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A duplex in one of New York City's most famous buildings is now available. Located at 1 West 67th Street on the Upper West Side, the neo-Gothic style Hotel des Artistes was built in 1915 as an artist's co-op building and has been home to notable residents over the last century, including the dancer Isadora Duncan, former NYC mayor John Lindsay, and artist Norman Rockwell. On the market for $3,495,000 is a one-bedroom with soaring 20-foot ceilings, colossal south-facing windows, and a balcony overlooking the great room.
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MTA proposal would expand cell phone service and Wi-Fi to entire subway system

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July 27, 2022

MTA proposal would expand cell phone service and Wi-Fi to entire subway system

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Tuesday plans to expand cellular service and Wi-Fi throughout the entire subway system. While commuters have been able to use their mobile devices at all underground subway stations since 2017, the proposed project would bring cell connectivity to all tunnels between stations and in above-ground stations. The MTA estimates it would take 10 years to turn the subway system into a fully digitally connected network.
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Affordable homeownership project will bring 26 new co-ops to a blighted Chelsea corner

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July 27, 2022

Affordable homeownership project will bring 26 new co-ops to a blighted Chelsea corner

A new affordable homeownership project, decades in the making, is underway at 201-207 7th Avenue in Chelsea. The city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Council Member Erik Bottcher, and Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) on Tuesday joined community leaders and residents in a groundbreaking celebration for a project that will turn a neglected corner site located in one of Manhattan's most expensive neighborhoods into co-ops for low and moderate-income households.
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$5.2M Stanford White-designed hilltop estate in New Canaan has a history of Gilded Age glamour

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July 27, 2022

$5.2M Stanford White-designed hilltop estate in New Canaan has a history of Gilded Age glamour

Known as Stoneleigh Manor, this landmarked estate at 255 Brushy Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut, designed by renowned American architect Stanford White, was built in 1903 for Charles E. Diefenthaler and his wife Antonia F. Fischer as a summer getaway. Asking $5,199,000, the home has been restored by its current owners with care taken to honor its 118-year history while adding modern infrastructure and sensibility.
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Museum honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson opens in NYC

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July 26, 2022

Museum honoring the legacy of Jackie Robinson opens in NYC

A museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson opened in New York City on Tuesday. Located at 75 Varick Street in Hudson Square, the 19,380-square-foot Jackie Robinson Museum celebrates both Robinson's baseball achievements, as well as his role in the civil rights movement, and encourages a conversation about race and social issues. Designed by Gensler, the museum features immersive exhibits and artifacts, from an interactive model of Ebbets Field to his Dodgers home uniform.
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Events & Things To Do

This year’s ‘Summer Streets’ will extend car-free blocks to East Harlem for the first time

Summer Streets 2019. Photo credit: New York City Department of Transportation on Flickr

July 26, 2022

This year’s ‘Summer Streets’ will extend car-free blocks to East Harlem for the first time

New York City's annual "Summer Streets" program, which closes several miles of streets in Manhattan to cars, will expand to East Harlem this year for the first time ever. Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced last week plans to extend the initiative by nearly two miles to East 109th Street. On three Saturdays in August, New Yorkers will be able to enjoy outdoor recreation, performances, fitness classes, and arts and crafts on more than eight miles of open streets spanning from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park.
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July 26, 2022

See inside José Andrés’ Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya, now open at NYC’s new Ritz-Carlton hotel

José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup on Tuesday opened Zaytinya, a new restaurant and hotel in-room dining option at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad. The restaurant features a mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines in a 140-seat street-level restaurant with a mod-meets Mediterranean interior design courtesy of David Rockwell's Rockwell Group. The Nomad location will be the second for Zaytinya, which first opened in 2002 in Washington, DC.
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$4.5M Chelsea penthouse co-op has a private roof garden with a dining pavilion and skyline views

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July 26, 2022

$4.5M Chelsea penthouse co-op has a private roof garden with a dining pavilion and skyline views

Atop a 1909 former button factory building at 139 West 19th Street in Chelsea, this penthouse co-op, asking $4,498,000, features traditional loft architecture with the rare luxury of a 1,600 square foot private landscaped urban garden. The rooftop space is as perfect for outdoor entertaining on a grand scale as it is for enjoying a quiet sunset.
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Color, texture, and pre-war details define this decorator's dream of a $4.85M Village co-op

