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Last June, 6sqft introduced the wide front porch and colorfully restored rooms of this Colonial Revival mansion at 1221 Albemarle Road in Flatbush, first listed for $6,500,000. The 1904 townhouse, built by architect William C. Lauritzen, has sold for $6,250,000, less than a year later. The sale sets a record for the Flatbush neighborhood of Ditmas Park; a home at 260 Westminster Road that sold last year for $3.8 million held the previous top price.
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Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse sells for $14M, nearly half its original asking price

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March 3, 2026

Ivana Trump’s Lenox Hill townhouse sells for $14M, nearly half its original asking price

After nearly four years on the market, Ivana Trump's opulent Lenox Hill townhouse has finally sold, fetching much less than its original $26.5 million listing price. The five-story home at 10 East 64th Street sold for $14 million, according to property records and first reported by the Wall Street Journal, down from its initial 2022 ask. Ivana purchased the home for roughly $2.5 million in 1992, shortly after her divorce from Donald Trump. The property was first listed following Ivana's death in 2022, as 6sqft previously reported.
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NYC to revamp six more blocks of Broadway by 2031

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March 3, 2026

NYC to revamp six more blocks of Broadway by 2031

New York City is pressing ahead with its transformation of Broadway into a pedestrian-focused corridor, with plans to redesign six additional blocks by 2031. According to a Department of Transportation (DOT) presentation to Manhattan Community Board 5 last month, the $156 million expansion will upgrade Broadway between 21st and 27th Streets with permanent concrete plazas, widened sidewalks, and improved bike lanes. The project builds on the city’s broader "Broadway Vision" initiative, launched in March 2023 to improve safety and reduce vehicle traffic along the heavily traveled corridor.
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Astor Theatre, 45th Street and Broadway, December 24, 1936. Courtesy of NYC Municipal Archives.

March 3, 2026

New exhibit celebrates 400 years of NYC history and the people who shaped it

What makes New York City, New York City? That's one question a new online exhibit from the city's Department of Records & Information Services (DORIS) explores. Featuring more than 100 items from the city's archival and library collections, "NYC's Story: The City on Record" uses government records that reveal the 400 years of NYC history, from documents showing land transfers in 17th-century Queens to a 2025 primary election ballot.
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Bally’s buys Bronx casino site from NYC for $157M

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March 2, 2026

Bally’s buys Bronx casino site from NYC for $157M

Bally's Corporation has officially purchased the Bronx parkland where it will build one of three new casinos downstate after the company secured a gaming license in December. As first reported by the Commercial Observer, the company last week purchased the 16-acre parcel at 450 Hutchinson Parkway in Throggs Neck—formerly leased to Donald Trump—from the city for $156.6 million. The proposal survived a City Council vote that initially denied a crucial rezoning, a decision later overridden by a veto from former Mayor Eric Adams, keeping the project alive.
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Real Estate Trends

March 2, 2026

FiDi office tower to become 796-unit residential building

RXR Realty secured a $420 million construction loan last week for an office-to-residential conversion that will transform a century-old Financial District office tower into 796 new homes. Affiliates of Apollo Global Management provided the financing to convert the 32-story 61 Broadway, with construction expected to begin later this month and the first residents projected to move in during the first half of 2028, according to Crain's. Roughly 200 of the apartments will be set aside for households earning 80 percent of the area median income (AMI).
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This $1.55M Fort Hamilton home is ready for spring, inside and out

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March 2, 2026

This $1.55M Fort Hamilton home is ready for spring, inside and out

It's hard to imagine a garden in bloom when New York City is still shifting piles of snow. This Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, townhouse at 215 90th Street, asking $1,550,000, feels like a preview, with floral wallpaper, skylit rooms for sunlight in every season, and a patio surrounded by greenery. An additional perk: garage parking with an EV charger.
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Historic Hunterfly Road Houses in Weeksville reopen after $4M renovation

