Relive the first and largest battle of the American Revolution this weekend as part of a borough-wide commemoration of the Battle of Brooklyn’s 250th anniversary. Fought in August 1776, just weeks after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the battle took place across parts of present-day Prospect Park, Green-Wood Cemetery, Fulton Ferry Landing, and Fort Greene Park. To mark the anniversary, Prospect Park will host a reenactment of the battle on Saturday August 22, following in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought there 250 years ago, while Green-Wood will host its own reenactment on Sunday. The events are part of Brooklyn 250, a borough-wide commemoration by six cultural institutions with free events, tours, and discussions on the historic battle’s role in American independence.

Brooklyn 250, presented by Green-Wood Cemetery, the Old Stone House, Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History, Prospect Park Alliance, Fort Greene Park Conservancy, and Friends Of Fort Defiance, highlights significant Brooklyn sites of the Revolutionary War with free events and tours.

Get a full calendar of events related to the Battle of Brooklyn here.

While Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery are now known as tranquil green spaces beloved by New Yorkers, 250 years ago they were filled with the sounds of muskets and cannon fire.

On August 27, 1776, British troops launched a surprise attack on George Washington and his Continental Army in Brooklyn. Outnumbered and outgunned, American General William Alexander, Lord Stirling, led roughly 400 soldiers against a much larger British force at the Old Stone House, one of the key sites of the battle, according to the Old Stone House.

The British ultimately killed or captured roughly 1,000 American soldiers and went on to occupy Brooklyn and Manhattan for several years, dealing a major blow to the revolutionaries in the early stages of the war.

However, thanks to Stirling’s effort at the Old Stone House, they were unable to capture Washington, who withdrew his army across the East River and lived to fight another day, eventually leading the Americans to victory in 1783 when the British surrendered.

In commemoration of the pivotal battle, more than 250 living historians will reenact the Battle of Brooklyn in Prospect Park, presented by the Prospect Park Alliance, the Old Stone House, and the Brigade of the American Revolution.

Reenactors will follow the path of the historic battle in period-appropriate uniforms and equipment, recreating the armies that faced off 250 years ago. Historians portraying camp followers will interact with spectators, offering insight into the lived experiences of soldiers and civilians during the Revolution.

Additionally, Black reenactors from Living History Co. will portray both Loyalist and Patriot soldiers, as well as camp followers.

The narrated reenactment will begin with the deployment of American troops in Prospect Park, follow the British flanking maneuver down Third Street in Park Slope, and end with the last stand of the 1st Maryland Regiment at the Old Stone House.

Following the reenactment, the Old Stone House will host a commemoration of the Maryland troops, followed by an afternoon of family-friendly programming where attendees can interact with reenactors and learn about battle strategies and the daily lives of soldiers during the Revolution.

You can RSVP for the Prospect Park reenactment here. A speaking program will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the reenactment at 10 a.m.

Green-Wood’s event will offer a similar immersive reenactment, bringing Revolutionary War-era New York to life with costumed interpreters, 18th-century music, and storytelling. Reenactors will portray Continental and British soldiers, camp followers, spies, and George and Martha Washington.

Organized by the Old Stone House, the event will also feature hands-on activities, including writing secret messages in invisible ink, making tricorn hats, and designing regimental flags. Displays and activities will explore Black, Indigenous, Dutch, and queer histories of the Revolutionary era.

The event will also include a parade to Battle Hill, a scenic location that is the highest point in Kings County and served as a strategic location during the war. Today, the site features a monument commemorating the battle.

A keynote address from Brooklyn Borough Historian Asad Dandia will conclude the event. You can RSVP for free here.

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At the end of a long private drive, this secluded waterfront estate at 87 Hix Avenue in Rye, New York, checks all the boxes: privacy, history, coveted neighborhood, and waterfront lifestyle. Built in 1856, the property was enlarged and updated in the ensuing years. Asking $7,995,000, the 1.59-acre estate sits along Milton Harbor and offers rare direct access to the Long Island Sound.

Though the Colonial-style estate may appear to be the very picture of a dignified Hix Park home, closer inspection reveals its history and character. The 5,233-square-foot, six-bedroom residence has four garage bays and a waterfront pool. A private dock can accommodate a vessel up to 32 feet.

Through a double-height entry foyer, a spacious living room surrounded by waterfront views features a gas fireplace and access to a stone wrap terrace. Down five steps is a dramatic family room with another fireplace and, of course, terrace access.

A kitchen that’s at once functional and charming features a casual breakfast area. The kitchen accesses a two-car garage with lofted storage. A formal dining room opens beneath a beamed ceiling.

On the second floor, a cozy den leads to a pool cabana area with a full bath and a kitchenette. From here, access the pool deck and the home’s second dining terrace.

