by Kirstyn Brendlen and Erica Price, Brooklyn Paper In a subway station that has served Flatbush for over a century, a series of lush mosaics marry the neighborhood’s theatrical history with the vibrant cultures of its present. The MTA and artist Christopher Myers unveiled the pieces, titled “If you
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a Windsor Terrace row house, a Park Slope limestone, and a Prospect Park South standalone. Listings in Park Slope were popular with readers this week. The least expensive property for sale on the list is a Kensington row house at $1.295 mill
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Midwood Building With $1,019 Units An affordable housing lottery has launched for 20 apartments in a new nine-story development on Nostrand Avenue in Midwood. The beige brick building includes a total of 74 apartments, as well as a gym and community center. --
A new month bursting with exciting possibilities is upon us! If you're wanting to take advantage of the fresh spring energy to find a new home, you're in the right place. We've rounded up five of the hottest open houses across New York City this weekend, featuring stunning renovations and outdoor sp
This 4,500-square-foot townhouse at 126 East 74th Street on the Upper East Side, asking $10.5 million, has a unique architectural history in addition to a designer’s touch. Built in 1880, the home was constructed in the stately Victorian-era Italianate style of its neighbors. It was transforme
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. They range in price from $1.85 million to $4.195 million. 18 Sterling Place Price: $4.195 million Area: Park Slope Broker: Corcoran (Jessica Buchman) Saturday May 2, 2-4 p.m.
A new public art installation in Lower Manhattan pays tribute to “Little Syria,” New York City’s first Arabic-speaking community, which was displaced in the 1940s when the area was largely demolished to make way for the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. On Thursday, the city’s Parks Department un
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed pied-à-terre tax could generate up to $500 million annually, but multiple variables could affect the final revenue, according to a report released Thursday by New York City Comptroller Mark Levine. Introduced last month, the governor’s proposed tax, which wou
Even though it's in the center of Kinderhook, this red brick Italianate dwelling still has a bit of privacy thanks to its location set back from a scenic tree-lined street. The property also comprises more than the picturesque 1850s main house. On slightly more than four acres, the parcel includes&h
New York City’s only solar incentive is a property tax abatement that most nonprofit and affordable housing providers can’t use. A proposal in Albany would provide them with direct payments instead. Solar power panels on the rooftop at the Sherman Terrace co-op in the South Bronx. (Adi T
by Max Parrott, amNY A Brooklyn appellate court allowed the developer of a troubled East Flatbush real estate project to move forward with a suit accusing its financier of predatory lending practices, overruling the defendant’s attempt to dismiss. Private equity firm Madison Realty Capital purchased
In the News Lost and Found in the Subway: Dentures Galore [NYT] Parents Lay Bare Six-Figure Annual Cost of Childcare [NYP] Antisemitic Outburst at Park Slope Coop Meeting Sparks Outrage [NYP] Homecrest Tapped for $95 Million Flood Resilience… Read More >The post Daily Links: Developer Offl
The annual Macy’s Flower Show opened last week in Herald Square, transforming the famed department store’s flagship with lush floral art that celebrates America’s gardens. In its 51st year, the event features regional botanicals and large-scale displays designed to highlight the country’
The New York Knicks are hosting a free watch party for game six of their first-round NBA playoff series. Fans can venture to Madison Square Garden on Thursday night to watch the game on giant screens outside the world’s most famous arena starting at 5:30 p.m. The team heads into tonight’
Filled with lush interior details, this Park Slope limestone was also home to a Brooklyn borough president. In addition to the moldings, wainscoting, stained glass, and mantels, the single-family house at 577 4th Street has received modern upgrades, including central air. Within the Park Slope Histo
Necessity is the mother of invention, they say. That was certainly true of this exuberant outdoor space, wrapped in towering bamboo and studded with clusters of vibrant pots on a pea gravel surface. It adds up to a secluded spot with a tropical feel, for a client who wanted to… Read More >
Gov. Kathy Hochul tours a new housing development The governor and lawmakers are set to eliminate an environmental review for certain housing projects, though some details remain open. [ more › ]
In the News Why Can’t Parkland Be Used as a Park? Ask Judges Who Park There [NYT] Music Festival to Take Over Bushwick’s Scott Street Next Month [BP] Stevie Wonder Getting Three-Night All-Star Tribute at BAM [BK Mag] … Read More >The post Daily Links: Cargo Drones Will Fly to Brooklyn appe
Theresa Buccheister, front and center, after The Brick production, "The Whole of Time." A proposal aims to clarify that such preferences do not run afoul of antidiscrimination measures. [ more › ]
At the secluded shoreline of Morris Cove, “East of Eden,” the Sag Harbor Village home at 10 Bluff Point Lane, is a perfect lazy summer retreat, complete with a private dock and bulkheaded frontage. Asking $7,150,000, the property is next door to the former estate of writer John Steinbeck
