All articles by Dana Schulz

Dana is a writer and preservationist with a passion for all things New York. After graduating from New York University with a BA in Urban Design & Architecture Studies, she worked at the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, where she planned the organization's public programs and wrote for their blog Off the Grid. In her free time, she leads walking tours about the social and cultural history of city neighborhoods. Follow her on Twitter @danaschulzNYC.

Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel opens April 9 with advance reservations

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April 1, 2021

Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel opens April 9 with advance reservations

After never being able to reopen last year, Coney Island's Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park will open for the 2021 season on Friday, April 9, the date on which the state said outdoor amusement parks and rides can reopen at 33 percent capacity. For now, the Wonder Wheel will only be open on weekends from 11am to 6pm with advance reservations (there will also be a limited number of standby tickets).
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$3M Brooklyn Heights loft has a roof deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge

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April 1, 2021

$3M Brooklyn Heights loft has a roof deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge

Everything at this Brooklyn Heights loft is a little bit extra--the 18-foot beamed ceiling, a functional Olympic wood-burning stove, and, best of all, a roof deck overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, New York Harbor, and Manhattan skyline. Located at 8 Old Fulton Street, the two-bedroom co-op is asking $2,999,999.
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$4.75M Tribeca loft is a contemporary glass box with harbor views

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March 31, 2021

$4.75M Tribeca loft is a contemporary glass box with harbor views

Tribeca's 88 Laight Street is known as The Glass Condominium, an obvious name when you see this incredible three-bedroom unit. Asking $4,745,000, the ultra-contemporary loft has a double-height, floor-to-ceiling wall of glass that overlooks the Jersey City skyline and New York Harbor and provides skyline views stretching as far as Hudson Yards. In addition to taking in the sights from the spacious interiors, the home provides two private terraces.
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$2.5M penthouse feels like a downtown loft on the Upper East Side

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March 30, 2021

$2.5M penthouse feels like a downtown loft on the Upper East Side

The open layout, high ceilings, massive windows, sculptural staircase--all of these elements make this Upper East Side penthouse feel more like a downtown pad. Located at the co-op 165 East 60th Street, the two-bedroom duplex is currently on the market for $2,495,000. But perhaps the best part about this home is the terrace with an outdoor kitchen that overlooks the neighborhood.
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All New Yorkers will be eligible for the COVID vaccine on April 6th

A vaccination site in Co-Op City in the Bronx on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

March 29, 2021

All New Yorkers will be eligible for the COVID vaccine on April 6th

In a press release today, Governor Cuomo announced that New Yorkers ages 30+ will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday, March 30th, and those ages 16+ on April 6th. This means New York will make eligibility universal nearly a month earlier than President Biden's May 1 deadline.
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What will post-pandemic real estate look like in NYC? Experts weigh in

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March 29, 2021

What will post-pandemic real estate look like in NYC? Experts weigh in

A year ago, there was so much uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and politics, which made real estate somewhat of a gamble, at least in hard-hit New York City. When it came to the headlines, it seemed all anyone could talk about was the mass exodus from the city. Home prices were soaring in the surrounding suburbs, with stories of lines around the block for open houses and bidding wars. But in the city, vacancies were at an unprecedented high. A year later, though, and a quarter of New Yorkers are vaccinated, and we're starting to see "normal" life resurface. To understand how the residential real estate market is rebounding, we spoke to experts in the field, including brokers, developers, and data gurus, to get their thoughts on timing, prices, the luxury market, surrounding suburbs, and more.
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This $2,662/month apartment at Bjarke Ingels’ Harlem rental has robotic furniture

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March 29, 2021

This $2,662/month apartment at Bjarke Ingels’ Harlem rental has robotic furniture

East Harlem rental The Smile is noteworthy for a lot of things--its design by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), a fitness center with spa-like amenities, and the rooftop complete with a plunge pool, multiple whirlpools, and an outdoor movie theater. And now, a handful of its units have further bragging rights, as they've been outfitted with a modular furniture system by Bumblebee Spaces. Using a robotic system that's affixed to the ceiling, the bed, desk, and storage elements can all be easily summoned or stowed-away into the ceiling. The unit is actually asking $3,550 a month, but with four months free on a 16-month lease, the net effective rent is $2,662.
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There are so many cast-iron details to love at this $2.5M Soho artist’s loft

Listing photos by Yale Wagner for Sotheby’s International Realty

March 26, 2021

There are so many cast-iron details to love at this $2.5M Soho artist’s loft

Original brickwork, tin ceilings, cast-iron columns, exposed ductwork, massive windows--these details can be found at almost every cast-iron loft in Soho, but at this one, they are absolutely everywhere. And the views looking across at the historic district's other cast-iron buildings is really remarkable. Located at the co-op 132 Greene Street, the artist's loft has two bedrooms and is asking $2,495,000.
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Get a sneak peek of the Waldorf Astoria’s restored Grand Ballroom