On the third level are more bedrooms. The primary suite has a walk-in closet and a luxurious en-suite bath. Ascend another stairway to two more bedrooms that share access to a deck overlooking Milton Harbor.

The estate is surrounded by park-like grounds that yield peerless gardens, mature specimen plantings, and a collection of magical outdoor gathering spaces. Multiple terraces await warm-weather dining and entertaining overlooking the water. Enjoy sunsets by the pool, or relax on the dock and watch the boats go by.

While the home is within Westchester County’s desirable Hix Park community, it’s less than an hour’s drive to Manhattan.

[Listing details: 87 Hix Avenue by Lisa Murphy at Houlihan Lawrence]

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Brooklyn Brewery will leave its original Williamsburg location, where it has operated for 30 years, and relocate to a larger space four blocks away. The iconic brewery will serve its final round at 79 North 11th Street this month, moving to an airier space at 1 Wythe Avenue nearly four times the size, with a rooftop terrace bar, expanded facilities, event spaces, and a full kitchen, according to Time Out. To mark the move, the brewery is hosting a free farewell party on Saturday, August 29, giving patrons one last chance to enjoy a pint at its longtime headquarters.

Brooklyn Brewery first opened on North 11th Street in 1996, with a goal of bringing brewing back to the borough. At the turn of the century, Brooklyn was home to 45 breweries, including 11 across 12 blocks in Williamsburg, according to the New York Times. By the 1970s, no breweries in Brooklyn were left.

As the Times wrote of the Brooklyn Brewery’s debut 30 years ago:

“The opening of the Brooklyn Brewery in a stylish, exposed brick warehouse at 79 North 11th Street last week marked the first commercial brewing operation in Brooklyn in 20 years. With two microbreweries scheduled to open in the borough later this year, local officials pointed to this opening as a turning point in Brooklyn’s industrial history.”

After 30 years, Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway announced the move in 2022, citing that the increasing commercial development across the neighborhood was “putting pressure” on manufacturers, according to Brooklyn Paper.

Spanning 41,000 square feet, the new brewery on Wythe Avenue will stretch across three levels, anchored by a “Main Hall” on the ground floor. Brewery tours, guided tastings, and the original location’s other beloved programming are also expected to return once the brewery is up and running.

It will also feature an upgraded audio-visual system. The company told Brooklyn Paper that it plans to host DJ sets, live music, talks, and other events.

The new brewery will also feature a full food menu, a first for the brewery, developed with Chef Michael Ayoub, founder of Brooklyn’s popular pizza joint Fornino. It will also offer more than beer for the first time, adding wine, cocktails, and other drinks to its beverage lineup.

The new facility will serve as Brooklyn Brewery’s global R&D center, allowing for more small-batch and experimental brewing.

“The new brewery gives us room to innovate with a state-of-the-art brewing facility while expanding far beyond beer alone,” Brewmaster Garrett Oliver told Brooklyn Paper. “For me personally, it brings together my beer, wine, cocktail, and culinary sides all under one roof—and I think visitors are really going to feel that energy when they walk through the doors.”

Those interested in attending the farewell party can RSVP here. Attendance is free, but guests can also buy a $6 option that includes a discounted 12-ounce beer. The celebration will feature live entertainment from Tony & The Kiki and Sharkswimmer, with plenty of drinks on hand.

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is falling behind on its plan to replace New York City’s public bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles by 2040, according to the state comptroller. In the audit published on Wednesday, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the MTA’s reliance on single manufacturers with limited production capacity has led to delays, while the cost of producing electric buses has risen substantially. The MTA’s four-stage plan called for the next 485 of 500 buses to be delivered by the end of 2024, but only one had been delivered by June 2025. The agency has since reduced its next order from 1,000 to 500 buses.

“The MTA has set an ambitious goal to transform the nation’s largest bus fleet to 100 percent zero-emission,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, this audit identified multiple challenges that have put its 2040 target in jeopardy. It is encouraging that the MTA has announced steps to address these issues.”

In 2018, the MTA first committed to replacing its roughly 5,800 diesel-burning buses on a one-to-one basis with zero-emission models over the next 22 years.

A 2022 state executive order required “affected entities” like the MTA to have “100 percent of their light-duty non-emergency vehicle fleets” be zero-emission by 2034 and 100 percent of their medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets be zero-emission by 2040.

The agency’s Zero-Emission Transition Bus Plan, released the same year, laid the groundwork for the transition, while an updated plan in 2024 focused on three main areas: fleet, facilities, and workforce. The plan is divided into four stages: “Learning at Scale,” “Expansion Challenge,” “Steady Growth,” and “Final Push.”

Across the four stages, the authority planned to purchase 560, 1,000, 1,970, and 3,300 zero-emission buses, respectively. Many of the buses purchased during the first two stages are expected to be battery-electric (BEB), while the agency also plans to test hydrogen fuel cell electric buses to determine whether the technology could be deployed on a larger scale.