For $25M, a Flatiron penthouse in a golden cupola, with Manhattan at your feet

SHOP THE LISTING: Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy's $9.75M West Village townhouse is an all-season urban refuge

For $17M, this eco-friendly Brooklyn Heights Passive House went from beige to bold

This six-story $13.9M Upper West Side townhouse has all of life's luxuries under one roof, with an elevator to get there

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

$475K Bed-Stuy co-op is a cozy home in a historic mansion

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

$2.35M Gramercy co-op wraps classic pre-war style with vintage opulence–plus a key to the park

This $3.15M co-op embodies East Village cool, all grown up

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Bed-Stuy’s historic Jacob Dangler House has been demolished

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July 25, 2022

Bed-Stuy’s historic Jacob Dangler House has been demolished

The Jacob Dangler House, the historic French Gothic mansion that has sat on the corner of Willoughby and Nostrand Avenues in Bed-Stuy for 120 years, was demolished last week. Despite a campaign led by local residents and public officials to landmark the building, the city's Department of Buildings issued a permit for a full demolition on Tuesday, according to Brownstoner. The developer plans to build apartments on the site, as 6sqft previously reported.
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SHOP THE LISTING: A classic Upper East Side pre-war co-op

Listing photos: Coldwell Banker Warburg

July 22, 2022

SHOP THE LISTING: A classic Upper East Side pre-war co-op

Built in 1929 by Bing & Bing and designed by prolific architect Emery Roth, this bright one-bedroom co-op at 225 East 73rd Street is as classic as it gets. Part of the Eastgate complex, this Upper East Side home has plenty of pre-war charm in the form of beamed ceilings, original hardwood floors, and gracious proportions, with the cozy surprise of a wood-burning fireplace. It’s now available for $725,000. If you're loving the interior design of this home, we've sourced a few key pieces that are identical or similar to the items in the listing photos. So you can get the look–without having to move.
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Tribeca duplex penthouse with huge rooftop and ties to Sarah Jessica Parker asks $5.9M

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July 22, 2022

Tribeca duplex penthouse with huge rooftop and ties to Sarah Jessica Parker asks $5.9M

In Tribeca, a two-level penthouse that is the combination of two units has hit the market. Located at 366 Broadway in the landmarked Collect Pond House co-op building, the expansive apartment has four bedrooms and four baths and is topped by a 1,000-square-foot landscaped rooftop. The home also has a celebrity connection; actress Sarah Jessica Parker once owned one of the units pre-combination. The duplex co-op is now available for $5,850,000.
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Citywide scavenger hunt tests your knowledge of NYC’s public libraries

The Adams Street Library in Dumbo; Photo Credit: Gregg Richards

July 22, 2022

Citywide scavenger hunt tests your knowledge of NYC’s public libraries

Think you know the library? Prove it during a citywide scavenger hunt next month. Hosted by Open House New York, "Library Love: Five Borough Scavenger Hunt" is a challenging "urban adventure" that will have participants racing across the city, deciphering clues, and deepening their knowledge about the city's public libraries. If you have a library card, it's free to compete.
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Events & Things To Do

New underwater habitat with 20 million juvenile oysters deployed at NYC’s Gansevoort Peninsula

Photos courtesy of Max Guliani for Hudson River Park

July 21, 2022

New underwater habitat with 20 million juvenile oysters deployed at NYC’s Gansevoort Peninsula

A new man-made underwater habitat with 20 million juvenile oysters was installed along the northern shore of Gansevoort Peninsula in the Hudson River this week. As part of a major project to restore and protect Hudson River Park's 400-acre Estuarine Sanctuary, the reef-like system includes hundreds of submerged "reef balls" and "gabions" seeded with baby oysters. Ultimately, the project aims to create an oyster reef complex, improve habitats for organisms found in the river, and help mitigate the effect of storm surges.
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Central Park’s Loeb Boathouse to close permanently