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March 2, 2026

Historic Hunterfly Road Houses in Weeksville reopen after $4M renovation

Four wood-frame homes built in the 19th century as part of one of the nation's largest free Black communities before the Civil War have been restored. The Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn reopened last week after undergoing a $4 million renovation, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday. Last month, the center also received $1.2 million in state funding to maintain the historic homes, support staff and daily tours, and expand literacy and community programs.
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MTA revamps music program with themed monthly performances across NYC

Greg Banks performs at 42 St-Times Sq as part of MTA Music. Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA

February 27, 2026

MTA revamps music program with themed monthly performances across NYC

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced an overhaul of its “Music Under New York” program, which brings live music to subway stations across all five boroughs. Renamed MTA Music, the program marks the 40th anniversary of the MTA’s Arts & Design initiative and features an expanded lineup of performers through 2026 and beyond. The relaunch includes a new monthly Station Series, bringing themed performances to five locations each month, with each showcase celebrating a different musical or cultural heritage alongside the program’s ongoing daily performances.
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Flatbush mansion sells for $6.25M, a neighborhood record

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This $4M Strivers' Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

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Newark Airport to test self-driving shuttle buses this spring

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February 27, 2026

Newark Airport to test self-driving shuttle buses this spring

Self-driving shuttle buses are coming to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) this spring, with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey launching a pilot program to test the technology. The agency announced Wednesday that it has partnered with three autonomous vehicle companies to operate electric self-driving shuttles at the airport through the spring, with each company conducting two-week test periods in a section of the airport currently closed to the public as part of its ongoing redevelopment. The Port Authority will evaluate whether the shuttles could serve as an effective way to transport passengers between existing airport facilities and the new AirTrain system currently under construction.
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Rendering from 2020 Sunnyside Yard master plan courtesy of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU)

February 27, 2026

Mamdani pitches 12,000-unit Sunnyside Yard development to Trump

A mammoth plan to bring thousands of affordable homes to one of the largest undeveloped sites in New York City was resurrected this week. In a meeting at the White House on Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani pitched President Donald Trump on the Sunnyside Yard development, a proposal to build a deck over the 180-acre rail yard in Queens and create a new mixed-use community with 12,000 affordable apartments, new schools, and public space above a new regional rail hub. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration released a master plan for the project right before the city shut down during the pandemic in March 2020, and it has been at a standstill since. Mamdani said he asked the president for $21 billion in federal grants to advance the project.
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Trump partners with Pakistan in strange plan to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel

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February 27, 2026

Trump partners with Pakistan in strange plan to redevelop NYC’s Roosevelt Hotel

An unlikely player has entered Midtown’s Roosevelt Hotel redevelopment: President Donald Trump and the federal government. As first reported by Reuters last week, the United States government's General Services Administration (GSA) signed an agreement with Pakistan, which owns the iconic but shuttered hotel at 45 East 45th Street, to jointly redevelop, renovate, operate, and maintain the property. The pact, negotiated by New York real estate developer and Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff, marks a surprising turnaround for the project, which returned to the drawing board last week after Pakistan restarted its search for a broker and financial advisor, according to The Real Deal.
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Dumbo penthouse closes for $16.25M, new record for Brooklyn sponsor condo

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February 26, 2026

Dumbo penthouse closes for $16.25M, new record for Brooklyn sponsor condo

A full-floor penthouse at Dumbo's tallest tower officially closed this week, setting a new record for the borough. Penthouse B at Olympia, a 33-story condo at 30 Front Street, sold for $16.25 million, becoming the highest price-per-square-foot ($3,297) deal ever for a Brooklyn sponsor condo. The home might look familiar; the condo was featured in Spike Lee's 2025 movie "Highest 2 Lowest" as Denzel Washington's fictional apartment.
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New York officials introduce bill to protect Pride flag

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February 26, 2026

New York officials introduce bill to protect Pride flag

After President Donald Trump ordered the removal of the Pride flag at New York City's Stonewall National Monument earlier this month, Sen. Chuck Schumer on Wednesday formally introduced legislation to make the flag congressionally authorized. Supported by Schumer and Rep. Dan Goldman, the bill seeks to amend current policy that permits only the U.S. flag and other “congressionally or departmentally authorized flags” to fly on National Park Service flagpoles, as Gay City News reported. The flag was taken down on February 9, and New York City officials defiantly raised it again three days later.
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This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