Rendering courtesy of Waldorf Astoria New York

March 26, 2021

Get a sneak peek of the Waldorf Astoria’s restored Grand Ballroom

It's been four years since the Waldorf Astoria closed its doors for a restoration and reimagination that will bring 375 luxury condos to the storied landmark. And since then, the team has been teasing out renderings of what we can expect when the Waldorf finally reopens in early 2023. The latest is a look at the Grand Ballroom, one of the largest in NYC (it can accommodate more than 1,000 people) that's hosted the likes of JFK, Queen Elizabeth II, and Grace Kelly. The Art Deco space is an interior landmark, and the restoration will return it to its 1931 splendor.
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$2M East Hampton house sits 80 feet above sea level on Three Mile Harbor

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March 25, 2021

$2M East Hampton house sits 80 feet above sea level on Three Mile Harbor

As the listing states, "on those perfect clear Hamptons summer days," you'll get views of Three Mile Harbor, Gardiners Bay, and even the Long Island Sound to Connecticut from this home perched 80 feet above sea level. The interiors have a contemporary beach feel, with wood-paneled beamed ceilings and large picture windows, and it includes a two-car attached garage, multiple terraces, an 11x40 heated pool, and a pool house.
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Huge Flatiron loft that was once home to artist Julian Schnabel asks $10M

Photos by Travis Mark for Sotheby’s International Realty

March 25, 2021

Huge Flatiron loft that was once home to artist Julian Schnabel asks $10M

Sure, this three-bedroom Flatiron co-op checks all the boxes of a downtown loft--sprawling footprint (7,100 square feet to be exact), high ceilings, 32 oversized windows, a cool mezzanine setup--but its artistic pedigree is what's really unique. Located at 20 East 20th Street, the home was converted in 1977 by influential artists Gordon Matta-Clark and Les Levine, and it was at one time home to both Anselm Keifer and Julian Schnabel, the latter of whom also used the space as his studio. It's now on the market for $9,995,000.
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Step inside the ‘Goodnight Moon’ bedroom in a new immersive exhibition

All photos by Joe Kramm, courtesy of Fort Makers

March 24, 2021

Step inside the ‘Goodnight Moon’ bedroom in a new immersive exhibition

Local design studio and artist collective Fort Makers has put together a new, immersive exhibition called "Goodnight House." Inspired by the classic children's book "Goodnight Moon"--written by Brooklyn-born author Margaret Wise Brown--the show not only brings you into the book's pages, but it features new artwork and designed objects that are reimaginations of various objects found within the book’s bedroom setting.
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$5.35M Montauk home comes with a private beach cabana and access to Gurney’s Resort

Listing photos courtesy of Compass

March 24, 2021

$5.35M Montauk home comes with a private beach cabana and access to Gurney’s Resort

Gurney's Montauk Resort is perhaps the most high-end hotel on the East End, and in 2016, they added a swanky new residential section that has 26 waterfront co-ops, all with access to the 1,000-foot-long stretch of private Hamptons beach. This three-bedroom home just hit the market for $5,350,000, and it also comes with private parking, an owners' beach cabana, and access to all the amenities at Gurney's Resort. Plus, on the two terraces, there's a built-in outdoor kitchen and a hot tub.
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A rolling library ladder is just one fun addition at this $550K Upper East Side one-bedroom

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March 24, 2021

A rolling library ladder is just one fun addition at this $550K Upper East Side one-bedroom

This Upper East Side one-bedroom may be small, but there's something unique to see almost everywhere you look--a wall of built-in shelving with a rolling library ladder, beamed ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a creatively compact kitchen. Located at 334 East 77th Street, the co-op is asking $550,000.
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‘The Simpsons’ actor Hank Azaria lists Westchester farmhouse for $3.25M

March 23, 2021

‘The Simpsons’ actor Hank Azaria lists Westchester farmhouse for $3.25M

Actor and comedian Hank Azaria--best known for voicing "The Simpsons" characters like Moe Szyslak and Chief Wiggum, as well as his guest-star roles in "Mad About You" and "Friends"--has put his antique Westchester farmhouse on the market for $3,250,000. Located in the hamlet of Bedford Corners, the main house was built in 1890 and sits on four acres. After purchasing the home, Azaria added a beautiful pool and a poolhouse meant to evoke an 18th-century barn.
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Get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut if you show your COVID vaccination card

Courtesy of Krispy Kreme

March 23, 2021

Get a free Krispy Kreme doughnut if you show your COVID vaccination card

"We all want to get COVID-19 behind us as fast as possible and we want to support everyone doing their part to make the country safe by getting vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available to them," said Krispy Kreme's Chief Marketing Officer Dave Skena in reference to the company's new offer that anyone who shows their valid COVID-19 vaccination card can receive a free glazed doughnut. The promotion began yesterday and will run through the rest of the year at any Krispy Kreme location in the U.S.
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Levain Bakery’s limited-edition Café Con Leche cookie helps support Harlem Grown

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March 22, 2021

Levain Bakery’s limited-edition Café Con Leche cookie helps support Harlem Grown

Levain Bakery isn't usually one for special collaborations or seasonal flavors (why mess with a good thing?!), but a new limited-edition cookie launching today will both make your mouth water and do good. A portion of sales, up to $10,000, from the Café Con Leche cookie will be donated to two youth-based community organizations--Harlem Grown here in NYC and Horton's Kids in Washington, D.C.
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In Gramercy, a former parish house is now a modern garret for $2M

