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It's time to figure out your costume because Halloween is almost upon us. In New York City there is no shortage of fun events celebrating the spooky holiday, with plenty of opportunities to dress up, get candy, dine, and enjoy the season. Ahead, we found some of the city's best Halloween offerings this year, from the legendary Village Halloween Parade to more low-key pumpkin picking at Historic Richmond Town's Decker Farm on Staten Island.
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Mindy Kaling is selling her Soho condo for $2.75M

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September 26, 2022

Mindy Kaling is selling her Soho condo for $2.75M

Mindy Kaling is selling her stylish Soho pied à terre for $2,750,000. "The Office" actress paid $3,100,000 in 2017 for the apartment, which is located on the sixth floor of 210 Lafayette Street. The renovated home measures nearly 1,200 square feet and has two bedrooms, two baths, and unobstructed city views.
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Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons in contract for $13M pad at Olympia Dumbo

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September 26, 2022

Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons in contract for $13M pad at Olympia Dumbo

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is moving closer to the Barclays Center. The basketball star has entered contract for a combined two-unit apartment at Olympia Dumbo, a new 33-story residential development next to the Brooklyn Bridge. The apartment was listed for $13 million, as the New York Post reported, but the purchase price won't be known until Simmons closes. While the Australian-born NBA star did not play in a single Nets game last season due to an injury, his new home in Dumbo is less than 15 minutes away from the team's home court.
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José Andrés opens romantic rooftop bar at the Ritz-Carlton in Nomad

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September 23, 2022

José Andrés opens romantic rooftop bar at the Ritz-Carlton in Nomad

José Andrés opened a new cocktail bar on the rooftop of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad last week. Described as a "glittering jewel box," Nubeluz, (the name is a mash-up of the Spanish words "nube" for cloud and "luz" for light), sits 500 feet above Nomad, becoming a part of the skyline while also boasting 270-degree views of it.
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Queens’ first planetarium will open in Astoria

Rendering courtesy of Senator Michael Gianaris on Flickr

September 23, 2022

Queens’ first planetarium will open in Astoria

Queens' first planetarium will open in Astoria, New York State Sen. Michael Gianaris announced on Thursday. Using a $1 million state grant, the planetarium will be built as part of a major renovation of the Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens (VBGCQ). Construction on the planetarium will begin next year and is expected to be completed in 2026.
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Lottery opens for 145 affordable units at huge waterfront development in Astoria, from $665/month

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September 23, 2022

Lottery opens for 145 affordable units at huge waterfront development in Astoria, from $665/month

Applications are now being accepted for 145 affordable units at a major mixed-use project under construction in Astoria. Located at 3-24 27th Avenue, the 100-percent affordable, 14-story building is part of the Durst Organization's Halletts Point development on the East River waterfront. New Yorkers earning 40 and 60 percent of the area median income, or between $25,372 for a single person and $86,460 for a household of five, are eligible to apply for the rent-stabilized apartments, which range from $665/month studios to $1,601/month two bedrooms.
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This lofty $7.5M Village co-op would be perfect for an art lover or an avid gardener

Photo credit: Celeste Godoy Photography for The Corcoran Group

September 23, 2022

This lofty $7.5M Village co-op would be perfect for an art lover or an avid gardener

Located within a classic 1844 Greenwich Village building, this jewel box of a co-op boasts a custom renovation by noted interior designer Carlos Otero. The result, currently asking $7,500,000, is a thoroughly modern and luxurious home that has retained the warmth and creativity befitting its address. The three-level co-op at 200 Mercer Street includes 3,000 square feet of creatively-designed interior space and an expansive landscaped private roof terrace.
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Construction begins on Socrates Sculpture Park’s permanent home made of shipping containers

Rendering of The Cubes at Socrates Sculpture Park, courtesy LOT-EK

September 22, 2022

Construction begins on Socrates Sculpture Park’s permanent home made of shipping containers