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February 26, 2026

This $800K Chelsea two-bedroom co-op is easy on fees and rules

This two-bedroom parlor co-op on a tree-lined Chelsea block at 231 West 21st Street, asking $799,000, has plenty of pre-war charm along with tons of sunlight and a renovated kitchen and bath. Low monthly fees and laid-back co-op regs make Manhattan living a little easier.
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MTA threatens to sue Trump over stalled Second Avenue Subway funds

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February 26, 2026

MTA threatens to sue Trump over stalled Second Avenue Subway funds

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it will sue the federal government unless funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion resumes within a week. The MTA on Wednesday sent a letter to President Donald Trump's administration, warning that the agency will pursue legal action unless the federal government restores more than $58 million owed for the project by March 6, citing concerns that further delays could stall the long-planned expansion. Funding for the Second Avenue Subway was halted during the October government shutdown, along with funding for the Gateway project.
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Bayside affordable housing project moves ahead, thanks to NYC’s new charter reforms

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February 25, 2026

Bayside affordable housing project moves ahead, thanks to NYC’s new charter reforms

An anti-development New York City council member voted to approve a project in her district Sunday, citing a new ballot measure, supported by New Yorkers in November's election. Council Member Vickie Paladino, who represents District 19 in northeast Queens, voted to advance a 248-unit, eight-story development at 217-14 24th Avenue in Bayside. While she initially opposed the project, Paladino reversed course because the new measure gives a three-member appeals board, including the mayor, council speaker, and local borough president, to overturn rejections by the council.
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Seagram heir’s Soho penthouse rents for $120K a month, a neighborhood record

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February 25, 2026

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

Seagram liquor heir Eli Bronfman will be collecting $120,000 a month for his penthouse pad at 20 Greene Street while searching for a buyer, according to The Real Deal. The massive loft occupies the top three floors of the classic cast-iron building, topped by a dazzling rooftop terrace. Bronfman put the four-bedroom condo on the market last year for $45 million. Its current ask is $35,950,000, but its six-figure rental price may make it hard to part with–and may be Soho's highest ever.
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Battery Park City rent protections extended for long-time tenants

Hundreds of tenants at Gateway Plaza, Battery Park City's oldest and largest residential development, will have their annual rent increases capped at 2.5 percent for the next 43 years. On Monday, the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) announced an agreement with Marina Tower Associates to extend those protections for roughly 430 units with continuous occupancy since July 1, 2009. Originally set to expire in July 2030, the safeguards will now remain in place through June 17, 2069.
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February 25, 2026

This $4M Strivers’ Row home is a link to Harlem history with five floors of townhouse living and a private garage

Built in 1892, this renovated townhouse on Harlem's Strivers' Row, asking $3,995,000, brings neighborhood history into the 21st century. Restored by noted architect Alan Berman of Archetype Architecture NY, the Colonial Revival-style yellow brick-and-limestone home at 269 West 138th Street includes a duplex apartment on the lower floors with a triplex above. An extra perk: a private garage.
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Six Coasts replaces Island Oyster, which closed in 2025. Photo © Julienne Schaer

February 24, 2026

Pan-American coastal restaurant opening on Governors Island

Just weeks after Bad Bunny highlighted the diversity of the Americas during his Super Bowl halftime show, a new restaurant in New York City aims to celebrate Pan-American flavors. Run by Smorgasburg, Six Coasts will occupy a 32,000-square-foot waterfront space on Governors Island and offer food and drinks inspired by "six coastal identities across the Americas." The restaurant, which replaces Island Oyster, will open in May, the Trust for Governors Island announced Tuesday.
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Tin Building food hall closes, to be replaced by ‘Balloon Museum’

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February 24, 2026

Tin Building food hall closes, to be replaced by ‘Balloon Museum’

Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s market and food hall at the Seaport's Tin Building closed its doors on Monday, not even four years after opening. The Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG) announced the high-end culinary hub will be replaced by "Balloon Museum," an interactive art installation expected to open this summer. The move marks the end of the $200 million venture, which transformed the landmark into a 58,000-square-foot food emporium following a multi-year relocation and restoration.
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NYC blizzard: Here’s how to check if your street has been plowed

Track snow plow progress across NYC via PlowNYC

February 23, 2026

NYC blizzard: Here’s how to check if your street has been plowed

New York City's first blizzard in a decade dropped over 15 inches of snow in Central Park by early Monday morning, with the National Weather Service estimating up to two feet total in parts of the city as snow continues to fall. Thousands of Department of Sanitation employees are working 12-hour shifts, with 2,300 plows and 700 salt spreaders hitting the streets. Follow along with the agency's interactive PlowNYC map to check whether your block has been cleared and salted in real-time.
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New condo planned for vacant Chelsea lot next to the High Line

The High Line’s 10th Avenue overlook. The new condo at 118 10th Avenue will be on the east side of the street. Photograph by Mike Peel on Wikimedia

February 23, 2026

New condo planned for vacant Chelsea lot next to the High Line

A vacant Chelsea development site once tied to the late New York City developer Brandon Miller has sold for $53 million and will become a new condo building. Adirondack Capital Partners on Monday announced that Toll Brothers purchased the roughly 12,000-square-foot parcel at 118 10th Avenue from Benny Barmapov, with plans to build an 85,000-square-foot condominium. Miller had previously leased the site, with plans for a 10-story, 100,000-square-foot office building, according to The Real Deal.
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Ahead of blizzard, NYC announces snow day for schools, travel restrictions

Photo of Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge courtesy of NYC Parks/ Daniel Avila

February 22, 2026

Ahead of blizzard, NYC announces snow day for schools, travel restrictions

Ahead of New York's first blizzard in a decade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday declared a state of emergency, announcing closure of public schools and citywide travel restrictions. The National Weather Service predicts snowfall totals of 16 to 24 inches, with the highest totals at the coast, and strong winds up to 40 miles per hour. The mayor announced public schools will be closed on Monday, with no remote learning, giving students the first real snow day since 2019. Schools will be back open on Tuesday, the mayor announced.
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Waymo in 2021. Photo courtesy of Waymo.

February 20, 2026

Hochul nixes robotaxis outside NYC

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After backing legislation that would allow self-driving vehicles to be tested outside city limits, Gov. Kathy Hochul has reversed her stance, saying this week that companies like Waymo won't be allowed to test the cars in smaller towns outside of New York City, as Gothamist reported. The latest development does not affect the current pilot program, allowing Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, to operate eight of its cars in Manhattan and Brooklyn, albeit with a human at the wheel.
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Mott Haven housing development is first to undergo new expedited review process

Rendering courtesy of STAT Architecture PC

February 20, 2026

Mott Haven housing development is first to undergo new expedited review process

In last November's election, New Yorkers voted to approve four housing ballot measures, including one that speeds up construction by reducing the time it takes to review projects. On Friday, the city announced that the first-ever project to go through the new Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP), which shortens the review process from seven months to just 90 days, will be an affordable housing development in Mott Haven. Located at 351 Powers Avenue, the Powerhouse Apartments, first unveiled in 2024, will turn an empty city-owned lot into more than 80 affordable apartments, a community theater, and outdoor green space.
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February 19, 2026

Alexander Wang’s Asian arts hub to open in Chinatown landmark

The Beaux Arts building at 58 Bowery has been an anchor of Chinatown for a century, owned for most of that time by the Citizens Savings Bank. Designer Alexander Wang and his mother, Ying Wang, purchased the landmarked building in 2025; this month, the pair will launch their dream of a hub for Asian and Asian-American creativity in the neighborhood with the opening of The Wang Contemporary (TWC). The center's inaugural exhibition, "20,000 Variations On A Paper Plane In Flight," by Asian-American art collective MSCHF, will be on view from February 20-22.
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Carnegie Hill co-op owned by MoMA’s original director lists for $2.3M

