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The northernmost section of the High Line reopened on Friday, returning an authentic wildness to the elevated park. Stretching from West 30th Street to West 34th Street, the Rail Yard Preserve first opened 12 years ago with minimal planting, unlike the rest of the park. After years of foot traffic and exposure to the elements, the section, which accounts for 20 percent of the High Line's footprint, underwent a major restoration, which included adding a new pathway and an improved garden entrance with dozens of new native and ornamental trees and shrubs, preserving the self-seeded landscape that first inspired its transformation from a crumbling rail line into a beloved public park.
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This $1.1M Soho co-op puts home and work in one compact package

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November 13, 2026

This $1.1M Soho co-op puts home and work in one compact package

At the crossroads of Manhattan's most sought-after neighborhoods of Soho and the Village, this top-floor home at 2 King Street is a cozy co-op with a short commute to the office. Asking $1,075,000, the one-bedroom co-op has 21st-century comforts, light, location, and a built-in space to launch your next career or plan world domination.
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NYC completes long-awaited redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

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November 13, 2026

NYC completes long-awaited redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

After decades of advocacy and numerous traffic-related fatalities and injuries, the redesign of Greenpoint's McGuinness Boulevard is finally complete. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday announced the completion of the project, which added parking-protected bike lanes along the corridor from Meeker Avenue to the Pulaski Bridge, shorter pedestrian crossings, and other street-safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Work began in May, marking a major turning point for a project that was scaled back under former Mayor Eric Adams amid allegations of bribery involving a prominent local film production company.
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New bill would require city to develop plan for 50,000+ vacant rent-stabilized units

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November 12, 2026

New bill would require city to develop plan for 50,000+ vacant rent-stabilized units

A new bill introduced in the City Council on Thursday would require Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to develop a plan to address the city's thousands of vacant rent-stabilized apartments. According to The City Reporter, there were about 57,000 empty rent-stabilized units citywide in 2025. Sponsored by Council Member Farah Louis, the legislation calls on the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development to conduct an analysis of the city's stock of vacant rent-stabilized apartments, including factors and trends that contribute to the vacant units.
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November 12, 2026

This $4M Soho loft keeps it clean and simple

If you like clean lines and loft bones, this downtown loft at 64 Grand Street sticks to the plan. In a classic cast-iron building with plenty of character, a thorough renovation brings the space to luxury level while maintaining a minimalist feel. Asking $3,995,000, the 2,150-square-foot Soho co-op has two bedrooms and a bonus room, plus a deck for watching the street scene below.
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Flatbush building collapse leaves at least 8 dead, 18 injured

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November 12, 2026

Flatbush building collapse leaves at least 8 dead, 18 injured

A three-story apartment building in Flatbush, Brooklyn collapsed on Wednesday night, killing at least eight and injuring more than a dozen others. Around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the multifamily building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue collapsed into an adjacent construction lot, trapping people from the building and the construction site, prompting more than 250 fire and EMS personnel to respond. As of 3:37 p.m. on Thursday, FDNY announced they concluded rescue operations and determined there "are no more victims." The site has been turned over to the Department of Buildings and NYPD; on Thursday, the Brooklyn district attorney, Eric Gonzalez, opened a criminal investigation into the collapse.
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November 11, 2026

Warm 1970s modernism frames a new renovation in this $799K upstate New York home

Down a quiet country road in Stone Ridge, New York, this four-bedroom raised ranch at 86 Pine Ridge Road has the warmth of 1970s modern design, with the turnkey comfort of a stylish renovation that brings it firmly into the 21st century. Asking $799,000, the home's flexible floor plan offers plenty of options for everyday living on two levels.
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Mamdani signs COPA into law, giving nonprofits chance to make first offers on distressed buildings

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November 11, 2026

Mamdani signs COPA into law, giving nonprofits chance to make first offers on distressed buildings

Nonprofit groups in New York City will soon have first dibs on buying certain distressed properties after Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed the landmark legislation on Tuesday. The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) gives qualified, "mission-driven" affordable housing providers 145 days to submit offers on eligible properties, along with a right of first refusal to match another buyer's offer during the following year. Advocates say the law will help preserve affordable housing, protect tenants, and prevent buildings from falling into disrepair.
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For $2M, this low-key Rockaways home is a different kind of beach house