NYC Parks and Socrates Sculpture Park broke ground this week on "The Cubes," a two-story building that will be the first permanent structure in the Astoria park's 30-year history. The 2,640-square-foot facility will house programming, administrative offices, community work, and arts education. Designed by architecture studio LOT-EK, the $5,735,000 project will be created using recycled shipping containers to honor the neighborhood's "industrial roots," according to a press release. Construction is expected to finish in early 2024.
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Distinctive Homes

For $995K, this two-bedroom Park Slope condo is a breath of fresh air

For $5.8M, this Fifth Avenue co-op has 'Mad Men'-era vibes and Central Park views

$4M gets you the whole renovated Boerum Hill townhouse package, with a bi-level backyard

For $20.5M, West Village townhouse meets suburban mansion behind a historic facade

This $6M Arts & Crafts estate is like having your own private summer camp in the Hamptons

$4.5M Central Park West duplex in Hotel des Artistes gets color just right

This $8.75M Village townhouse is a downtown dream home with an elevator, three terraces, and a rooftop office suite

This $25M Greenwich Village townhouse has been an artist's refuge for well over a century

For $700K, this parkside Brooklyn co-op adds dramatic design details to classic pre-war bones

Color, texture, and pre-war details define this decorator's dream of a $4.85M Village co-op

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

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September 22, 2022

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

A plan to build a large-scale development with 2,800 apartments in Astoria is moving forward. The City Planning Commission on Wednesday voted in favor of Innovation QNS, a $2 billion mixed-use district proposed for five blocks in the Queens neighborhood, spanning 37th Street to Northern Boulevard, between 35th and 36th Avenues. The project will then head to the City Council for a final vote where it may face resistance from the local representative, Council Member Julie Won, who said she wants at least 50 percent of the apartments to be affordable.
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MTA selects design team for Penn Station renovation

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September 22, 2022

MTA selects design team for Penn Station renovation

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. The agency tapped FXCollaborative Architects and WSP USA to bring their Penn Station Master Plan to life, with further assistance from London-based John McAslan + Partners as collaborative architects. According to Gov. Kathy Hochul, work will begin "in the coming months."
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Bask, bathe, and BBQ in the backyard of this $5.5M Carroll Gardens duplex condo, parking included

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September 22, 2022

Bask, bathe, and BBQ in the backyard of this $5.5M Carroll Gardens duplex condo, parking included

Who needs the suburbs when you can park two cars in the garage and invite the whole gang over for a backyard bash with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and shower, plus dining and napping space? When the weather cools, there are two levels of indoor space with three bedrooms and a family-friendly layout. Though it feels like two floors of a townhouse, this Carroll Gardens home at 291 Union Street, asking $5,495,000, has condo amenities, too.
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Lawsuit seeks to bar Donald Trump from acquiring any New York real estate for five years

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September 21, 2022

Lawsuit seeks to bar Donald Trump from acquiring any New York real estate for five years

New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking to bar former President Donald Trump and his three adult children from acquiring real estate in New York for five years, a move that could deal a major blow to the family's business empire. In a civil lawsuit filed on Wednesday, James accused Trump and his business of engaging in years of deliberate financial fraud "to obtain a host of economic benefits." According to the Office of the Attorney General, Trump and the Trump Organization intentionally created more than 200 false and misleading valuations of assets in annual statements to defraud financial institutions from 2011 to 2021. The 214-page complaint comes after a three-year investigation into fraud across nearly two dozen Trump properties and assets.
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Policy

A new Japanese market offering a taste of Tokyo opens in Greenpoint

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September 21, 2022

A new Japanese market offering a taste of Tokyo opens in Greenpoint

A new Japanese marketplace connecting New Yorkers to the trendiest Tokyo brands opened in Brooklyn last week. Located on Norman Avenue in Greenpoint, 50 Norman is made up of three separate stores, Dashi Okume, Cibone, and House Brooklyn, all making their New York City debut. Japanese architect Jo Nagasaka designed the 3,500-square-foot space to capture the authentic essence of Japan in New York City, with the use of reclaimed wood from a demolished house in Kyoto.
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Classic Soho loft living awaits in this $12.5M full-floor condo