However, according to the audit, the MTA is “at risk” of not meeting its 2040 goal. The agency currently has only one battery-electric bus (BEB) manufacturer, which is facing limited production capacity and a backlog of orders from the MTA and other customers.

Additionally, the availability and reliability of the 75 electric buses already deployed could put the MTA’s goal further at risk, according to the audit. The BEBs at five depots were available for service less than 60 percent of the time the MTA had planned for them to be in operation.

Reliability issues have been exacerbated by problems with both the BEBs and their chargers, as well as limitations on the distance the buses can travel on a single charge.

The 2024 plan found that BEBs have higher failure rates, lower availability, and require more time to repair than existing buses. Several MTA officials have echoed those concerns, saying that with the current batteries, BEBs “do not last as long in service” as diesel buses.

For example, the batteries must be at least 70 percent charged for a bus to be deployed, and buses must return to the depot once they reach 30 percent. As a result, BEBs are typically assigned to shorter trips, while extreme hot and cold weather can further reduce their range.

During visits to several bus depots, officials at Depot 1 said that 21 of 32 BEBs had been out of service for an average of 18 days. At Depot 2, 17 of 28 BEBs had been out of service for an average of 23 days. Several other BEBs at Depots 3 and 4 had also been out of service, for averages of 23 and three days, respectively.

As a result, the audit says it is “unlikely” that the MTA will be able to replace its existing buses on a one-to-one basis as previously planned. Instead, the agency would need to increase its fleet size, resulting in additional costs.

In addition to supply and reliability issues, BEBs cost substantially more than traditional buses. The 2022 plan estimated that a 40-foot standard diesel bus and a 60-foot articulated diesel bus cost $635,000 and $835,000, respectively. By comparison, BEBs of the same sizes cost an estimated $1.033 million and $1.388 million, respectively.

Those costs were projected to rise to $1.4 million and $1.83 million by 2024, respectively, while the MTA estimated that the total capital cost of transitioning to a fully zero-emission fleet would reach $11.9 billion.

While environmental justice is also a stated priority of the MTA’s plan, DiNapoli writes that it has not been reflected in the transition plan so far. Because MTA buses serve a disproportionate share of low-income and minority communities, one of the agency’s goals for deploying BEBs was to improve air quality in these historically underserved communities.

To decide where the buses would be deployed, the MTA developed an Environmental Justice Score, a combination of equity and air quality considerations intended to ensure that the most vulnerable communities affected by emissions would be the first to receive the new buses.

However, of the 60 buses that arrived between 2024 and 2025, 45 were placed in two depots with environmental justice scores lower than those of other depots in the borough. One Manhattan depot ranked last among the four in the borough, while another in Brooklyn ranked fifth out of six.

Additionally, the report found that MTA safety officials were not involved in developing safety plans for BEBs and their use of lithium-ion batteries, which can produce rapidly spreading and difficult-to-extinguish fires in some circumstances.

BEB bus drivers and maintainers have also not received adequate training, according to DiNapoli. The MTA and NYC Transit require bus operator training that includes a classroom orientation on safety procedures.

DiNapoli found that there were no attendance sheets to support that 53 of the 247 bus operators and one of the 35 maintainers received the required training. For the attendance sheets that were available, the audit found that the training completion dates did not match the dates in the MTA’s timekeeping system for 49 bus operators.

In response to the findings, the MTA provided attendance sheets for 38 of the 53 bus operators who initially lacked documentation. Still, agency officials failed to provide sufficient documentation showing that 21 bus operators and one maintainer received the required training.

To address these looming concerns, DiNapoli outlined a series of recommendations for the MTA.

The first encourages the agency to develop a contingency plan in case it fails to meet its 2040 target and to address milestones that have yet to be met. This includes revisiting the timeline for zero-emission bus purchases and deployment in the next phase of the transition plan.

He also suggested that the MTA review alternative technologies that could improve the range and performance of its existing zero-emission buses. Finally, he recommended that the agency establish clearer priorities and monitoring controls to ensure the plan’s outcomes align with its goals.

For now, the MTA has purchased lower-emission hybrid and “clean-diesel” buses as it continues working to reduce emissions, according to Gothamist.

In May, the MTA board approved the purchase of 92 clean-diesel express buses for $120.8 million to replace an aging fleet on Staten Island. In December, the board approved another $97.6 million purchase of 100 new clean-diesel buses for local service, according to Gothamist.

During a Wednesday news conference, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber acknowledged the report’s findings, saying it “repeats what has already been said” in several board meetings. He also said the agency is taking action to deploy other lower-emission alternatives.

“The electric buses we have tested so far have not been up to standards,” Lieber said. “They break down too frequently. We put the manufacturer on notice: In order for us to continue purchasing electric buses, we need that reliability standard to be met.”

