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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.
The Met Sets a New Attendance Record; Trump Denied the Housing Bubble
August 5, 2016

The Met Sets a New Attendance Record; Trump Denied the Housing Bubble

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Despite layoffs and financial issues, the Met saw a 6.3 percent boost in attendance last year, totaling 6.7 million visitors across its three locations. [WSJ] Donald Trump told paying Trump University students that the real estate market wouldn’t take a hit, even though it had already begun to. [WNYC] One Manhattan Square, the tallest building between downtown […]

Donald Trump’s Poor Real Estate Investments Depleted His Wealth Threefold
August 5, 2016

Donald Trump’s Poor Real Estate Investments Depleted His Wealth Threefold

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Earlier this week, Donald Trump warned Americans not to invest in the stock market, reiterating his prediction that a "massive recession" is upon us. This is despite the fact that he's admitted to never being one for stocks. But when it comes to real estate, his investments have been plenty, though an analysis in the Washington Post shows us that quantity does not equal quality in this case. In fact, "had his portfolio kept pace with the real estate market over the past 40 years, he would be worth about three times as much today."
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Ikea Is Selling a Full Mini Kitchen for Only $112
August 4, 2016

Ikea Is Selling a Full Mini Kitchen for Only $112

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6sqft has featured a couple compact kitchens before (like ChopChop and Gali), but they've both been concepts. Now, thanks to none other than Ikea, space-starved New Yorkers who actually prefer cooking to delivery can easily purchase a mini unit that offers everything a traditional kitchen would--a cooktop that can be removed to reveal countertop space, a mini fridge, a sink, and back rails to install various storage solutions (h/t Elle Decor). For those who want a bit more storage, Sunnersta also has a matching bar cart with three shelves for just $30.
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Rich People Have More Bugs; Is This the Most New York Dessert Ever?
August 4, 2016

Rich People Have More Bugs; Is This the Most New York Dessert Ever?

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Tour the world’s first commercial rooftop vineyard in Brooklyn. [Grub Street] Affluent areas tend to have more outdoor space and vegetation, leading to more arthropods that find their way into homes. [The Atlantic] The Everything Black is a $5 vanilla ice cream sandwich “that fuses the black-and-white cookie and the seasoning of an everything bagel.” [DNAinfo] A […]

Trump Opponents Plan to Build a 200-Foot Wall Outside the Donald’s Midtown Buildings
August 4, 2016

Trump Opponents Plan to Build a 200-Foot Wall Outside the Donald’s Midtown Buildings

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All anti-Trumpers, mark your calendars for August 30th, as this is the day that a determined group of opponents plans to build a quarter-million pound, 200-foot-long sandbag wall across from Trump Tower. Designers David Haggerty and James Cazzoli have already received permits from the Central Park Conservancy (the wall will go up at West 59th Street and Avenue of the Americas, four blocks from Trump Tower and three blocks from the Trump International Hotel) and they've now launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign called "Wall in Trump" to raise the $60,000 it'll take to make this vision a reality.
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POLL: Have You Noticed Overcrowding in City Parks?
August 3, 2016

POLL: Have You Noticed Overcrowding in City Parks?

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One day in May last year, Washington Square Park had 54,000 visitors, more than enough to fill Yankee Stadium. Annual attendance at the High Line more than tripled to 7.6 million visitors last year from two million in 2010. And Central Park expects to break records this year with 42 million visits. These statistics come from a New York Times article today that looks at how "more people than ever are jamming into the city’s public parks, pools and beaches, filling the most popular ones to bursting, creating noise and trash problems and making the experience altogether less enjoyable for those looking for a bit of serenity." This overcrowding has led the city to spend $6 million this year hiring an additional 500 seasonal workers. They're also extending beach and pool seasons past Labor Day and implementing more free programs like outdoor movies and yoga classes.
Have you noticed the overcrowding?
Live in a Flashy New Tower Near Hudson Yards for $913/Month, Lottery Opens Tomorrow
August 3, 2016

Live in a Flashy New Tower Near Hudson Yards for $913/Month, Lottery Opens Tomorrow