Listing photos are virtually staged. Photos courtesy of Coldwell Banker Warburg

February 19, 2026

Carnegie Hill co-op owned by MoMA’s original director lists for $2.3M

The Carnegie Hill apartment that once belonged to one of the most influential figures of the modern art movement has hit the market. Alfred Barr Jr. was the original director of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) when it opened in 1929, where he championed all forms of art and became known for bringing Pablo Picasso's work to the United States. During his tenure as director, Barr lived in a high-floor three-bedroom co-op at 49 East 96th Street, which recently became available for $2,295,000.
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$2M mid-century modern home in Westchester has 21st-century energy efficiency and zero carbon footprint

All photos courtesy of Judy Justin

February 19, 2026

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

This 1963 home at 23 Crossbar Road is a remarkable opportunity to be nearly off-grid, energy-wise, while living in the popular Westchester village of Hastings-on-Hudson. The home has a certified Pearl Gold rating and a zero carbon footprint, meaning its owners can be free of energy bills. Originally designed by well-known architect Harry Wenning, the renovated home, on the market for $1,999,000, has modernist charm and plenty of contemporary comforts.
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Work begins on East Harlem tower with 340 affordable apartments and new arts center

Photo by Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

February 18, 2026

Work begins on East Harlem tower with 340 affordable apartments and new arts center

An affordable housing project first conceived as part of the East Harlem rezoning 10 years ago has finally kicked off construction. The city on Wednesday broke ground on Timbale Terrace, a 100 percent affordable tower with 341 apartments and a new theater and performing arts center for Belongó, formerly known as the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance. Located at East 118th Street and Park Avenue, the site sat vacant for decades before most recently serving as a police department parking lot.
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Trump releases Gateway Tunnel funding, work can resume next week

Governor Hochul rallied with construction workers at the Gateway Tunnel site on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Darren McGee/ Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

February 18, 2026

Trump releases Gateway Tunnel funding, work can resume next week

President Donald Trump has released the remaining federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project, allowing work to resume on the new rail tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey next week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the governor said "preliminary court victories and repeated conversations" with the president pushed the federal government to release the remaining $127 million in overdue funding for the $16 billion project.
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For $2.45M, an artist’s downtown Manhattan loft is a blank slate with a modern frame

All photos courtesy of Bettina Werner and Douglas Elliman

February 18, 2026

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

This one-bedroom-plus-office condo in the amenity-packed Downtown by Starck residence at 15 Broad Street is a high-floor haven, currently home to Italian artist Bettina Werner, who is known for her unique salt crystal artworks. The Fidi condo, asking $2,450,000, offers 1,809 square feet of living space, with the kind of white-box vibe that you'd expect from an art gallery, framed by 11-foot beamed ceilings. The building is also known for its peerless menu of luxury perks, including a pool and spa, a ball court, and a gorgeous rooftop park with a reflecting pool.
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NYC rent freeze likely: Mamdani announces six appointees to Rent Guidelines Board

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February 18, 2026

NYC rent freeze likely: Mamdani announces six appointees to Rent Guidelines Board

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced the appointment of six members to the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB), making his central campaign pledge of freezing rents for stabilized apartments much closer to reality. The nine-member board, appointed by the mayor, sets the lease guidelines annually for New York City's one million rent-stabilized apartments by considering the economic conditions for tenants and landlords.
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Mamdani floats 9.5 percent property tax hike to close NYC budget gap

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February 17, 2026

Mamdani floats 9.5 percent property tax hike to close NYC budget gap

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City would raise property taxes if Albany doesn't tax the rich. The mayor on Tuesday released his first preliminary budget, presenting a grim outlook for the city's fiscal health, including a $5.4 billion budget gap. Mamdani framed the proposed 9.5 percent property tax as a "last resort" if he cannot convince Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers to increase income taxes on New York's richest residents.
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February 17, 2026

