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Work has begun on the $15 million revitalization of outdoor space at the Brooklyn Children's Museum. The city's Departments of Cultural Affairs and Design and Construction this week broke ground on the project to beautify the Crown Heights museum's courtyards and terraces and create 20,000 square feet of accessible outdoor programming space for young New Yorkers and their families. The project is being funded by the Mayor's Office, City Council, and the Brooklyn Borough President's office.
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Architecture And Design

NYC is selling authentic ‘Cornelia Street’ signs

Image courtesy of NYC DOT

August 13, 2024

NYC is selling authentic ‘Cornelia Street’ signs

Attention Swifties! New York City's Department of Transportation (DOT) is selling a limited number of authentic, commemorative Cornelia Street signs, as part of the agency's monthly "sign drops." Taylor Swift once rented a home on the Greenwich Village street and name-dropped the block in the 2019 song "Cornelia Street."
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8 iconic NYC venues still hosting live music

Cafe Wha? Photo by Meredith Ryncarz

August 13, 2024

8 iconic NYC venues still hosting live music

Live music has always been an integral part of New York City's identity, with many of the last century's cultural movements taking root in the basements and stages of iconic music venues. While many of these historic spots have disappeared, a few continue to host live performances today. Ahead, we dive into the best music venues in NYC that are still rocking, from the recently restored Brooklyn Paramount to iconic places like Cafe Wha? and the Bitter End in Greenwich Village, where legendary performers like Bob Dylan made their start.
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Converted 19th-century St. John’s College building in Bed-Stuy opens lottery, from $2,495/month

All renderings courtesy of Woods Bagot

August 13, 2024

Converted 19th-century St. John’s College building in Bed-Stuy opens lottery, from $2,495/month

A 19th-century Romanesque Revival building in Bed-Stuy originally home to St. John's College is now a luxury rental building. The Hartby, located on the corner of Willoughby and Lewis Avenues, is an adaptive reuse conversion of the former school, designed in the 1870s by Patrick Keely, a prolific architect for the Catholic Church. Developed by Property Resources Corporation and designed by Woods Bagot, the Hartby opened a housing lottery for 62 rent-stabilized apartments this week. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the residences, priced from $2,495/month for studios, $2,795/month for one-bedroom units, and $3,939/month for two-bedroom units.
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Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are selling their West Village townhouse for $9.75M

Photos courtesy of Alejandro Leon/DD Rep

August 12, 2024

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are selling their West Village townhouse for $9.75M

From the wine cellar to the terraces, roof deck, and outdoor kitchen, the West Village home of actors Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy is a dreamy four-story urban refuge. But according to the New York Times, the celebrity pair is seeking even more space for their family; they've put the 3,890-square-foot home at 19 Downing Street on the market for $9,750,000. To complement its timeless beauty, prize-winning interiors by the architecture firm of BKSK added modern luxury to the Greek revival townhouse. Three outdoor spaces make it an all-season natural for entertaining Hollywood royalty or just friends and family.
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Photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

August 12, 2024

Colors, prints, and patterns give this $850K pre-war Murray Hill co-op a country cottage vibe

This full-sized two-bedroom co-op on Manhattan's east side at 144 East 36th Street is a classic pre-war home, with high, beamed ceilings and generous proportions. Asking $850,000, the cozy, colorful apartment's decor surrounds graceful arches and molding, hardwood floors–and Chrysler Building views–with pretty prints and floral chintz, bringing the cheerfulness of a country meadow to the historic Deco residence.
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NYC’s first Dominican arts and cultural center coming to Inwood

Gov. Kathy Hochul marches in the 2024 Dominican Day Parade. Photo credit: Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul on Flickr

August 12, 2024

NYC’s first Dominican arts and cultural center coming to Inwood

Upper Manhattan will soon be home to the city’s first-ever institution dedicated to the vibrant arts and culture of the Dominican Republic. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday announced $12.5 million in funding to help establish the Dominican Center for the Arts and Culture at 375 West 207th Street. The center will include a museum and exhibition space featuring Dominican artists, a theater space, a children's library, and an oral history and archives project preserving the cultural history of Inwood/Washington Heights, the most populous Dominican neighborhood in the country.
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Hudson Yards high-rise opens lottery for 114 apartments, from $1,655/month

