REAL ESTATE
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Taconic unveils plans to build 28-story office tower in Hudson Square
Renderings courtesy of Taconic Partners Taconic Partners and Nuveen Real Estate on Wednesday unveiled new renderings of One Grand, a new 28-story office tower in Hudson Square designed by renowned architecture firm SHoP Architects. Located on the corner of Grand and Varick Streets where the neighborhoods of Soho, Hudson Square, and Tribeca intersect, the building will serve as a state-of-the-art…
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Coney Island to open for 2024 season next weekend
Images courtesy of Luna Park Coney Island’s beachfront amusement district, Luna Park, is set to reopen for the 2024 season next weekend. The historic amusement park will reopen on Saturday, March 23, kicking off a weekend of fun featuring its annual opening ceremonies, including the first ride and egg cream christening of its famous rollercoaster, the Coney Island Cyclone. Keeping…
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Here’s what you need to get better rest
Sleep Awareness Week is here. While it’s not always easy to get the right amount of rest and sleep, it’s important to do so. “Rest is an essential part of productivity because we’re not machines,” says Amelia Pleasant Kennedy, CEO and founder of A Pleasant Solution. “Our brains and bodies need a break from the constant decisions and calculations we’re…
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For $995K, this dreamy upstate farmhouse gets every detail just right
Photos courtesy of Sotheby’s International Realty Though many attempt to create a “modern farmhouse” aesthetic, few find as much success as this circa 1880 home in Rhinecliff, in the town of Rhinebeck, New York. Surrounded by a wooded lot and Hudson River views, this postcard-pretty property at 42 Kelly Street, asking $995,000, has undergone a considered renovation that features just-right…
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120-year-old Carnegie library in the Bronx is now a city landmark
NYPL’s Tremont Branch. Photo courtesy of NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission A Bronx public library that has served as a vital community space for more than a century is New York City’s newest landmark. The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday voted to designate the New York Public Library’s Tremont Branch as an individual landmark. Constructed in 1905, the library at…
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How to celebrate Women’s History Month in NYC
Suffragists marching, probably in New York City in. New York, 1915. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress Every March, Americans celebrate Women’s History Month, a chance to highlight the invaluable contributions of women who helped shape the history of the nation. In New York City, where the month-long holiday began in 1909, there is a large selection of engaging,…
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7 must-have luxury apartment perks in NYC, according to brokers
There’s a running joke among New Yorkers that having in-unit laundry means you’ve “made it.” And, according to Corcoran broker Vicki Negron, at this point, in-unit washer-dryers are an “absolute must” for a New York City apartment to be considered part of the “luxury” market. “People are eager for any opportunity to avoid a trip to the laundromat. Even if…
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$12B Hudson Yards casino proposal details three skyscrapers, 1,500 apartments, a hotel, and offices
Photo courtesy of Related-Oxford What could a casino look like in Hudson Yards? Related Companies this week filed plans with the city detailing a massive $12 billion development on the undeveloped western portion of Hudson Yards. As first spotted by Crain’s, the proposal calls for the construction of three skyscrapers, including an 80-story residential building with 1,500 apartments, an office…
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Westfield sued over plans to ditch Fulton Center
A plan from the Westfield Corporation to exit its 20-year retail lease at Fulton Center early is being met with a lawsuit from the New York City Transit Authority. As first reported by Bloomberg, the NYCTA sued Westfield after the mall operator announced it wanted to terminate its lease 10 years in. The suit, which aims to keep Westfield as…
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Vornado floats temporary outdoor event space at site of demolished Hotel Pennsylvania
All renderings are conceptual. Courtesy of Vornado Vornado Realty Trust may bring an outdoor event space to the site of the former Hotel Pennsylvania as it delays constructing a 56-story office tower there. As first reported by Crain’s, the developer has floated the idea of “Penn Platform,” an 80,000-square-foot space for U.S. Open tennis matches, New York Fashion Week shows,…
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