“In the meantime, we have taken aggressive action to make sure that other low-emission technologies on the buses are deployed,” he added.

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A new theater dedicated to immigrant-centered works opening in New York City this fall released its inaugural schedule of performances. Located on West 206th Street in Inwood, Centro Cultural Inmigrante provides a permanent home for The People’s Theatre, the first immigrant cultural center in New York. The season begins on September 19 with a community open house and jazz power jam, followed by the play “GUAC,” written and performed by Manuel Oliver, whose son Joaquín “Guac” Oliver was killed in the Parkland shooting in 2018.

Now in its 18th season, The People’s Theatre showcases multilingual and multi-generational programming that highlights immigrants, people of color, and queer communities.

The new 19,000-square-foot permanent home for the organization will be located within the mixed-use development called Miramar. Designed by WORKac, Centro Cultural Immigrante includes a mid-size theater, a smaller performance venue, rehearsal studios, a practice room, a gallery space, and areas for educational programming.

The theater, which broke ground in October 2023, was promised as part of the 2018 Inwood rezoning.

A free community open house kicks off the season on September 19, which will unveil “Liquid Highway,” a new mural by Dominican artist Scherezade Garcia, and include a concert by Jazz Power Initiative.

Manuel Oliver’s “GUAC” will run from September 25 through October 10; tickets start at $35.

On October 6, Broadway’s Robin de Jesús and Linedy Genao will perform in the concert, “When You’re Home: An Uptown Cabaret.” The event is described as “part Broadway concert, part Latin music fever dream, and part family party where the playlist moves from Juan Gabriel to ‘Sunday in the Park with George.’” Tickets start at $45.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes of “In The Heights” will join The People’s Theatre for a conversation on the Tony Award-winning musical and the future of Latino theater on October 13. The event is free to attend, but tickets are required.

“Our inaugural season in our new home invites immigrants, Latinos, theater lovers, and all New Yorkers to experience extraordinary talent and productions in an exciting new venue, activated by art and civic energy,” Mino Lora, founder and executive artistic director of The People’s Theatre, said.

“From intergenerational concerts and Broadway artists to fearless new theatrical work, this season honors creativity, resilience, and our cultural heritage, while establishing Uptown as a must-visit destination.”

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A corner parking lot in Noho will become a pair of apartment buildings with over 200 apartments after the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved the project. Developed by Minskoff Equities and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the development includes two high-rise rental buildings, with up to 210 homes, including up to 65 affordable units, on a vacant lot at 375 Lafayette Street. First presented in March, the team’s revised design addresses previous concerns over the scale, prominent facade exposures, and other details the commission felt were out of place in the historic neighborhood.

The site, also known as 20 Great Jones Street, lies within the Noho Historic District Extension. Residential development on the site was permitted for the first time under the 2021 Soho/Noho Rezoning, which aims to create new housing and improve affordability in two of the wealthiest areas in the city.

Tuesday’s approval marks the end of a drawn-out process that saw the proposal rejected by Manhattan Community Board 2 and tabled by the LPC, first in March.

Previously, commissioners agreed that large-scale housing was suitable for the site but expressed concerns about the project’s facade design and massing. In particular, they found that its proposed stepping-down design was unnecessary and detracted from the overall streetscape, according to Village Preservation.

They also recommended that the building’s Lafayette Street facade feature a more typical rectangular massing and design. Commissioners noted that the proposed Great Jones Street facade was much wider than any other existing building in the area and suggested splitting the proposal into two separate buildings to give it a “more appropriate sense of scale.”

Additionally, commissioners said the project could benefit from a more distinctive building base and questioned whether its use of terracotta was excessive, suggesting that “breaking down” the materiality could make the design feel less overwhelming. Others said the side and rear facades were too visible and required more thoughtful design.

On Tuesday, SOM returned with a revised plan addressing previous concerns. The latest iteration splits the structure into two distinct buildings, each with its own color palette and facade expression. According to the site plan, the west building will have 19 occupiable floors, and the east building will have 18 floors.

The west building will feature a palette of red tones, including red brick, matte red terracotta, painted red metal, and radiant red granite. The east building will use grey brick at the lot line, matte grey terracotta, painted grey metal, and Chelmsford grey granite.

The design also eliminates the stepped streetwall massing and simplifies the buildings’ bulk, with each structure now defined by a continuous streetwall and setback. The bases and setbacks feature distinct materials and detailing, while the rear elevations have been redesigned to further distinguish the two buildings.

The west building is designed to better relate to the context and scale of Lafayette Street, while the east building’s facade addresses concerns about variation and scale along Great Jones Street.

Each building will contain roughly 100 apartments, with 55 to 65 affordable units across the two buildings under the city’s 485-x and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing programs. Ten percent of the units will be affordable to households earning 40 percent of the area median income, with affordability across all affordable units capped at 60 percent of AMI.

