This Chelsea loft condominium in the Spears Building at 525 West 22nd Street is as classic as it gets. Built in 1880, the former furniture warehouse sits next to the High Line, and the homes within have kept the warmth and architectural detail of the industrial era. Framed by exposed brick walls, ma
Smorgasburg has unveiled its lineup of vendors ahead of its return next month, kicking off its 16th season the first weekend in April. The beloved outdoor food market will host 74 vendors, including 22 making their Smorasburg debut. The market opens in Williamsburg’s Marsha P. Johnson State Park on
Our picks for open houses to check out this weekend are found in Bed Stuy, Greenpoint, and Flatlands. They range in price from $698,000 to $2.99 million. 289 Macon Street 704 Humboldt… Read More > The post A Greenpoint Row House and More to See, Starting at $698K appeared first on Brownstoner.
Gracie Abrams has purchased another unit at Greenwich Village’s 1 Fifth Avenue co-op, a year after buying a $5.5 million penthouse in the building, with plans to combine the two. The pop star paid $4.5 million for the 18th-floor penthouse, which was once two separate units and now includes one bedro
Embrace the colors of spring in atmospheric surroundings with the overflowing floral abundance of the annual Lyndhurst flower show. Each year designers take over the Tarrytown mansion for one weekend, decking the already rich interior spaces with a profusion of blooms. Over 20 florists are participa
by Jose Martinez This article was originally published on March 10 at 5 a.m. EDT by THE CITY As the founder of an organization that’s staged dance performances in public across Queens since 2014, Karesia Batan has navigated the winding path for securing city permits more times than she can count. “I
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A South Bronx landlord must pay $2.1 million and fix severe, long-standing violations within a month following a historic court judgment. On Thursday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the first-of-its-kind ruling against the owners of 919 Prospect Avenue, imposing the maximum penalties under the city’
Brooklyn Heights’ iconic Watchtower Building, the longtime world headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, may soon be transformed into a waterfront development with hundreds of homes. Developer CIM Group is proposing a mixed-use redevelopment at 25-30 Columbia Heights that would include 661 apartmen
The much-anticipated new residential development, Eighty Clarkson, has released renderings of interiors and amenity spaces following a record-breaking year of sales. The not-yet-completed West Village condo has been kept under wraps, though quietly managing to sell over a billion dollars in volume d
It is a modest studio, but for Prospect Park lovers who want park-adjacent living for less than $3,000 a month, this might fit the bill. It is on the garden level of 304 Garfield Place, a row house in the Park Slope Historic District. It is one of a stretch of… Read More > The post Studio in Park Sl
With St. Patrick’s Day less than a week away, New Yorkers can tap into the city’s rich Irish heritage at pubs and cultural institutions across the five boroughs. Beyond just March 17, many spots host weekly traditional Irish music nights, known as “trad” sessions, or seisiún in Irish, where skilled
"I call it a loft," said architect Graci Mills of the 50-foot-long apartment in a circa 1900 eight-unit building she shares with her partner and their newborn daughter. "We took down walls and put in a big pocket door. The majority of the time, it’s just one long space." Mills, a… Read More > The po
The NYC Home Pros who recently joined Brownstoner include architects, restoration specialists, and general contractors. Whether your living room needs painting, you’re preparing for a full gut renovation, or you’re putting your house on the market, there’s a Home Pro who can help. The NYC Home Pros
Brooklynites will get their first chance to check out the long-awaited visitor center at Green-Wood Cemetery when the doors officially open to the public in April. Dubbed the Green-House at Green-Wood, the new facility includes the restored Weir Greenhouse as well as the new terra-cotta clad buildin
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February 2026 housing market report Key takeaways: NYC rental market NYC sales market New York City rental inventory fell 5.5% from a year ago to 25,989 units in February. As demand continued to outstrip rental supply, the citywide median asking rent increased 8.2% year-over-year to $3,950. Manhatta
Largely intact when it was on the market back in 2019, this Clinton Hill wood frame got a makeover that preserved many interior details but inserted a modern staircase, upgraded the kitchen, and added air conditioning. The exterior of the mid-19th century dwelling at 102 Hall Street got a new… Read
During the latter quarter of the 19th century, wealthy Americans began traveling the world, giving rise to a nation of tourists. While a sojourn could go anywhere, Egypt and the Middle East were very popular for the adventurists, but for most people their “grand tours” were to Europe, and included…
A report from State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli highlights ongoing repair issues, vacancies, and mismanaged funds in the city’s revered middle income Mitchell Lama housing developments. But who is responsible is complicated. The post Blame Game: Persistent Oversight Issues Endanger Mitchell-Lama Ten