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September 21, 2022

Classic Soho loft living awaits in this $12.5M full-floor condo

Sprawling downtown Manhattan lofts, industrial bones intact, aren't that easy to find these days. Asking $12,500,000–a decidedly 21st century price–this classic loft condo at 50 Wooster Street is on the market for the first time in 24 years. Filled with 19th-century charm, the full-floor apartment has the kind of living space–4,600 square feet of it–and the 13-foot ceilings, massive arched windows, and exposed brick that loft lovers crave. In addition, there's a private terrace and four bedrooms, in a cast-iron 1883 building.
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Only 48 percent of straphangers satisfied with the subway, according to latest MTA survey

Central Park North at 110th Street was rated the worst subway station by commuters; Photo by Adam Moss on Flickr

September 21, 2022

Only 48 percent of straphangers satisfied with the subway, according to latest MTA survey

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Monday announced the results of its spring 2022 customer satisfaction survey for New York City transit. According to the survey, just 48 percent of respondents were satisfied with the subway system, with safety and security as the top issues for disatisfied riders. When looking at specific subway lines, straphangers rated the D as the worst and the L train as the best.
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MTA to install security cameras in every subway car

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September 20, 2022

MTA to install security cameras in every subway car

Two security cameras will be installed in every subway car in New York City, under a new initiative announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA on Tuesday. The $5.5 million project, paid in part by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, includes the installation of nearly 13,000 cameras on 6,355 train cars by 2025. The enhanced security measure is an expansion of a pilot program that launched this summer following a mass shooting on the subway in Brooklyn in April. There are surveillance cameras in the more than 470 subway stations across the city, but none in cars before the program.
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40+ essentials to help make the most of your college dorm room

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September 20, 2022

40+ essentials to help make the most of your college dorm room

By Terri Williams

A college dorm room doesn’t provide a lot of space, and even for New Yorkers - who tend to be adept at navigating tight living quarters – it can be a challenge to transform this area into a home. According to data from Univstats, 211 colleges in New York provide on-campus housing. If you’re one of the lucky students living on-campus (which provides a more immersive and traditional college experience) congrats! And while your dorm room may be small, we found some cool yet functional items that can’t make your space bigger, but can at least make it more fun to live in.
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NYC will provide free high-speed internet and cable to most NYCHA tenants

Mayor Eric Adams on Monday announced the launch of "Big Apple Connect," a program that will provide free high-speed internet and cable television to roughly 300,000 New Yorkers living in more than 200 of the city's public housing developments by the end of next year. The program is the result of a partnership between the city's Office of Technology and Innovation and Optimum.
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Policy

New York’s first Singapore-style hawker center opens in Midtown next week

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September 20, 2022

New York’s first Singapore-style hawker center opens in Midtown next week

After nearly five years of planning, the city's first Singaporean hawker center is set to open next week. Created by Urbanspace and KF Seetoh, who is the founder of Makansutra and operator of numerous food courts in Singapore, the Urban Hawker food hall will feature 17 vendors offering a diverse variety of cuisines, including 11 Singapore-based vendors. Located at 135 West 50th Street, the market officially opens to the public on Wednesday, September 28, operating daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Food & Dining

Plan to convert abandoned railroad tracks in Queens into High Line-style park moves forward

All renderings courtesy of the Trust for Public Land and Friends of the QueensWay

September 19, 2022

Plan to convert abandoned railroad tracks in Queens into High Line-style park moves forward

A proposal to convert an abanonded railway in Queens into a public park is moving forward. Mayor Eric Adams on Friday announced a $35 million investment for the first phase of the QueensWay, a High Line-like linear park built on the long-defunct Rockaway Beach Branch Line that will serve the neighborhoods of Rego Park, Forest Hills, Glendale, Forest Park, Woodhaven, and Ozone Park. The city's investment covers an environmental review and construction of the first phase of the park.
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Architecture And Design