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Just this week, BKSK Architects' dapper new mixed-use tower in the Hudson Yards district topped off at 345 feet. Located at 509 West 38th Street and dubbed the Hi-Side, the 30-story building is just four blocks from the new 7 train stop and adjacent to the forthcoming Hudson Park Boulevard. When it opens its doors next year, it will offer 225 rentals, 46 of which will be reserved for New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area media income. As of tomorrow, the latter batch of residences will be up for grabs through the city's affordable housing lottery, with units ranging from $913/month studios to $1,183/month two-bedrooms.
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Landmarks Approves Morris Adjmi’s Debated Noho Office Building
August 3, 2016

Landmarks Approves Morris Adjmi’s Debated Noho Office Building

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Less than a month ago, the Landmarks Preservation Commission asked contextually proficient architect Morris Adjmi to modify his design for a 10-story, terra cotta office and community facility building in Noho. The site, at 363 Lafayette Street within the Noho Historic District, is controversial for the fact that it's adjacent to the live/work studio of artist Chuck Close, who filed a lawsuit in 2008 against the previous owner to prevent construction of a different office building that would've blocked his loft's natural light. Yesterday, Adjmi presented a revised version of the project, which the LPC this time approved, reports New York Yimby. The new design eliminates the five two-story setbacks and opts for slightly angular, less dramatic, floor-by-floor setbacks.
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Lottery Opens for 57 New Units Near Yankee Stadium, Starting at $494/Month
August 3, 2016

Lottery Opens for 57 New Units Near Yankee Stadium, Starting at $494/Month

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Just three blocks from Yankee Stadium and a 20-minute walk from the newly opened High Bridge is Summit Ridge, a six-story, brick affordable housing building designed by Aufgang Architects. Its 57 units, now up for grabs through the city's lottery, are reserved for New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area median income, or $18,275 for individuals up to $63,060 for families of six. The apartments range from $494/month studios to $1,182/month three bedrooms and have access to the building's amenities that include bike storage, an outdoor terrace, laundry room, and community room.
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Lottery Opens for 50 Middle-Income Units at High-End Rental West End Towers
August 2, 2016

Lottery Opens for 50 Middle-Income Units at High-End Rental West End Towers

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Most of the affordable housing lotteries that have been coming online through the city's portal have served low-income New Yorkers. The latest, though, has a higher income range, catering to middle-income tenants who earn 130 percent of the area median income, or $70,732 for an individual up to $117,700 for a family of four. The 50 available units are located at West End Towers, a luxury 1,000-unit rental at West End Avenue and 63rd Street, less than a block away from Riverside Park and just two blocks from Lincoln Center. The apartments range from $2,024/month studios to $2,611/month two-bedrooms.
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The Gentrification of Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue; Frisbee Masters Headed to New York
August 2, 2016

The Gentrification of Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue; Frisbee Masters Headed to New York

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The championship for Freestyle Frisbee–a combination of gymnastics, dance, performance art and Frisbee–is coming to Brooklyn. [WSJ] A survey of Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue as it approaches “peak post-gentrification.” [Curbed] Inside Brooklyn’s first Apple store (on Bedford Avenue). [Architizer] Summer Streets returns this weekend, and there will be a three-story waterslide at Foley Square. [Gothamist]

City Will Study Residential Rezoning of Gowanus, But Locals Want More Affordable Housing
August 2, 2016

City Will Study Residential Rezoning of Gowanus, But Locals Want More Affordable Housing

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When the area surrounding the Gowanus Canal was designated a Superfund site by the EPA in 2010, it seemed all but impossible that the contaminated, warehouse-laden neighborhood could get on par with the rest of Brooklyn. But recent years have brought major cleanup efforts along the 1.8-mile Canal, leading to new additions like a Whole Foods (quite possibly the first sign of gentrification) and subsequent interest from developers in creating higher end housing. This fall, reports DNAinfo, the Department of City Planning will launch a study to explore a rezoning of Gowanus that would allow for more residential developments in what is currently an industrial section. Locals, however, have similar concerns to those who opposed the recent, controversial East New York rezoning--that it will only incentive developers, causing displacement of longtime residents, and that any affordable housing put forth in the plan would still be out of reach for the lowest income residents. They've therefore created their own redevelopment plan called Bridging Gowanus, which, as the Times notes, calls for "greater density and more affordable apartments in return for improvements and guarantees that preserve the precarious soul of the district."
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City Releases New Public Art Map With More Than 1,000 Sites
August 1, 2016

