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13 virtual things to do this week: Events with Tina Fey, Neil Gaiman, Wendy Whelan, and more

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May 11, 2020

13 virtual things to do this week: Events with Tina Fey, Neil Gaiman, Wendy Whelan, and more

This week's virtual roster kicks off with a star-studded benefit hosted by Tina Fey and continues with book readings by Neil Gaiman, ballet classes taught by Wendy Whelan, and the first online version of Selected Shorts hosted by Maulik Pancholy. Ahead, we've rounded up 10 fun things to do this week from the comfort of your couch.
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150 spots open on waitlist for units at waterfront complex in Kips Bay, from $2,092/month

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May 8, 2020

150 spots open on waitlist for units at waterfront complex in Kips Bay, from $2,092/month

By Devin Gannon

Applications are currently being accepted to replenish a 150-name waitlist for middle-income units at the Waterside Plaza complex in Kips Bay. The four-tower, 1,400-unit development sits next to the East River and runs between East 26th and East 29th Streets. New Yorkers earning 130 and 160 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which range from a $2,092/month studio to a $3,664/month three-bedroom.
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15 virtual things to do this Mother’s Day weekend: Azaleas, concerts, SNL, and Broadway

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May 8, 2020

15 virtual things to do this Mother’s Day weekend: Azaleas, concerts, SNL, and Broadway

By Dana Schulz

Mother's Day won't be the same this year for a lot of who can't head over to mom's house for brunch, but that doesn't mean you can't plan out some fun and upbeat virtual events this weekend. From concerts by Yo-Yo Ma, the best of City Winery, and Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton to a star-studded virtual Broadway event to a virtual tour of the azalea garden at the New York Botanical Garden to two special SNL episodes, these events will let you spend time with mom and take her mind off how much she's missing you.
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Lottery opens for 37 affordable apartments at new Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in Brownsville

Rendering of Edwin’s Place via Robert A.M. Stern Architects

May 7, 2020

Lottery opens for 37 affordable apartments at new Robert A.M. Stern-designed building in Brownsville

By Dana Schulz

To live in one of Robert A.M. Stern's buildings usually costs many millions, but his firm is responsible for this attractive new affordable housing development in Brownsville. Located at 7 Livonia Avenue, the 125-unit project called Edwin's Place received approvals in late 2017. And now, a lottery has come online for 37 units, a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedrooms ranging from $666 to $1,279 a month and available to New Yorkers earning 40, 50, or 60 percent of the area median income. These units, 40 percent of the total, are reserved for the public; the other 60 percent is set aside as supportive housing for low-income or formerly homeless individuals (eight units are set aside for veterans).
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33 affordable units available off the Grand Concourse in the Bronx’s Mount Hope, from $605/month

Grand Concourse running through the West Bronx; Photo by Dan DeLuca on Flickr

May 5, 2020

33 affordable units available off the Grand Concourse in the Bronx’s Mount Hope, from $605/month

By Devin Gannon

The city on Tuesday launched a housing lottery for 33 units at an affordable housing rental in the West Bronx. The newly constructed 12-story building at 2051 Ryer Avenue sits between the Grand Concourse and Webster Avenue in the neighborhood of Mount Hope. New Yorkers earning 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which include $605/month studios, $769/month one-bedrooms, $933/month two-bedrooms, and $1,069/month three-bedrooms.
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Live 25 minutes from Midtown at this new South Bronx rental, from $1,320/month

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May 4, 2020

Live 25 minutes from Midtown at this new South Bronx rental, from $1,320/month

By Devin Gannon

There are 25 middle-income apartments available at a newly constructed building in the South Bronx through the city's affordable housing lottery. Located at 603 Pontiac Place in Melrose, the six-story rental is conveniently located one block from the 2 and 5 subway trains, making a commute to Midtown less than 30 minutes. Qualifying New Yorkers earning 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, which include 15 one-bedrooms for $1,320/month and 10 two-bedrooms for $1,591/month.
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May 4, 2020

