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Looking for a home in Clinton Hill? It’s a great time to do so — Clinton Hill was named one of StreetEasy’s 10 Best Neighborhoods for Buyers in 2026 thanks to increased inventory and falling asking prices. With average prices on par with those of greater Brooklyn, this neighborhood is great for thos
Two massive steel sculptures debuted Tuesday in Flatiron and the Meatpacking District, bringing surrealism into dialogue with the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Created by New York-born artist and filmmaker Charlotte Colbert, “Chasing Rainbows” features two 30-foot-tall surrealist sculptures in the bustl
A former city office building in Tribeca that has been vacant for about a decade is one step closer to becoming a luxury residential tower. Manhattan Community Board 1 on Monday approved the expansion and conversion of 101 Franklin Street (formerly 250 Church), which will turn a 17-story 1940s build
An affordable housing lottery debuted for a new tower along Brooklyn’s arterial Atlantic Avenue. Construction for the development, dubbed Prosper Brooklyn, was underway before the recently-passed Atlantic Avenue rezoning. The rezoning is meant to spur similar high-rise housing development along the
A penthouse unit in Williamsburg's One Domino Square recently sold for $7 million, pushing up the price per square foot for condos in the pricier parts of Brooklyn. However, the current residential record holder still remains the $32 million dollar sale of a home in Gravesend last year. This William
While Mayor Zohran Mamdani may disagree with much of former Mayor Eric Adams’ agenda, the two align on one issue: removing New York City’s sidewalk sheds. Last week, the mayor announced a series of new initiatives aimed at removing longstanding scaffolding, with a focus on sidewalk sheds at public h
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Fort Greene, Crown Heights, Bay Ridge, and Kensington. How did they fare? First up, in the Fort Greene Historic District, this circa 1850s row house has a duplex and two rental units.… Read More > The pos
by Gabriele Holtermann, Brooklyn Paper While New Yorkers were looking forward to spring on March 9, 1976, an intense snowstorm, with wind gusts of 20 miles per hour, dropped up to five inches on the city in the late afternoon and evening hours. Undeterred by the inclement weather, Park Slope residen
In the News Gunman at Large After Four People Shot at Canarsie Bar [BP] Read More > The post Daily Links: BPL Delays Renovation for Carroll Gardens Library appeared first on Brownstoner.
Whitestone real estate investment trust may finally be edging toward a sale after years of investor unrest. The Houston-based shopping center owner hired Bank of America to explore strategic options following acquisition interest from several major real estate investors, Bisnow reported. Among the p
Whitestone real estate investment trust may finally be edging toward a sale after years of investor unrest. The Houston-based shopping center owner hired Bank of America to explore strategic options following acquisition interest from several major real estate investors, Bisnow reported. Among the p
Anthony D’Argenzio did not start his career in real estate. He was a designer and creative director in New York City, producing photo shoots for magazines and brands like West Elm and Anthropologie. He says his brand is “rooted in beautiful things.” And that’s just the approach he takes when selling
Nearly seven years after the 14th Street busway launched, New York City is moving forward with more improvements to the Manhattan corridor. The city’s Department of Transportation on Monday announced public outreach will kick off this month on the redesign of 14th Street, which will include upgraded
There is plenty of space inside this Prospect Park South house with its abundance of bedrooms, a finished basement, and a private driveway. The early 20th century dwelling has some interior updates, but still retains wood floors, a grand staircase, built-ins, and stained glass. In the Prospect Park
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. The post NYC Housing Calendar, March 9-16 appeared first on City Limits.
In the News How a Choreographer Lives on $55K in Kensington [NYT] Read More > The post Daily Links: Developers Plead Guilty to Affordable Housing Fraud appeared first on Brownstoner.
Natural history might not be the first subject that pops into mind when you think about sports, but a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History may change that. On May 15, the museum will open “For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence,” a new exhibition of championship rings, trophies,
Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for March 9 is this newly renovated 2-bedroom in Prospect Heights, with lots of prewar charm. Renovated prewar 2-bedroom in Prospect Heights asks $739K Location: 382
After a cold and snowy winter, it is time for Brooklynites to get their garden gear ready, rally their neighborhood, and enter the annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. The plant-filled competition aims to bring communities together to make Brooklyn a cleaner and greener place. The contest cons
by Ethan Stark-Miller, amNY Safe streets advocates called on Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s administration to lower the speed limit on a Brooklyn thoroughfare after a 4-year-old boy was killed by an SUV driver in a hit-and-run collision. The advocacy group Transportation Alternatives, in a Thursday evening
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