All photos courtesy of Kristen Markoplis/Allyson Lubow Photography for The Corcoran Group

November 11, 2026

For $2M, this low-key Rockaways home is a different kind of beach house

It's in Neponsit, Queens, not the Hamptons, but this five-bedroom house at 404 Beach 143rd Street on the western shore of the Rockaway Peninsula is steps from the Atlantic no matter which way you turn. It's bigger than it looks from the outside, with 4,000 square feet of living space on three levels (including a separate summer kitchen), and plenty of outdoor space for enjoying the ocean breezes. Asking $2.1 million, the house has been renovated from top to bottom, with a driveway and garage for all the guests you'll have in beach season.
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The Clinton Hill townhouse where Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe lived is asking $17.5K/month

This $3.75M West Village condo has prewar charm, lots of closets, and a rooftop terrace

This $4M Soho loft keeps it clean and simple

Jay Manuel's $4.7M Connecticut estate is like a modern spa retreat

Tommy Tune's delightful terrace-wrapped East Side penthouse is now asking $2M

This $25M Central Park South co-op was once home to Raquel Welch

Warm 1970s modernism frames a new renovation in this $799K upstate New York home

This $4M Harlem brownstone is picture-perfect and move-in ready

This $2.6M Brooklyn townhouse puts a designer's touch into a compact historic frame

This $15.75M Brooklyn Heights waterfront townhouse has five apartments and Manhattan skyline views

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Stanley Zabar, longtime force behind NYC’s iconic Zabar’s deli, dies at 94

Saul and Stanley Zabar. Photo courtesy of Zabar’s

November 11, 2026

Stanley Zabar, longtime force behind NYC’s iconic Zabar’s deli, dies at 94

Stanley Zabar, co-owner of the renowned Upper West Side deli that bears his family's name, died Monday at age 94. Zabar's, a mainstay since 1934, announced his passing in an Instagram post. Along with his brother Saul, who died in October 2025 at 97, Stanley spent decades advancing the vision of their parents, Louis and Lillian Zabar. Stanley handled much of Zabar's behind-the-scenes work, drawing on his "legal and financial acumen," which helped elevate the business to national prominence.
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Reconstruction of Chinatown’s historic 70 Mulberry Street begins nearly seven years after fire

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November 9, 2026

Reconstruction of Chinatown’s historic 70 Mulberry Street begins nearly seven years after fire

Nearly seven years after a fire severely damaged a historic community building in Chinatown, city officials on Monday broke ground on a new structure set to replace it. In January 2020, a five-alarm fire broke out on the top floor of 70 Mulberry Street, a 19th-century former public school building that housed several nonprofit groups, damaging much of the building and displacing its tenants. Designed by Grimshaw Architects, the project rebuilds the facility as an eight-story cultural hub with more space for the public and a new art installation by Jennifer Wen Ma.
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262 Fifth Avenue’s first public listing is a $20M duplex

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November 9, 2026

262 Fifth Avenue’s first public listing is a $20M duplex

A $20 million duplex condo at 262 Fifth Avenue hit the market last month, becoming the first official listing in the ultra-thin luxury tower. As the tallest all-residential building on Fifth Avenue, the 52-story Nomad building features just 26 residences. Private showings began this past spring, but the roughly 4,400-square-foot Residence 17 marks the first publicly listed unit in the building, followed by a $14.6 million duplex on floors 9 and 10 in early November. In addition to its tall and slender frame, the new residential building has gained attention for how it obstructs a beloved view between the Flatiron Building and the Empire State Building along Fifth Avenue.
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NYC landmarks made of gingerbread now on display at MCNY

Waldorf Astoria New York by Brianna Farrell and Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower by Susanna Caliendo and Mario DiBiase. All photos by Brad Farwell for MCNY

November 6, 2026

NYC landmarks made of gingerbread now on display at MCNY

You can't eat these New York City landmarks, though you may want to. The Museum of the City of New York's fifth annual Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off opened to the public on Friday, featuring edible creations of iconic landmarks by talented professional and independent bakers from across the five boroughs. This year's theme, "Iconic New York," invited participants to reimagine a building, place, or thing that represents the heart of their neighborhood, community, or borough. A panel of judges awarded prizes across several categories, with Angela Carlucci winning "Best Overall" for her spirited, edible depiction of the Coney Island Cyclone.
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Brooklyn’s DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues getting major bus and bike lane upgrades

