City opens Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush

City opens Studio Gang-designed Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush

For $3M, this charming Nomad loft has a rooftop deck with an outdoor shower

For $3M, this charming Nomad loft has a rooftop deck with an outdoor shower

Advocates push for restoration of weekend G train service to Forest Hills

Advocates push for restoration of weekend G train service to Forest Hills

Hochul nixes robotaxis outside NYC

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

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February 20, 2026

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

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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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Rare historic Greenwich Village ‘Renwick Row’ brownstone with intact details asks $12.5M

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February 20, 2026

Rare historic Greenwich Village ‘Renwick Row’ brownstone with intact details asks $12.5M

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As one of a row of stately brownstones designed by noted 19th-century architect James Renwick Jr., the historically significant property at 28 West 10th Street is a rare opportunity to own and restore a New York City icon. Asking $12,500,000, the six-story townhouse, built circa 1856, is one of the "Renwicks" often cited when noting the downtown neighborhood's historic beauty; like many of its Village neighbors, it has seen several notable creative residents. The home still has many of its original details, including fireplaces, woodwork, and plaster, offering a chance to bring this rare dwelling into the 21st century.
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Alexander Wang’s Asian arts hub to open in Chinatown landmark

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February 19, 2026

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

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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

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February 19, 2026

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

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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

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February 19, 2026

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

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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

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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

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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

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February 18, 2026

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

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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

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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

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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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NFL luminary Chris Simms’ Greenwich farmhouse asks $8M

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February 17, 2026

NFL luminary Chris Simms’ Greenwich farmhouse asks $8M

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Chris Simms, noted sports analyst and former NFL quarterback, and his wife, Danielle, are moving out of state and putting their restored Greenwich, Connecticut home at 640 Round Hill Road on the market. Asking $8,000,000, the fully restored antique farmhouse is surrounded by bucolic meadow views with direct access to the Greenwich Riding Trails. The property includes a finished party barn and garage, a pool house, and equestrian facilities.
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125 affordable apartments to replace long-vacant Clinton Hill building
February 17, 2026

125 affordable apartments to replace long-vacant Clinton Hill building

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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

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February 13, 2026

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

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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

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February 13, 2026

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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February 12, 2026

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

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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

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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

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February 11, 2026

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

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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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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

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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

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February 11, 2026

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

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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

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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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Hochul moves to reform environmental law to speed up housing construction

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February 10, 2026

Hochul moves to reform environmental law to speed up housing construction

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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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30-story condo will be the tallest building in Greenwich Village

11 West 13th Street in July 2025, ahead of construction. © Ondel Hylton

February 10, 2026

30-story condo will be the tallest building in Greenwich Village

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The tallest building in Greenwich Village is moving forward. Construction financing was secured last week for a new luxury condominium at 11 West 13th Street, a planned 30-story tower with 34 residences that will rise well above the neighborhood's next tallest buildings. Despite backlash from preservationist groups, which filed a zoning challenge with the Department of Buildings, the project is moving ahead, after developers Legion Investment Group and EJS Group secured $190 million in construction financing last week.
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Lunar New Year 2026: How to celebrate the Year of the Horse in NYC
February 9, 2026

Lunar New Year 2026: How to celebrate the Year of the Horse in NYC

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New York City’s vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations return to the five boroughs for a two-week run from February 17 through March 3. This year marks the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, which is said to embody enthusiasm, speed, and fieriness—ushering in a year of ambition and exploration. Across the city, there are plenty of ways to take part in the festivities, from museum-hosted festivals to parades and firecracker ceremonies.
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The rentals reshaping Gowanus: A guide to the neighborhood’s new apartment buildings

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February 9, 2026

The rentals reshaping Gowanus: A guide to the neighborhood’s new apartment buildings

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Thanks to a 2021 rezoning expected to create 9,000 new apartments, paired with an environmental clean-up of the long-contaminated canal, Gowanus is booming. More than 140 residential buildings are planned for the neighborhood, and several are already completed, attracting individuals and families seeking amenity-rich buildings and easy access to Manhattan and other parts of Brooklyn, while being relatively more affordable than neighboring Carroll Gardens and Park Slope. At the center of the community is the Gowanus Canal, which, as its federally-mandated Superfund cleanup continues, is expected to become a new waterfront park, flanked by a promenade, retail, and recreational space. As development continues to reshape the neighborhood, we're taking a look at the best new rental projects in Gowanus.
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New Canarsie library to be one of NYC’s first mass timber public buildings