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July 21, 2022

Central Park’s Loeb Boathouse to close permanently

Loeb Boathouse, Central Park's iconic lakeside restaurant which has operated for nearly 70 years, will be closing permanently on October 16. According to a notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) by the venue's owner, the establishment will be closing its doors and laying off all of its 163 employees due to what owner Dean Poll calls, "rising labor and costs of goods."
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Apply for 160 affordable units at Bedford Union Armory complex in Crown Heights, from $465/month

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July 21, 2022

Apply for 160 affordable units at Bedford Union Armory complex in Crown Heights, from $465/month

Applications are now being accepted for 160 affordable units at a new rental in the Bedford Union Armory redevelopment in Brooklyn. Located at 1101 President Street in Crown Heights, the building offers residents brand new units and a prime location near Prospect Park. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 50, and 60 percent of the area median income, or between $18,515 for a single person and $99,300 for a household of seven, are eligible to apply for the apartments, which range from $465/month studios to $1,841/month three bedrooms.
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Asking $14.8M, 200-acre Catskills compound hits the market for the first time in nearly 200 years

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July 21, 2022

Asking $14.8M, 200-acre Catskills compound hits the market for the first time in nearly 200 years

A sprawling estate tucked into the Catskill Mountains is for sale for the first time in nearly 200 years. Passed down in the same family since 1839, the Fishs Eddy compound currently includes two vacation rentals across 200 acres along the East Branch Delaware River. Asking $14,800,000, the property at 1650 Bodit Road includes four modern main buildings with the capacity to host up to 72 guests at once, surrounded by 1,000 acres of conservation land.
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NYC approves renaming Lower East Side intersection ‘Beastie Boys Square’

The intersection of Ludlow and Rivington Streets on the LEs; Photo courtesy of Simon O’Brien on Flickr

July 20, 2022

NYC approves renaming Lower East Side intersection ‘Beastie Boys Square’

The New York City Council last week voted to rename the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington Streets on the Lower East Side to "Beastie Boys Square," an ode to the NYC hip-hop trio who immortalized the corner of the two streets on the cover of their 1989 album, Paul's Boutique. The bill is currently awaiting the signature of Mayor Eric Adams.
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NYC Ferry’s reservation-only ‘Rockaway Rocket’ offers direct service from Wall Street to the beach

New York City will launch express weekend service from Lower Manhattan to Rockaway Beach on Saturday. NYC Ferry's "Rockaway Rocket" will run on summer weekends from Lower Manhattan to the Rockaways and cost passengers $8 each way. The shuttle pilot program is an effort by the city to raise revenue and increase ridership and is part of a broader overhaul of the ferry's fare system.
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Transit

Rockaway Beach reopens after shark sightings prompted temporary closure

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July 20, 2022

Rockaway Beach reopens after shark sightings prompted temporary closure

New Yorkers trying to escape the heat on Tuesday were disappointed when the city closed all of Rockaway's beaches to swimming due to a number of shark sightings. A city lifeguard told Gothamist there were at least two reports of shark sightings: a surfer who reported that a shark had collided with his surfboard at Beach 67th Street and a lifeguard who reported seeing a shark off of 102nd Street. By Tuesday evening, city officials reopened the beaches.
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City Living

Photo credit: Douglas Elliman

July 20, 2022

This $7.5M Kips Bay townhouse has a private saltwater lap pool in the backyard

The three-unit Kips Bay townhouse at 308 East 30th Street is 21 feet wide and beautifully renovated, from its garden apartment to landscaped rooftop deck with Empire State Building views. But the most unique thing about this home, asking $7,500,000, is definitely the heated outdoor in-ground lap pool on the back patio.
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Hochul, Adams reach agreement on financing for Penn Station rebuild

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July 19, 2022

Hochul, Adams reach agreement on financing for Penn Station rebuild

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on who will pick up the tab for the planned reconstruction and expansion of Penn Station and the redevelopment of the surrounding area. The financial agreement between city and state assures that a consistent level of property tax revenue is maintained and underscores a commitment to not raising taxes or transit fares by using funds from privately financed development to help pay for the project.
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10 iconic hot dog joints in New York City

