REAL ESTATE
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NYC unveils 20-year vision to improve Hart Island
Rendering of proposed “Remembrance Walk” and visitor center. Credit: Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects New York City released its vision for the future of Hart Island, a mile-long piece of land east of the Bronx that is home to one of the largest public cemeteries in the world. Unveiled on Monday by the city’s Parks Department, the 20-year concept plan outlines…
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Paul Newman’s Fifth Avenue co-op sells for $4M above asking price
All photos courtesy of Evan Joseph Studios A Fifth Avenue co-op once owned by Hollywood legends Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward just sold for 40 percent above its asking price following a bidding war. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the classic six sold for roughly $14 million after it was listed for $9,950,000 in December. More than…
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The 8 casino proposals competing for a downstate New York gaming license
Since New York approved three downstate casino licenses in 2023, some of the city’s top developers have rushed to unveil grand proposals. Backed by billion-dollar budgets and celebrity partners, many of these bids have added affordable housing, transit upgrades, and public green space to help them stand out. Ahead, find an overview of the eight projects vying for one of…
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Largest fleet of tall ships to sail into NYC coming next summer as part U.S.’s 250th anniversary
Next year, the largest fleet of tall ships ever to sail into New York Harbor will arrive to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. From July 3 through July 8, 2026, the once-in-a-generation “Sail4th 250” will bring six days of festivities across the five boroughs, including the arrival of 30 tall ships and 40 gray-hull vessels from around the world on July…
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What $1 million gets you in 2025: A borough-by-borough breakdown
Remember the days when owning a $1 million apartment signified that someone was “rich?” Now, it’s hard to find a decent condo for much less, especially if you need multiple bedrooms or want to be in a desirable neighborhood. But there are hidden gems if you know where to look, and are perhaps willing to sacrifice a few items on…
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As part of $116B budget deal, city will expand 7-day library service
Ten New York City public libraries will now be open seven days a week, thanks to $32.7 million in funding included in the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget. On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams and City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced a $115.9 billion budget agreement for FY26. Other key investments include over $70 million for immigration legal services, as well…
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In Chelsea, new sustainable rental opens lottery for 57 apartments, from $1,817/month
Renderings courtesy of Mabel Applications are now being accepted for 57 mixed-income apartments at a new residential development in Chelsea. Located at 335 Eighth Avenue, Mabel is a seven-story building that was developed as part of the Penn South co-op complex. Designed to achieve Passive House standards, the sustainable rental has 188 apartments, modern amenities, and a ground-floor Lidl supermarket.…
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This $4.6M Hudson Valley property is equal parts historic homestead and chic, contemporary estate
All photos courtesy of The Lillie K. Team at Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty Down a tranquil stretch of road in Germantown, New York, a long gravel drive leads to Barnswood, the Hudson Valley estate at 153 County Road 6. Once part of the original Livingston estate, the land, spread over eight acres of meadow and woods, was returned to…
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Congestion pricing is reducing traffic outside of Manhattan, too, report says
Congestion pricing has already led to fewer traffic delays in Manhattan’s central business district—and beyond—according to a new report. Released Wednesday by the Regional Plan Association (RPA), the analysis, “Congestion Pricing: Faster All Around,” finds that traffic delays in Manhattan are 25 percent lower than projected without the tolling program, while delays in areas just outside the borough have dropped…
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City looks to build mixed-use project with up to 900 homes on Hunter’s Point South parcel
Image courtesy of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development The city is seeking a developer to build a mixed-use development on one of the last vacant parcels in the Hunter’s Point South neighborhood of Long Island City. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development last week issued a request for proposals for Parcel E, the sixth of seven sites…
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