Elizabeth Street Garden in Little Italy. The city and spurned development team suing over a decision to kill its housing plan, are due back in court Thursday. [ more › ]
“The effort to develop an affordable neighborhood on Wards Island can be mixed with the development of a health museum in a way that supports the health and economy of the neighborhood.” Aerial view of Hell Gate Bridge approaches over Randall’s Island and Wards Island. (Felix Lipov
Talents in Brooklyn and beyond will soon set to work transforming the mid-19th century Greek Revival-Italianate at 1 Monroe Place in Brooklyn Heights for the biennial Brooklyn Heights Association Designer Showhouse. The benefit showcases design in Brooklyn while also raising funds for the longtime n
The Fulton Correctional Facility was shuttered in 2011 and transformed into transitional housing for formerly incarcerated men. The program is now helping them find jobs, permanent homes, and second chances. Dexter Joseph, a graduate of a workforce development program at the former Fulton Correction
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 August 10, 2026 is a stunning full-floor loft in Chinatown with two bedrooms and expansive outdoor spaces. Stunning Chinatown 2BR loft with private terrace asks
On a block filled almost completely with semi-detached brick houses, this early 20th Bay Ridge dwelling has some vintage details, a sunroom, and parking. Inside 478 85th Street are wood floors, a mantel, picture-frame wall moldings, and stained glass. The house is one of a stretch of one-family hous
A handful of property owners have begun a legal challenge against New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rollout of the new pied-à-terre tax, claiming the “chaotic” rollout of the measure caused mass confusion, as Gothamist reported. The surcharge, aimed at people who own second
Brownstone owners are feeling the squeeze. Rates are jumping 20 percent a year, and insurers everywhere are tightening their rules. Building limits under $300 per square foot are harder to find, and the high-end personal lines market is shrinking. Many owners are now looking to specialized programs
If you haven’t been able to snag one of the elusive tickets to see Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” in IMAX 70-millimeter film at AMC Lincoln Square (join the club), a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art may temporarily suffice. The museum’s collectio
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Customers enjoy sidewalk seating at a coffee shop in Manhattan. The City Council will meet Thursday regarding several bills related to outdoor dining rule
The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a row house in Bay Ridge, a Mill Basin standalone, and a Clinton Hill manse. Several listings in Bed Stuy were popular with readers this week, with other listing spread around the borough. The least expensive property for sale on the list&he
The Insider: Park Slope Flemish Revival Gleams After Meticulous Restoration This pedigreed Historic District dwelling at one end of a row of 12 Flemish Revival style buildings near Prospect Park came fully loaded. Completed in 1903 and designed by architects Chappell & Bosworth, a prolific Brook
Temperatures are high once again, and if your apartment feels too hot to handle, it might be worth checking out some new options. Numerous open houses are happening this weekend, but here are a few we’ve singled out. They include a huge Flatiron loft, a Jackson Heights 2-bedroom with a garden
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Bay Ridge, Bed Stuy, and Sheepshead Bay. They range in price from $1.08 million to $3.75 million. 152 76th Street Price: $3.75 million Area: Bay Ridge Broker: Century 21 Awaye Realty (Arlene Waye, Vito Angelo) Sunday August 9, 1-3 p.m.
Traveling around New York City with small children will soon get a little easier. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced that every bus will have an open stroller area, a designated space for parents and caregivers to hold a stroller without having to fold it up, which was p
On 16 secluded acres in the historic hamlet of Red Rock in East Chatham, New York, Red Rock House at 205 County Route 24 is an example of modern architecture that integrates seamlessly with the forest that surrounds it. Designed by Anmahian Winton Architects with landscapes by Studio Reed-Hilderbran
by Max Parrott, amNY The U.S. Attorney’s office is seeking pre-trial detention for John Jones, a 24-year-old man facing arson charges for allegedly starting the fire that tore through the historic South Bushwick Reformed Church on June 19. The June 19 fire destroyed the 1853 white clapboard Greek Re
Although it’s technically safe, you may not want to swim in the East River. Swimming on the East River, however, is an entirely different story. The Floating Pool Lady is not just a pool. It’s a floating pool within a retrofitted barge that’s currently docked at Barretto Point Park in the Hunt
Brownstoner is rolling out a new way for real estate agents and brokers to get their listings in front of Brooklyn homebuyers. Our soup‑to‑nuts listings promotion packages combine editorial-style sponsored posts with cross‑channel distribution. All placements are created thoughtfully and collaborati
For those who love an architectural curiosity, this Finger Lakes region octagonal dwelling offers a bit of quirky charm. Beyond its shape, it has some signature details of the 19th century building type, including a cupola. The house on the market at 116 Gorham Street in Canandaigua was likely const
