REAL ESTATE
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New Village condo with only five $10M homes aims to be the neighborhood’s next trophy address
All renderings courtesy of The Boundary In one of Manhattan’s most beloved and sought-after neighborhoods, Greenwich Village, 44 West 8th Street is a new luxury condominium development with only five residences. With completion planned for 2027, and sales to launch later this year, the residential newcomer aims to offer a level of privacy, scale, and architectural acumen befitting a new…
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23 soccer ball sculptures installed across NYC and NJ ahead of World Cup
All photos courtesy of ARTS 14C Twenty-three soccer ball sculptures are popping up across New York City and New Jersey to celebrate the arrival of the FIFA World Cup this week. The initiative, dubbed “Art of the Game,” includes large-scale public artworks by internationally recognized artists on major streets, parks, museums, and watch party locations across all five boroughs and…
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A renter’s guide to Midtown West, from Hell’s Kitchen to Hudson Yards
Stretching from Fifth Avenue to the West Side Highway and 34th Street to the southern tip of Central Park, Midtown West includes iconic Manhattan districts like Times Square, Clinton (also known by its classic moniker, Hell’s Kitchen), the newly-minted Hudson Yards, and Central Park South. From architecture, music, and theater to restaurants, bars, and shops, Midtown West is a study…
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NYC to expand traffic sensor network to study how New Yorkers use streets
New York City will expand its use of cutting-edge sensor technology to track road usage and inform safer, more data-driven street design. Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Tuesday announced that the agency will install privacy-protected sensors, first piloted in 2023, at about 80 additional locations across the five boroughs, bringing the total to 100. The devices count pedestrians,…
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Here’s how to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in NYC
Images courtesy of Jonathan Blanc/The New York Public Library, unless noted otherwise The New York Public Library on Monday released the first batch of free tickets to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence during America’s 250th anniversary this July. As part of an exhibit commemorating the nation’s founding, the library will grant limited access to one of…
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Inside resort-style rentals in every borough
Waterfronts across New York City are being developed, many with ultra-luxe high-rise condos with sweeping views. But thanks to rezoning and climate resiliency efforts, as well as the launch of NYC Ferry almost a decade ago, several rental buildings have popped up along shorelines in every borough, making resort-style living slightly more attainable. With beautiful views and amenities to match,…
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NYPD pulls permits for Knicks watch parties outside MSG, but fans still celebrate
Photos courtesy of NY Knicks/MSG Sports While the police department won’t support New York Knicks playoff watch parties outside of Madison Square Garden anymore, fans still celebrated the team’s first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years on Monday. After the city’s Police Department denied permits for the watch party for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, citing “very rough”…
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NYC to widen protected bike lane on Sixth Avenue before World Cup
An example of a double-wide bike lane on Second Avenue. Credit: DOT Sixth Avenue’s protected bike lane will be widened along one of its most congested stretches as part of a series of street safety projects launched by the Mamdani administration ahead of the World Cup this summer. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that the corridor’s bike lane will expand…
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Kurt Weill’s former New York country estate with a creative pedigree asks $2.3M
Photo credit: Wills Studio Known as Brook House, this five-acre estate at 16 South Mountain Road is an important part of local creative history. Located within the South Mountain Road artist community, the charming country property anchored by an 1880 main house is the former home of legendary composer Kurt Weill, known for penning the popular song “Mack the Knife,”…
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NYC launches World Cup ‘neighborhood passport’ to help fans explore the city
Graphic courtesy of Team Wonder. Photo of Mayor Mamdani announced “Soccer Streets,” courtesy of Kara McCurdy, Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr New York City is launching a “neighborhood passport” to help New Yorkers and visitors explore the five boroughs and find affordable ways to experience this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative on Thursday, which will…
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