125 affordable apartments to replace long-vacant Clinton Hill building

Gov. Kathy Hochul last week unveiled plans to raze and replace an abandoned building in Clinton Hill with a new mixed-use tower with 125 affordable apartments. Following a request for proposals issued last year, the state has tapped a partnership of nonprofit groups, Fifth Avenue Committee, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, and One Brooklyn Health, to redevelop 1024 Fulton Street. Officials have tried several times to revamp the site between Grand and Classon Avenues since the 1990s.
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New Underground Railroad stop discovered at Merchant’s House Museum in Manhattan

All photos courtesy of the Merchant’s House Museum

February 13, 2026

New Underground Railroad stop discovered at Merchant’s House Museum in Manhattan

A previously unknown site connected to the Underground Railroad was discovered in Manhattan this week. The Merchant's House Museum, a well-preserved 19th-century home-turned-museum on East 4th Street in Noho, unveiled a narrow passageway hidden beneath a built-in chest of drawers on the second floor that descends 15 feet to the ground floor. As NY1 first reported, the link to the Underground Railroad is the first uncovered in the city in over a century.
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Love is in the air at Times Square subway station this Valentine’s Day

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

February 13, 2026

Love is in the air at Times Square subway station this Valentine’s Day

You can feel the love at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station. On Thursday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) installed heart-shaped decals for the 1, 2, and 3 trains above the station’s fare gates and handed out matching stickers to riders, while also celebrating couples who met on public transit or while working for the agency. To further spread the love, a special Valentine’s Day message from actor Teyana Taylor will play in subway stations across the five boroughs.
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8 spots to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC

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February 13, 2026

8 spots to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy are underway, with top athletes from around the world competing for gold. While the competition has already begun, sports bars across New York City are hosting watch parties and serving Olympic-themed specials. From screenings at AMC movie theaters to fondue at a cozy, ski-lodge-themed rooftop in Times Square, here are some of the best spots to catch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC.
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Manhattan rents hit another high, median price near $4.7K/month

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February 12, 2026

Manhattan rents hit another high, median price near $4.7K/month

While January is normally the best time to find deals on apartments, New Yorkers continued to face record-high rents in the first month of 2026. In January, the Manhattan median rent hit $4,695/month, according to the monthly rental report prepared by Miller Samuel for Douglas Elliman. While the price is down slightly from December, which saw median rents for the borough at $4,720, January marked the third-highest rent on record for Manhattan.
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NJ Transit to cut service by 50% for four weeks

The project in 2024. Photo courtesy of Amtrak

February 12, 2026

NJ Transit to cut service by 50% for four weeks

New Jersey Transit riders will have a tough time reaching New York City for the next month. Starting Sunday, February 15, NJ Transit will cut service by 50 percent for four weeks to transfer rail operations from one track on the 115-year-old Portal Bridge to one track on the new $1.5 billion Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River, a major part of the Gateway Program. During construction, trains can only operate on a single track between Newark and Secaucus, resulting in fewer trains serving Penn Station on the North East Corridor and the North Jersey Coast Line. Weekday commuters on Midtown Direct trains along the Gladstone Branch, Morris & Essex, and Montclair-Boonton lines will be diverted to Hoboken, where several options will be available to reach Penn Station.
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This $15M penthouse is a 9,000-square-foot mansion in the Midtown sky

Photo credit: Tim Waltman – Evan Joseph Photography

February 12, 2026

This $15M penthouse is a 9,000-square-foot mansion in the Midtown sky

If you're thinking a townhouse is too small, this dazzling duplex high above Manhattan's east side at 500 Park Avenue, asking $15 million, might do. With over 9,000 square feet of living space, it's easy to get lost among the rooms that span two floors of this Midtown condo with four exposures, panoramic views, and a massive terrace. Currently owned by architect Wendy Evans Joseph, who has designed projects for noted museums and cultural institutions, including the new Canarsie Library, NYC's first public mass timber building, the home's interiors reflect a level of design sophistication not found in the average Manhattan penthouse.
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Mamdani looks to narrow housing voucher program, reneging on campaign promise