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July 19, 2022

10 iconic hot dog joints in New York City

On July 20, the country celebrates National Hot Dog Day, the commemoration of a delicacy synonymous with New York City and summer. The origins of the hot dog can be traced to German immigrant Charles Feltman, who sold frankfurter sausages on a long bun as a convenient snack for hungry beachgoers during the late 1860s. More than 150 years later, New Yorkers still love hot dogs as a quick and affordable meal and there is no shortage of great spots throughout the city to grab a frank. From internationally-known Nathan's Famous to local favorites like Papaya King, here are 10 iconic hot dog joints in NYC.
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During NYC’s heat wave, find a cooling center near you

Screenshot was taken on 7/19/22 of NYC Cooling Center Finder

July 19, 2022

During NYC’s heat wave, find a cooling center near you

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With the heat index possibly hitting 100 degrees several days this week, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for New York City through Sunday. An advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more days in a row or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. To keep New Yorkers safe from excessive heat, the city opened hundreds of cooling centers across the five boroughs on Tuesday. With this interactive map, you can find all of the air-conditioned public facilities in your neighborhood (and which ones accept your furry friends).
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City Living

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July 19, 2022

Pre-war Village charm and elegant design meet in this $3.5M furnished co-op

This charming co-op at 39 East 10th Street, the product of a custom renovation by a design pro whose work has been featured on top industry magazine covers, combines timeless elegance with downtown chic. Configured like a standard Village pre-war railroad apartment with bedrooms in each of two "wings," this sophisticated home was redesigned in a way that makes it a perfect home, with a space for everything from work and daily living to gracious entertaining. Asking $3,495,000, the unit includes the equally sophisticated furnishings within.
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New affordable housing building in the Bronx has a rooftop greenhouse and aquaponic farm

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July 18, 2022

New affordable housing building in the Bronx has a rooftop greenhouse and aquaponic farm

A new housing development with more than 100 deeply affordable and supportive apartments, a rooftop greenhouse, and an aquaponic urban farming system officially opened last week. Located at 2865 Creston Avenue in Bedford Park, the project was developed by homeless services nonprofit Project Renewal. Bedford Green House includes social services for residents and amenities that center around healing through nature.
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Carmelo Anthony relists Chelsea condo for $12.5M after revamp

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July 18, 2022

Carmelo Anthony relists Chelsea condo for $12.5M after revamp

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Professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony is taking another shot at selling his full-floor condo in Chelsea. After it was first listed in 2020 for $12,850,000, the sprawling High Line-adjacent five-bedroom at 508 West 24th Street is back on the market for $12,500,000 following a complete redesign. The apartment, which Anthony bought with his ex-wife La La for $11,000,000 million in 2015, features private outdoor space, a flexible layout, and designer finishes.
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15 quintessential NYC gifts for the New Yorker in your life

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Raising chickens in NYC: Laws, tips, and everything else you need to know

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‘The Godfather’ mansion on Staten Island can be booked on Airbnb for the month of August

All photos courtesy of Marc McAndrews for Airbnb

July 18, 2022

‘The Godfather’ mansion on Staten Island can be booked on Airbnb for the month of August

The Staten Island home that served as Don Corleone's residence in the 1972 classic film The Godfather is now available to rent on Airbnb. Located in the neighborhood of Todt Hill, the English Tudor-style mansion was featured in the movie's opening wedding scene. Just in time for the 50th anniversary of the iconic mob drama, the current owners are renting out the home for the month of August, for $50/night.
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For $3.7M, this top-floor UWS aerie has 16 skylights, 14-foot ceilings, and a balcony

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July 18, 2022

For $3.7M, this top-floor UWS aerie has 16 skylights, 14-foot ceilings, and a balcony

Located less than a block from Central Park, this Upper West Side home is a rare co-op that's anything but traditional, though it has the gracious proportions of the neighborhood's finest homes. Now asking $3,650,000, the top-floor unit at 33 West 93rd Street has walls and ceilings of glass, giving it the feel of an artist's studio, complete with inspirational light. The three-bedroom apartment also features a home office/den and a private balcony.
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Chinatown speakeasy Apotheke opens new Nomad location with rooftop terrace