City Releases New Public Art Map With More Than 1,000 Sites

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"New York City’s parks are host to the country’s greatest outdoor public art museum," says the Parks Department as an introduction to their new interactive Public Art Map and Guide. First spotted by Brokelyn, the map features more than 1,000 public art sites and monuments across the boroughs. It also plots temporary exhibits and gives a brief description of them.
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Rent This Retro 50’s Trailer on a Catskills Farm for $125/Night
August 1, 2016

Rent This Retro 50’s Trailer on a Catskills Farm for $125/Night

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Just 90 miles north of the city is Outlier Inn, a 12-acre Catskills farm complete with a recording studio, greenhouse with seasonal produce for sale, pond, and plenty of furry friends (sheep, goats, alpaca, bunnies). 6sqft previously featured some of the funky properties up for rent here this summer-- a geodesic dome, 127-square-foot tiny house, and a 1930s farmhouse with its own yoga studio. The latest offering on the scenic property is this 1953 Spartenette Trailer, which remarkably can sleep four people. In addition to its space age-like metal shape, this vehicle has all the retro touches you'd expect, from teal leather banquets to vintage appliances, and it's available for $125 night on Airbnb.
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Uncovering the Past of Staten Island’s South Beach

South Beach in 1899 © NYPL Digital Gallery

August 1, 2016

Uncovering the Past of Staten Island’s South Beach

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6sqft recently brought you the history of Bowery Bay Beach, once referred to as the "Coney Island of Queens." But over on Staten Island, there was another amusement destination that rivaled its Brooklyn counterpart. South Beach is a waterfront community on the eastern shore behind the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The hidden gem is currently an up-and-coming neighborhood for families, with an array of small businesses, ethnic restaurants, and quaint streets. And in the summer months, the two-mile stretch of beaches comes alive. But aside from its current livability, South Beach has a rich history. In the early 20th century, the neighborhood was full of summer bungalows thanks to a beachfront lined with amusements, theaters, arcade games, and rides. Families came from Manhattan, Sandy Hook, and elsewhere to enjoy the festive resort community and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk, known as the "Riviera of New York City."
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Revealed: Rem Koolhaas’ First NYC Building in Gramercy
July 31, 2016

Revealed: Rem Koolhaas’ First NYC Building in Gramercy

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As 6sqft previously reported, "thirty-eight years after the publication of his acclaimed book 'Delirious New York,' Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and his global architecture firm the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)... have finally landed their first ground-up New York City commission." And now, CityRealty.com has uncovered the first official renderings of the two-towered condo development, located at 122 East 23rd Street in Gramercy. The Pritzker Prize winner has designed a crystalline glass and concrete facade with a chiseled corner on the north building that exposes its glass edges. In between the two buildings will be a courtyard surrounded by private apartment terraces. The courtyard will lead into a pool area, children's play area, and screening and party rooms on the building's lower levels. There will also be a robotic parking system that brings cars to underground storage.
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July’s 10 Most-Read Stories and This Week’s Features
July 30, 2016

July’s 10 Most-Read Stories and This Week’s Features

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July’s 10 Most-Read Stories Life Behind the Stacks: The Secret Apartments of New York Libraries Lottery Opens for 13 Affordable Units in Washington Heights, Starting at $868/Month Parlor-Floor Apartment With Four Palladian Windows Asks $1.2 Million Off Central Park Lottery Opens Tomorrow for 300 Affordable Rentals at Pacific Park Brooklyn Apply For Affordable Condos at […]

