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September 14, 2023

Plan to revitalize Staten Island’s North Shore includes 2,400 homes and waterfront esplanade

By Aaron Ginsburg

After several failed projects, Staten Island's North Shore could finally see a long-promised revitalization.
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August 29, 2023

New Downtown Brooklyn condo tower 9 Chapel has terraces that act like front porches

By Aaron Ginsburg

New renderings were released this week of 9 Chapel Street, a unique luxury condo tower under construction in Downtown Brooklyn.
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August 15, 2023

569-unit rental planned next to Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Crown Heights

By Devin Gannon

Plans for a 17-story mixed-use project with 569 rentals in Crown Heights are moving ahead. Carmel Partners acquired $233 million in construction financing for the development of the new building at 54 Crown Street, which sits just one block east of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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July 27, 2023

400 units of affordable housing approved for 5 World Trade Center

By Devin Gannon

The 900-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper planned for 5 World Trade Center will include 400 units of affordable housing, a slight increase from the original proposal.
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July 25, 2023

Upper East Side rental to be razed and replaced with high-end condo from Eliot Spitzer

By Aaron Ginsburg

An Upper East Side rental will be demolished and replaced with a new luxury condominium developed by former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's firm.
Details here

June 30, 2023

Jersey City’s Hudson Exchange begins construction of 60-story second phase

By Aaron Ginsburg

Ground has broken on the second phase of Hudson Exchange, one of Jersey City's largest and most anticipated redevelopment projects. Located at 420 Marin Boulevard, the 1.
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June 29, 2023

With Deco details and dazzling interiors on the Upper East Side, The Harper launches sales

By Michelle Cohen

The Upper East Side residence The Harper at 310 East 86th Street has begun sales of its 63 two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes. The new condominium project was designed by the renowned architectural practice ODA, known internationally for innovative and skyline-changing designs.
See the interiors and amenities at the Harper

June 26, 2023

$52M penthouse at One High Line in Chelsea among downtown’s most expensive sales

By Devin Gannon

A penthouse at a new luxury condominium in Chelsea has gone into contract for $52 million, joining an exclusive list of downtown Manhattan's priciest homes. Designed by Bjarke Ingels, One High Line consists of two twisting towers with views of the Hudson River, the High Line, and beyond.
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June 23, 2023

NYC’s latest casino bid calls for two 46-story skyscrapers across from the Javits Center

By Aaron Ginsburg

Larry Silverstein of Silverstein Properties has joined the cast of prominent developers competing for one of three downstate casino licenses.
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May 31, 2023

See the 17-story mixed-use rental coming to Atlantic Avenue in Bed-Stuy

By Aaron Ginsburg

Another high-rise residential tower is coming to Brooklyn's once-industrial Atlantic Avenue corridor.
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May 25, 2023

NYC’s first multi-family geothermal project tops out in Coney Island

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City's first multi-family geothermal project has topped out in Coney Island. The residential development at 1515 Surf Avenue will include 463 apartments, of which 139 will be designated as affordable.
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May 17, 2023

Your guide to Morningside Heights: A college town in a city neighborhood

By Michelle Cohen

Bookended by Morningside and Riverside Parks on a high plateau in Upper Manhattan, Morningside Heights is tucked between the neighborhoods of Manhattanville to the north and Manhattan Valley to the south.
What to do and see, and where to live in Morningside Heights

May 10, 2023

$416M mixed-use development will bring 700 new apartments to Inwood

By Aaron Ginsburg

A massive mixed-use development project will bring nearly 700 mixed-income housing units to Upper Manhattan. Gov.
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April 10, 2023

Leasing kicks off at the Brooklyn Tower, luxury rentals priced from $3,965/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

Leasing has launched for market-rate rental units in Brooklyn's tallest tower.
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April 3, 2023

Now complete, NYC’s largest office-to-condo conversion One Wall Street shows off latest home