Photos by Gabi Porter for Apotheke

July 15, 2022

Chinatown speakeasy Apotheke opens new Nomad location with rooftop terrace

Fourteen years after making its Chinatown debut, popular speakeasy-style cocktail bar Apotheke has opened a second New York City location. Located on West 26th Street in Nomad, the bar will serve its signature medicinal-themed beverages alongside its first-ever food menu, made up of small and shareable plates. Apotheke Nomad offers two separate spaces, a dimly-lit basement speakeasy and a rooftop terrace that will open later this summer.
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Food & Dining

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

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July 15, 2022

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

The New York Public Library on Thursday reopened its Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village following a three-year renovation of the historic building. The $10 million project included installing much-needed accessibility features, renovating public and staff spaces, reconstructing ADA-compliant bathrooms, and improving electronic services for the communities tech needs.
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New Developments

NYC increases ferry fare, but offers discounted rides for low-income New Yorkers

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July 15, 2022

NYC increases ferry fare, but offers discounted rides for low-income New Yorkers

New York City's ferry system will soon be cheaper to ride for some New Yorkers, but more expensive for less frequent riders. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday revealed phase one of the city's new "NYC Ferry Forward" plan—a new fare system aimed at making the ferry more equitable and reducing the system's huge public subsidy. Beginning in September, low-income New Yorkers, seniors, and people with disabilities can purchase a single ferry ride for $1.35. The price of a single trip will increase from $2.75 to $4.
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This $35M Old Greenwich custom waterfront estate has a boathouse and a deep-water pier

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July 15, 2022

This $35M Old Greenwich custom waterfront estate has a boathouse and a deep-water pier

For $35 million, you can own 13,428 square feet of lavish waterfront living, with open water views of Long Island Sound from nearly every room. In addition to over 200 feet of water frontage, this custom-built eight-bedroom home at 45 Binney Lane in the Old Greenwich, Connecticut community comes with a boathouse and deep-water pier, along with standard mansion amenities like a pool, guest house, spa, terraces, and a wine room. Winner of the 2021 HOBI award, the bespoke contemporary home is LEED-certified, boasting a geothermal heating/cooling system and loaded with smart home technology.
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Slanted ‘Sleeve House’ in the Hudson Valley countryside asks $2.3M

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July 14, 2022

Slanted ‘Sleeve House’ in the Hudson Valley countryside asks $2.3M

One of the most distinctive homes in the Hudson Valley is back on the market. Surrounded by nearly 46 acres with views of the Catskills, the "Sleeve House" is an ultra-contemporary home created as two long volumes, a smaller one "sleeved" into a larger one, which allows for separate public and private spaces. Designed by Adam Dayem's Actual/Office Architects, the three-bedroom home sits on a sloped hill and is wrapped in charred wood of varying thickness, a nod to the rural area's historic barns and agricultural buildings. 6sqft first wrote about this home when it was listed for $2,100,000 in 2017. Now it's available again, this time for $2,275,000.
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Average Manhattan rent tops $5,000 for the first time ever

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July 14, 2022

Average Manhattan rent tops $5,000 for the first time ever

According to a June market report, the average rental tab in Manhattan has surpassed $5,000 for the first time in the city's history, the New York Post reports. The recent numbers, compiled by Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel, show that the average Manhattan rent was $5,058 per month in June, a 1.7 percent uptick from the $4,975 May average–and a head-spinning 29 percent year-over-year spike from the $3,922 June 2021 average.
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Real Estate Trends

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

Photos courtesy of NYC Parks / Daniel Avila

July 14, 2022

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

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 $4.2 million second phase includes a new covered outdoor classroom and a boardwalk made up of reclaimed wood from the Rockaway Boardwalk, which was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
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New Developments

July 14, 2022

20+ NYC art galleries will open to the public for free as part of annual Chelsea Gallery Walk

For one night next week, more than 20 New York City art galleries will open their doors to the public as part of the annual Chelsea Gallery Walk. Hosted by the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA), the free self-guided walk takes place on July 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 22 member galleries throughout Chelsea, providing a unique opportunity to see world-class art after-hours. In addition to enjoying the latest exhibitions on display, there will also be a selection of special programming.
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Events & Things To Do

