REAL ESTATE
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National Park Service removes transgender references from Stonewall website
References to transgender people have vanished from the National Park Service’s Stonewall National Monument web pages, reflecting the Trump administration’s policy that the country recognizes only two genders. On Thursday, the words “transgender” and “queer” were removed from the LGBTQ+ acronym on the website, which now reads “LGB” for lesbian, gay, and bisexual. The change follows a series of executive…
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Beaux-Arts office building in the Flatiron District to become 20 luxury condos
Renderings courtesy of VMI Studios A former 1920s publishing house in the Flatiron District will turn into 20 boutique condos, becoming New York City’s latest office-to-residential conversion. Located at 114 East 25th Street, the 14-story Beaux-Arts building—now known as Armorie—has been reimagined by developer Adellco and design firm Andre Kikoski Architecture (AKA) to preserve its historic charm while transforming it…
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New York designates Washington Heights as ‘Dominican Historic District’ despite local pushback
New York officially designated a large part of Washington Heights the Dominican Historic District, sparking controversy among some local residents. As first reported by The City, the 40-block district aims to honor the neighborhood’s Dominican heritage. However, some residents argue the state kept them out of the designation process, failing to recognize other ethnic groups with ties to important sites…
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Melba’s opens location in Grand Central Terminal
All images courtesy of Melba’s Southern comfort food favorite Melba’s is now serving a taste of Harlem in Grand Central Terminal. The 500-square-foot outpost will offer the Harlem restaurant’s signature Southern comfort food from Chef Melba Wilson, including her renowned Chicken and Eggnog Waffles and Low Country Collard Greens. Chicken and Eggnog Waffles Founded in 2005 by Wilson, the original…
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For $549K, get cozy in an 1860s Catskills farmhouse with barns, sun porches, and a dreamy country kitchen
If you’re dreaming of a rustic farmhouse surrounded by acres of rolling hills, you’ll want to consider Bailey Farm at 455 Bailey Road in Stamford, New York. Asking $549,000, this Catskills country estate on 33 upstate acres is sufficiently away-from-it-all, while also being the picture of modern farmhouse comfort and warmth. Anchoring a former cauliflower farm, the historic home boasts…
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Real estate developer Aby Rosen loses the Chrysler Building
Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs’ RFR Holding officially got evicted from the Chrysler Building. On Monday, a Manhattan judge terminated the company’s ground lease and ordered them to leave the building, as The Real Deal first reported. The decision comes after RFR fell behind more than $21 million in rent and Cooper Union, which owns the land beneath the 77-story…
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There’s still time to get special Broadway Week pricing for these shows
Hadestown. Photo by Matthew Murphy Broadway Week is back, with over two dozen shows offering two-for-one ticket pricing through February 9. With the success of the “Wicked” movie adaptation catapulting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo into award season, the stage show has been sold out for weeks. But there’s still time to catch other major productions like “Romeo + Juliet”…
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Conversion of historic Nomad office building into 65 condos moves forward
The conversion of a landmarked Nomad office building into luxury condos is moving forward after receiving a $99 million construction loan. As reported by The Real Deal, Sunlight Development and NuVerse secured the loan for their office-to-residential conversion of the historic Emmet Building at 95 Madison Avenue into 65 luxury homes. BHI, the U.S. arm of Bank Hapoalim, provided a…
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Japanese brand Muji opens first U.S. food Japanese brand Muji opens first U.S. food market in Chelsea Market in Chelsea Market
All photos courtesy of Chelsea Market Beloved Japanese brand Muji just launched its first-ever food market in the United States at Chelsea Market. The Muji Food Market, which opened on Monday, features Japanese-style sandwiches, specialty beverages, and an AI-powered coffee-making robot, all complementing the store’s signature decor, beauty, apparel, and other popular products. Building on the success of Muji Market,…
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For $2.3M, this Georgian townhouse in Jackson Heights has Art Deco details, modern interiors, and a garage
Photo credit: Tina Gallo for The Corcoran Group This corner townhouse 34-41 83rd Street is a three-story refuge within the picturesque Jackson Heights Historic District. Built in 1927, its Georgian-style brick exterior reveals historic details that have been given new life with a modern renovation. Asking $2,295,000, the home’s classic design and Art Deco flourishes are joined by the convenience…
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