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NYC added 34,000 new homes in 2024: These neighborhoods built the most

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March 12, 2025

NYC added 34,000 new homes in 2024: These neighborhoods built the most

By Devin Gannon

Nearly 34,000 new homes were completed in New York City in 2024, the most units in a single year since 1965. The increase in housing units, up over 6,000 units from last year, is driven by a surge of permits filed in 2022 before the 421-a tax incentive expired. The Department of City Planning this week released an update to its Housing Database with new tools highlighting housing production across the city. While the data reveals Brooklyn had the highest number of newly constructed units of all the boroughs, Long Island City in Queens led the city with 1,859 new building units in 2024.
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Billionaires’ Row condo sells for $82.5M, NYC’s priciest deal of the year

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March 11, 2025

Billionaires’ Row condo sells for $82.5M, NYC’s priciest deal of the year

By Devin Gannon

Media executive Byron Allen has sold his condo on Billionaires' Row for $82.5 million, marking New York City's priciest deal of the year so far. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Allen paid $75 million in 2023 for the five-bedroom pad at 220 Central Park South, a limestone-clad tower designed by Robert A.M. Stern that is considered one of the most expensive condo buildings in the country.
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Real Estate Trends

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani will open new restaurant at Williamsburg development

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March 10, 2025

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani will open new restaurant at Williamsburg development

By Devin Gannon

A residential development in South Williamsburg is adding a restaurant from a celebrity chef. Israeli chef Eyal Shani and Good People Group will open a new restaurant concept at Williamsburg Wharf, a project with five new residential towers and a public park currently under construction on the waterfront. Developer Naftali Group announced on Monday that the new eatery will occupy 4,000 square feet of ground-floor space along Kent Avenue.
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Moving on from the Nets, Ben Simmons lists Dumbo condo for $17M

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March 7, 2025

Moving on from the Nets, Ben Simmons lists Dumbo condo for $17M

By Devin Gannon

About a month after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets, NBA point guard Ben Simmons is waving goodbye to his Dumbo condo. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Australian-born basketball player put his combined apartment on the 21st-floor of new development Olympia Dumbo on the market for $16,995,000. Simmons, who recently moved across the country to join the LA Clippers, bought the apartment for about $14 million in 2023.
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Financial District office tower to be razed and replaced with 1,000 apartments

100 Gold Street. Photo courtesy of NYCEDC

March 6, 2025

Financial District office tower to be razed and replaced with 1,000 apartments

By Devin Gannon

The city is looking for a developer to raze and replace an aging government building in the Financial District with over 1,000 apartments. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams, the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development issued a request for proposals (RFP) to transform 100 Gold Street into a mixed-income residential building. Currently, the nine-story office tower is occupied by several city agencies, with most of the space utilized by the housing department.
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Affordable Housing

Rental on the Park Slope-Gowanus border opens lottery for 50 affordable apartments, from $874/month

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March 4, 2025

Rental on the Park Slope-Gowanus border opens lottery for 50 affordable apartments, from $874/month

By Devin Gannon

A new rental building on the border of Park Slope and Gowanus opened a lottery for 50 affordable apartments. Longview is a 17-story tower at 380 4th Avenue with 197 homes, 30,000 square feet of amenities, and 14,000 square feet of retail space. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 90 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $874/month studios to $2,532/month two-bedrooms.
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William Lescaze’s modernist Upper East Side townhouse is on the market again, for $15M

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February 28, 2025

William Lescaze’s modernist Upper East Side townhouse is on the market again, for $15M

By Devin Gannon

One of New York City's first modernist residences is back on the market. The townhouse at 32 East 74th Street was designed by William Lescaze, a Swiss-born American architect credited with pioneering modernism in the United States. Known as the Raymond C. and Mildred Kramer House for the original owners, the Upper East Side property has an iconic white stucco and glass brick facade preserved to comply with landmarks law. Inside, however, several renovations over the years have left little traces of Lescaze's interior design. Now asking $15,000,000, the home, which has been divided into three duplex apartments, has been on and off the market for nearly a decade.
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Distinctive Homes

A fish sculpture by Frank Gehry now hangs in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center

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February 27, 2025

A fish sculpture by Frank Gehry now hangs in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center

By Devin Gannon

A new sculpture by famed modernist architect Frank Gehry is now on display in New York City. Silverstein Properties on Thursday unveiled "Untitled (Fish on Fire, Greenwich Street) 2024," a 20-foot by 7-foot copper fish sculpture suspended in the lobby of 3 World Trade Center. Gehry, known for his creative use of materials and innovative designs found around the world, has used the fish as a motif in his work since the 1980s. The new sculpture is the "largest suspended fish sculpture ever created" by the architect, according to Silverstein.
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Events & Things To Do