$2.9M duplex co-op is a chic Chelsea take on historic townhouse living

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September 19, 2022

$2.9M duplex co-op is a chic Chelsea take on historic townhouse living

Although Chelsea and the neighborhoods surrounding the High Line may be known for their architecturally innovative new residential buildings, the historic row of Italianate-style 19th-century Fitzroy Townhouses are just as much a part of the area's story. This two-bedroom duplex at 442 West 23rd Street is a stunning reflection of the co-op's townhouse elegance combined with of-the-moment designer dazzle. A thorough renovation has bestowed the 1,600-square-foot home, asking $2,898,000, with two levels of Paris-in-Chelsea appeal.
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East Harlem street where Cicely Tyson grew up has been renamed after the pioneering actress

Photo of Cicely Tyson via Wikimedia; Google Street View of East 101st Street, Map data © Google

September 16, 2022

East Harlem street where Cicely Tyson grew up has been renamed after the pioneering actress

A stretch of street in East Harlem was renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late trailblazing actress. Tyson, who grew up in a fifth-floor railroad flat at 178 East 101st Street, died last January at the age of 96. Throughout her 70-year award-winning career, Tyson defied racial stereotypes and became famous for her depiction of strong Black women in theater and film.
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September 16, 2022

10 NYC museums are offering free admission this Saturday

The Smithsonian Magazine's 18th annual Museum Day is taking place on Saturday, September 17, with 10 New York City museums participating in this year's celebration. As part of the special day, hundreds of museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free admission to any guest with a Museum Day ticket.
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Events & Things To Do

Triplex penthouse at Central Park Tower asks record $250M

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September 16, 2022

Triplex penthouse at Central Park Tower asks record $250M

Living atop the world's tallest residential tower won't come cheap. The triplex penthouse at Central Park Tower hit the market on Monday for an astonishing $250 million, set to become the country's most expensive sale ever if the home fetches the asking price. The highest residence in the world sits 1,416 feet above New York City on Billionaires' Row and takes up the building's 129th, 130th, and 131st floors.
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Distinctive Homes

Fire Island modern ‘Pyramid House’ with a creative past asks $6.5M

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September 16, 2022

Fire Island modern ‘Pyramid House’ with a creative past asks $6.5M

When the current owner of this distinctive home at 443 Sail Walk in the wild, windswept Fire Island Pines first saw it, the house reminded him of the I.M. Pei-designed pyramid at the Louvre, transported to the Atlantic shore. As the New York Times recently recounted, real estate agent Glenn Rice toured the house while visiting a friend, and subsequently purchased the mid-century wonder in 2018 for $1.6 million. After furnishing it with his personal collection of items from the 1960s and '70s–he's also a mid-mod furniture dealer–and adding $400k in upgrades, Rice is selling the house for $6.5 million.
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‘Little Amal’ arrives in New York City, bringing attention to world’s refugees

Little Amal in Jamaica with the Jamaica Centers for Arts and Learning. Photo courtesy of The Respective Collective / The Walk Productions / St. Ann’s Warehouse

September 15, 2022

‘Little Amal’ arrives in New York City, bringing attention to world’s refugees

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Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, has come to New York City to bring attention to the needs of migrants and refugees. After landing at JFK Airport with her big green suitcase on Wednesday, Amal began her 17-day tour across all five boroughs in which she will take part in 55 unique events, considered one of the largest public art festivals in the city's history.
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See inside the ‘secret’ sushi restaurant now open in Grand Central

All photos courtesy of Eric Vitale Photography

September 15, 2022

See inside the ‘secret’ sushi restaurant now open in Grand Central

Jōji, a new sushi restaurant housed underneath Midtown's One Vanderbilt skyscraper, opened its doors to the public on Wednesday. Located within an alcove in Grand Central Terminal, the restaurant offers sushi lovers an "intimate omakase dining experience," as 6sqft reported last month. Jōji is run by Chef George Ruan, the former sushi chef of Masa, and Chef Daniel Boulud.
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Food & Dining

New York’s 2022 fall foliage map has arrived

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September 15, 2022

New York’s 2022 fall foliage map has arrived

New York State has begun its colorful transformation into fall. The first signs of autumn can already be seen in the Adirondacks, with the rest of the state to soon follow suit. To help New Yorkers follow the cycle of foliage, the state released this week its annual Fall Foliage Report. The interactive map is updated weekly using observations and reports from a state-wide group of volunteers known as "leaf peepers," as 6sqft previously reported.
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This $995K parlor floor home is a slice of Park Slope brownstone living at a co-op price