In the West Village, this $4,650/month studio is glam, masculine, and move-in ready

By Dana Schulz

There are a lot of adjectives to describe this studio apartment at 175 West 13th Street, but the biggest thing to know is that it's available fully furnished with no fee. As the listing says, the super-sleek-yet-subtly-glamourous residence is like "having your very own hotel suite in Greenwich Village," as it includes weekly maid service and has been outfitted with perks such as a built-in espresso coffee system, a media wall, and a marble-lined dressing area.
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May 4, 2020

12 virtual things to do this week: Met Gala, cherry blossoms, oysters, and more

By Dana Schulz

When it comes to virtual events, the biggest news this week is the Met Gala. Vogue's Anna Wintour is hosting a star-studded live event tonight where she'll be joined by the likes of Stella McCartney and Florence + the Machine. It's also Cinco de Mayo, so we've got a list of spots for taco takeout. For more foodie fun, the Billion Oyster Project is hosting a Zoom "oyster hour." You can also check out the Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Cherry Esplanade online, join a virtual animal meet and greet with the Staten Island Zoo, watch Ballet Hispánico, learn about the history of Hospital Ships, and more.
12 virtual things to do this week

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Lottery launches for 280 mixed-income units near the Bronx Zoo, from $354/month

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April 30, 2020

Lottery launches for 280 mixed-income units near the Bronx Zoo, from $354/month

By Devin Gannon

The city on Thursday launched an affordable housing lottery for 280 mixed-income apartments in the Bronx neighborhood of West Farms. Located at 1932 Bryant Avenue, the newly constructed 15-story rental sits just two blocks from the 2, 5 subway trains and less than half a mile from the beloved Bronx Zoo. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 50, 60 and 100 percent of the area median income are invited to apply for the units, ranging from a $354/month studio to a $2,075/month three-bedroom.
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These maps and apps tell you which businesses are open in your NYC neighborhood

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April 28, 2020

These maps and apps tell you which businesses are open in your NYC neighborhood

By 6sqft

We all want to support the small businesses in our New York neighborhoods during this difficult time. But sometimes it's hard to keep track of which stores and restaurants are currently open. A number of local websites and organizations have created easy-to-use search engines and interactive maps that provide information on open businesses.
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Rockefeller Center revamp gets Landmarks approval

Rendering by Gabellini Sheppard Associates courtesy of Tishman Speyer; via Landmarks Preservation Commission

April 28, 2020

Rockefeller Center revamp gets Landmarks approval

By Devin Gannon

A proposal to renovate Rockefeller Center's public realm was approved on Tuesday by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Led by Tishman Speyer and designed by Gabellini Sheppard Associates, the project aims to restore the connection between the concourse and the sunken plaza, an element included in the original plans for the historic Midtown site. The design, which was revised following a public hearing in January, focuses on the pools of the channel gardens, the sunken plaza, and new seating and planting to maintain the plaza's well-defined edges.
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For $9.3M, be the first to live in this designer Tribeca penthouse

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April 23, 2020

For $9.3M, be the first to live in this designer Tribeca penthouse

By Dana Schulz

Does quarantine have you dreaming about more apartment space? How about 3,000 square feet inside and 2,200 square feet outside? That's what you'll get at this penthouse at 430 Greenwich Street in Tribeca. The lucky new owner who drops $9,275,000 on the co-op will be the first tenant; previously a raw loft space, it was recently renovated and custom-designed by architect Robert Marino. Not only did he add an irrigated roof garden with an outdoor kitchen, but he complimented the interior's original features like exposed timber beams and steel supports with super-chic additions including imported Italianate bronze work.
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See the giant heart design on Bryant Park’s lawn

Photo by Jane Kratochvil for Bryant Park Corp.