Long Island City skyscraper opens lottery for 109 apartments, from $1,548/month

Rendering courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

February 27, 2025

Long Island City skyscraper opens lottery for 109 apartments, from $1,548/month

By Devin Gannon

A new skyscraper in Long Island City opened a lottery for over 100 mixed-income apartments last week. Located at 26-32 Jackson Avenue in the neighborhood's Court Square section, The Italic sits across from its sister building The Bold, keeping with the typeface theme. The rental buildings were jointly developed by Fenter Group and Lions Group and designed by SLCE. The Italic is the taller of the two at 49 stories and contains over 360 apartments. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 70, 90, 120, and 125 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $1,548/month studios to $4,173/month three-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Two floors and two outdoor spaces for $999K in Turtle Bay

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February 26, 2025

Two floors and two outdoor spaces for $999K in Turtle Bay

By Devin Gannon

Two floors plus two outdoor spaces in Turtle Bay for under $1 million equals one good deal. A one-bedroom duplex condo at 345 East 50th Street is generously sized across two floors, with bonus space in the form of a balcony and a private terrace. Asking $999,000, the East Side apartment is located in the M at Beekman condominium, which was constructed in 2007 by combining three pre-war brownstones.
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$4.9M brick townhouse offers rustic charm and outdoor space in the heart of Greenpoint

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February 25, 2025

$4.9M brick townhouse offers rustic charm and outdoor space in the heart of Greenpoint

By Devin Gannon

A rare historic Greenpoint townhouse is for sale. Asking $4,990,000, the two-story brick Neo-Classical row house at 115 Milton Street sits within the Greenpoint Historic District, designated by the city in 1982 in recognition of its well-preserved, 19th-century row homes. Reimagined through a top-to-bottom renovation for modern living, the single-family home's rustic charm remains, highlighted by exposed brick, wood beams, and bay windows. A gated front patio and landscaped backyard with a hot tub add even more to the home's allure.
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In historic Sunset Park, this $2M row house is an architectural gem with modern upgrades

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February 24, 2025

In historic Sunset Park, this $2M row house is an architectural gem with modern upgrades

By Devin Gannon

On a landmarked block in Sunset Park, this single-family row house offers the best of both worlds, combining historic design with modern upgrades. Now on the market for $1,995,000, the Renaissance Revival-style brownstone at 4704 6th Avenue was built in 1905; today, its facade, L-shaped stoop, and curved bay windows look the same as they did 120 years ago. Inside, a renovation brought the architectural gem into the 21st century with an eat-in chef's kitchen, spa-like baths, and rooftop solar panels.
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Distinctive Homes

Marble slabs and hand-painted terraces make for an unconventional Soho penthouse, listed for $8M

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February 21, 2025

Marble slabs and hand-painted terraces make for an unconventional Soho penthouse, listed for $8M

By Devin Gannon

This Soho penthouse is an architect's vision come to life. Designed by Thomas Leeser, the top-floor home at 90 Prince Street juxtaposes random slabs of modern marble and an open floor plan with 17th-century French oak floors and exposed brick. Despite the contradictory materials, the loft creates a feeling of harmony and tranquility. Adding to its uniqueness, two outdoor terraces feature a tesselated hand-painted mural, a whimsical touch as well as a nod to the neighborhood's artistic heritage. The home is now available for $8,000,000.
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Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

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February 20, 2025

Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

By Devin Gannon

The city is moving ahead with a plan to bring thousands of mixed-income homes, new retail, and boardwalk and street improvements to Coney Island. Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Economic Development Corporation on Thursday released their vision for "Coney Island West," a waterfront development area west of the Amusement District. On Thursday the city issued a request for proposals for the first city-owned parcel, kicking off the development of 1,500 new homes.
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See the $700M climate research hub coming to Governors Island

Illustrative renderings courtesy of The New York Climate Exchange and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

February 20, 2025

See the $700M climate research hub coming to Governors Island

By Devin Gannon

A state-of-the-art hub dedicated to climate change research is moving forward on Governors Island. Led by Stony Brook University, the New York Climate Exchange is a cross-sector, nonprofit group dedicated to research and developing solutions to the global climate crisis. The Exchange on Thursday released new renderings of the 400,000-square-foot campus designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) to include classrooms, laboratories, student and facility housing, new open space, and more. The Exchange also announced the selection of Skanska USA as the construction manager for the climate center, which is scheduled to break ground next year.
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Restored mid-century modern home in Newburgh designed by Philip Johnson asks $2.9M

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February 20, 2025

Restored mid-century modern home in Newburgh designed by Philip Johnson asks $2.9M

By Devin Gannon

A rare mid-century modern home designed by celebrated architect Philip Johnson is for sale. Designed in 1949, the Hudson River-facing home in Newburgh, New York, dubbed the Wolfhouse, resembles one of Johnson's most well-known works, The Glass House in Connecticut, with the architect's signature open floor plan and floor-to-ceiling windows. After a four-year restoration returned the home to its original condition, the Wolfhouse is on the market for $2,900,000.
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Joan Didion archive opening at the New York Public Library