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November 5, 2026

Brooklyn’s DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues getting major bus and bike lane upgrades

About 18,000 Brooklyn bus riders can soon expect faster service as the city breaks ground on a redesign of DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn on Thursday announced the start of work on the project, which aims to speed up service for daily riders of the B38 bus. The project will redesign DeKalb Avenue from Broadway to Flatbush Avenue and Lafayette Avenue from Ashland Place to Patchen Avenue, adding 2.7 miles of new offset and curbside bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and other street safety improvements.
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November 5, 2026

This $15.75M Brooklyn Heights waterfront townhouse has five apartments and Manhattan skyline views

This 25-foot-wide townhouse at 144 Columbia Heights comes in at over 8,000 interior square feet, so there's more than enough room for the usual city townhouse living. Asking $15,750,000, the home is currently divided into an owner's triplex and four apartments for plenty of income opportunity–or a chance to create a Brooklyn Heights mansion with commanding views of the East River, the Manhattan skyline, and the Brooklyn Bridge. The Brooklyn Heights Promenade and Brooklyn Bridge Park are just steps away (and there's a private garden if you'd rather stay home).
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Lost Georgia O’Keeffe painting found in an East Village apartment heads to auction

“Near Abiquiu, New Mexico I” by Georgia O’Keeffe. Courtesy of Christie’s New York

November 5, 2026

Lost Georgia O’Keeffe painting found in an East Village apartment heads to auction

A lost Georgia O'Keeffe painting recently rediscovered in an East Village apartment will go to auction this month. An early work of the American modernist painter, "Near Abiquiu, New Mexico I" is the first iteration in a series of three works by O'Keeffe depicting Lobo Peak in New Mexico. The painting was found at the home of an elderly woman, who told her niece to look for the artwork in a closet, where it sat for decades, as the New York Post first reported. Christie's New York will offer the painting as part of a larger sale on November 17; it's estimated to fetch up to $3 million. Before the sale, the public can view the painting for the first time in decades in a free exhibition at Rockefeller Center that runs from November 7 to November 17.
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NYC’s pied-à-terre tax can move forward, appeals court rules

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November 5, 2026

NYC’s pied-à-terre tax can move forward, appeals court rules

New York City has won an appeal in a challenge to the rollout of its pied-à-terre tax, marking a victory for one of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's key agenda items. A state appeals court on Wednesday ruled that the Mamdani administration can continue rolling out the tax, reversing a September ruling by a Staten Island judge who said the city had mishandled the program's launch and must redo it. While the lawsuit challenged the program's rollout, not the tax itself, the surcharge still faces two ongoing lawsuits seeking to strike down the program.
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For $2.75M, this Crown Heights townhouse has room for both the past and future

Photos courtesy of Oleg Davidoff for The Corcoran Group

November 4, 2026

For $2.75M, this Crown Heights townhouse has room for both the past and future

Built by architect George Chappell in 1896, this four-story Renaissance Revival townhouse at 868 Prospect Place in the Crown Heights North Historic District could easily be a museum piece, with untouched, well-preserved original details throughout its 4,000-square-foot frame. Currently used as a single-family home, the townhouse could also provide rental income with a garden flat and a triplex above. Asking $2,750,000, the home also benefits from one of the neighborhood's rare extra-long backyards.
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NYC subway saw over 3.1 million riders on Marathon Sunday, busiest in MTA history

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November 4, 2026

NYC subway saw over 3.1 million riders on Marathon Sunday, busiest in MTA history

The New York City subway carried 3.14 million riders during the New York City Marathon last weekend, setting a new record for Sunday ridership. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA on Monday announced the milestone, which coincided with the 50th anniversary of the event's five-borough race that closes roads across the city and encourages New Yorkers and visitors alike to use public transit. The November 1 total surpasses the previous Sunday record of 2.8 million riders last year.
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NYC voters approve all five Mamdani ballot proposals. Here’s what changes

