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June 21, 2021

The 18 best places to visit in Washington Heights

A hilly neighborhood with stunning public parks, incredible food, and community pride, Washington Heights is special. Not only is this area full of natural beauty (it has the highest natural point in Manhattan and boasts incredible Hudson River views) and historically important (it served as a strategic defense point during the Revolutionary War), Washington Heights has long been an immigrant enclave. As development hit the largely rural neighborhood in the early 20th century, Irish, Jewish, African American, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican communities have all called Washington Heights home. Today, a strong Latin American and Caribbean presence remains, with Washington Heights and nearby Inwood considered the most populous Dominican neighborhoods in the U.S. With this month's release of the movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical In The Heights, we've put together a guide of must-visit places in Washington Heights, from Manhattan's oldest home to the city's only underground street, with stops for roasted chicken and chicharrón along the way.
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In the West Village, a rare nearly-freestanding townhouse with a gated courtyard asks $12M

Listing photos by Yoo Jean Han for Sotheby’s International Realty

June 21, 2021

In the West Village, a rare nearly-freestanding townhouse with a gated courtyard asks $12M

By Dana Schulz

In the West Village, many of the buildings along Seventh Avenue South tend to be oddly shaped, as the avenue was cut diagonally through the neighborhood in the early 1900s to make way for the IRT Broadway subway line. This townhouse at number 54 is one such example. The rare, nearly freestanding building has a trapezoidal footprint, as well as a gated courtyard that has parking for two cars and a beautiful secret garden. The 5,820-square-foot townhouse, on the market for $11,950,000, is currently set up as a commercial space on the ground floor (occupied by the designer Markarian, who designed Jill Biden's Inauguration Day outfit), a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor, and a three-bedroom owner's duplex plus roof terrace on the third and fourth floors.
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First two rentals open at huge South Bronx housing complex La Central

Photo © Julienne Schaer

June 18, 2021

First two rentals open at huge South Bronx housing complex La Central

By Devin Gannon

The first two rentals at the five-building South Bronx complex La Central officially opened on Wednesday. The mixed-use towers, located at 556 and 600 Bergen Street in the borough's Melrose neighborhood, contain 500 units of housing, a new YMCA, studio space for BronxNet, and a rooftop farm operated by GrowNYC.
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For $8.2M, a historic Harlem mansion with 10 bedrooms and tons of preserved woodwork

Listing photos by Eitan Gamliely for Sotheby’s International Realty

June 18, 2021

For $8.2M, a historic Harlem mansion with 10 bedrooms and tons of preserved woodwork

By Dana Schulz

Considered one of the most beautiful and historic parts of Harlem, the Mount Morris Park Historic District is mainly comprised of late-19th-century townhouses, ranging in style from Romanesque Revival to Queen Anne. The most stately are along Mount Morris Park West, like this gorgeous mansion at number 12, currently on the market for $8.2 million. It has nearly 8,000 square feet of interior space, 10 bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and two half baths, and loads of preserved woodwork that harken back to the home's construction in 1888.
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$1.8M Hamptons home is relaxation-ready with crisp interiors and a serene backyard

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

June 17, 2021

$1.8M Hamptons home is relaxation-ready with crisp interiors and a serene backyard

By Dana Schulz

This Wainscott home is not a Hamptons mega-mansion, but it's also not a historic cottage. Built in 1989, the three-bedroom home has been renovated in a contemporary farmhouse style, mixing rustic wood ceiling beams with whitewashed floors and modern furnishings. Add in the outdoor space, and it's the perfect summer home. The half-acre lot includes a large heated pool, adorable storage shed, and a deck overlooking the magical garden. It's asking $1,795,000.
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16 NYC parks renamed in honor of Black Americans