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City's largest office-to-residential conversion is flaunting its latest luxury residence. Construction has officially wrapped up at the Art Deco landmark One Wall Street, formerly the headquarters for the Irving Trust Company and now a 566-unit residential tower.
Take a look

February 24, 2023

Final phase of JFK Airport’s $18 billion transformation kicks off with groundbreaking of Terminal 6

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction has officially begun on the new $4.2 billion Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking the final project of the airport's $18 billion transformation. The 1.
Take a closer look

February 7, 2023

Proposed 13-story Soho building designed by Morris Adjmi is first to need LPC approval after rezoning

By Devin Gannon

A New York City developer on Monday unveiled plans for the first development in Soho under new zoning rules approved by the city in 2021.
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January 23, 2023

Latest luxury rental on the Lower East Side has three floors of ‘micro-units’

By Devin Gannon

A big new residential development on the Lower East Side is going small. When it opens this spring, the 30-story 55 Suffolk Street will offer three floors of "micro-units," apartments that measure between 315 and 350 square feet and feature space-saving built-in furniture and storage.
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January 18, 2023

NYC’s first all-electric skyscraper tops out in Downtown Brooklyn

By Aaron Ginsburg

New York City's first fully electric skyscraper topped out in Downtown Brooklyn this week.
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January 17, 2023

$17.5M penthouse becomes Dumbo’s most expensive sale

By Devin Gannon

A penthouse in Dumbo has sold for $17,500,000, becoming the neighborhood's priciest sale on record. The four-bedroom penthouse sits atop the new 33-story waterfront development Olympia Dumbo, which was recently crowned 6sqft's Building of the Year.
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January 17, 2023

Wellness-focused housing development with 238 affordable units coming to Bed-Stuy

By Aaron Ginsburg

A wellness-focused housing development is coming to Bed-Stuy. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development last week selected the "The Steps at Saratoga" proposal from RiseBoro, IMPACCT Brooklyn, and Urbane Development.
Details here

December 29, 2022

Announcing 6sqft’s 2022 Building of the Year!

By Devin Gannon

The votes have been counted. 6sqft's 2022 Building of the Year is Olympia Dumbo, the new 33-story condo tower on the Brooklyn waterfront. The Hill West Architects-designed project sailed over the competition, receiving 779 votes, or 26.8 percent of the 2,903 total votes cast.
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December 21, 2022

Iconic yellow ‘Domino Sugar’ sign returns to Brooklyn

By Devin Gannon

An iconic sign that was part of the Brooklyn skyline for nearly a century has returned to its rightful place.
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December 15, 2022

Vote for 6sqft’s 2022 Building of the Year!

By 6sqft

Following a year of records, rebounds, and recovery, the real estate industry in New York City went for a roller coaster ride in 2022. And while the luxury market is always shifting, it's never boring.
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December 14, 2022

$87M restoration of historic Orchard Beach Pavilion kicks off in the Bronx

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction kicked off this week on a project to reconstruct the historic bathhouse and pavilion at Orchard Beach in the Bronx.
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December 8, 2022

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church finally reopens at the World Trade Center

By Aaron Ginsburg

The only house of worship that was totally destroyed during the September 11 attacks finally reopened to the public this week. Designed by Santiago Calatrava, the new St.
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December 5, 2022

This Hell’s Kitchen condo offers turn-key residences & resort-like amenities, with homes from $765K

By Devin Gannon

A new luxury condo building in Manhattan wants to make life easier for its residents. The West, located at 547 West 47th Street in Hell’s Kitchen, offers fully-furnished, turn-key residences with curated vintage and designer furniture and accessories.
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November 18, 2022

Related launches sales for luxury residences on the Tribeca waterfront, priced from $1M

By Aaron Ginsburg

Related Companies on Monday launched sales for 176 luxurious residences on the Hudson River's waterfront in Tribeca.
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November 18, 2022