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February 9, 2026

New Canarsie library to be one of NYC’s first mass timber public buildings

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Canarsie's new library will become one of New York City's first public buildings constructed from mass timber. City officials on Saturday celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Canarsie Library, a two-story, 11,000-square-foot branch on Rockaway Parkway and Avenue J that doubles the size of the previous building to better serve current and future patrons. The project highlights the city’s adoption of mass timber, a sustainable, low-carbon building method that combines natural beauty with climate-related benefits. The new library is scheduled to open next year.
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Judge allows Trump’s Gateway funding freeze to continue until Thursday

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February 9, 2026

Judge allows Trump’s Gateway funding freeze to continue until Thursday

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After ordering the Trump administration to resume funding for the Gateway project, a federal judge has agreed to temporarily allow the funding freeze to continue while an appeal moves forward. The order, issued Friday by Manhattan Judge Jeannette Vargas, follows a lawsuit filed by NY and NJ seeking emergency relief to stop the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) from withholding funds for the project. However, after the administration filed an appeal Sunday, Vargas agreed to pause the order until February 12 to allow the appeal to proceed, according to New Jersey Monitor.
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Trump said he’d restore Gateway funding if New York renames Penn Station after him

Photo of Penn Station by Don Ramey Logan via WikiCommons

February 6, 2026

Trump said he’d restore Gateway funding if New York renames Penn Station after him

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President Donald Trump told Sen. Chuck Schumer last month that he'd resume funding for the Gateway project, but only if New York's Penn Station and Washington’s Dulles International Airport are renamed after him. Trump said he would release $16 billion in previously allocated federal funds for the critical infrastructure project on that condition, as CNN reported. Funding, which had been secured under the Biden administration, was frozen during October’s government shutdown. Construction on the project will stop at 5 p.m. on Friday if the funding does not resume.
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Michelangelo Sistine Chapel sketch sells for $27.2M, setting new auction record

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February 6, 2026

Michelangelo Sistine Chapel sketch sells for $27.2M, setting new auction record

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A recently discovered Michelangelo drawing tied to the Sistine Chapel has sold at auction for more than $27 million, shattering its $1.5 million to $2 million estimate and setting a new auction record for the artist. The drawing—a study for the right foot of the Libyan Sibyl—is the first unrecorded study of the famed ceiling ever to come to auction, and one of only about 10 Michelangelo drawings known to be in private hands. On Thursday, the sketch sold for $27.2 million after a 45-minute bidding war at Christie’s New York, surpassing the artist’s previous auction record of $24.3 million.
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Asking $4.25M, this five-story Crown Heights mansion is filled with gorgeous historic details

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February 5, 2026

Asking $4.25M, this five-story Crown Heights mansion is filled with gorgeous historic details

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The massive limestone townhouse at 859 St. Marks Avenue counts as its neighbors some of the most architecturally significant homes in the Crown Heights North Historic District. Built in 1905, the two-family home is an impressive 25 feet wide. Within its 6,900-square-foot interior are two legal residences, both updated for modern living. Unlike many a jumbo Brooklyn townhouse, much of the home's exquisite turn-of-the-century interior architecture has been preserved to provide a stunning frame.
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NYC invests nearly $40M to bring clean heat pumps to Rockaways NYCHA complex

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February 5, 2026

NYC invests nearly $40M to bring clean heat pumps to Rockaways NYCHA complex

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New York City is investing nearly $40 million to bring clean heating and cooling to more than 700 homes at a public housing complex in the Rockaways. Announced on Wednesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the $38.4 million investment will install clean, reliable heat pumps in 712 apartments at NYCHA’s Beach 41st Houses in Edgemere, among the first NYCHA residences to receive custom-designed heat pumps under the agency’s “Clean Heat for All” initiative. The initiative aims to expand clean heat pump installations to more than 10,000 NYCHA apartments by 2030.
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NYC Council will bring back year-round outdoor dining