Credit: NYC Parks /Malcolm Pinckney

June 17, 2021

16 NYC parks renamed in honor of Black Americans

By Devin Gannon

New York City this week renamed more than a dozen park spaces in honor of notable Black Americans. In every borough, select green spaces now bear the names of Civil Rights leaders, novelists, educators, LGBTQ+ leaders, and more. Last summer, the city's Parks Department pledged solidarity with the Black community and announced plans to rename parks across the city to honor Black Americans who have local or national recognition. Since then, 28 park sites have been given a new name.
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Beautiful Bay Ridge townhouse has 3 bedrooms, a 2-car garage, and a sun porch for $1.25M

Listing photos by Allyson Lubow, courtesy of The Lesley Semmelhack Team at The Corcoran Group

June 17, 2021

Beautiful Bay Ridge townhouse has 3 bedrooms, a 2-car garage, and a sun porch for $1.25M

By Dana Schulz

Over in Manhattan, $1,250,000 would probably get you a standard one-bedroom apartment. But in Bay Ridge, that listing price is for an entire corner-lot townhouse, with three bedrooms, a detached two-car garage, a sunroom, and a backyard patio and garden--not to mention the beautiful interiors and cheerful decor.
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$1.75M West Village co-op feels like a Provincial farmhouse

Listing photos by Ryan Lahiff

June 14, 2021

$1.75M West Village co-op feels like a Provincial farmhouse

By Dana Schulz

This West Village home looks like it came straight off a travel influencer's Instagram page. More Provincial farmhouse than Village co-op, the one-bedroom apartment comes complete with a landscaped garden that adds to the serene, getaway vibes. Located at 92 Horatio Street, it's asking $1,750,000 and was designed by renowned architects Fairfax and Sammons.
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78 affordable senior units available at supportive Passive House residence in the South Bronx

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

June 11, 2021

78 affordable senior units available at supportive Passive House residence in the South Bronx

By Devin Gannon

A housing lottery launched this week for 78 units designated for seniors at a new South Bronx rental. Developed by affordable housing operator Breaking Ground and designed by COOKFOX Architects, the building at 445 East 142nd Street, dubbed the Betances Residence, is located within the Mott Haven neighborhood. Eligible applicants must qualify for Section 8 benefits, with rents for the studio and one-bedroom apartments set at 30 percent of household income.
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19 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in New York City

Gregg Richards: Crowd carrying a “Say their names” banner gather at Grand Army Plaza for Black Lives Matter rally. Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History.

June 11, 2021

19 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in New York City

By Dana Schulz

Celebrated on June 19, Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, and it has been marked by African Americans across the country for more than 150 years. Last year, Governor Cuomo made Juneteenth an official state holiday, and Mayor de Blasio made it a city and school holiday. On this occasion of the holiday's first official year being observed, we've put together a list of events throughout New York City that celebrate and honor this sacred day, from film screenings and musical performances to panel discussions to walking tours.
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Historic brick rowhouse in Boerum Hill radiates cheerfulness for $2.75M

Listing photos by DDreps

June 9, 2021

Historic brick rowhouse in Boerum Hill radiates cheerfulness for $2.75M

By Dana Schulz

Walking by this adorable baby-blue brick house in Boerum Hill, you can't help feel happy. And when you walk inside, the cheerful disposition continues. Built in 1812 and located at 112 Nevins Street, the two-bedroom, two-story home is on the market for $2,750,000. It's super bright, full of fun colors, and has a magical rear garden.
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Foo Fighters, Springsteen return to NYC this month for first full-capacity shows in over a year

Photo by Ralph_PH on Flickr

June 8, 2021

Foo Fighters, Springsteen return to NYC this month for first full-capacity shows in over a year

By Devin Gannon

June is turning out to be a good month in New York City for rock 'n' roll. In the coming days, Bruce Springsteen will return to Broadway, the Foo Fighters will perform at Madison Square Garden, and The Strokes are taking on Irving Plaza. All performances will be at 100 percent capacity and for fully vaccinated fans only.
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In the heart of Sag Harbor, a nautical gem designed by Steven Gambrel asks $7M

All photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 4, 2021

In the heart of Sag Harbor, a nautical gem designed by Steven Gambrel asks $7M

By Devin Gannon

A designer cottage in the village of Sag Harbor is now available for $6,995,000. Built in 2017 by New York interior designer Steven Gambrel, the property at 52 Glover Street "echoes the charm and vernacular of a seafarer's home," according to the listing. Decked out in blue and gray tones, marble accents, and pine paneling, the Hamptons residence has a historic, nautical feel, all while keeping things modern.
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After $200M overhaul, NYPL’s central circulating library opens in Midtown with public rooftop terrace

Photo © John Bartelstone courtesy of Mecanoo, Beyer Blinder Belle, New York Public Library

June 4, 2021

After $200M overhaul, NYPL’s central circulating library opens in Midtown with public rooftop terrace

By Devin Gannon

The New York Public Library this week opened a new central circulating library in Midtown following a major $200 million renovation project. Located at 455 Fifth Avenue, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) was built within the shell and steel frame of the existing building formerly known as the Mid-Manhattan Library. Designed by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo in collaboration with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners, the new 180,000 square foot library boasts a dramatic light-filled atrium and an incredible rooftop terrace, which is now the only free and publicly accessible rooftop in Midtown.
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Historic mansion in Park Slope asking $30M could set record in Brooklyn

All listing photos courtesy of Ryan Lahiff/Rise Media

June 3, 2021

Historic mansion in Park Slope asking $30M could set record in Brooklyn

By Devin Gannon

The Park Slope mansion owned by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for the last 75 years has hit the market for $30 million. If sold for the asking price, the property would set a record for the most expensive home sale in the borough. Located at 53 Prospect Park West, the grand four-story building boasts 5,724 square feet of interior space and a landscaped outdoor space nearly double that size, which the listing describes as the "largest private garden in Brooklyn."
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With a guest house, pool, and golf course views, this $2.2M Hamptons farmhouse is summer ready

All listing photos courtesy of The Corcoran Group

June 2, 2021

With a guest house, pool, and golf course views, this $2.2M Hamptons farmhouse is summer ready

By Devin Gannon

A beautifully renovated farmhouse neighboring a golf course in the village of Southampton is now on the market for $2,195,000. In addition to its main residence, the property at 166 Sebonac Road also features an updated guest cottage and heated in-ground pool, two must-haves for a summer spent in the Hamptons.
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100-year-old English Gothic mansion in Forest Hills asks $3.9M

Listing photos by Rich Caplan

June 1, 2021

100-year-old English Gothic mansion in Forest Hills asks $3.9M

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Designed by architect Robert Tappan in 1925, this mansion in Forest Hills once served as the rectory for St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a national landmark from the same designer. Located at 11 Cranford Street in the exclusive enclave of Forest Hills Gardens, the seven-bedroom English Gothic style home features vaulted ceilings, cast iron windows, and a triple-height chimney crown. It's now on the market for $3,888,000.
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$6.8M serene Southampton mansion has custom meditation room and outdoor yoga platform

All photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

May 28, 2021

$6.8M serene Southampton mansion has custom meditation room and outdoor yoga platform

By Devin Gannon

For those seeking a home that doubles as a serene oasis, look no further than this Southampton mansion now on the market for $6,750,000. The property at 26 Parrish Pond Lane in Shinnecock Hills features a custom-designed meditation room, infra-red cedar sauna, an outdoor yoga platform with a waterfall backdrop, and a Zen-inspired rock garden. Surrounded by over an acre of landscaped lawns, the home features seven bedrooms, eight and a half baths, and more amenities than found at a resort.
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Listing images courtesy of The Corcoran Group

May 28, 2021

This two-family brick rowhouse in Ridgewood was renovated to perfection for $1.6M

By Dana Schulz

Not only is Ridgewood, Queens desirable for its location on the Bushwick border, but it's got a great housing stock that's semi more suburban than surrounding neighborhoods. This little brick rowhouse has a cute front yard and a rear deck leading down to a private garden complete with a gas fire pit and pergola. It's currently set up as an owner's duplex and a second-floor apartment, and it's asking $1,625,000.
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Asking $2.1M, author E.L. Doctorow’s former Sutton Place home is perfect for any aspiring writer