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November 4, 2026

NYC voters approve all five Mamdani ballot proposals. Here’s what changes

All five ballot proposals put forward by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Charter Revision Commission passed on Tuesday, with New Yorkers voting to streamline city government and cut red tape around everything from outdoor dining to bike lanes and construction permits. The mayor's Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), a charter commission he appointed to help advance his agenda, put forward the proposals. Ahead, find out what the approved proposals mean for city government moving forward.
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November 3, 2026

Tommy Tune’s delightful terrace-wrapped East Side penthouse is now asking $2M

Off a private cul-de-sac overlooking the East River, the Emery Roth-designed building at 400 East 52nd Street, built in the 1930s by developers Bing and Bing, is as classic Manhattan as it gets. The Beekman/Sutton Place neighborhood has been home to luminaries like Greta Garbo, Noel Coward, and John Lennon, to name just a few; naturally, when 10-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune discovered the charming garret below the building's water tower while visiting Shirley MacLaine, he saw his future home. The 87-year-old actor, dancer, singer, theater director, producer, and choreographer has owned the unique penthouse ever since. He listed the terrace-wrapped co-op in 2025 for $2.99 million, the New York Post reports–and just trimmed the ask to $1,995,000.
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Floyd Bennett Field’s historic hangars get $10M in state funding for redevelopment

Floyd Bennett Field’s Hangers 3 and 4. Image courtesy of the National Park Service.

November 3, 2026

Floyd Bennett Field’s historic hangars get $10M in state funding for redevelopment

New York State is providing $10 million to help restore and reactivate two historic hangars at Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field for the first time in nearly a century. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday the funding for the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy’s (JBRPC) efforts to transform hangars 3 and 4 into a year-round public space at what was once New York City’s first municipal airport.
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NYC unveils latest sidewalk shed designs

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November 3, 2026

NYC unveils latest sidewalk shed designs

A new generation of sidewalk sheds has debuted in New York City, ushering in a less unsightly way to protect pedestrians from falling debris. Two innovative scaffolding structures designed by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) are now on view outside the city’s Department of Buildings headquarters at 280 Broadway in Lower Manhattan. The designs were first revealed last month, when Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the city had reduced the number of active sidewalk sheds across the five boroughs by roughly 1,200 since January, a 15 percent decline.
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Photos courtesy of Zdravko Cota for Sotheby’s International Realty

November 2, 2026

East Village ‘Peace House’ asks $6.95M

Known as "The Peace House" for its iconic inscribed façade, the four-story, three-family home at 166 Avenue A was the longtime family home and studio of late artist Anton van Dalen. This unique property sits just north of Tompkins Square Park in one of Manhattan’s most culturally vibrant neighborhoods. The brick building currently consists of three apartments, each with a distinct configuration. Asking $6,950,000, the home offers light from three exposures and views over the neighborhood's gardens, in addition to the chance to live in what has long been an artistic and activist hub in downtown New York City.
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Mamdani threatens to sue ICE for ‘illegal’ use of city-owned parking lots

Mayor Mamdani held a press conference on ICE shooting in Marble Hill on October 8, 2026. Photo courtesy of Kara McCurdy | Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

November 2, 2026

Mamdani threatens to sue ICE for ‘illegal’ use of city-owned parking lots

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday threatened to sue federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless its agents immediately stop using city-owned property as staging grounds for its operations. The mayor sent a letter to the Trump administration demanding that ICE cease its “illegal” use of city-owned lots for immigration enforcement operations, arguing that the activity endangers New Yorkers and “sows fear” among those seeking to access city property. Mamdani also called on the federal agency to issue guidance barring agents from using city-owned lots to stage operations, warning that the city would pursue legal action if ICE fails to comply.
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Flatiron Building opens its doors to residents for the first time after historic conversion

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November 2, 2026

Flatiron Building opens its doors to residents for the first time after historic conversion

New York City’s famed Flatiron Building has officially welcomed its first residents in its 124-year history, following a historic conversion into condos. The Brodsky Organization announced last week that closings have begun at the distinctive triangular building at 175 Fifth Avenue, with residents starting to move into the landmark for the first time following its transformation from offices to 36 homes. The property underwent an extensive, multi-year restoration, including the replacement of all its windows and the careful restoration of thousands of terra-cotta fixtures.
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October 30, 2026

