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Who says you can’t have fun and whimsy in a luxury apartment? Certainly not the designers of the Sky House, the penthouse unit spanning the top four floors of the American Tract Society Building. This 6,500-square-foot home not only boasts modern and refined design, but also includes two chrome slid
New York City is notorious for having some of the country's priciest real estate. However, it continuously proves that plenty of good deals can be found — if you know where to look. Whether you're looking to settle into Manhattan's historic Seaport district or prefer a modern condo in Sunnyside, Que
Meta will open its first flagship store in New York City. Vornado Realty Trust on Wednesday announced retail store Meta Lab will occupy the five-story townhouse at 697 Fifth Avenue, next to the St. Regis Hotel. Last November, the company opened a pop-up shop at the building, which was painted bright
In estate condition, this Park Slope unit might need a bit of TLC, but it has a generously sized layout, plenty of closet space, and a few period details. The one-bedroom apartment at 140 8th Avenue has wood floors, a foyer, and a dining nook. There is also the potential… Read More > The post Estate
Citi Field will host one of women’s professional soccer’s biggest rivalries this summer. On Tuesday, Gotham FC announced that it will face off against the Washington Spirit on July 15 as part of “The Queens Classic,” a highly anticipated rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship and the first women’s sp
Tenants at the Upper East Side NYCHA development were the latest to vote on what funding model they want for their buildings, rebuffing two newer initiatives that officials say would unlock additional repair money by converting properties to the federal Section 8 program. The post Isaacs Houses Tena
35-story affordable housing complex breaks ground at 5645 Fernwood Ave. in Hollywood Steven Sharp Wed, 03/18/2026 - 06:15 Just east of the 101 Freeway, construction has commenced for a high-rise development which will rank among the largest affordable housing projects in the City of Los Angeles when
New plan for housing at 321 W. Ocean Blvd. in the Long Beach Civic Center Steven Sharp Wed, 03/18/2026 - 06:10 Over the past decade, the City of Long Beach has rebuilt its Civic Center from the ground up, replacing what was once a concrete-heavy complex with glass-clad towers, new park space, and a
Affordable housing starts work at 4464 Sepulveda Blvd. in Culver City Steven Sharp Wed, 03/18/2026 - 06:05 Construction officially commenced last week for Jubilo Village, Culver City's first new affordable housing development in more than a decade. Community Corp. of Santa Monica is designing the pr
by Olivia Seaman, Brooklyn Paper A proposal to create a Northside Business Improvement District in Williamsburg is entering a critical phase, as organizers begin mailing ballots to property owners and businesses whose support will determine whether the district moves forward. The proposed district w
In the News Nearly Impossible to Enforce Pooper Scooper Law, Sanitation Dept Says [The City] Read More > The post Daily Links: Advocates Push to Pedestrianize Carroll Street Bridge appeared first on Brownstoner.
Manhattan buyers who want a little more space for their money can’t go wrong with uptown neighborhoods like Washington Heights and Inwood. These nabes at the top of the borough offer median asking prices that are less than half those of the greater borough, as well as tons of green space and transit
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is suing President Donald Trump’s administration after it failed to resume federal funding for the Second Avenue Subway expansion. Filed Tuesday in the Federal Court of Claims, the lawsuit claims the federal government breached a contract with the MTA and th
This unique Chelsea studio at 255 West 23rd Street already has the advantage of being on the top floor of an Art Deco gem. Inside, the home’s curvaceous interiors are the work of designer Ghiora Aharoni, who envisioned it as a “residence as a work of art.” Asking $1,850,000, the petite pied-a-terre
An affordable housing lottery is open through this month for a 15-story development on Gowanus’ Douglass Street, one of four buildings in the Gowanus Wharf complex developed by Charney Companies. The new building, steps away from the Gowanus Canal, includes a dance studio and rooftop deck. Included
Work to restore Prospect Park’s Vale of Cashmere, a once-scenic area in the northeast corner of the park that has fallen into disrepair, kicked off on Monday. Led by the Prospect Park Alliance, NYC Parks, and the city’s Economic Development Corporation, the $37.5 million project will transform eight
New York City will lower the speed limit to 15 miles per hour at 800 school zones this year, with plans for so-called slow zones at all 2,300 school locations by 2029. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Monday plans to use Sammy’s Law, state legislati
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Crown Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Flatbush, and East Flatbush. How did they fare? First up, part of an impressive Romanesque Revival row, this Crown Heights townhouse is filled with woodwork, mant
by Gabriele Holtermann, Brooklyn Paper Building on the success of Project Restore Bed-Stuy (PRB), a 12-month, community-based gang-violence intervention pilot program launched in 2023, the Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) and its partner organizations convened for a brainstorming sessi
Now in its fourth year, our Agent Advisory Board has become one of the most important ways StreetEasy® listens to - and builds with - New York City real estate professionals. Another great year of partnership is upon us, and we're pleased to introduce our 2026 Board. The StreetEasy Agent Advisory Bo
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