Two major projects that would bring 3,200+ affordable homes to Brooklyn and Queens get key approval

By Aaron Ginsburg

Two major housing developments proposed for Brooklyn and Queens are moving forward.
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November 14, 2022

Newly unveiled interiors mark completion of slender supertall 111 West 57th Street

By Devin Gannon

The second-tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere is officially complete. Last week, JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group unveiled the interiors of 111 West 57th Street, a 1,428-foot-tall building on Billionaires' Row designed by SHoP Architects.
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October 28, 2022

See how Studio Gang’s canyon-inspired science center is taking shape at AMNH

By Devin Gannon

Not only does the American Museum of Natural History's new center make the museum's founding dream of building one continuous campus across four city blocks a reality, but it also brings a new architectural gem to New York City.
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October 26, 2022

Sales launch at new 12-home community in the hills of the Hudson Valley, priced from $1.9M

By Devin Gannon

A new development consisting of 12 ground-up homes in the hills of the Hudson Valley launched this week. Dubbed Fox Hollow, the countryside community is located in Germantown, a quiet town along the east bank of the Hudson River about two hours north of New York City.
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October 20, 2022

Norman Foster’s 78-story office tower opens in Hudson Yards

By Devin Gannon

A boutique luxury office building designed by Norman Foster officially opened in Hudson Yards this week.
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October 14, 2022

New York to open $1.6B life science campus in Kips Bay

By Aaron Ginsburg

A $1.6 billion state-of-the-art life sciences hub will open in Kips Bay, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday.
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September 22, 2022

Proposed $2B mixed-use district with 2,800 new apartments in Astoria moves forward

By Devin Gannon

A plan to build a large-scale development with 2,800 apartments in Astoria is moving forward.
Details here

September 22, 2022

MTA selects design team for Penn Station renovation

By Aaron Ginsburg

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected a group of architects and engineers for the $7 billion redesign of Penn Station, with the agency's board voting to approve the contract on Wednesday.
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September 14, 2022

Two-tower Greenpoint waterfront condo The Huron reveals pricing and new details

By Michelle Cohen

If you're interested in buying an apartment at The Huron at 29 Huron Street in Greenpoint, you can now have a better idea of how much you'll need in the piggy bank before listings emerge later this year.
Prices and more renderings of The Huron, this way

September 8, 2022

Work begins on JFK Airport’s new $9.5B international terminal

By Devin Gannon

Construction officially kicked off on Thursday on John F. Kennedy International Airport's new 2.4 million-square-foot terminal, set to be the largest at the Queens airport. In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul first unveiled plans for the state-of-the-art Terminal One, which is estimated to cost $9.
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September 7, 2022

Boutique Noho condo relaunches sales with stylish $8M duplex

By Devin Gannon

Six years and one unit sold later, boutique Noho condo 22 Bond Street relaunched sales last month, with a sleek three-bedroom duplex now on the market.
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August 17, 2022

See inside One Wall Street, the largest office-to-residential conversion in NYC

By Devin Gannon

A New York City Art Deco landmark is showing off its second act as a luxury residential tower. Once one of New York's tallest office buildings, One Wall Street now boasts a new superlative: the largest office-to-residential conversion in the city's history.
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August 16, 2022

Leasing launches at Bedford Union Armory rental in Crown Heights, studios from $2,875/month

By Devin Gannon

Leasing launched this week at a new mixed-income rental building that is part of the redeveloped Bedford Union Armory complex in Crown Heights.
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August 10, 2022

See inside the new theater, music, and culinary spaces at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria

By Michelle Cohen

The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria has released a first look inside two new amenities spaces that honor the iconic hotel’s connection to music history and culinary innovation.
Take a look inside

August 3, 2022

MTA unveils new 18-foot ceilings at Penn Station’s LIRR concourse

By Aaron Ginsburg

Let there be light! The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday unveiled the first section of new 18-foot ceilings at Penn Station's Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) concourse.
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July 15, 2022