Upper East Side movie theater Cinema 123 by Angelika has closed after 60+ years

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Manhattan's East Side has lost another movie theater. Cinema 123 by Angelika closed on Thursday after more than 60 years on the Upper East Side. Reading International, the owner of the theater, agreed to sell the property in September for $41 million. The closure follows the announcement that an AMC theater in Kips Bay would shutter by the end of the year.
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217 affordable apartments available on former Williamsburg hospital campus, from $751/month

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October 30, 2026

217 affordable apartments available on former Williamsburg hospital campus, from $751/month

Applications are now open for 217 affordable apartments at the former Greenpoint Hospital campus in Williamsburg. Located at 89 Maspeth Avenue, the 18-story building is the second phase of a four-phase project transforming the long-vacant hospital campus into Kingsland Commons, a complex with nearly 500 units of affordable housing. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, with studios priced from $846/month, one-bedrooms from $751/month, two-bedrooms from $889/month, and three-bedrooms from $1,015/month.
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Brooklyn gets its first on-street trash containers for apartment buildings

Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

October 30, 2026

Brooklyn gets its first on-street trash containers for apartment buildings

Brooklyn's first residential on-street trash containers were installed on Thursday in the city's latest effort to get rid of piles of trash on sidewalks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Brooklyn Community District 2 will receive 700 on-street trash containers, known as Empire Bins, with full containerization targeted for completion by the end of fall. The announcement follows Mamdani’s April plan to expand the program to six additional community districts and builds on the success of a pilot in West Harlem, which became the first neighborhood in North America to containerize its trash in June 2025.
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Times Square supertall with free-fall ride will be anchored by Hyatt’s StandardX hotel

Rendering credit: Extell Development Company

October 29, 2026

Times Square supertall with free-fall ride will be anchored by Hyatt’s StandardX hotel

The Times Square supertall with a free-fall amusement ride and an outdoor observation deck will be anchored by a Hyatt-branded hotel. Extell Development Company and Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Wednesday announced plans to bring The StandardX, a "streamlined" version of The Standard brand, to 255 West 45th Street as part of the Torch, a 1,800-room hotel and entertainment destination currently under construction. Designed by ODA, with SLCE as the architect of record, the 1,067-foot-tall development is expected to be completed in the second half of 2028.
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Bryant Park’s Winter Village opens for the 2026 holiday season

Photos by Colin Miller on behalf of Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

October 29, 2026

Bryant Park’s Winter Village opens for the 2026 holiday season

Holiday festivities have returned to Midtown as Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park celebrates its 25th season. The annual destination officially opened on Wednesday, bringing the city’s only free-admission ice skating rink, a rinkside food hall and bar, and an open-air holiday market with more than 180 vendors to the heart of Manhattan. The Winter Village is open through March 1, 2027.
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 NYC Marathon

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October 29, 2026

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NYC Marathon

The New York City Marathon returns to the five boroughs this Sunday, November 1, marking the 50th anniversary of the race. Adding to this year’s significance is a route change for the first time in 15 years, sending tens of thousands of runners along a slightly different path through the Bronx. Ahead, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event, from start times and road closures to route information, the best spots to watch, and celebrity participants.
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Stoop and the City: This New Yorker turns her UES brownstone into a seasonal destination

All photos courtesy of Kristi Hemric/Stoop and the City

October 29, 2026

Stoop and the City: This New Yorker turns her UES brownstone into a seasonal destination

By Lidia Ryan

Kristi Hemric’s stoop is a destination. A stranger once reached out asking if he could propose to his girlfriend in front of it (after dinner and a wedding invite from the couple, they were no longer strangers). Another person posted a video of themselves walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to the Upper East Side just to check it out. Both were enticed by an elaborate Lego garden display Hemric and her husband spent weeks building and installing. “All of a sudden hundreds of people were stopping by every day,” she said. “The Lego one had my jaw on the floor. I was shocked."
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City will redesign Sunset Park’s deadly Third Avenue

