Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber buys second condo at Trump International for $7.6M
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You can fuhgeddaboudit, if you insist this phrase isn’t a real word. The famous saying associated with New York City and New Jersey residents has just been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Made popular in pop culture by Italian-American characters, such as in “The Sopranos,” the word, according to Oxford, means “‘forget about it’; […]
Adrian Grenier says he “pioneered Williamsburg” and that it got “so gentrified” he had to move to Bushwick, where he also had to leave thanks to Roberta’s. Guess that’s why he bought a second Clinton Hill townhouse last year. [Page Six] Chelsea’s iconic Empire Dinner will reopen in November. [Untapped] A “yuge” 55-foot, digital Donald Trump billboard […]
Francis Greenburger is the definition of a Renaissance man. Beyond running the full-service real estate firm Time Equities, Inc., he also helms the Greenburger Center for Social and Criminal Justice, he serves as Chairman of the literary agency Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, Inc., and he is also deeply involved with the OMI International Arts Center—and this is on top of the numerous non-profits […]
For two weeks out of the year during Fashion Week, everyday New Yorkers—or at least some of them—get inspired to freshen up their look, whether it’s to get into the spirit of the week or just to temper the feeling of inadequacy that results from being around too many professionally good-looking people. But no here’s your […]
Think you can tell if someone is from Brooklyn or the Bronx based on their accent? Take this quiz to test your skills. [Atlas Obscura] Inside Yelp’s New York office, with perks like foosball tables, karaoke machines, beer kegs, and free snacks. [Business Insider] Ikea is upping its design, but not its prices, which is why […]
Our ongoing series “My sqft” checks out the homes of 6sqft’s friends, family and fellow New Yorkers across all the boroughs. Our latest interior adventure brings us to a fitness studio COO’s Yorkville one-bedroom, infused with mid-century-modern furniture and contemporary decor. Want to see your home featured here? Get in touch!
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Image via Alan Bloom/Flickr The rats won’t like this. The MTA’s Operation Track Sweep to spiffy up New York’s subways commenced Monday and will continue for two weeks. More than 500 MTA workers are part of the intensive system-wide cleanup to remove trash and debris from the tracks at all of New York City’s 469 […]
Remember architect John Belle, founder partner of Beyer Blinder Belle, who built his career on resuscitating New York landmarks. [NYT] A “giant vacuum cleaner” could replace the High Line’s current trash system. [DNAinfo] Turns out Kylie Jenner didn’t buy that $7 million Tribeca penthouse. She and little sis Kendall are renting it, possibly for $28,000/month. [TRD] Governor […]
Port Authority plans to sell One World Trade Center for up to $5B Trevor Noah renting a $15,000/month Hell’s Kitchen bachelor pad in Ralph Walker’s Stella Tower Live in ODA’s stacked Long Island City rental for $850/month, lottery opens for 35 units Video: The first of 300 new R179 subway cars has (finally) arrived at […]
There was no lazing on the beach or barbecuing in the backyard for Belvy Klein and Aaron Broudo over Labor Day weekend. The duo behind Brooklyn Bazaar were busy finishing the fourth incarnation of the late-night market-meets-entertainment mecca, which opens this evening in Greenpoint. Opening night will be a massive affair, headlined by indie rockers Clap […]
Philip Johnson’s Glass House is covered in red polka dots thanks to artist Yayoi Kusama, becoming what she calls an “infinity room.” [designboom] A redevelopment of Riverside Park from 65th to 68th Street will bring volleyball courts, a dog run, and other plazas, play areas, and fields. [West Side Rag] The Staten Island Yankees are getting a […]
Every Friday 6sqft rounds up five of the best rental deals showcased on CityRealty.com’s no-fee rentals page, a space where house hunters can find the best concessions being offered by landlords across the city.