The Bronx Dethrones Brooklyn for Most Residential Permits Issued
July 29, 2016

The Bronx Dethrones Brooklyn for Most Residential Permits Issued

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For the past four years, Brooklyn has had more residential permits issues through the Department of Buildings than any other borough. But according to a report from the New York Building Congress shared by DNAinfo, during the first six months of 2016, the Bronx has taken the lead, accounting for nearly 32 percent of all permitted units, a major jump from its 11 percent average over the past four years. For comparison, last year Brooklyn had a staggering 26,000 units permitted, but this year fell to 1,400; the Bronx had 1,900 units authorized this year. Brooklyn's sharp decrease is part of a city-wide drop after the 421-a program expired at the beginning of the year that caused developers to rush to get their permits in at the end of 2015. But the Bronx's surge is likely due to a huge affordable housing push: "More than 43 percent of the units that began construction in the first six months of this year under Mayor Bill de Blasio's ambitious affordable housing plan... were in the Bronx."
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Inside the Museum of Ice Cream; 45 Designers Create Pins for Hillary
July 29, 2016

Inside the Museum of Ice Cream; 45 Designers Create Pins for Hillary

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The pop-up Museum of Ice Cream in the Meatpacking District opens today, and it’s already sold out. Have a look inside. [Eater] The Four Seasons auction topped $4.1 million, including a $10,000 bid for ashtrays. [NYT] Hillary Clinton’s campaign has launched the Forty-Five Pin Project, where 45 designers have created their version of a political button. […]

Lottery Opens For 75 Affordable Units in Fisher Brothers’ Glassy New Murray Hill Tower
July 29, 2016

Lottery Opens For 75 Affordable Units in Fisher Brothers’ Glassy New Murray Hill Tower

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Starting today, New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area median income can apply for 75 brand new units at 225 East 39th Street, the 36-story, curving glass high-rise from the Fisher Brothers and designed by Handel Architects. Located at an interesting crossroads of residential Murray Hill and tower-laden Midtown East, the 373-unit rental offers an impressive pack of amenities, including a fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, yoga studio, game room, outdoor terrace, courtyard garden, roof deck with cabanas and barbecue stations, and on-site parking. The affordable units, which may be required to pay additional fees for some of these amenities, range from $833/month studios to $1,247/month three-bedrooms.
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How to Research the History of Your Address in NYC
July 28, 2016

How to Research the History of Your Address in NYC

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Have you ever wondered if someone famous used to live in your building? Or what architect built it? What about more dramatic things, like police activity and rat infestations? Verifying these facts–who once lived at your address, whether or not it was ever the scene of a crime, past construction work and violations, and its […]

MTA Likely to Implement Fare Hike to $3 by 2017
July 28, 2016

MTA Likely to Implement Fare Hike to $3 by 2017

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Start saving your quarters; the MTA all but definitively announced at its board meeting yesterday that it will raise subway and bus fares by 2017 in an effort to raise more than $300 million annually. This is part of their four-year financial plan that includes fare and toll hikes every two years to Jamison Dague of the nonprofit Citizens Budget Commission told the Daily News that if past increases are any indication, the MTA will likely raise fares from $2.75 to $3, a four percent increase that would bring in roughly $308 million through 2020. And if another increase was implemented in 2019, the cash-strapped agency would pull in an additional $594 million over two years.
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POLL: Will Whole Foods Drive Up Real Estate Values in Harlem?

A rendering of the new Harlem Whole Foods

July 28, 2016

POLL: Will Whole Foods Drive Up Real Estate Values in Harlem?

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6sqft has previously written about the Whole Foods Effect--the pattern of real estate values increasing when a new grocery store opens nearby. In fact, national data from Yahoo! Finance showed that "homes with a Whole Foods in the ZIP code appreciated by nearly 34 percent." And here in New York, the Effect seems to be taking hold in Harlem, where a Whole Foods will open next year at 125th Street and Lenox Avenue in a six-story commercial building spanning over 200,000 square feet (other tenants will include Burlington Coat Factory, Nordstrom Rack, Olive Garden and TD Bank). Citi Habitats agent Chyann Sapp told the Post that "there’s a one-bedroom two blocks away for $1,800. And the owner said that once Whole Foods opens he thinks he could easily get $2,000, $2,100 for it." The store was first announced in 2012, at which time the area's price per square foot was $594, according to appraisal firm Miller Samuel. As of 2015, it had risen to $839. Similarly, townhouse prices have doubled from $2 million to $4 million in this time.
Is Whole Foods behind it?
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