The property will also feature 5,500 to 7,500 square feet of retail space and 25 to 30 parking spaces in the cellar. The project would be filed as two building tax lots on a single zoning lot.

During the hearing, Commissioner Stephen Chu called the revision a “drastic change in the positive,” praising the new massing for making the project more visually appealing.

“When I look at the current design, it makes me feel like it’s not now two buildings; it’s four,” Chu said. “I think that the approach is successful. By breaking the mass and doing the setback, the street front facades feel more in keeping with the range. It is definitely a larger size, but I don’t think it’s out of range with some of the historic masses around.”

LPC Chair Lisa Kersavage said the modifications bring the proposal more in line with the surrounding historic district.

“With the modifications made by the applicant, I think the proposed building is comparable with the varied scale, materials, rhythms, and industrial character of the Noho Historic District and extensions and can appropriately complete this long vacant site,” Kersavage said.

Six commissioners voted in favor of the proposal, while two opposed it and one abstained.

During the comment period, Commissioner Everado Jefferson, one of two commissioners who opposed the proposal, said that while he considered it a “good” building, he did not believe it had enough character to be worthy of residential use, saying it instead resembled an office building.

“The issue I have—it’s a good building, they did a good job—is just the limitation of thinking of modernism as not being able to capture the excitement of the existing buildings around it,” Jefferson said. “If there was a way of taking this language and making it richer, such as the proportions of the red and gray building being more differentiated and not having this entry that looks like that of a Park Avenue office building.”

Andrew Berman of Village Preservation, who testified against the original proposal for its large scale and “monotonous” detail, said the approved design also doesn’t fit with the historic district.

“A new building on this site could have been a landmark unto itself, and complemented beloved nearby treasures like the Public Theatre, the DeVinne Press Building, the Schermerhorn Building, and Engine Company No. 33, all of which are some of our city’s earliest designated landmarks,” Berman told 6sqft in a statement.

“Instead we got a massive hulk of a building, now in two different colors, that does not look like it could be more out of place here. It’s a shame the city seems to be measuring success only by quantity and not by quality of design, even in districts that were designated to ensure such issues were considered.”

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With summer about to take its curtain call, New Yorkers can start planning for fall. Tickets for the semi-annual Broadway Week are now on sale, offering 2-for-1 deals on select shows, New York City Tourism + Conventions announced. Running from September 8 through September 20, this year’s event includes 25 shows, from longtime favorites like “The Lion King” and “The Book of Mormon” to newcomers “Schmigadoon!” and “Titaníque.”

In partnership with The Broadway League, the city’s tourism agency first launched Broadway Week in 2011. According to Julie Coker, president and CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions, the program, which happens just twice a year, has sold more than three million tickets and generated over $222.2 million in revenue for Broadway.

“With 2-for-1 tickets across participating shows and select opportunities to upgrade seats, this twice-yearly program continues to open the doors to some of the world’s most celebrated theater experiences,” Coker said in a statement.

The following shows are participating in NYC Broadway Week Fall 2026:

• “& Juliet”
• “Aladdin”
• “The Book of Mormon”
• “Buena Vista Social Club”
• “Chicago”
• “The Great Gatsby”
• “Hadestown”
• “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
• “Just in Time”
• “The Lion King”
• “The Lost Boys”
• “Maybe Happy Ending”
• “MJ the Musical”
• “Oh, Mary!”
• “Operation Mincemeat”
• “The Outsiders”
• “Paranormal Activity”
• “The Rocky Horror Show”
• “Schmigadoon!”
• “School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play”
• “Six”
• “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”
• “Titaníque”
• “Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)”
• “Wicked”

“NYC Broadway Week is about opening the door for more people to experience the remarkable range of productions on Broadway,” Jason Laks, president of The Broadway League, said.

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with New York City Tourism + Conventions to help audiences discover the excitement of live theatre.”

Tickets are subject to availability, and some blackout dates may apply. On the Broadway Week website, search participating shows by genre, Tony Award winners, last chance, and by musical or play. Use code 241BWSHOW for 2-for-1 seats or upgrade seats for $135 with discount code UPBWSHOW.

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New Yorkers are used to dealing with trade-offs when it comes to finding an apartment, weighing a prime location against views or amenities against outdoor space. A new rental in Fort Greene aims to make the decision a little easier. Located directly on Fort Greene Park, 240 Willoughby offers easy access to not only one of Brooklyn’s best parks but also 30,000 square feet of amenities and sweeping city views, all while being at the heart of one of the city’s best neighborhoods for community and culture.