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October 28, 2026

City will redesign Sunset Park’s deadly Third Avenue

Nearly two months after a nurse was killed by a hit-and-run driver, a notoriously dangerous stretch of Third Avenue in Sunset Park is set for a major redesign. On Wednesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the Department of Transportation will overhaul a 2.1-mile stretch of the avenue next year, from 62nd to 20th Streets, with pedestrian islands, improved intersections, and protected bike lanes. The plan responds to years of calls from Sunset Park residents for street safety improvements following multiple fatal traffic incidents, demands that failed to move forward under former Mayor Eric Adams’ administration.
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For renters priced out of NYC, The Alary in New Rochelle offers luxury living for less

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October 28, 2026

For renters priced out of NYC, The Alary in New Rochelle offers luxury living for less

The cost of living in New York City is higher than ever, with median asking rent in Manhattan up 8.3 percent to $5,375/month in the third quarter compared to last year, according to a new Realtor.com report. And it's not much better in once-affordable outer boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens, which saw median rents rise to $4,197/month and $3,744/month, respectively, during the same period. With rents showing no sign of slowing down, some New Yorkers are discovering New Rochelle, "the city outside of the city." When it comes to housing, The Alary, a 28-story luxury rental building downtown, offers an attractive alternative for those seeking condo-quality apartments, high-end amenities, and an easy commute to Midtown, all within a diverse, walkable area with a cultural scene.
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South Bronx public housing tower is now home to the tallest mural in the U.S.

Photos courtesy of Tameek Williams for Public Housing Community Fund

October 28, 2026

South Bronx public housing tower is now home to the tallest mural in the U.S.

The tallest mural in the United States can now be found on a public housing tower in the South Bronx. Designed by artist Nestor Omar Garcia, also known as Angurria, in collaboration with Bronx native Fernando Ortiz, “Un MAR de Gente/From Every Shore” stretches more than 307 feet along the southwest-facing facade of NYCHA’s 29-story Morrisania Air Rights (MAR) development. The mural depicts MAR community members across generations, celebrating the residents and the neighborhood's cultural legacy.
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NYC wants your input on plans to create 40 miles of greenways in the outer boroughs

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October 28, 2026

NYC wants your input on plans to create 40 miles of greenways in the outer boroughs

New Yorkers are being invited to weigh in on the city’s plans to create more than 40 miles of greenways across the outer boroughs. Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn on Monday announced that the planning process for four greenways in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and southern Queens will begin this fall. Residents interested in shaping the projects can attend a series of workshops. The first workshop, focused on the Bronx greenway, is slated for November 4.
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October 27, 2026

13 stylish sofas for your small NYC apartment

By Terri Williams

Buying a sofa for a small New York City apartment takes some thought and planning. Besides measuring the sofa to ensure it fits in your space, you also need to ensure that it fits through doorways and hallways (and in the elevator or around a winding stairway). Sofas aren’t cheap, at least not the good ones, so you always want to pick a quality sofa that can stand the test of time, maintaining its shape and looking good for several years. However, we did the hard work for you and rounded up an assortment of stylish sofas that would look great in any small NYC apartment.
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New renderings reveal 20-story rental tower on the Gowanus Canal

Renderings courtesy of Tankhouse

October 27, 2026

New renderings reveal 20-story rental tower on the Gowanus Canal

New renderings offer a fresh look at a 20-story residential tower rising next to the Gowanus Canal. Located at 450 Union Street, Anagram Gowanus is the latest collaboration between developer Tankhouse and architectural firm SO-IL, whose projects often take an innovative approach to indoor-outdoor residential design. The 158-unit rental building will be no exception, featuring rotated floorplates designed to maximize waterfront views, operable windows, private terraces, and Juliet balconies, as well as a public esplanade along the canal.
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Central Park breaks ground on new $35.7M stormwater system

Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

October 27, 2026

Central Park breaks ground on new $35.7M stormwater system

Work began this week on a $35.7 million project to reduce flooding across Harlem by improving stormwater management in northern Central Park. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and the Central Park Conservancy on Monday broke ground on the North End Recirculation Project, which will ease pressure on the combined sewer system serving the park and surrounding neighborhoods while conserving the city’s drinking water supply. Slated for completion in fall 2028, the project is expected to divert 132 million gallons of water from local sewers and save 175 million gallons of drinking water annually.
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Photo Credit: Miguel de Guzman