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to the press during Wednesday’s state budget hearing. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

February 12, 2026

Mamdani looks to narrow housing voucher program, reneging on campaign promise

Facing a projected $7 billion budget deficit, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday suggested he no longer intends to support the expansion of CityFHEPS, despite the plan having been passed by the City Council and upheld in court after challenges. His administration is now negotiating with housing advocates to resolve a lawsuit aimed at ensuring the program’s growth. According to the New York Times, city lawyers have asked a judge to adjourn the case while officials work with the Council and the Legal Aid Society, which filed the suit, to find a solution.
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Live next to the Bronx Zoo, affordable apartments from $1,031/month

Credit: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

February 11, 2026

Live next to the Bronx Zoo, affordable apartments from $1,031/month

Fifty-three low-income apartments are available at a new eight-story rental just steps away from the Bronx Zoo and New York Botanical Garden. Located at 872 Bronx Park South in West Farms, the building offers brand-new, affordable residences in close proximity to world-class institutions and expansive green space. New Yorkers earning 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,031/month studios to $2,636/month two-bedrooms.
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Upper East Side condos with Central Park views

3 beds starting at $5,300,000
4 beds starting at $7,400,000
5 beds starting at $8,750,000

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MetroCard artwork on view at new Grand Central exhibition

Nina Boesch, courtesy of the New York Transit Museum

February 11, 2026

MetroCard artwork on view at new Grand Central exhibition

While you can no longer swipe them to ride, New York City’s iconic MetroCard will once again be in the spotlight as part of a new exhibition at Grand Central Terminal next month. Opening March 16 at the New York Transit Museum's Grand Central Gallery and Store, "Inspired by MetroCard" shows how artists and designers have transformed the retired transit card into an artistic medium over its three-decade history. Drawing from the museum’s collections and contemporary works, the exhibition features fashion, sculpture, painting, and collage, along with limited-edition collector cards decorated with original artwork.
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One Domino Square penthouse set to break another area sales record at $7M

Photo credit: William Jess Laird

February 11, 2026

One Domino Square penthouse set to break another area sales record at $7M

Another penthouse at Williamsburg's One Domino Square condominium looks like it may again surpass area sales records: Penthouse 3A just entered contract for $7 million. If the unit closes at that price, it will be the area's top sale per square foot (a whopping $3,313). Another penthouse in the tallest residential tower on the Williamsburg waterfront sold for $7.7 million last year, as 6sqft reports, setting an area sponsor unit sale record.
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NYC officials re-raise Pride flag at Stonewall

NYC Council Members and Speaker Julie Menin hold a protest over the removal of the LGBTQIA+ flag from the Stonewall National Monument. Photo Credit: Will Alatriste/NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr

February 11, 2026

NYC officials re-raise Pride flag at Stonewall

New York City officials followed through on their promise to restore the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village, re-raising it Thursday after the National Park Service removed it earlier in the week. The flag was first taken down on Monday by the agency, which has overseen the site since it was designated a national monument by former President Barack Obama in 2016. The agency told Gay City News that the removal was required under policy permitting only the U.S. flag and other "congressionally or departmentally authorized flags" to fly on NPS flagpoles, despite the site’s recognition as the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, which the Pride flag symbolizes.
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Policy

Hochul moves to reform environmental law to speed up housing construction

Credit: Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul on Flickr

February 10, 2026

Hochul moves to reform environmental law to speed up housing construction

To accelerate housing development across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a series of reforms to New York’s environmental laws, which have delayed new projects for years. During an event with several elected officials on Tuesday, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the governor unveiled “common sense” reforms to the state’s Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), as well as executive actions to accelerate critical projects that, while not posing significant environmental impacts, have been caught in red tape and delays. The reforms also seek to cut bureaucratic hurdles for infrastructure projects, including clean water, green infrastructure, and parks, which are frequently slowed down by lengthy environmental review processes.
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All photos courtesy of Case[Study]

February 10, 2026

For $8M, this newly-constructed Williamsburg townhouse has every design trend covered