Renderings courtesy of Conway + Partners

August 9, 2024

Hudson Yards high-rise opens lottery for 114 apartments, from $1,655/month

A new luxury rental in Hudson Yards opened a lottery this week for 114 mixed-income apartments. Rising 46 stories at 550 Tenth Avenue, the Maybury offers 453 residences with incredible views and 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a rooftop sky lounge. New Yorkers earning 70 and 125 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,655/month for studios to $3,861/month for two bedrooms.
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NYC launches multi-agency taskforce to improve public safety on East 14th Street

1st Avenue and 14th Street. Photo by Eden, Janine and Jim on Wikimedia

August 9, 2024

NYC launches multi-agency taskforce to improve public safety on East 14th Street

New York City is launching a multi-agency initiative to crack down on crime and improve the quality of life along East 14th Street. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday introduced the "14th Street Community Improvement Coalition," a task force designed to address various public safety concerns along the East Village corridor, including illegal vending, theft, substance use, mental health crises, unlicensed cannabis shops, and more. To support these efforts, the NYPD will set up a $1 million mobile outpost on East 14th Street between First Avenue and Avenue A.
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$475K Bed-Stuy co-op is a cozy home in a historic mansion

For $3.25M, this compact Boerum Hill townhouse goes beyond the condo alternative with three levels and a yard

$11M historic West Village home offers the privacy, parking, and outdoor space you'd find in a suburban subdivision

A grown-up townhouse with a Bushwick address–and a koi pond–asks $2M

For $2.7M, this Crown Heights townhouse is a brilliant bohemian paradise designed for living

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

Andy Cohen lists West Village duplex for $14M

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

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

A Victoria's Secret model's angelic East Village flat with a solarium and terrace asks $2.9M

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Times Square food festival is back with more than a dozen restaurants

Photos by Sara Kerens

August 9, 2024

Times Square food festival is back with more than a dozen restaurants

Flavors from around the world will converge on Times Square next month. For the first time since 2019, the Times Square Alliance will host Taste of Times Square, an outdoor food and music festival featuring over 25 restaurants with diverse cuisines. To bring side-street restaurants to the heart of the bustling district, the festival will be set up at Broadway Plaza and Duffy Square between 45th and 48th Streets. The event takes place on Monday, September 9 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Pre-war penthouse on the Upper West Side with soaring ceilings and a huge terrace asks $5.95M

Photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens

August 9, 2024

Pre-war penthouse on the Upper West Side with soaring ceilings and a huge terrace asks $5.95M

Sitting atop an Italian Renaissance palazzo-style apartment building on the Upper West Side, this penthouse at 257 West 86th Street brings the drama. Upon entering from a semi-private landing, you're greeted by the duplex's sprawling living room that measures 28 feet by 20 feet but feels even larger thanks to the massive window and 20-foot ceilings. Asking $5,950,000, the penthouse has three bedrooms and a stunning private terrace with open views from nearly every angle.
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Grand Central Terminal joins ‘Summer Streets’ for the first time

All photos courtesy of Grand Central Terminal/MTA

August 8, 2024

Grand Central Terminal joins ‘Summer Streets’ for the first time

Grand Central Terminal is participating in New York City's "Summer Streets" program for the first time ever. The annual event closes several miles of streets to cars to make space for outdoor recreation and activities. On August 10 and 17, the iconic train hall will host "The Grand Lawn," at 40th Street and Park Avenue, offering free outdoor lawn games and food and drink provided by Grand Central eateries.
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Photo credit: Oleg Davidoff for The Corcoran Group

August 8, 2024

Luxury finishes take this $4.4M landmarked Soho loft beyond the white box

Quirks and character get plenty of attention, but they aren't always easy to live with. Asking $4,400,000, this 2,275-square-foot co-op at 53 Crosby Street makes a case for turn-key living. It checks all the "loft" boxes, with pre-war details, curb appeal, and a spot on a classic Soho street. Inside, a design-aware renovation has graced every inch of the two-bedroom home with the latest and greatest fixtures, finishes, and modern convenience.
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What you need to know about NYC’s Dominican Day Parade

Photo Credit: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office on Flickr

August 8, 2024

What you need to know about NYC’s Dominican Day Parade

The 42nd annual National Dominican Day Parade returns in vibrant colors to Midtown on Sunday, August 11. The parade celebrates New York City's Dominican community, the largest in the United States, and Dominican heritage with live music, parade floats, striking costumes, traditional food, dance, and much more. This year's parade theme, "Merengue Nuestro Ritmo" (Merengue Our Rhythm), honors the rich history and cultural significance of the iconic Caribbean dance style, with the legendary merengue band Los Hermanos Rosario serving as the grand marshal.
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These vibrant artworks will brighten up NYC scaffolding