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Developed by Fetner Properties, 240 Willoughby is a new development with two 32-story towers located across from Fort Greene Park. The 30-acre public green space dates to the Revolutionary War and later redesigned by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the duo behind Central Park and Prospect Park. Today, parkgoers enjoy tennis courts, a basketball court, a playground, and weekly programs and activities.

Clad in glass with a gold-colored grid framework, 240 Willoughby has 463 apartments, ranging from studios to two bedrooms. The well-designed residences feature premium finishes, flexible layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, and custom integrated Bluetooth speaker systems.

Most units even come with a private outdoor terrace or balcony, making indoor-outdoor living possible. Residents of the penthouse homes that take up the top four floors enjoy 360-degree views.

The building offers more than 30,000 square feet of amenities for residents of all ages, from a fitness studio and business lounge to an arcade and video game room and children’s playroom. For pet owners, there’s a dog run and a pet spa.

Other impressive perks include on-site parking and a landscaped roof deck with barbecue grills.

Residents of 240 Willoughby are never far from art and live music, surrounded by New York City institutions like the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Barclays Center, Brooklyn Paramount, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), and more.

All within a small area are over a dozen subway lines, making exploring the rest of the borough and the city a breeze.

Beyond the cultural offerings, the neighborhood offers a convenient lifestyle, with tons of neighborhood retail and dining options. City Point is home to DeKalb Market food hall, Trader Joe’s, Target, and Alamo Drafthouse, and discount grocery stores Aldi and Lidl opened on Fulton Street in the last year.

Fort Greene is home to some of highly regarded restaurants and cafes, too, including Sailor, Miss Ada, Los Burritos Juarez, and Habana Outpost.

Apartments at 240 Willoughby currently start at $3,476/month for a studio.

See the list of full availabilities and learn more about living at 240 Willoughby here.

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While congestion pricing has delivered on its initial promise of curbing traffic in Manhattan’s busiest areas, the program’s expected benefits for air quality and pollution have so far fallen short, according to a new report. Released Friday by the New York City Health Department, the report found that air quality in Manhattan’s central business district, where drivers are charged $9 to enter below 60th Street during certain times, remained stable or improved only marginally after the toll program took effect in January 2025. Meanwhile, on major highways outside the toll zone, where opponents had feared changing traffic patterns would lead to increased air pollution, pollution levels remained stable.

Data shows that the program, which survived several attempts by the federal government under President Donald Trump to eliminate it, has delivered on its promise to reduce traffic. In 2025, more than 27 million fewer vehicles entered the toll zone, contributing to lower noise levels and fewer pedestrian crashes, as 6sqft previously reported.

The program had generated $550 million in revenue as of January, providing much-needed funds for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to finance critical transit improvements, including the second phase of the Second Avenue Subway, signal upgrades, new railcars and buses, and accessibility improvements.

However, according to the Health Department’s report, its impact on air quality has been minimal. The department’s most comprehensive evaluation of the toll program’s impact on air quality to date found that measured pollution levels across the 12 zones within the CBD were not significantly different from what they would have been without the program.

“Cleaner air means healthier communities, and New Yorkers deserve to know how major policies affect the air they breathe,” NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Alister F. Martin said.

“This report gives us the clearest picture to date of how air quality has changed during the first year of congestion pricing, and we now know that air quality across NYC was not any different because of congestion pricing,” he added.

These findings are consistent with the Final Environmental Assessment for the toll program, released in April 2023, which did not predict significant changes in air quality resulting from congestion pricing.

The analysis focused on four traffic-related air pollutants: fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), nitric oxide (NO), and black carbon (BC). While all four pollutants are emitted by vehicles and can negatively affect health, NO2 is considered the best measure of traffic-related air pollution.

Although traffic has decreased as a result of the tolls, the report found that traffic accounts for just roughly 14 percent of PM2.5 emissions and 20 percent of NO and NO2 emissions. As a result, the 10 percent reduction in traffic has not translated into a substantial decrease in overall air pollution levels.

In the major highway zones outside the CBD where officials had raised concerns about potential increases in air pollution, including the Major Deegan, Cross Bronx, Brooklyn-Queens, and Staten Island Expressways, air quality levels remained relatively stable, according to the report.

Outside the five boroughs, average pollutant levels from July to September 2025 were similar to those measured at the same sites during the same period from 2022 to 2024.

Overall, changes in pollution levels from 2024 to 2025, both before and after congestion pricing took effect, continued a gradual decline that the Health Department has tracked across the city over the past 18 years.

“Before we turned the cameras on, there was concern about the potential for increased pollution caused by drivers looking to avoid the toll,” MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said in a statement. “As this study confirms, that didn’t happen, and congestion pricing is already funding additional investments to further improve air quality.”

However, the report’s findings are at odds with a study released in May by Columbia University researchers, which found that air quality had worsened in parts of the South Bronx near highways since congestion pricing began in early 2025.