Photo credit: Russ Ross for The Corcoran Group

September 15, 2022

This $995K parlor floor home is a slice of Park Slope brownstone living at a co-op price

If you're having trouble choosing between an upstate cabin and a Brooklyn brownstone–on a co-op budget–you'll want to check out this one-bedroom co-op at 495 1st Street in Park Slope. The renovated parlor floor home is filled with townhouse glamor; there's even a back deck for lounging. Instead of shelling out for the whole house, you can buy this just-right-sized apartment for $995,000. Comprised of the parlor level of a three-unit historic limestone townhouse, this cozy co-op has the elegant details you'd expect including high ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a large back terrace.
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Archtober 2022: This year’s top architecture and design events

Photo of Waterline Square Park by Elizabeth Felicella, Photo of Chinatown by Mobilus In Mobili on Flickr, Photo of Museum at Eldridge Street © James and Karla Murray, Photo of Bryant Park by Jean-Christophe Benoist on Wikimedia

September 14, 2022

Archtober 2022: This year’s top architecture and design events

The festival that provides a behind-the-scenes look at some of New York City's most iconic buildings, public spaces, and cultural institutions returns for its 12th year next month. Held from October 1 through October 31, the Center for Architecture's Archtober is a celebration of architecture and design, with tours, talks, and events led by experts. While most of the events offered will be in-person, some will still be virtual or hybrid, which proved successful during the pandemic. Ahead, find just some of our favorite Archtober events happening this year, from exploring Art Deco gems of the Upper West Side to taking a tour of Brooklyn's tallest tower.
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Lottery opens for 129 affordable units at new fully electric building in East New York, from $397/month

Rendering by Nightnurse Images, courtesy of Magnusson Architecture and Planning

September 14, 2022

Lottery opens for 129 affordable units at new fully electric building in East New York, from $397/month

A housing lottery opened this week for 129 affordable apartments at a new energy-efficient residential development in East New York. Located at 573 Emerald Street, the development is the second phase of the affordable and supportive multi-building housing project Linden Terrace. New Yorkers earning 30, 50, 60, and 70 percent of the area median income, or between $16,183 for a single person and $115,850 for a household of seven, can apply for the apartments, which range from $397/month for studios to $1,865/month three bedrooms.
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Two-tower Greenpoint waterfront condo The Huron reveals pricing and new details

Renderings by Redundant Pixel

September 14, 2022

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

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. The project's website launched on Wednesday, and in addition to pricing, you can catch up on news and check out renderings of the new luxury residential condominium project designed by the internationally-renowned Morris Adjmi Architects.
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Immersive art museum Hall des Lumières officially opens at landmarked Lower Manhattan bank hall

All images courtesy of Mark Zhelezoglo for Hall des Lumières

September 14, 2022

Immersive art museum Hall des Lumières officially opens at landmarked Lower Manhattan bank hall

A new permanent museum dedicated to immersive digital art experiences opened inside a New York City landmark on Wednesday. Located in Tribeca at 49 Chambers Street, Hall des Lumières sits within the former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank, which was constructed in 1911 in a Beaux-Arts architectural style. The museum's inaugural exhibition, Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion, will feature animated projections of paintings by the famous Viennese painter across the former bank hall's marble walls and columns. The exhibition also includes a presentation about the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank's history and original design.
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Events & Things To Do

16 ways to mark Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC

School of Dance students at A La Calle Block Party 2019. Photo courtesy of Billy Pennant

September 13, 2022

16 ways to mark Hispanic Heritage Month in NYC

Observed from September 15 through October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the rich, diverse culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the United States. New York City has one of the world's most thriving Hispanic communities, making up more than a quarter of its population. Ahead, learn about 16 events across the five boroughs that celebrate Hispanic heritage, from the Hispanic Day Parade to the Latinx Culture Carnival.
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Designer loft in Nomad once owned by famous Met Opera singer asks $3.4M