October 26, 2026

8 NYC rentals right next to the subway

While perks like outdoor pools and well-equipped gyms are important to some New Yorkers, most look for one thing before any amenity: proximity to the subway. The subway is the lifeblood of New York, and living near a station makes commuting and exploring the rest of the city a lot easier, saving both time and money. We found eight new apartment buildings that are next to, across the street from, or within a block of the subway.
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Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner’s former Greenwich Village studio lists for $8M

Photos courtesy of Zdravko Cota for Sotheby’s International Realty

October 26, 2026

Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner’s former Greenwich Village studio lists for $8M

A townhouse on a "secret" street in Greenwich Village where abstract expressionist painters Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner once worked is now available for $7,995,000. Located at 9 MacDougal Alley, the 19th-century home sits on a gated mews that dates to the 1830s and sits behind Washington Square Park. The property measures roughly 1,500 square feet across three floors and retains historic details, including hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. In 1949 and 1950, Pollock and Krasner used the space as an art studio, with a loft-like interior and massive skylight dating to an era when Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney maintained a studio nearby.
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Rockefeller Center reveals 2026 Christmas Tree

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October 26, 2026

Rockefeller Center reveals 2026 Christmas Tree

This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been revealed: a monumental spruce hailing from upstate New York. Discovered in West Edmeston, the 76-foot-tall Norway spruce will be cut down on Thursday, November 5, and arrive in Manhattan on Saturday, November 7, before becoming the centerpiece of the city’s holiday celebrations. Following the tree’s signature adornment with thousands of twinkling lights and its glittering Swarovski star, the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December 2.
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October 26, 2026

This $5.75M Park Slope brownstone is grand in both size and spirit

The landmarked Neo-Grec brownstone at 894 Union Street is a history lover's dream, with its graceful original details intact and unpainted. The home's current owners have preserved its historic frame for two decades while updating it to meet the needs of 21st-century living (there's even a theater in the basement). Asking $5,750,000, the four-family townhouse is currently being used as a three-family home, so there's plenty of flexibility for income generation or mansion-building.
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Distinctive Homes

City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park

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October 23, 2026

City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park

The New York City Council on Thursday voted to end the use of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park by June 2028. The bill in question, drafted with the cooperation of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office, passed by a veto-proof margin of 40 to 7, as expected.
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Policy

NYC Council passes bill giving nonprofits first dibs on buying distressed apartment buildings

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October 23, 2026

NYC Council passes bill giving nonprofits first dibs on buying distressed apartment buildings

The New York City Council on Thursday passed a bill that gives nonprofit groups first dibs on buying certain distressed properties, six years after the original legislation was introduced. Lawmakers voted to approve the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA), which gives qualified nonprofit organizations, including community land trusts, the first opportunity ahead of for-profit developers to bid on troubled apartment buildings, which supporters say will preserve affordable housing.
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For $1.7M, this compact Bay Ridge townhouse is big on looks and livability

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October 22, 2026

For $1.7M, this compact Bay Ridge townhouse is big on looks and livability

Like its neighbors, this barrel-fronted townhouse at 611 76th Street has all the exterior charm of classic brick, brownstone, and limestone. Inside, the 1913 home, asking $1,695,000, has the beautifully preserved architectural details of so many of the city's Italianate and Renaissance Revival mansions, at a manageable price. Contemporary comforts certainly aren't minimized; the latest modern upgrades—like zoned central AC—have been added throughout.
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October 22, 2026

Mamdani is giving away 350 tickets to NYC Marathon finish line

One of the best days of the year in NYC is around the corner, and a select group of New Yorkers will get a front-row seat to the action. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday announced the city will give out 350 free tickets to the TCS New York City Marathon Grandstand, located at the finish line in Central Park. The November 1 event will bring together 60,000 runners from around the world in a 26.2-mile race across the five boroughs.
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NYC installs red light cameras at 600 intersections

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October 22, 2026

NYC installs red light cameras at 600 intersections

The city has installed red light cameras at 450 more intersections, bringing the total to 600 intersections across the five boroughs, the maximum allowed under state law. The cameras have reduced red-light running by more than 80 percent at camera locations, with injuries from rear-end collisions cut by 60 percent and injuries from T-bone crashes by 70 percent.
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Photos courtesy of Thomas Martin/ Brooklyn Properties

October 21, 2026

The Clinton Hill townhouse where Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe lived is asking $17.5K/month