Photos by Erickson Jaquez, Empire Optix for Sotheby’s International Realty

May 26, 2021

Asking $2.1M, author E.L. Doctorow’s former Sutton Place home is perfect for any aspiring writer

By Devin Gannon

With a library, built-in bookshelves, and views that could cure writer's block, this Sutton Place home is perfect for any aspiring novelist. It worked for the apartment's former owner, the late author E.L. Doctorow, who penned The March, Homer & Langley, and Andrew's Brain here. Located at 333 East 57th Street, the 3,000-square-foot co-op is now on the market for $2,100,000.
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For $1.7M, an Arts & Crafts colonial in the Queens enclave of Douglaston

All photos courtesy of Dan Jenney and Kevin Wolfe

May 25, 2021

For $1.7M, an Arts & Crafts colonial in the Queens enclave of Douglaston

By Devin Gannon

With a suburban-like feel coupled with waterfront parks and a treasure trove of historic homes, the Queens neighborhood of Douglaston is one of New York City's hidden gems. A lovely freestanding Arts & Crafts style colonial located within the Douglas Manor community is now on the market for $1,700,000. Constructed in 1911, the five-bedroom home at 315 Hollywood Avenue boasts oak details, wood-burning fireplaces, a screened-in porch, and an intimate backyard garden.
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Full of raw materials and Scandinavian style, this Bed-Stuy townhouse is asking $3.9M

Listing photos by Elizabeth Dooley of Dooley Images

May 24, 2021

Full of raw materials and Scandinavian style, this Bed-Stuy townhouse is asking $3.9M

By Dana Schulz

Built in 1879, this Italianate rowhouse in Bed-Sty "has been meticulously restored while incorporating a modern flair," as the listing describes. TBo architects oversaw a rear extension that extends to all four floors, while Townhouse Therapy renovated the interiors. Now on the market for $3,895,000, the nearly 4,000-square-foot, five-bedroom home has unique industrial bones, including natural wood tones almost everywhere you look, original brick walls, and exposed concrete columns and beams. But to soften the look, the decor has a modern, Scandinavian feel. There's also an income-generating garden-level apartment.
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May 21, 2021

For $1.95M, this Hudson Valley mansion has Tiffany stained glass windows and intricate wood paneling

By Devin Gannon

This historic mansion in the Hudson Valley has lived many lives, starting in 1906 as a hunting lodge for an heir to a soap fortune to most recently, a bed and breakfast decked out with antiques. Today, the seven-bedroom property at 317 Allen Street in Hudson, New York, now dubbed Tiger House, is on the market for $1,950,000, giving the new owners a chance to shape the unique home's next chapter.
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In Hudson Heights, this rare Castle Village cottage is asking $1.65M

Photo by Empire Optix

May 21, 2021

In Hudson Heights, this rare Castle Village cottage is asking $1.65M

By Dana Schulz

Castle Village is not exactly a castle anymore. It's so named because developer Charles V. Paterno built the five-building co-op complex in 1939 on the site of his former castle-like residence, on the highest bluff above the Hudson River. But there is one remnant of the original estate that remains--four townhouse-like cottages that were once the castle's outbuildings. It's very rare that one of these homes hits the market, but here we have number four asking $1,650,000. The charming home has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a finished basement, and a sunroom and patio that overlook the Hudson River and gardens below.
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Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon opens at One Vanderbilt with lush greenery and city views

All photos courtesy of SL Green Realty

May 19, 2021

Daniel Boulud’s Le Pavillon opens at One Vanderbilt with lush greenery and city views

By Dana Schulz

Chef Daniel Boulud this week officially opened Le Pavillon, a new restaurant in the Midtown office tower One Vanderbilt. Located directly across from Grand Central with views of the Chrysler Building, Le Pavillon boasts soaring, 57-foot ceilings and a nature-inspired design by Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld that includes lots of greenery and natural elements.
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