The researchers analyzed two years of data from 19 air quality sensors across the Bronx. Four sensors located near expressways recorded “significant increases” in fine particulate matter, while two others, including one in a community garden, recorded decreases in pollution, according to Gothamist.

It also contrasts with another report from Cornell University, which found that air pollution levels had “plummeted” across the region since the program began.

Released last December, the report found that congestion pricing correlated with a 22 percent drop in small airborne particles within the CBD. The report also found slight reductions in air pollution in the suburbs and outer boroughs, including the Bronx.

Despite conflicting reports on the program’s impact on air quality, congestion pricing has helped fund projects aimed at reducing pollution.

In April, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that revenue from congestion pricing would fund the replacement of 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units at Hunts Point Market in the Bronx with cleaner diesel and hybrid units. The upgrades are projected to reduce annual particulate matter emissions by 99.7 percent and nitrogen oxide emissions by 66 percent.

Replacing a single diesel-powered TRU with a newer model eliminates the equivalent particulate matter emissions of 330 truck trips per day on the Cross Bronx Expressway, as 6sqft previously reported.

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New York will fund legal services for approximately 1,400 unaccompanied immigrant children who are facing active removal proceedings, including the more than 250 young people who are currently detained, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday. The $7.25 million in funding will help vulnerable children access legal representation after the Trump administration allowed a nationwide federal contract providing legal services for over 24,000 unaccompanied migrant children to expire on July 31. The new state funding will ensure all children in active removal proceedings have access to representation.

The federal government has been required by law to protect immigrant children and provide necessary legal representation to unaccompanied minors. The Trump administration has not shown an intent to uphold this requirement with replacement contracts, creating instability for children, who are more likely to be trafficked, abused, and otherwise placed in vulnerable positions.

The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA), the nation’s first statutorily created immigrant services office, is executing $7.25 million in contracts in partnership with a group of legal services providers led by the Hispanic Federation to support children who were previously aided by the federal program.

“No child in our state should ever face the fear and uncertainty of the immigration process without advocates and legal support in their corner,” Hochul said.

“While the Trump Administration is walking away from these children, New York is stepping up to help bridge the gap and ensure their continued access to the services they need and deserve. When we lose sight of our shared responsibility to protect children, we lose sight of who we are as a country, and as Governor, I will not let that happen.”

Following an unprecedented escalation in aggressive federal immigration enforcement, Governor Hochul signed one of the nation’s most comprehensive set of laws to prevent this overreach by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agents, including laws that:

• Prohibit local law enforcement from being deputized by ICE for federal civil immigration enforcement by eliminating 287(g) agreements, barring state and local police from acting as civil immigration agents, or using taxpayer-funded resources or personnel to carry out federal civil immigration enforcement and detention.
• Establish a state right to sue federal, state, and local officials, including ICE officers, for constitutional violations.
• Deny ICE permission to enter sensitive locations—including schools, libraries, health care facilities, polling locations, and homes—without a judicial warrant.
• Strictly prohibit the use of state, local, or school civil resources—including employee time—for civil immigration enforcement activities.
• Ensure all students can access education without fear of ICE interference, codifying the right to a free public education regardless of immigration status.

Advocates for stronger state legislation have called for the creation of a right to legal representation in immigration courts for any immigrants at risk of deportation. Advocates have also pointed out that the state laws do not restrict unofficial communications between law enforcement and ICE the way New York City’s sanctuary laws do.

“New York will never stand by while vulnerable children are left to navigate our immigration system alone,” Attorney General Letitia James said.

“We will continue fighting to protect immigrant New Yorkers and push back against federal overreach that puts families and communities at risk. Every New Yorker deserves a fair day in court and access to justice, and I thank Governor Hochul for taking the initiative to fund these critical legal services.”

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Living in the city that never sleeps has obvious advantages (like partying in the streets when the Knicks won). However, life moves pretty quickly, and despite your best efforts, there aren’t enough hours in the day for everything on your to-do list. But whether the city sleeps or not, we’ve found some ways to get off the hustle-and-bustle train, develop healthy and relaxing habits, and remove some of those things that stress you out.

All of these products have been hand-selected by Team 6sqft. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these affiliate links. All prices reflect those at the time of publishing.