April 22, 2020

See the giant heart design on Bryant Park’s lawn

By Devin Gannon

A giant heart was mowed into Bryant Park's lawn this week as a message of support for the city's healthcare personnel and essential workers. The park, which recently transformed its Winter Village ice skating rink into its famed lawn, will reopen its green space to the public in early May. Social distancing regulations will be in effect, according to the Bryant Park Corporation.
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April 20, 2020

7 things you didn’t know about Central Park

By Devin Gannon

Although it's one of the most visited city parks in the world, Central Park is chock-full of hidden spots and historic treasures that even native New Yorkers don't know about. Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the 840-acre park has served as an oasis for city dwellers for over 150 years. Ahead, learn about some of Central Park's lesser-known sites, from its waterfalls and whisper bench to a Revolutionary War-era cannon.
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April 16, 2020

This $8M Upper East Side townhouse feels like an Italian Chateau

By Dana Schulz

Let's talk about these ceilings--soaring 21 feet with dramatic archways, they are undoubtedly the highlight of this $7,995,000 Upper East Side Townhouse. Add in architectural details like wrought iron railings, etched glass windows, ornate moldings, and carved marble fireplaces, and it feels like you've stepped into an Italian Chateau. In reality, the four-bedroom house is located at 234 East 61st Street, part of the exclusive, two-block Treadwell Farm Historic District.
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Family drops $27M on eight Waterline Square apartments as ‘safe’ investment during coronavirus

Rendering courtesy of Noe & Associates with The Boundary. L to R: Two Waterline Square by KPF, Three Waterline Square by Rafael Vinoly, One Waterline Square by Richard Meier

April 15, 2020

Family drops $27M on eight Waterline Square apartments as ‘safe’ investment during coronavirus

By Devin Gannon

A family from Peru has paid nearly $27 million for eight units at the new three-tower luxury complex Waterline Square on the Upper West Side, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The buyers went into contract and closed on the all-cash deal on the same day, Douglas Elliman agent Maria Velazquez told the newspaper. Velazquez said the family who bought the condo units see it as an investment, opting to put their money into real estate instead of a bank during the coronavirus pandemic. "They felt their money was safer in an apartment in New York than in a bank," she said.
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See NYC landmarks turn blue in honor of essential workers

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April 10, 2020

See NYC landmarks turn blue in honor of essential workers

By Devin Gannon

To show support for New York City's essential workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of buildings turned blue Thursday night. Madison Square Garden, One World Trade Center's spire, Beacon Theatre, Pier 17, Hudson Yards' Vessel, and more join more than 100 landmarks across the country as part of the #LightItBlue campaign. The nationwide lighting will occur weekly every Thursday.
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New-York Historical Society is collecting objects related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Business sign 3.20.20, photo by Stephen Harmon, courtesy of New-York Historical

April 10, 2020

New-York Historical Society is collecting objects related to the COVID-19 pandemic

By Devin Gannon

The New-York Historical Society is asking New Yorkers to donate any materials related to the coronavirus pandemic as a way to preserve this moment in the city's history. First created during September 11, the museum's History Responds initiative has collected objects related to movements like Black Lives Matter, Occupy Wall Street, marriage equality, and others.
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Cat Greenleaf lists her famous ‘Talk Stoop’ townhouse in Cobble Hill for $3M

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April 8, 2020

Cat Greenleaf lists her famous ‘Talk Stoop’ townhouse in Cobble Hill for $3M

By Dana Schulz

"If These Steps Could Talk," starts the listing. From 2009 to 2017, this utterly charming Cobble Hill townhouse flashed on television screens for Cat Greenleaf's talk show Talk Stoop, where she interviewed celebrities from her own Brooklyn stoop. The brick rowhouse at 12 Wyckoff Street has just hit the market for $2,995,000, and the interior is even better than we imagined, with contemporary furnishings and art mixing with farmhouse-chic architecture. Cat designed much of the quirky decor herself, from a life-size chessboard in the backyard to a Harry Potter closet under the staircase to a dreamy Moroccan-style den in the basement.
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April 7, 2020