Clockwise from top left: Ebony Bolt, “The Jungle and The City;” Lauren Camara, “Paper Stories;” Neko Jiang, “Hidden Forest;” Venazir “Hannah Martinez,” The Shaping of New York; “Annette Weintraub,” The Myrtle Walks; “Zazu Swistel,” The Urbanite’s Clinic For Decadence and Decay; “Nikki Scioscia,” Plant Walk; “Bayeté Ross Smith,” Our Kind of People. Image courtesy of DCLA

August 7, 2024

These vibrant artworks will brighten up NYC scaffolding

Unsightly scaffolding and sidewalk sheds in New York City are getting a makeover. The city unveiled eight pre-approved vibrant artworks available to building owners looking to transform the green eyesores into platforms for beautiful public art. Overseen by the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), the City Canvas program aims to improve the pedestrian experience and provide local artists an opportunity to display their work in prominent locations.
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Photo credit: Oleg Davidoff for The Corcoran Group

August 7, 2024

This $2.2M Bed-Stuy townhouse is a 19th-century beauty seeking a 21st-century life

Unspoiled 19th-century brownstones with intact period details are becoming rare in the 21st century, as sweeping renovations render many of the city's historic homes luxurious and livable–often at the expense of vintage character. Built in 1893, this elegant white-painted townhouse at 102 Decatur Street on a landmarked Bed-Stuy block is a treasure trove of architectural details on each of its four floors, ready for restoration or transformation. Asking $2,200,000, the home has an equally storied cultural pedigree: Former tenants include Brooklyn Dodgers baseball legend Joe Black; notable neighbors and visitors gathered here during its years as an artistic, musical, and intellectual salon.
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NYC floating pool coming to the Lower East Side (eventually)

+ POOL, designed by Family New York & PLAYLAB, INC. Rendering by Luxigon.

August 7, 2024

NYC floating pool coming to the Lower East Side (eventually)

Plans to bring a self-filtering floating pool to the East River are taking a small step forward this month. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams named Pier 35 on the Lower East Side as the official location for the +POOL, a first-of-its-kind swimming pool that uses a unique filtration system to provide safe swimming. Thanks to joint funding from the city and state, a three-month water filtration demonstration project will begin this month. A prototype of the +POOL structure could be ready by the summer of 2025.
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August 7, 2024

Celebrate 100 years of James Baldwin at the New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is honoring one of its most legendary patrons. Considered one of the best writers of the 20th century, and a key figure in the civil rights movement, James Baldwin discovered his love of reading at his local public library in Harlem. In celebration of what would have been Baldwin's 100th birthday this month, NYPL will present two exhibitions featuring his papers, manuscripts, and other materials never displayed publicly, as well as host book giveaways and discussions on Baldwin's work.
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Adams announces more funding to help NYC homeowners build accessory dwelling units

New York City will expand a pilot program that helps homeowners build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their properties. Mayor Eric Adams this week announced an additional $4 million in state funding for the pilot program "Plus One ADU," launched last November. With the additional funds, the program will provide $395,000 to up to 35 homeowners to build or convert an ADU on their property.
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Live in a new Upper East Side rental tower, from $1,655/month

Renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

August 6, 2024

Live in a new Upper East Side rental tower, from $1,655/month

Here's a chance to live affordably in one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods. A housing lottery opened at 300 East 83rd Street in the Yorkville section of the Upper East Side. The 22-story luxury rental, dubbed the Duchess, offers apartments with high-end finishes and amenities like a fitness center, rooftop terrace, and more. New Yorkers earning 70 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,655/month for studios to $4,020/month for two bedrooms.
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Brooklyn’s greenest block is in Crown Heights

Lincoln Place. Photo by Artchan Nadura

August 6, 2024

Brooklyn’s greenest block is in Crown Heights

The greenest block in Brooklyn is in Crown Heights. And so is the second-greenest block. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesday crowned Lincoln Place between New York and Nostrand Avenues as the winner of its Greenest Block competition, an annual contest open to all blocks and community gardens in the borough. Another win for the neighborhood, the garden awarded Eastern Parkway between Bedford and Franklin Avenues second place.
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Historic Governors Island building to become year-round restaurant and event space

