REAL ESTATE
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$4M gets you the whole renovated Boerum Hill townhouse package, with a bi-level backyard
Photo credit: Hayley Ellen Day Brooklyn townhouse living is long past being a well-kept secret, so when you find a ready-to-move-in home in a neighborhood like Boerum Hill, you can expect it won’t be a bargain. But having a charming, renovated single-family home like the one at 363 Warren Street, ready from day one, might just be worth the $3,995,000…
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Largest and most expensive Stegosaurus fossil now on view at AMNH
The Apex Stegosaurus on view in the American Museum of Natural History’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. Alvaro Keding & Daniel Kim/© AMNH One of the largest and most complete Stegosaurus fossils ever discovered—and the most expensive—is now on display at the American Museum of Natural History. Known as Apex, the 150-million-year-old fossil, measuring 11.5 feet tall…
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8 best spots for holiday lights in NYC
Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Botanic Garden With Christmas trees illuminated, festive bars and restaurants decked out in tinsel, and seasonal markets in full swing, the holiday season has officially landed in New York City. In addition to gift-giving and Santa selfies, an easy way to get into the holiday spirit is by experiencing one of the city’s many holiday light…
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Apple leases additional 61K square feet at 11 Penn Plaza
Streetview of 11 Penn Plaza, Map data © 2022 Google Apple has expanded its footprint in Vornado’s Penn 11 office tower in Midtown, acquiring an additional 61,000 square feet. As reported by The Real Deal, the tech giant has signed a new lease that brings its total space in the building to 460,000 square feet and extends its occupancy…
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For $17M, this eco-friendly Brooklyn Heights Passive House went from beige to bold
Photos courtesy of Evan Joseph for The Corcoran Group This 1846 Greek Revival townhouse at 37 Sidney Place in historic Brooklyn Heights was listed back in 2021, after a stem-to-stern renovation following Passive House standards. Since then, the six-story, 7,040-square-foot townhouse received a dramatic interior redesign courtesy of Sasha Bikoff, bringing jewel tones and luxe finishes to the work of…
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‘Snowscape’ will turn Hudson Yards’ Edge into a winter wonderland with real snow
No matter the temperature in New York City, there will be snow. Hudson Yards next month will unveil “Snowscape,” a new experience that will make it snow at Edge, the city’s highest outdoor sky deck. Starting December 2, snow will fall at the observation deck from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Sundays, guests can pose with…
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Fifth Ave celebrates 200th anniversary with car-free birthday bash
View of Fifth Avenue looking north from 45th Street, Dec. 1919. Photo courtesy of Fifth Avenue Association. One of the world’s most famous streets turns 200 this year. In 1824, the first section of Fifth Avenue opened, marking the start of its transformation from a country road to an iconic thoroughfare known for its upscale retail and residences and cultural…
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NYC’s best spots for Thanksgiving takeout
Life is stressful enough without having to also prepare an elaborate meal in a tiny New York City kitchen. Instead, order from one of the many restaurants offering special Thanksgiving takeout dinners and desserts. A few classic, comforting choices, like the Turkey Day feast with all the fixings from Bubby’s and an Italian spread from Tino’s Deli to less traditional…
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Upper West Side’s Metro Theater may finally reopen
A landmarked Upper West Side movie theater that has been vacant for nearly two decades may soon be returned to its former glory—as long as its buyers can raise $7 million by the end of the year. As reported by the New York Times, the nonprofit Upper West Side Cinema Center on Friday announced it reached a deal with the…
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NYC Council votes to end forced broker fees
Council Member Chi Ossé held a press conference before the City Council voted on the FARE Act. Photo credit: Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit on Flickr New York City renters may soon no longer have to pay a broker fee when leasing an apartment. The Council on Wednesday voted to approve the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE)…
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