NYPL’s historic Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village reopens after $10M overhaul

By Aaron Ginsburg

The New York Public Library on Thursday reopened its Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village following a three-year renovation of the historic building.
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July 14, 2022

Next phase of Broad Channel’s Sunset Cove Park includes new boardwalk and outdoor classroom

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction kicked off on the second phase of Sunset Cove Park, a Jamaica Bay-facing city park in the Queens neighborhood of Broad Channel, NYC Parks announced on Wednesday. After partially opening in 2019, the park's $4.
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July 11, 2022

Hoboken approves transit-oriented mixed-use project on the waterfront

By Devin Gannon

After 15 years of delays, the plan to revitalize the southern end of the Hoboken waterfront is officially moving ahead.
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June 21, 2022

Leasing launches at waterfront rental Astoria West, with apartments priced from $2,920/month

By Aaron Ginsburg

A new three-building development in Astoria with hundreds of apartments officially launched leasing on Tuesday.
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June 17, 2022

Work finally begins on Kushner’s One Journal Square project in Jersey City

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction is finally underway at Kushner's huge One Journal Square project in Jersey City.
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June 15, 2022

600-foot-tall luxury rental breaks ground in Downtown Brooklyn and beats 421-a deadline

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction has officially begun on yet another new residential skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn. Located at 589 Fulton Street, The Brook is a 600-foot-tall luxury rental with 591 apartments and 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities.
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June 9, 2022

New Brooklyn Heights library opens at base of One Clinton luxury condo

By Michelle Cohen

The Brooklyn Public Library on Wednesday opened a new branch at 286 Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn Heights–the second-largest library in the system (Central Library is the largest).
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May 31, 2022

First permanent museum dedicated to hip hop tops off on the South Bronx waterfront

By Aaron Ginsburg

The country's first permanent museum dedicated to hip hop hit a major construction milestone last week. The Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) topped out in the South Bronx last week as part of the huge mixed-use project Bronx Point.
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May 27, 2022

Construction begins on massive $100M affordable complex in Far Rockaway

By Aaron Ginsburg

Construction officially kicked off on a huge housing development that will rise on a former hospital site in Far Rockaway. Edgemere Commons is an 11-building complex with more than 2,000 affordable homes, retail, community space, medical facilities, and outdoor public space planned.
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May 6, 2022

$500M One Times Square revamp includes outdoor viewing deck, museum, and even more ads

By Devin Gannon

One of the most valuable advertising locations in the world will cash in on its prime location even further.
Details here

May 5, 2022

Historic Palace Theatre finishes 30-foot lift above Times Square

By Aaron Ginsburg

The redevelopment of a historic Times Square theater hit a major milestone this week. L&L Holding Company on Wednesday announced the 30-foot lift of the Palace Theatre is completed after seven weeks. The project is part of TSX Broadway, a 46-story $2.
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April 26, 2022

Sustainable waterfront office tower 555 Greenwich Street tops out in Hudson Square

By Aaron Ginsburg

Hudson Square Properties, a joint venture of Trinity Church Wall Street and Norges Bank Investment Management with Hines, on Tuesday announced the topping out of their new office tower in Hudson Square.
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April 19, 2022

The ultimate guide to Greenpoint, a Brooklyn waterfront neighborhood on the rise

By Michelle Cohen

Situated in Brooklyn's northernmost corner, bridging the popular enclaves of Williamsburg and Long Island City, Greenpoint is an eclectic star in the North Brooklyn neighborhood constellation.
Your guide to Greenpoint, this way

April 14, 2022

JPMorgan’s 60-story Midtown East tower will be NYC’s largest all-electric skyscraper

By Devin Gannon

JPMorgan Chase on Thursday unveiled the design for its massive new global headquarters in Midtown East, set to become one of New York City's tallest buildings.
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April 7, 2022