Rendering by OSD (Office of Strategy + Design)

August 5, 2024

Historic Governors Island building to become year-round restaurant and event space

A former military building on Governors Island will be transformed into a SHoP Architects-designed restaurant and event space. The Trust for Governors Island last week unveiled plans for Taco Vista, which has operated on the island seasonally since 2018, to run three distinct venues in Building 140, which was constructed in the 19th century as a munitions warehouse. The 10,000-square-foot space project restores the historic building and adds a cafe and bar, an indoor-outdoor restaurant with event space, and a reimagined Taco Vista.
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NYC outdoor dining to shrink by over 80 percent under new rules

Miss Lily’s on Avenue A in 2020. Credit: Eden, Janine and Jim on Flickr

August 5, 2024

NYC outdoor dining to shrink by over 80 percent under new rules

Outdoor dining as New Yorkers have come to know it might be over. New York City restaurants with roadway and sidewalk dining setups that did not apply for the city's new program by the August 3 deadline must now remove their structures, many of which have been in place since 2020. According to the Daily News, about 2,500 restaurants, or about 15 percent, of the roughly 13,000 restaurants that had utilized outdoor dining have applied to keep their al fresco seating. The huge decline in participants in the program, which helped keep restaurants in business during the pandemic, comes after the city approved new guidelines to make the program seasonal, requiring restaurants to disassemble and store the structure during the winter, in addition to new fees and design requirements.
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600,000+ balloons take over Park Avenue Armory

Photos by Andrew Shelley

August 2, 2024

600,000+ balloons take over Park Avenue Armory

Over 600,000 vibrantly colored balloons have taken over the Upper East Side's Park Avenue Armory as part of a new pop-up art installation. The family-friendly "Balloon Story" exhibit has "balloonified" the armory, featuring intricate sculptures of animals, iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, and other imaginative designs set against balloon-filled landscapes. On view through Saturday, August 24, the exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays through Sundays.
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Buying an apartment in NYC: Condo or co-op?

Photo by Garrett Lawrence on Unsplash

August 2, 2024

Buying an apartment in NYC: Condo or co-op?

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Choosing between a co-op and a condo is a significant decision for potential homebuyers in New York City, with each option offering unique benefits and challenges. Co-ops, where buyers purchase shares in a corporation that owns the building, often provide a more affordable and community-focused living experience but come with strict board approval processes and resale restrictions. Condos offer full property ownership with greater flexibility in renting and selling, although they typically come at a higher cost and with increased closing expenses. And condops, which provide features of both property types, allow for more flexibility but possibly higher closing costs. Ahead, learn about the key differences among these property types in New York City to find which one best aligns with your lifestyle and financial goals.
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NYC Council loses lawsuit over housing voucher expansion

Photo courtesy of Boran Pang on Unsplash

August 2, 2024

NYC Council loses lawsuit over housing voucher expansion

A state judge on Thursday rejected a lawsuit from the New York City Council that sought to force Mayor Eric Adams to expand a housing voucher program. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lyle E. Frank on Thursday ruled the City Council lacks the legal authority to expand the program, a 2023 law originally vetoed by Adams, The City reported. The judge sided with Adams, stating the Council's bill was invalid, "preempted by the state's social services law," and the council had no authority to expand the program.
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In heart of Harlem, new rental tower opens lottery for 117 affordable apartments, from $788/month

Photo of Marcus Garvey Village. © Ondel Hylton

August 2, 2024

In heart of Harlem, new rental tower opens lottery for 117 affordable apartments, from $788/month

Everything you need to know about affordable housing: applying, getting in, and staying put

A housing lottery has launched for 117 affordable apartments at a new rental tower in the heart of Harlem. Located at 212 West 124th Street within the Marcus Garvey Village complex, the 17-story building is 100 percent affordable to low- and moderate-income residents and offers state-of-the-art amenities and modern homes. New Yorkers earning 40, 60, and 70 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $788/month for studios to $2,232/month for two bedrooms.
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Architect-designed Bushwick carriage house with a yard and private garage asks $2.4M

Photo credit: Oleg March

August 1, 2024

Architect-designed Bushwick carriage house with a yard and private garage asks $2.4M