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September 13, 2022

Designer loft in Nomad once owned by famous Met Opera singer asks $3.4M

The full-floor Nomad home that once belonged to famed operatic soprano Hildegard Behrens hit the market this week. Taking up the entire 13th floor of 11 West 30th Street, the classic Manhattan loft boasts 11-foot ceilings, an open layout, and industrial charm. Behrens, who was a star Wagner singer at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1980s and 90s, bought the apartment in 1987 and lived there until 1999. It's now available for $3,350,000.
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September 13, 2022

Julius’, New York City’s oldest gay bar, is one step closer to becoming a city landmark

New York City's oldest gay bar is on its way to becoming an individual landmark. The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to calendar Julius' Bar, a Greenwich Village establishment known for its historic 1966 "Sip-In" when members of the Mattachine Society protested the state law that prohibited bars from serving "suspected gay men or lesbians." Considered one of the city's most significant sites related to LGBTQ+ history, Julius' Bar played an instrumental role in advancing the rights of gay New Yorkers.
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All photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

September 13, 2022

Step onto the terrace from nearly every room in this elegant $5M Brooklyn Heights penthouse

Filled with eye-pleasing details and surrounded by an abundance of outdoor space for dining, dancing, or enjoying the view, we'd find it hard to leave this three-bedroom Brooklyn Heights penthouse. Asking $4,995,000, the 2,000-square-foot full-floor condo residence at 72 Poplar Street is a study in considered interior design, wrapped by 2,458 square feet of terrace and stunning views of lower Manhattan through walls of oversized windows.
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Vibrant colors & a creative vibe complement historic details in this $3.9M Hamilton Heights townhouse

Photo credit: Rachel Kuzma/REPN for The Corcoran Group

September 12, 2022

Vibrant colors & a creative vibe complement historic details in this $3.9M Hamilton Heights townhouse

The Upper Manhattan townhouse at 40 Hamilton Terrace is a rare example of a historic home that doesn't need to be stripped of character to join the modern world. Asking $3,900,000, this Hamilton Heights home has Henri Fouchaux to thank for its graceful turn-of-the-century architecture. Within the 4,142-square-foot home, beautifully-detailed woodwork frames five bedrooms and six full baths, including a charming and turn-key garden apartment. An enchanted back garden adds the good fortune of outdoor living.
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126 middle-income units available at waterfront rental Astoria West, from $2,350/month

Rendering courtesy of Binyan Studio

September 12, 2022

126 middle-income units available at waterfront rental Astoria West, from $2,350/month

Applications are now being accepted for 126 middle-income units at a new residential development in Queens. Developed by Cape Advisors, Astoria West, located on Vernon Boulevard and 30th Drive, includes three buildings across 2.5 acres along the East River. The housing lottery falls under the project's second phase; a lottery launched at the building in March for 36 units. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income, or between $80,572 for a single person and $187,330 for a household of five, can apply for the apartments, priced from $2,350/month for studios to $3,287/month for two-bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

NYC clears water for drinking at the Jacob Riis Houses after false alarm over arsenic results

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September 12, 2022

NYC clears water for drinking at the Jacob Riis Houses after false alarm over arsenic results

Positive test results showing dangerous levels of arsenic in an East Village public housing complex were false. Environmental Monitoring and Technologies Inc., the testing firm that originally reported unsafe levels of arsenic at the Jacob Riis Houses, said there had been "trace levels" of arsenic introduced into the original testing samples analyzed on August 26, resulting in a false positive test, as Gothamist reported. The city on Saturday announced the tap water was cleared for drinking following new tests of the original water sample.
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Affordable Housing

Travel back in time on vintage NYC subway trains this month

Photo courtesy of Ron Yee

September 9, 2022

Travel back in time on vintage NYC subway trains this month

Here's a rare opportunity to ride on some of New York City's oldest subway trains spanning over a century of the city's transportation history. The New York Transit Museum's Parade of Trains returns this month, offering transit buffs a chance to travel on four historic trains from the museum's collection of vintage fleets. The rides will run continuously from Brooklyn's Brighton Beach B and Q express train platforms from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 17 and September 18. Admission is free with subway fare.
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Former UWS home of jazz legend Billie Holiday asks $14M

