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Gary Ross, director of Hollywood hits like “The Hunger Games” and “Big,” and his wife, designer Claudia Solti, have just put their Brooklyn townhouse at 197 Clinton Street on the market. Asking $10,600,000, the stately brick home offers 6,474 square feet of living space on si
Hoboken, New Jersey Hoboken lawmakers say they want to regulate short-term rentals, while still letting owners profit from the World Cup tourism boom. [ more › ]
New renderings of Fifth Avenue’s tallest residential building were released this week as sales kick off at the condominium. Developed by Five Points Development and designed by Meganom, 262 Fifth Avenue is a 52-story tower in Nomad with only 26 full-floor and duplex residences. In addition to new im
New renderings of Fifth Avenue’s tallest residential building were released this week as sales kick off at the condominium. Developed by Five Points Development and designed by Meganom, 262 Fifth Avenue is a 52-story tower in Nomad with only 26 full-floor and duplex residences. In addition to
New York is a city that rents. While nationally about one-third of the population rents, in NYC it's two-thirds. And if you're one of the city's many renters, it's important to know your rights. In 2019, the New York State legislature passed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA), c
New York is a city that rents. While nationally about one-third of the population rents, in NYC it's two-thirds. And if you're one of the city's many renters, it's important to know your rights. In 2019, the New York State legislature passed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA), c
This single-family rental in Windsor Terrace is part of a picturesque block-long row and a short walk from Prospect Park. At 207 Windsor Place, there's a blend of historic details, like a sleeping porch, and modern updates. U.S. senator and prolific builder William M. Calder developed the row of two
This single-family rental in Windsor Terrace is part of a picturesque block-long row and a short walk from Prospect Park. At 207 Windsor Place, there's a blend of historic details, like a sleeping porch, and modern updates. U.S. senator and prolific builder William M. Calder developed the row of two
Owning an apartment building in New York City comes with plenty of responsibilities, and insurance is one of the most important. But there are a few things about apartment insurance that often go unnoticed. Here’s how to make sure you’re not caught off guard. Catch Under-Sink Leaks and Toilet Issues
Owning an apartment building in New York City comes with plenty of responsibilities, and insurance is one of the most important. But there are a few things about apartment insurance that often go unnoticed. Here’s how to make sure you’re not caught off guard. Catch Under-Sink Leaks and Toilet Issues
Diesel-powered refrigeration units that have long emitted air pollution in the Bronx will be replaced by cleaner models, funded by revenue from New York City’s congestion pricing program. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point
Diesel-powered refrigeration units that have long emitted air pollution in the Bronx will be replaced by cleaner models, funded by revenue from New York City’s congestion pricing program. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Village Preservation has launched an interactive map charting a century of jazz history across Greenwich Village, the East Village, and Noho. Released on Wednesday, the map allows users to explore more than 100 sites, including music venues, recording studi
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Village Preservation has launched an interactive map charting a century of jazz history across Greenwich Village, the East Village, and Noho. Released on Wednesday, the map allows users to explore more than 100 sites, including music venues, recording studi
Hallway inside 132-05 Avery Ave. shows cluttered passage and debris blocking access, according to court records from September 2025. The city sued the owner over $300,000 in penalties as tenants described dangerous, overcrowded conditions before the blaze. [ more › ]
The Art Deco-era details were subtle -- a curved wall in the kitchen, arched openings between rooms, a fluted glass panel -- but the new owners of this prewar apartment with an integrated professional office were determined to preserve and enhance them. The vintage touches provided a taking-off poin
The Art Deco-era details were subtle -- a curved wall in the kitchen, arched openings between rooms, a fluted glass panel -- but the new owners of this prewar apartment with an integrated professional office were determined to preserve and enhance them. The vintage touches provided a taking-off poin
Stephanie O'Brien, a longtime art industry worker, always focused on how to create sustainably, both as an artist and working with arts nonprofits. The Prospect Lefferts Garden local long dreamt of having access to a creative reuse center that salvaged old materials and gave them a new life. With no
Stephanie O'Brien, a longtime art industry worker, always focused on how to create sustainably, both as an artist and working with arts nonprofits. The Prospect Lefferts Garden local long dreamt of having access to a creative reuse center that salvaged old materials and gave them a new life. With no
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