For $1.4M, this 1890s Ridgewood house has vintage charm, a front porch, and three garages

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July 14, 2022

For $1.4M, this 1890s Ridgewood house has vintage charm, a front porch, and three garages

Ridgewood, Queens was once part of Brooklyn–call it Far East Williamsburg–until its secession in 1979. But the neighborhood might as well be part of that larger-than-life borough today; it has long been a creative (if quiet) neighborhood in some ways barely distinguishable from neighboring Bushwick. This colorful turn-of-the-century single-family home at 62-46 61st Street has enough historic details for anyone with city townhouse dreams. The 1,890-square-foot four-bedroom home has a full basement and the added bonus of three private garages. Inside, vintage chic meets elegant proportions. 6sqft previously featured the home in 2017, when it was listed for $850,000. It's now asking a more gentrified $1,375,000.
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NYC parks, pools, and rec centers will distribute free at-home Covid tests

Image courtesy of Gerardo Romo/NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr

July 13, 2022

NYC parks, pools, and rec centers will distribute free at-home Covid tests

As New York City faces a sixth Covid wave, Mayor Eric Adams is expanding the city's network of at-home test distribution sites. Starting Wednesday, New Yorkers will be able to pick up a free rapid Covid test from 57 NYC Parks locations, including parks, pools, nature centers, and recreation centers. With these new NYC Parks distribution sites, the city's at-home test distribution program includes 1,220 sites.
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Policy

NYC sues illegal Airbnb operator who earned $2M and deceived thousands of guests since 2018

Photo Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

July 13, 2022

NYC sues illegal Airbnb operator who earned $2M and deceived thousands of guests since 2018

New York City is suing an operator of an illegal short-term rental in Midtown East who officials say ran more than 78 Airbnb listings and "deceived more than 6,500 guests." According to the lawsuit, announced on Tuesday by Mayor Eric Adams, Arron Latimer, a licensed broker, Apex Management, and Esther Yip, used several limited liability corporations to run a short-term rental operation at 344 East 51st Street in Turtle Bay. The lawsuit is the first under a new city law that requires short-term rental platforms to regularly report data on listings and their hosts.
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Policy

July 13, 2022

Bed-Stuy residents urge city to landmark 120-year-old mansion facing demolition

Bed-Stuy residents and public officials are urging the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) to designate a historic mansion as a city landmark to save it from demolition. Known as the Jacob Dangler House, the property, located at 441 Willoughby Avenue, was built at the turn of the 20th century and features a striking French Gothic architectural style. After a developer filed demolition permits, the LPC added the property to its agenda last minute and voted last month to calendar the property, temporarily protecting the mansion. During a hearing on Tuesday, a majority of public testimony was in favor of designation.
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Photos by Richard Caplan, courtesy of The Corcoran Group

July 13, 2022

Completely restored and renovated, the historic Emily Trevor mansion asks $29.5M

Located in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Carnegie Hill, the townhouse at 15 East 90th Street was commissioned in 1926 for noted socialite and philanthropist Emily Trevor. According to Mansion Global, Andrew Carnegie himself stayed in its ornate rooms during the renovation of his nearby home. Steps from Central Park and next door to the Cooper Hewitt museum, the landmarked 12,000-square-foot house is 26 feet wide and spans five floors that contain five bedrooms, two outdoor spaces, two gym rooms, and a steam room and sauna. Following a stem-to-stern renovation that modernized the home's infrastructure (including an elevator that serves all floors) and restored its original architecture and details, the historic townhouse is back on the market for $29,500,000.
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Distinctive Homes

In the West Village, $799K pre-war co-op boasts pops of color and pied-à-terre potential

All photos by Shannon Dupre of DDReps

July 12, 2022

In the West Village, $799K pre-war co-op boasts pops of color and pied-à-terre potential

On a quintessential West Village block, this pre-war one-bedroom packs a punch. Not only is the apartment at 25 Leroy Street suitable as a year-round abode, but the building also permits pied-à-terre use. Asking just under $800,000, the home charms with pops of color, exposed beams, and a surprisingly spacious upgraded kitchen (if you're okay with a built-in mini-fridge, that is).
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Lottery opens for 224 units at OMA’s zig-zagging Greenpoint towers, from $1,437/month