Dubbed "Red Spiral House" for the distinctive tomato-red steel staircase that anchors the space from top to bottom, this architect-designed converted Bushwick carriage house at 290 Bleecker Street is a standout. The colorful home was created within a narrow, rectangular space–albeit one with a private yard and garage. Previously featured in Architectural Digest, its industrial proportions are highlighted by high ceilings, skylights, and steel-framed glass walls that offer a loft vibe and an eyeful of the outdoors. Asking $2,390,000, the home is for sale by the current owner, who also listed it as a rental for $9,900 a month.
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$1.95M duplex co-op is an East Village idyll gone luxe

Photo credit: DD-reps

August 1, 2024

$1.95M duplex co-op is an East Village idyll gone luxe

This designer-detailed penthouse co-op in the part of the East Village that was once known as Alphabet City embodies funky downtown living with high-end luxury appeal. Atop a pre-war building at 224 East 7th Street, surrounded by the neighborhood's vibrant street life and charming community gardens, this two-bedroom home features interiors by Leyden Lewis Design Studio. Asking $1,950,000, the penthouse is all about modern comfort, while providing a visual feast of stunning materials and finishes.
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Whole Foods to open two new Manhattan locations

Rendering courtesy of Whole Foods

August 1, 2024

Whole Foods to open two new Manhattan locations

Two new Whole Foods stores are coming to Manhattan. The supermarket chain last month announced plans to open another small-format "Whole Foods Market Daily Shop" at 301 West 50th Street in Hell's Kitchen as part of their broader expansion across the five boroughs. The grocery chain has also signed a lease to open a new 20,000-square-foot store at 409 East 14th Street in the East Village, as the New York Post first reported.
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August 1, 2024

Vacant East Village church to become 500+ affordable housing units

A former Catholic church in the East Village is set to become a residential development with more than 500 affordable housing units. The Archdiocese of New York on Wednesday announced the Parish of St. Brigid-St. Emeric sold the vacant church and school campus at 181 Avenue D to a joint venture led by Community Access, Spatial Equity, Duvernay + Brooks, and Cooper Square Committee. The project will include homes for seniors and formerly homeless individuals, including those with special needs who qualify for supportive services.
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For $1.99M, this just-right co-op is on the parlor floor of a pretty Brooklyn Heights townhouse

Photo credit: Yale Wagner

July 31, 2024

For $1.99M, this just-right co-op is on the parlor floor of a pretty Brooklyn Heights townhouse

On a postcard-worthy brownstone-lined Brooklyn Heights street, this two-bedroom parlor-floor co-op at 283 Hicks Street, asking $1,990,000, embodies townhouse living in a manageable size. Beneath ceilings of nearly 12 feet, the apartment's 19th-century details like crown moldings, exposed brick, and a wood-burning fireplace frame a renovated, elegant interior that needs no updates or additions.
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New Snøhetta-designed public library opens in Far Rockaway

Photos courtesy of Matthew Lapiska/DDC

July 31, 2024

New Snøhetta-designed public library opens in Far Rockaway

Far Rockaway's new public library officially opened this week. Designed by acclaimed architecture firm Snøhetta, the two-story Queens Public Library branch at 1637 Central Avenue is twice the size of the previous library, which closed in 2018, and features a striking sunrise-inspired glass facade and central atrium that lets natural light fill the building. The $39 million library is part of the broader 2017 Downtown Far Rockaway rezoning to bring more housing, retail, and amenities to the neighborhood.
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A colossal pigeon will soon perch above the High Line

Iván Argote, “Dinosaur,” 2024 (rendering). A High Line Plinth commission. On view October 2024— Spring 2026. Images courtesy of the artist and the High Line.

July 31, 2024

A colossal pigeon will soon perch above the High Line

A giant pigeon sculpture will soon tower over 10th Avenue from its perch on the High Line. The High Line on Wednesday revealed its selection of artist Iván Argote’s "Dinosaur," a 16-foot-tall, hyper-realistic sculpture of a pigeon cast in aluminum, as its next High Line Plinth commission. The monumental bird will be installed above the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street this October and remain on view for 18 months.
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NYC to extend lifeguard shifts during heat waves

Rockaway Beach. Photo by Shinya Suzuki on Flickr

July 31, 2024

NYC to extend lifeguard shifts during heat waves

New York City will extend lifeguard shifts at public beaches during heat waves after a series of drownings this summer. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said 66 lifeguards will be on call for emergencies until 8 p.m., two hours after beaches close, during extreme heat. Swimming will still not be permitted after 6 p.m. and lifeguards will not sit on the stands so they don't "give the false impression that the beaches are open and that it's safe to swim," Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi said.
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July 30, 2024

