REAL ESTATE
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This $5M Riverdale home is like a house in the Hamptons without the crowded commute
Photo courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens The shingle-style home at 5031 Grosvenor Avenue in the sought-after Bronx neighborhood of Riverdale was designed in the 1890s style often associated with the architects McKim, Mead & White. Atop a stone bluff overlooking Riverdale and neighboring Fieldston, the five-bedroom house, asking $4,900,000, has family-sized charm, an elevator, a pool, and outdoor living spaces,…
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Trump name removed from Bronx golf course
A sign bearing Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the Bronx golf course previously operated by the former president. New manager Bally’s Corporation rebranded the course, previously called the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point, Bally’s Links, and celebrated with a new sign reveal and ribbon cutting on Thursday. Bally’s purchased the lease for the course last September for…
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New York has big plans for the state’s first total eclipse in 99 years
New York is going all out for its first total solar eclipse in 99 years. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday revealed the state’s plans for the April 8 total eclipse, when the moon will pass between the sun and earth, completely blocking the face of the sun and turning day to night for up to four minutes. Five regions in…
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How to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sing Harlem Choir performs during the 2023 Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM. Photo by Elena Olivo On the third Monday in January, the nation honors the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. First established in 1983, MLK Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a national…
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Self-filtering floating pool pilot to be installed in NYC this summer
+POOL Rendering, 2024. Designed by Family New York & Playlab, Inc. Image by proto. New York City will test the waters of a self-filtering floating pool this summer. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams on Friday committed $16 million to the nonprofit +POOL, which has worked for over a decade to build a swimming pool in the East River.…
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This $5.25M Soho co-op combines loft living with penthouse luxury
Photo credit: Shannon Dupree Perched atop a classic 1920s Soho building, this six-room co-op at 45 Crosby Street retains the treasured ingredients of loft living, brought into the 21st century with a pristine top-of-the-line renovation helmed by contemporary design practice RAAD Studio. Asking $5,250,000, the turnkey home features direct elevator entry, 13-foot ceilings, large, light-filled rooms, and exposed original brick…
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Say ‘fir-well’ to your Christmas tree: Mulchfest is back
Mulchfest 2021. Photo © 6sqft Sick of your Christmas tree taking up space in your living room? There is an easy (and sustainable) way to ditch it. Starting December 26 and running through January 7, the city’s annual Mulchfest offers New Yorkers 72 sites across the five boroughs to drop off Christmas trees to be composted. Those who bring their…
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NYC rental subsidy aims to build affordable housing in wealthy neighborhoods
The city on Tuesday announced plans to subsidize mixed-income rental projects in neighborhoods with few low-cost homes as a way to jumpstart development following the end of the 421-a tax exemption. The new program, called the Mixed Income Market Initiative (MIMI), would make public money available for the first time to projects with both affordable and market-rate units, with the…
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20 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in NYC for under $150
New York City knows how to celebrate New Year’s Eve like no other. Amid its endless selection of extravagant rooftop parties and over-the-top events, it may seem impossible to ring in the New Year without it costing a pretty penny. However, enjoying New Year’s Eve in NYC doesn’t necessarily require you to spend hundreds of dollars. Ahead, we’ve found 20…
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A designer’s sophisticated Hell’s Kitchen loft in a former bakery asks $1.27M
Photo credit: Michael Weinstein for The Corcoran Group This one-bedroom loft co-op at 521 West 47th Street gets loft authenticity from its former bakery exterior. Inside, dark, moody tones evoke a polished cave with a hint of disco sparkle. Ceilings that rise to over 11 feet frame the renovated space, asking $1,275,000. The lush design and color palette come courtesy…
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