Sales launch at Robert A.M. Stern’s waterfront Chelsea condo, two-bedrooms priced from $4M

By Aaron Ginsburg

Related Companies on Thursday launched sales at The Cortland, a new 25-story waterfront luxury condo designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) with interiors from Olson Kundig.
See inside

March 16, 2022

See new looks for the massive mixed-use ‘transit-oriented’ project headed to the Hoboken waterfront

By Aaron Ginsburg

After 16 years of deliberation, plans to revitalize Hoboken's waterfront are moving forward. New Jersey Transit, the City of Hoboken, and developer LCOR on Wednesday released new renderings of Hoboken Connect, a mixed-use transit project that aims to bring major investments to the city.
More details here

March 11, 2022

The priciest private development in the Bronx opens first residential tower with rents to match

By Aaron Ginsburg

The priciest private development in the Bronx opened its first residential tower this week with rents to match. Developed by Brookfield Properties, the $950 million mixed-use Bankside project is one of the largest private investments in Bronx history and sits on 4.
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March 10, 2022

Project transforming run-down city buildings into ‘green’ affordable housing kicks off in Queens

By Aaron Ginsburg

Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced a milestone has been reached in a major project designed to improve quality of life and tackle the affordable housing crisis in Southeast Queens.
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March 10, 2022

Sales launch at Brooklyn’s first supertall, condos priced from $875K

By Aaron Ginsburg

Brookyn's first and only supertall tower officially launched sales on Wednesday. Designed by SHoP Architects, the Brooklyn Tower is a 93-story skyscraper standing at 1,066 feet in Downtown Brooklyn.
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March 1, 2022

Harlem’s massive $700M Taystee Lab Building is complete

By Devin Gannon

A state-of-the-art building built for life science, academic, and creative tenants is officially complete in Harlem, serving as the anchor of a major new commercial district in the neighborhood.
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February 23, 2022

See the luxury condo towers coming to one of Greenpoint’s remaining waterfront parcels

By Aaron Ginsburg

A new luxury residential project is set to rise on one of Greenpoint's few remaining vacant waterfront parcels. First spotted last month by CityRealty, The Huron is a two-tower condo development featuring 171 units ranging from studios to four bedrooms.
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February 17, 2022

See inside the swanky 37th-floor amenity space at Nomad’s Rose Hill tower

By Aaron Ginsburg

A brand new amenity space offering residents breathtaking views of New York City and a host of luxurious conveniences has been unveiled at the Rockefeller Group's first-ever residential tower. "Top of the Hill" is on the 37th floor of Rose Hill, a new 45-story Art Deco-style tower in Nomad.
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February 14, 2022

Futuristic movie studio designed by Bjarke Ingels moves forward in Astoria

By Devin Gannon

Construction of a massive $600 million movie studio in Queens backed by actor Robert De Niro can officially begin after the city granted the project a building permit earlier this month.
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February 3, 2022

Brooklyn’s Grand Prospect Hall to be replaced with luxury apartments

By Aaron Ginsburg

Brooklyn's cherished 119-year-old Grand Prospect Hall will be replaced with a new luxury apartment building.
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January 28, 2022

See NYC’s latest Flatiron Building lookalike, the Nova in Long Island City

By Aaron Ginsburg

Queens is getting its own Flatiron Building lookalike in Long Island City. Designed by Fogarty Finger, The Nova is a 24-story mixed-use high-rise located on a triangular plot of land, giving way to a curved structure that evokes the Manhattan landmark.
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January 25, 2022

See inside NYC’s new luxury condo Flatiron House, where gardens bloom into apartments

By Aaron Ginsburg

Sales launched this week at a new luxury condo building in the Flatiron District that utilizes biophilic design principles.
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January 5, 2022

$850M South Street Seaport project gets final approval

By Devin Gannon

The Howard Hughes Corporation last week got the official go-ahead from the city to build a mixed-use tower on a parking lot in the South Street Seaport.
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