Amtrak's Sunnyside train yard in Queens, with the Long Island City high-rises looming in the background. Mamdani says that the sprawling proposed housing development remains a topic of conversation. [ more › ]
Mayor Zohran Mamdani may have capped rents for tenants in stabilized apartments, but for the rest of the city, the cost of renting just keeps going up. Average, median and average per-square-foot rents rose to a record in Manhattan in July, with the median rent reaching $5,000 for the first tim
The maintenance is high but this estate-condition two-bedroom has charming original 1920s features, an interesting history, and "oblique river views," as the listing puts it. In the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, it's on the fourth floor of 2 Grace Court, a six-story, 121-unit building that ove
Landscape architects and engineers joined social reformers in the mid 19th century to advocate for parks and green space in American cities. The Industrial Revolution brought great wealth to factory owners and provided thousands of jobs to workers who crowded into urban areas from the countryside an
This newly renovated Bed-Stuy condo, currently configured as a two-bedroom, exemplifies loft living in the iconic Chocolate Factory building at 689 Myrtle Avenue. Asking $775,000, the bright, open space offers modern conveniences not always found in a classic loft, including a gorgeous rooftop gym a
Some New Yorkers have complained that they miss the old subway platform kiosks that were recently replaced by vending machines, seeing the change as a sign that human interaction is becoming a thing of the past. Data Vandals has an even better idea: As part of the MTA’s Vacant Unit Activation Progra
August is one of the busiest times for rentals in NYC, and things are heating up. Whether you need a new apartment for school, a new job, or just want to see what's out there, there are plenty of gems. We’ve gathered what you, our StreetEasy users, have been eyeing over the last week. The most
Affordable senior housing will not be built on the site of a Nolita community garden. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is expected to reach a settlement with developers that cancels the Haven Green project, a 123-unit rental for low-income seniors on the site of the Elizabeth Street Garde
An affordable housing lottery for 14 studio apartments in an under-construction affordable building on East New York’s Pitkin Avenue is closing next week. Developed by nonprofit Housing Works, the eight-story building will have 39 units and a rooftop garden protected by a solar canopy. The 14 studio
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This architecturally significant residence at 51 Old Stone Hill Road in Pound Ridge, New York, was designed by renowned firm Kieran Timberlake. Sheltered by the woods, this rare example of modern architecture sits high on a secluded knoll. A glass bridge and a reflective facade have a uniquely inter
In the market for a studio? Sacrificing extra bedrooms in the city can net you some great price tags, without necessarily sacrificing space. If you're a fan of an open floor plan, take a look at 643 5th Ave. #5C. Our Deal of the Week is a studio in the heart of Greenwood, Brooklyn — a StreetEa
When people think about the Bronx hip hop scene today, they might first consider Big Pun and Cardi B. But the musical style of rapping over breakbeats originated back in 1973. From there, hip hop was born in the Bronx neighborhood of Morris Heights at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. Hip hop's godfather, DJ Ko
A big change is coming to the corner of Smith and President streets in Carroll Gardens, right across from Carroll Park and at the F train stop. The entire block front on the west side of Smith Street from Union to President has sold to a developer for $21.5 million,… Read More >The post Ri
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and state officials this week announced plans to cool New York City subway platforms that turn into saunas during the summer. The mayor, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are teaming up to study thermal energy networks (TENs) at the Brooklyn Bridge
Alexa Donaphin is among the plaintiffs in a suit seeking to block the demolition of Heritage Health Care Center in Harlem. Residents say the current fight is not a case of NIMBYism, but rather an effort to preserve a healthcare center that serves low-income and uninsured patients. [ more › ]
Here’s a chance to pitch a tent under the stars in parks around New York City. First launched over 20 years ago, the NYC Parks Department’s Family Camping program provides a free way for New Yorkers to experience overnight camping without leaving the five boroughs. The events, hosted by
by Logan Holland, amNY Stumbling upon a Carhartt Detroit jacket is like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. This year’s ThriftCon New York had a Carhartt Jacket for just about every color of the rainbow. ThriftCon, New York, hosted in the Brooklyn Storehouse at the Navy Yard… Read
This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Crown Heights, Bed Stuy, Flatbush, and Cypress Hills. How did they fare? First up, this grand Crown Heights limestone hit the market again after renovations that have left its most impressive details&hell
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