Controversial Clinton Hill migrant shelter may become 600+ apartments

A controversial migrant center in Clinton Hill could be converted into a new mixed-use complex with hundreds of apartments and commercial space. RXR Realty on Friday filed plans with the Department of City Planning (DCP) to transform a block-long campus of 10 former manufacturing buildings at 47 Hall Street into a mixed-use campus with 611 apartments as Crain's New York first reported. Since last July, portions of the site have served as a temporary humanitarian emergency response and relief center, currently home to around 3,000 asylum seekers.
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Look out on the best of the West Village from the terrace of this $4.5M penthouse

Photo credit: DD-reps

July 30, 2024

Look out on the best of the West Village from the terrace of this $4.5M penthouse

From atop a covetable Bing and Bing building at 302 West 12th Street, the view from this charming penthouse condo is elevated even more by a sprawling wrap-around terrace. Asking $4,500,000, the one-bedroom home is a classic Village gem, and it's on the market for the first time since the iconic 1931 building was converted to condos in 1986.
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Second Avenue Subway work resumes after Hochul allocates $54M

Credit: Marc A. Hermann / MTA on Flickr

July 30, 2024

Second Avenue Subway work resumes after Hochul allocates $54M

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday allocated $54 million to immediately restart work on the Second Avenue Subway extension, which will bring the Q train from 96th Street to 125th Street in East Harlem. The new funding allows the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to relocate utility lines along Second Avenue in preparation for the next phase of the transit project. The MTA stopped work on the project last month after the governor indefinitely paused the start of congestion pricing; the $1 billion in projected annual revenue from the program was intended to fund the project.
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NYC financed the most new affordable homes on record this fiscal year

Photo courtesy of Joshua Armstrong on Unsplash

July 30, 2024

NYC financed the most new affordable homes on record this fiscal year

New York City has produced a record-breaking number of affordable housing units for back-to-back years, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday. In the fiscal year 2024, the city financed 28,944 affordable and public housing units through new construction and preservation efforts, the highest for any fiscal year. The mayor also touted his administration's effort to move a record number of homeless New Yorkers into permanent housing, streamline the housing lottery system, and build the most supportive homes and homes for homeless New Yorkers in the city's history.
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Mayor Adams invites volunteers to join ‘Rat Pack’ program to fight rodents on their home turf

Photo courtesy of Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

July 29, 2024

Mayor Adams invites volunteers to join ‘Rat Pack’ program to fight rodents on their home turf

Mayor Eric Adams announced this week the launch of a new volunteer program to help keep his nemesis–the New York City rat population–at bay. New Yorkers can sign up to join the "Rat Pack," a volunteer team that will step up for rat mitigation duty across the city. The new opportunity draws on the strength of the city's Department of Health-sponsored "Rat Academy." After a few training sessions, participants will be "deputized" to take the fight back to their neighborhood streets and sidewalks.
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This $500K New Jersey creator’s home is a life-sized Barbie dream house

Photos courtesy of Kyle Edwards

July 29, 2024

This $500K New Jersey creator’s home is a life-sized Barbie dream house

When artist and entrepreneur Kate Gabrielle purchased the 1,778-square-foot three-bedroom home at 835 Hughes Drive in Hamilton, New Jersey, its interiors were a jumble of dark carpeting and outdated finishes. According to a recent article in NJ.com, Gabrielle is a first-time homeowner who creates fun and useful accessories–like the why-didn't-we-think-of-that cup-holder handbag–and sells them in her online shop. Her sparkly aesthetic (and attitude on life) inspired a total transformation of the compact home into a real-life version of the iconic Barbie dream house. Pink is her spirit color, clearly; nearly every shade of the rosy hue is in evidence, along with a treasure trove of cultural memorabilia that pops from every corner of the cupcake-tinted suburban cottage. Gabrielle is now looking to move on from her pink project; the house is on the market for $500,000.
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Rockefeller Center transformed into Parisian ‘Viewing Village’ for the Olympics

