central-42nd Street to 161st Street-Yankee Stadium.
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NYC begins redesign of Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen

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March 20, 2026

NYC begins redesign of Ninth Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen

Ninth Avenue in Hell's Kitchen will join a growing number of Manhattan corridors slated for redesigns, the city's Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday. The project will immediately begin along a stretch from West 34th to West 50th Streets, where pedestrian space will be expanded, the protected bike lane widened, and the bus lane extended and repainted to 50th Street. The improvements are expected to be completed ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer, when sidewalk overcrowding in the area is expected to increase.
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Prospect Park’s east side is getting a protected bike lane, pedestrian plaza

Rendering of Ocean Avenue perimeter, courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance.

March 20, 2026

Prospect Park’s east side is getting a protected bike lane, pedestrian plaza

A connected bike lane around the entire perimeter of Prospect Park is closer to becoming a reality. The city on Friday broke ground on a $15.5 million project aimed at enhancing the eastern edge of the Brooklyn park along Ocean and Parkside Avenues, from Empire Boulevard to Parade Place. The project includes installing a sidewalk-grade, two-way protected bike lane that will connect to existing bike paths around the park and a new pedestrian plaza that will be home to the new Shirley Chisholm monument.
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MTA to replace more than 2,000 NYC subway cars, largest order in agency history

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March 20, 2026

MTA to replace more than 2,000 NYC subway cars, largest order in agency history