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March 22, 2021

In Gramercy, a former parish house is now a modern garret for $2M

The historic St. George's Episcopal Church is located on the west side of equally historic Stuyvesant Square Park. Around the corner at 205 East 16th Street, the former parish house was built in 1888 and converted in 2005 to a boutique condominium known as The Abbey. The homes are incredibly unique, including this top-floor duplex that just hit the market for $2 million. It underwent a recent gut renovation that features vaulted ceilings with skylights, exposed steel beams, a custom-built aluminum staircase, and a roof terrace.
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$11M Brooklyn Heights house has a two-car garage, wine cave, and full roof deck

Listing photos courtesy of Compass

March 19, 2021

$11M Brooklyn Heights house has a two-car garage, wine cave, and full roof deck

There are plenty of beautiful townhouses in Brooklyn Heights, but perhaps none check off as many boxes in the luxury category as this one at 149 Clinton Street. Asking $10,950,000, the 121-year-old home sits on the corner of Schermerhorn Street, affording it an extra-large lot that can accommodate a two-car garage. Other high-end perks include a brick wine cave, a glass-enclosed stairway as well as an elevator, and a full roof deck. And with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a rec room, there's plenty of space for everyone.
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Palatial 57th Street co-op offers old-world sophistication for $3.5M

Listing photos by Heidi Solander for Sotheby’s International Realty

March 18, 2021

Palatial 57th Street co-op offers old-world sophistication for $3.5M

The Osborne co-op was built on the northwest corner of 57th Street and 7th Avenue in 1885 as one of NYC's first grand apartment buildings. Just four years later, Carnegie Hall would rise across the street, cementing its stature among the city's elite addresses. A two-bedroom apartment in the building has hit the market for $3,500,000, and just by looking at its opulence, one feels transported back to the 19th century. From the imposing coffered ceilings and stately columns to the decadent fabrics and gilded decor, the home offers an old-world sophistication not often found anymore.
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Baseball is back: New York announces increased capacity for sports venues

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March 18, 2021

Baseball is back: New York announces increased capacity for sports venues

In a press conference this morning, with guest appearances by former Mets and Yankees pitchers Al Leiter and CC Sabathia, Governor Cuomo announced that as of April 1, professional sports leagues that play in large outdoor stadiums can reopen at 20-percent capacity. What does this mean for baseball season? When Yankee Stadium has its home opener on April 1st, it'll be able to accommodate 10,850 fans; on April 8th, Citi Field will have 8,384 fans.
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This two-bedroom in the Bronx is a Mid-Century time-capsule for $450K

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March 18, 2021

This two-bedroom in the Bronx is a Mid-Century time-capsule for $450K

The Bronx's Concourse Towers were built in 1963, at the height of the Mid-Century Modern movement. And time seems to have stood still at this two-bedroom apartment on the market for $449,500. The sellers are a prominent architectural historian and a property director, so it's no wonder they've decided to outfit the home with authentic decor like cork flooring, a wood ceiling, and retro furniture everywhere you look.
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Lavishly luxe Chelsea townhouse with ties to Mother Teresa lists for $16M

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March 17, 2021

Lavishly luxe Chelsea townhouse with ties to Mother Teresa lists for $16M

Just listed for $15,995,000, this Chelsea townhouse at 328 West 23rd Street will have you drooling from the first look. In addition to the decadent decor and architecture, the home has three large balconies, a full-length roof terrace, and a large garden complete with a hot tub. It also has a very cool 1,000-bottle wine cellar that even has a dumbwaiter to move the wine to the level above. The bragging rights don't stop here, though. The house was built in the 1850s and later served as a convent for the “Sisters of Saint Agnes,” a charitable order, and when visiting New York, Mother Teresa stayed here.
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‘Arrivals + Departures’ is a new public memorial in Brooklyn that honors birth, life, and death

“Arrivals + Departures” by YARA + DAVINA. Photo © Sam Polcer

March 17, 2021

‘Arrivals + Departures’ is a new public memorial in Brooklyn that honors birth, life, and death

Outside the main entrance to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, there's a new public art installation that "offers a meditation on birth, life, and death through the simple, yet powerful act of naming." Created by UK-based social practice artists YARA+DAVINA, the memorial called "Arrivals + Departures" takes the shape of a traditional train station arrivals and departures board, listing the names of those who have been born (“arrived”) or passed (“departed”).
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$3.5M condo in the Upper West Side’s Apple Bank Building is patterned to perfection

Listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

March 17, 2021

$3.5M condo in the Upper West Side’s Apple Bank Building is patterned to perfection

Between the fabrics and the wallpapers, there's a playful pattern almost everywhere you look at this Upper West Side condo. Located at 2112 Broadway, the historic Apple Bank Building, the two-bedroom home keeps the fun coming with mid-century decor, industrial French doors, and a 100-square-foot vented laundry room. The home is currently on the market for $3,500,000.
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