Joan Didion and John Dunne, 1970s. All images courtesy of NYPL

February 19, 2025

Joan Didion archive opening at the New York Public Library

By Devin Gannon

A collection of never-before-seen items belonging to writer Joan Didion and her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, will be on display at the New York Public Library next month. The library, which acquired the archive in 2023 and spent two years processing the material, will make the items publicly available to researchers and writers on March 26 in the Manuscripts and Archives Division at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
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Events & Things To Do

Trump moves to reverse approval for NYC’s congestion pricing program, Hochul fights back

Photo courtesy of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Office on Flickr

February 19, 2025

Trump moves to reverse approval for NYC’s congestion pricing program, Hochul fights back

By Devin Gannon

President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday officially announced plans to reverse federal approval for New York City's congestion pricing program. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent Gov. Kathy Hochul a letter rescinding the Federal Highway Administration's approval of the tolling program, which began charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street on January 5. Early data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority following the toll's launch revealed less congestion and faster commute times. Shortly after Trump's announcement, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit to protect the program and Hochul, who said the move from the White House was an attack on the state's sovereignty, said the "cameras are staying on," referring to the toll cameras.
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City seeks proposals for 100% affordable development and new rec center in Hudson Square

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February 19, 2025

City seeks proposals for 100% affordable development and new rec center in Hudson Square

By Devin Gannon

The city is seeking proposals for a new mixed-use development in Hudson Square with 100 percent affordable housing and a new recreation center. Mayor Eric Adams' office on Tuesday released a request for proposals for 388 Hudson Street, a roughly 14,000-square-foot vacant lot owned by the Department of Environmental Protection. The housing and rec center is proposed for the northern portion of the site, with a new public plaza planned for the southern end.
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The world’s tallest Passive House building is coming to Brooklyn

All renderings courtesy of Alloy Development

February 18, 2025

The world’s tallest Passive House building is coming to Brooklyn

By Devin Gannon

The world's tallest Passive House building, a design standard aimed at cutting carbon emissions, is coming to Brooklyn. Alloy Development on Tuesday unveiled One Third Avenue, a 63-story mixed-use tower with 583 apartments, retail, and office space. Designed to be highly efficient, the project will complete the Alloy Block, a $500 million five-building development in Downtown Brooklyn with over 1,000 homes, the city's first all-electric skyscraper, 60,000 square feet of office space, and two Passive House public schools.
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NYC’s only revolving restaurant reopens in Times Square

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February 13, 2025

NYC’s only revolving restaurant reopens in Times Square

By Devin Gannon

New York City's only revolving restaurant is spinning again. The View, on the 47th and 48th floors of the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square, reopened this week following a revamp by Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) and David Rockwell's Rockwell Group. Formerly host to an all-you-can-eat buffet, the two-story restaurant has been reimagined as an upscale dining destination inspired by "American supper clubs and chop houses of earlier eras."
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NYC’s best Black History Month events

Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. Photo by Solwazi Afi Olusola

February 11, 2025

NYC’s best Black History Month events

By Devin Gannon

Even as the federal government attempts to downplay the significance of Black History Month, New York City will continue to celebrate. Throughout February, honor the contributions of Black people in New York and beyond with live performances, art, conversations, exhibitions, and more.
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Fifth Ave’s highest condo fetches $11.5M

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February 6, 2025

Fifth Ave’s highest condo fetches $11.5M

By Devin Gannon

The highest condo on Fifth Avenue has found a buyer. As first spotted by CityRealty, Penthouse 80 at 520 Fifth Avenue sits 880 feet in the air, surrounded by iconic views in every direction. The trophy residence first hit the market two months ago for $11,500,000; the deal will likely close by the end of the year when the building wraps up construction.
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Governors Island oyster bar closing, new outdoor restaurant to open next year

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February 4, 2025

Governors Island oyster bar closing, new outdoor restaurant to open next year

By Devin Gannon

The first full-fledged restaurant to ever open on Governors Island will close this year. Island Oyster opened its doors in 2017 and became a summer destination for seafood, island-inspired cocktails, and stunning skyline views. This week the Trust for Governors Island issued a request for proposals seeking a new seasonal food and beverage operator for the 32,000-square-foot waterfront site starting in 2026. The James Beard award-nominated Island Oyster will operate one final season before ending its run on October 31, 2025.
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Waitlist opens for affordable apartments at Bjarke Ingels’ Harlem rental, from $1,056/month

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February 3, 2025

Waitlist opens for affordable apartments at Bjarke Ingels’ Harlem rental, from $1,056/month

By Devin Gannon

Applications are now being accepted to replenish a waitlist for affordable apartments at The Smile, an 11-story rental in East Harlem designed by renowned architect Bjarke Ingels. Named for its grin-like shape, the building opened in 2020 and contains 233 apartments, 77 of which are priced below market-rate. New Yorkers earning 60 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply to be considered for current and future vacancies; prices range from $1,056/month for studios to $2,849/month for two-bedrooms.
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