All photos courtesy of Tishman Speyer

July 29, 2024

Rockefeller Center transformed into Parisian ‘Viewing Village’ for the Olympics

Rockefeller Center has turned into a hub for Team USA during the 2024 Olympics. NBCUniversal transformed The Rink into an "Olympics Viewing Village," with a Paris-themed patio, French food, watch parties, photo-ops with an Eiffel Tower replica and medal podium, and special appearances by athletes. The interactive experience, which also includes a Parisian-inspired bar sponsored by Michelob ULTRA, is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. until the closing ceremony on August 11.
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Affordable senior housing project next to Google’s new NYC headquarters moves forward

Rendering by COOKFOX Architects

July 29, 2024

Affordable senior housing project next to Google’s new NYC headquarters moves forward

An affordable senior housing development in the West Village is moving forward. Jonathan Rose Companies and Atlas Capital Group last week announced they closed on financing for 570 Washington Street, a new development with 175 units of housing for seniors earning 50 percent of the area median income or less. Located next to Google's new Hudson Square headquarters, 570 Washington is the affordable housing component of the two-tower project 80 Clarkson, which will include over 100 luxury condos.
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Photo credit: Interior Marketing Group

July 26, 2024

This $9M Soho loft is the ultimate designer-approved bachelor pad

Built in 1882, the landmarked, 10-unit condominium building at 56 Crosby Street made its big-screen debut in "The Devil Wears Prada" as the location of fictional designer James Holt's Soho bachelor pad. This 4,400-square-foot downtown loft, asking $8,995,000, has a similar layout and every bit as much designer dazzle, with a renovation by David Howell complementing 16-foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and massive loft windows.
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56 affordable apartments available at luxury Williamsburg rental, from $1,757/month

Renderings courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

July 26, 2024

56 affordable apartments available at luxury Williamsburg rental, from $1,757/month

Applications are being accepted for 56 below-market-rate apartments at a new luxury rental in Williamsburg. The nine-story building at 597 Grand Street offers residents spacious units with modern amenities, like a fitness center and rooftop terrace. New Yorkers earning 80 and 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $1,757/month for studios to $3,963/month for two bedrooms.
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The 74

201 East 74th Street

Lenox Hill

Gracious Upper East Side condos with Central Park and skyline views

2 beds starting at $3,380,000
3 beds starting at $4,850,000
5 beds starting at $11,950,000

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Shakespeare in the Park returns to new Delacorte Theater next summer with star-studded cast

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July 26, 2024

Shakespeare in the Park returns to new Delacorte Theater next summer with star-studded cast

Shakespeare in the Park's much-anticipated return to the revitalized Delacorte Theater will feature a star-studded cast. The Public Theater on Thursday announced the lineup for next year's free Shakespeare in the Park program, which will reopen with a production of the classic comedy "Twelfth Night" featuring stars including Peter Dinklage, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Sandra Oh. Shakespeare in the Park is set to return to its home in Central Park in August 2025.
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Here’s a $7.35M chance to live in the Annabelle Selldorf-designed Chelsea condo with an automated Sky Garage

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July 25, 2024

Here’s a $7.35M chance to live in the Annabelle Selldorf-designed Chelsea condo with an automated Sky Garage

Live in a sleek Chelsea condo tower with protected Hudson River views, and still be able to park your car just outside the door? This became possible when the Annabelle Selldorf-designed residence at 200 Eleventh Avenue was completed in 2010; the building quickly became known for this unique amenity, as well as its peerless city and river views and dramatic interiors. Asking $7,350,000, this three-bedroom duplex spans 2,364 square feet; the elevator-accessed garage adds another 337 square feet.
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Hochul is sued over congestion pricing pause

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July 25, 2024

Hochul is sued over congestion pricing pause

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and a coalition of local advocacy groups and lawyers filed two lawsuits against Gov. Kathy Hochul, claiming she didn't have the legal authority to pause the tolling program last month, as reported by Gothamist. The program was originally scheduled to begin on June 30 but was delayed last minute by Hochul.
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New Student OMNY cards expand free rides to 24 hours a day

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July 25, 2024

New Student OMNY cards expand free rides to 24 hours a day

Taking public transportation will soon be easier for New York City public school students. City officials on Tuesday announced Student OMNY cards will replace MetroCards, allowing for tap-and-go trips on the subway and bus. Plus, the new cards will be valid for four free rides per day, 24 hours a day, all year long. Previously, student MetroCards were limited to three free rides a day, from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and only on days when school was open.
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Where to find–or learn–your favorite Olympic sport in NYC

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July 25, 2024

Where to find–or learn–your favorite Olympic sport in NYC