$1.67M duplex is a woodsy escape in Brooklyn Heights

By Dana Schulz

Some New Yorkers might be wishing they could escape to a cabin in the woods right about now, but awesome co-op gives off that feeling without having to leave the city. Located at 30 Willow Place in Brooklyn Heights, the two-bedroom duplex is asking $1,675,000. It's full of rustic charm, including huge swaths of exposed brick walls, wooden window frames, and wood-paneled ceilings. The bohemian-meets-folksy design aesthetic seals the deal.
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Jon Bon Jovi puts waterfront NJ mansion on the market for $20M

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April 6, 2020

Jon Bon Jovi puts waterfront NJ mansion on the market for $20M

By Dana Schulz

Fifteen acres, an 18,000-square-foot main house designed by Robert A.M. Stern, a dock and boat lift, a pool with two cedar cabanas, a personal pub, a recording studio--and that's just the beginning of what you'll find at Jon Bon Jovi's incredible Central Jersey mansion. First spotted by Mansion Global, the rocker's property on the Navesink River in Middletown has just hit the market for $20 million, and as Christie's listing agent Kathleen Coumou told MG, "He’s looking for the right buyer, someone who will appreciate what he’s done to the house."
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All the performances, events, and classes in NYC you can stream online

Anna Netrebko in the title role of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera

April 3, 2020

All the performances, events, and classes in NYC you can stream online

By 6sqft

Although the coronavirus has shuttered most of the city, many museums, performance venues, theaters, and famous New Yorkers are offering free (or low-cost) online resources to entertain New Yorkers throughout this difficult period. From virtual storytime with Brooklyn Public Library librarians to live-streamed performances by the Metropolitan Opera to baking classes with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi to dance lessons from the Radio City Rockettes, support local organizations safely from your home. This list was lasted updated at 10:00 a.m. on April 3, 2020.
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For $3.9M, this Prospect Park South Dutch Colonial has an ‘enchanted forest’ and 7 bedrooms

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March 30, 2020

For $3.9M, this Prospect Park South Dutch Colonial has an ‘enchanted forest’ and 7 bedrooms

By Dana Schulz

It's always a nice reminder that you can get a slice of suburban living without leaving the city, and this Dutch Colonial charmer in Prospect Park South is the perfect example. Just listed for $3,875,000, the seven-bedroom house has the ideal combination of preserved interiors and modern upgrades. But what really makes it stand out is the "enchanted forest" in the back. The huge outdoor space has meandering pathways shaded by tree canopies, a pond and waterfall, and several seating areas and planted gardens.
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Cobble Hill townhouse with European flair can be your ‘temporary paradise’ for $21K/month

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March 26, 2020

Cobble Hill townhouse with European flair can be your ‘temporary paradise’ for $21K/month

By Dana Schulz

From the outside, this corner Cobble Hill townhouse is classic Brooklyn with its 1899 brick and brownstone facade, ornate doorframes, and stately bay windows. But inside, it's like stepping into a Parisian flat, with floor-to-ceiling arched windows, historic mantles and moldings, and a design aesthetic full of gold accents, lush fabrics, and an eclectic mix of classical furnishings. That said, the best part of this $21,000/month, five-bedroom rental is that it comes fully furnished.
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Free fun and educational online resources for kids at home during coronavirus

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March 25, 2020

Free fun and educational online resources for kids at home during coronavirus

By 6sqft

The current times are especially tough for children who are home from school and their parents who are struggling to keep up with remote learning and keep the kiddos occupied during downtime. Luckily, institutions and businesses are stepping up to offer all kinds of free fun and educational resources for youngsters. From cool virtual museum content to online homework help to virtual storytelling to penguin cams, 6sqft has put together a list of ways to keep your children entertained and educated while at home.
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