Rendering courtesy of Brookfield Properties and Park Tower Group

July 12, 2022

Lottery opens for 224 units at OMA’s zig-zagging Greenpoint towers, from $1,437/month

A housing lottery opened this week for 224 middle-income units at a new residential development on the Brooklyn waterfront. Located within the Greenpoint Landing development, Eagle+West offers luxury homes, incredible views, high-end amenities, and unparalleled waterfront access. New Yorkers earning 80, 125, and 130 percent of the area median income, or between $51,840 for a single person and $206,875 for a household of seven, can apply for the apartments, ranging from $1,437/month for studios to $3,397/month for three bedrooms.
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Affordable Housing

Flood zone maps & inflatable dams: NYC’s plan to prepare New Yorkers for extreme rainfall

September 3, 2021: Gov. Kathy Hochul toured several homes in East Elmhurst, Queens that flooded from torrential rains brought on by Hurricane Ida. Photo by Kevin P. Coughlin / Office of the Governor on Flickr

July 12, 2022

Flood zone maps & inflatable dams: NYC’s plan to prepare New Yorkers for extreme rainfall

Almost a year after severe flooding caused by Hurricane Ida left more than a dozen New Yorkers dead, the city has released a plan to prepare for extreme rainfall. With hurricane season well underway, Mayor Eric Adams last week unveiled the new action plan "Rainfall Ready NYC," which outlines steps New Yorkers should take during extreme rainfall. The city also updated its flood zone maps that help residents identify if they live in an area at risk of flooding.
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Spring + Thompson

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2 beds starting at $4,975,000
4 beds starting at $14,850,000

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Look out over Central Park and the Upper West Side from this $14M mansion-sized Beresford co-op

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July 12, 2022

Look out over Central Park and the Upper West Side from this $14M mansion-sized Beresford co-op

They don't make rooms this size anymore. This sprawling co-op in the iconic Beresford at 211 Central Park West boasts the pre-war proportions that make even the humble staff rooms (yes, plural) bigger than the average Manhattan bedroom. This 10-room corner apartment, asking $14,200,000, gets the kind of views and light you'd expect from the prime parkside spot. A vast gallery, staff rooms, and gracious spaces at every turn mean the home's five bedrooms could become more–or opened up to accommodate a grand ballroom.
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Distinctive Homes

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

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July 11, 2022

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

After 15 years of delays, the plan to revitalize the southern end of the Hoboken waterfront is officially moving ahead. Mayor Ravi Bhalla on Thursday signed a redevelopment agreement that paves the way forward for Hoboken Connect, a mixed-use development that includes new office space, housing, and public open space near the transit hub Hoboken Terminal.
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600 NYC restaurants to participate in Restaurant Week this summer

The restaurant Gentle Perch in Brooklyn is participating in Restaurant Week. Photo by Evan Angelastro, courtesy of NYC & Company

July 11, 2022

600 NYC restaurants to participate in Restaurant Week this summer

New York City's beloved dining event that gives patrons the opportunity to eat at the city's best restaurants with discounted, prix-fixe menus is back for its 30th season. NYC & Company, the city's tourism agency, last week announced reservations are now open at 600 participating restaurants across 85 neighborhoods. The program, which launched in 1992, runs for a month from July 18 through August 21.
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22 middle-income units available at new luxury rental in Park Slope, from $2,300/month

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July 11, 2022

22 middle-income units available at new luxury rental in Park Slope, from $2,300/month

Applications are currently being accepted for 22 middle-income units at a new development in Brooklyn. Located at 262 9th Street in Park Slope, The Deermar is an 11-story residential building offering tenants spacious units and modern amenities, like a landscaped rooftop and fitness center. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income, or between $78,858 for a single person and $187,330 for a household of five, can apply for the apartments, priced from $2,300/month studios to $3,344/month two bedrooms.
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A triplex with designer flair anchors this $8.5M seven-unit Upper West Side brownstone

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July 11, 2022

A triplex with designer flair anchors this $8.5M seven-unit Upper West Side brownstone