King, a restaurant in the Village. Photo by GuardianKC, CC BY-SA 4.0

February 5, 2026

NYC Council will bring back year-round outdoor dining

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The New York City Council will make outdoor dining year-round again. During a speech at A Better New York's (ABNY) Power Breakfast on Wednesday, City Council Speaker Julie Menin said she plans to advance legislation introduced last year that would bring back the pandemic-era program, allowing for roadway dining in winter and reducing the cost to businesses.
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$17.5M Dumbo penthouse seen in Denzel Washington’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ movie finds a buyer

All photos courtesy of Pavel Bendov for Olympia DUMBO

February 4, 2026

$17.5M Dumbo penthouse seen in Denzel Washington’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ movie finds a buyer

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Denzel Washington's fictional home in the 2025 movie "Highest 2 Lowest" has found a real-life buyer. A full-floor penthouse at Olympia, a sail-like condominium at 30 Front Street in Dumbo, entered contract this week. Last asking $17,500,000, the home's incredible views of the Manhattan skyline are on full display in the Spike Lee thriller, which stars Washington, A$AP Rocky, and Ilfenesh Hadera.
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NYC opens low-barrier shelter with 100+ units in Lower Manhattan

320 Pearl Street © 2024 Google

February 4, 2026

NYC opens low-barrier shelter with 100+ units in Lower Manhattan

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New York City has opened a new safe haven shelter in the South Street Seaport, offering secure temporary housing to more than 100 unhoused New Yorkers, as deaths linked to the city’s ongoing stretch of extreme cold continue to rise. On Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the opening of a long-stalled shelter at 320 Pearl Street, offering 106 beds, on-site services, and no curfews or similar restrictions in an effort to encourage more homeless New Yorkers to come in from the cold, according to Gothamist. The new shelter is part of a series of measures Mamdani has enacted since the city entered this historic cold snap, including the opening of 50 additional shelter units in Upper Manhattan on Monday.
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NY and NJ sue Trump administration for withholding Gateway funding

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February 4, 2026

NY and NJ sue Trump administration for withholding Gateway funding

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New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration for withholding $15 billion in federal funding previously set aside for the transformative Gateway project. Announced Tuesday, the lawsuit seeks emergency relief to prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) from continuing to withhold critical funding for the project, which is building a new rail tunnel and rehabilitating a dilapidated one. The legal action follows the Gateway Development Commission’s announcement last week that work would stop on February 6 unless federal funding is restored.
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Live in a former Park Slope bank for $5.5M

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February 3, 2026

Live in a former Park Slope bank for $5.5M

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The 30-foot-wide single-family townhouse at 383 10th Street occupies what was once a limestone-clad bank. Asking $5,480,000, this architectural standout in the heart of Park Slope has 4,000 square feet of living space on multiple levels, making use of the building's dramatic ceiling heights and unusual details. As a bonus, the owner gets access to condo-level amenities from The Slope condominium.
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Schomburg Center releases special list of 100 books by Black authors

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February 3, 2026

Schomburg Center releases special list of 100 books by Black authors

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Marking the start of Black History Month and its centennial, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has released a curated list of 100 Black-authored books from the past century. The "100 Black Voices: Schomburg Centennial Reading List" is now available at the New York Public Library’s circulating and research branches, with instant e-book and audiobook access to select recommendations and book giveaways at participating locations. The selections were curated by the Schomburg Center’s reference division and feature recommendations from leading figures in Black history, literature, scholarship, and art.
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20-story Murray Hill luxury rental opens lottery for 48 apartments, from $1,842/month

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February 3, 2026

20-story Murray Hill luxury rental opens lottery for 48 apartments, from $1,842/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 48 mixed-income apartments at a new CetraRuddy-designed luxury rental development in Murray Hill. Rising 20 stories at 255 East 39th Street, The Lotus is a sustainability-focused building whose cutting-edge amenities, modern residences, and building systems are all designed in accordance with “vegan principles,” according to Brause Realty. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,842/month studios to $4,518/month two bedrooms.
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Vornado and Newmark to expand Penn District with more retail