All photos courtesy of Evan Joseph Photography

September 9, 2022

Former UWS home of jazz legend Billie Holiday asks $14M

The Upper West Side townhouse where legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday lived until her untimely death in 1959 is for sale. Located a block from Central Park at 26 West 87th Street, the historic Renaissance Revival-style brownstone measures over 6,300 square feet and has seven bedrooms and a rear garden. The home, which sold for $9,475,000 in 2017, is now on the market for $13,995,000 following a renovation by architect Amie Sachs, previously of Annabelle Selldorf Architects.
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New York pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Photo of the Freedom Tower; courtesy of Don Pollard/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

September 9, 2022

New York pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

To honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, landmarks across New York were illuminated purple. Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered all flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Friday; Mayor Eric Adams also directed all flags on city buildings and stationary flagstaffs to be lowered.
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City Living

First look: This $5M Essex Crossing penthouse has a huge terrace overlooking the Lower East Side

All photos courtesy of Evan Joseph

September 9, 2022

First look: This $5M Essex Crossing penthouse has a huge terrace overlooking the Lower East Side

At the top of a newly-minted CetraRuddy-designed building in a classic downtown Manhattan neighborhood, 6sqft can now share an exclusive first look at a newly-available penthouse atop One Essex Crossing at 202 Broome Street. If you love marble, luxury finishes, outdoor entertaining, and above-it-all views, you'll want to check out this sleek aerie overlooking the Lower East Side. Priced at $4,985,000, it's the headline-stealing 14-story building's last two-bedroom penthouse, with 1,693 square feet of interior space and over 700 square feet of private terrace.
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Art Deco romance meets 21st-century convenience

Studios starting at $799,000
1 bed starting at $1,100,000
2 beds starting at $1,955,000
3 beds starting at $2,875,000

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All renderings courtesy of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

September 8, 2022

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

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 $9.5 billion, up from the projected cost of $7.4 billion in 2019.
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Baz Luhrmann’s Gramercy townhouse hits the rental market for $75K/month

All photos courtesy of Nina Poon/MW Studio for the Corcoran Group

September 8, 2022

Baz Luhrmann’s Gramercy townhouse hits the rental market for $75K/month

Famed director Baz Luhrmann's Gramercy Park townhouse could be yours to rent for $75,000/month. Located at 243 East 17th Street, the six-bedroom home spans five stories and overlooks Stuyvesant Square Park. The extravagant townhouse is also available for purchase. Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin first listed the home for $19,995,000 in March but later dropped the price to $18,999,500, as first spotted by the New York Post.
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New MCNY exhibit explores what New Yorkers eat and why it matters

Mary Mattingly, Biosphere, 2015. Courtesy of Mary Mattingly, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de la Habana

September 8, 2022

New MCNY exhibit explores what New Yorkers eat and why it matters

A new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York dives into the "powerful connections" between New Yorkers and food. Called Food in New York: Bigger Than the Plate, the indoor-outdoor show features the work of more than 20 artists that explores the city's food systems and the challenges that come with it. Food in New York opens on September 16.
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For $3M, this colorful storybook cottage in Prospect Park South has two sunrooms

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September 8, 2022

For $3M, this colorful storybook cottage in Prospect Park South has two sunrooms

The surrounding Prospect Park South neighborhood is filled with charming freestanding Victorian homes, and the buttercup-yellow beauty at 215 Marlborough Road is certainly among them. Lovingly preserved and updated, historic and turnkey, the three-story, 3,400-square-foot home, asking $2,995,000, is a dream come true for anyone seeking a confection of colorful details. With a pitched roof, gothic arches, arched windows, two sun porches, and landscaped gardens anchored by a mature hydrangea bush, its storybook charm is undeniable. On the practical side, a wide driveway, a two-car garage, and timeless, updated interiors mean an easy move-in.
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New York lifts mask mandate on public transit

Image courtesy of Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit on Flickr

September 7, 2022

New York lifts mask mandate on public transit