Seventh Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. Photo © 6sqft

February 2, 2026

Vornado and Newmark to expand Penn District with more retail

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Vornado Realty Trust’s Penn District in Midtown East will grow further as the firm teams up with another major real estate company to create a new retail corridor along Seventh Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets. On Monday, Vornado announced that Newmark has been named the exclusive leasing agent for the next stage of the Penn District, which will feature a street-level "retail experience" alongside existing anchors Macy’s and Primark, whose 78,000-square-foot flagship is set to open this spring. Newmark will also assist Vornado in developing the Moynihan Retail Corridor, the primary commercial hub of Moynihan Train Hall.
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Manhattan Municipal Building to open rooftop for free tours

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February 2, 2026

Manhattan Municipal Building to open rooftop for free tours

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One of New York City's first skyscrapers will open its rooftop to the public for the first time this summer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday announced that the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, the grand Beaux-Arts government building at 1 Centre Street, will offer free guided tours of its 36th-floor cupola starting in June. The mayor also announced a $6 million renovation of the building to prepare for its new public observation deck.
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Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

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February 2, 2026

Asking $2.8M, this two-family Bed-Stuy townhouse looks like a good place to spend a sunny afternoon

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From the outside, the stylish, mansard-roofed townhouse at 521 Monroe Street looks right at home on a historic Bed-Stuy block. Inside, the two-family home is the picture of 21st-century Brooklyn brownstone living. Asking $2,825,000, the home's interiors are optimized for sunlight and flexibility, with the bonus of a two-bedroom garden apartment for even more options.
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NYC opens 50 single-room shelter units for homeless New Yorkers amid historic cold stretch

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February 2, 2026

NYC opens 50 single-room shelter units for homeless New Yorkers amid historic cold stretch

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Amid a historic stretch of extreme cold, New York City is opening additional single-room shelter units for homeless New Yorkers in Upper Manhattan. On Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Park announced an emergency expansion to reach unhoused individuals who may avoid shelters because they do not want to share space with others. According to preliminary findings from the city, as of Monday morning, 16 New Yorkers have been found dead outside, with hypothermia playing a role in 13 deaths, Mamdani said during a press conference.
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Shuttered Downtown Brooklyn Macy’s becomes pulsing light installation

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January 30, 2026

Shuttered Downtown Brooklyn Macy’s becomes pulsing light installation

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The shuttered Macy’s in Downtown Brooklyn now hosts an interactive light installation that pulses along to the soundtrack of Fulton Street. Unveiled on Friday, "In Every Transition, A Pattern" illuminates the windows of the former department store with rhythmic patterns and kaleidoscopic displays that respond to the energy of the streetscape. On view through March 16, the installation brings new life to the now-empty Macy's, which closed along with four other NYC locations in January 2025.
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NYC passes landmark street vendor reform, including expanding permit cap

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January 30, 2026

NYC passes landmark street vendor reform, including expanding permit cap

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Legislation to reform New York City street vending officially passed this week, after the City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adams' vetoes. One of the bills, Intro. 0431, sponsored by Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez, makes an additional 2,200 supervisory license applications available annually from 2026 through 2031 and creates 10,500 new general vending licenses in 2027. The legislation package was part of 19 bills vetoed by former Mayor Eric Adams on his last day in office, despite Council approval in December. This week, the Council overrode 17 of the 19 vetoes.
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SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

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January 30, 2026

SHOP THE LISTING: This $3.75M co-op is an architect-designed masterpiece in a classic Village loft

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Loft proportions give this Village apartment at 35 East 10th Street a head start in life, with tall ceilings and gracefully arched windows overlooking the downtown Manhattan street scene below. Masterfully designed interiors, courtesy of AD 100 design firm RP Miller, give this two-bedroom home star power. Asking $3,750,000, this pre-war co-op is a showcase of stellar design trends that not only stand out but also stand the test of time. If you love the interior design of this home, we’ve sourced a few key pieces that are identical or similar to the items in the listing photos, so you can get the look for your own space.
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Filmmaker John Sayles’ former Hoboken townhouse lists for $2.5M

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January 29, 2026

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

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The longtime Hoboken home of acclaimed indie filmmaker and novelist John Sayles is on the market for $2,500,000. The red-brick rowhouse at 210 13th Street offers roughly 1,800 square feet across three stories, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a partially finished basement, and a cozy outdoor space. Sayles bought the home, which retains many original features, with his wife in 1981.
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