Kitchen

If you tend to buy a cup of coffee every day, you can save money and avoid standing in long lines with this single-serve K-Cup pod coffee maker. It can brew three sizes (8, 10, and 12 ounces), and you can even brew right into your travel mug.
Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, $110/Sale $70

If you’re concerned about the environment—and we all should be—these coffee pods have a paper lid, plant-based ring, and eco-friendly filter cup. The pods are 3rd party tested to be free from mold, mycotoxin, and pesticides. Flavors are plentiful and include caramel, caramel & coconut, chocolate, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, organic dark Mexican, organic Peru, and even decaf varieties.
Fresh Roasted Coffee Mexican Envipod, $45 at Amazon

If the power goes out, you can still open a can of chicken breast or tuna, Vienna sausages, sliced peaches, and more—as long as your can opener doesn’t require electricity. This battery-powered electric can opener has a one-touch operation and smooth edges.
Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Hands-Free Automatic Battery-Powered Electric Can Opener, $20 at Walmart

Home

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to update your bedroom. For under $40, these colorful sheet sets provide interest and fun. The microfiber bedding resists shrinking, and it is wrinkle- and fade-resistant. Some of the colors include peacock, black and white floral, gray floral, seashells and turtles, blue floral, floral light, and blue palms.
Where the Polka Dots Roam Peacock Sheet Set, $39 at Amazon

Never wonder what’s happening at your home when you’re away. This indoor security camera can pan and tilt and has AI auto-tracking and face/gesture recognition. Infrared LEDs let you see clearly at night as well. The camera has a 133-degree wide-angle 4K lens and a 2.5K HD telephoto lens for both panoramic and 9X zoom views.
Aqara Indoor Security Camera G350, $140 at Amazon

It’s easy to forget about cleaning small items like your keyboard. However, this compressed air duster has a high-speed motor and powerful wind pressure to clean your keyboard and computer components, and it can also clean your vehicles and dislodge hidden dust in your sofa. Battery life is 120 minutes on a single charge, and there are 2 batteries included. The air duster is compact and only weighs less than a pound, so you can toss it in your backpack and carry it with you.
GOOLOO F5 Compressed Air Duster with 2 Swappable Batteries, $130/Sale $100 at Amazon

Health & nutrition

According to the Cleveland Clinic, half of the U.S. population doesn’t get enough magnesium in their diet. A magnesium deficiency affects blood pressure and blood sugar regulation, as well as muscle and nerve function. This magnesium powder can support healthy blood sugar levels, help maintain healthy elimination and digestion, and support relaxation and restful sleep. Another option is the electrolyte powder, which contains 19 vitamins and minerals and helps you avoid dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Clean Total Magnesium Powder, $42 at Amazon
Clean Hydrate Electrolytes Powder, $30 at Amazon

You may be exercising and watching your diet to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. The heart chews have a plant-based ingredient that supports nitric oxide production for healthy blood pressure and heart-healthy energy. Another option is the metabolic health daily, which includes mulberry leaf and green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and weight management.
HumanN SuperBeets Heart Chews, $40 at Amazon
HumanN Metabolic Health Daily, $25 at Amazon

None of us eat right all of the time. However, this bundle ensures your body still gets what it needs. The Daily Greens Superfood Powder includes a full serving of a cup of kale and spinach, along with probiotics, vitamins C and D and zinc, lion’s mane for brain health, and ashwagandha for healthy aging. The naturally sweetened keto-friendly chocolate whey protein powder contains 25 grams of protein to help you build muscle.
FACTOR FORM Daily Greens + Whey Protein Bundle, $109/Sale $105 at Amazon

Self-care

When you’re traveling, it can be tedious to pack your hair care products. However, this Quench & Shine Travel Essentials Kit includes everything you need: restorative shampoo, replenish & shine daily conditioner, smooth & shine hair serum, protective & perfect styling cream, quench & shine restorative mask, scalp massager, and travel bag.
Colleen Rothschild Quench & Shine Travel Hair Essentials Kit, $75 at Amazon

To deeply nourish and repair your skin, this bundle includes a body cream that provides long-lasting hydration and helps restore your skin’s natural barrier, along with an oil that nourishes, seals in moisture, and enhances radiance. Ingredients include safflower seed oil, baobab seed oil, borage seed oil, bisabolol, and reishi mushroom extract.
Colleen Rothschild Ritual Body Cream and Ritual Body Oil Bundle, $100/Sale $90 at Amazon

Another option is this gentle vitamin C-infused face wash that removes makeup, boosts hydration, and is gentle enough to use in the morning and at night. It includes gentle surfactants, antioxidants, and hydrating minerals (sea buckthorn, magnesium PCA, and green tea) that nourish skin without stripping moisture. The hormonal acne supplement (which is free from 5-HTP) fights hormonal acne at the root, reduces acne and breakouts, and improves dark marks from acne.
CLEARSEM – GENTLECLEAN Vitamin C Infused Facial Cleanser, $38/Sale $36 at Amazon
CLEAREST MINDBODY SKIN Hormonal Acne Supplement, $57 at Amazon

Concentration & relaxation

If you prefer over-ear headphones, this model is comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time and isolates external noise so you can concentrate or relax. When used wirelessly, there’s a 120-hour battery life—and a 5-minute charge lasts for five hours. The headphones also have a dual-mic ENC to ensure clear phone calls even when you’re at concerts. The Fusion A70 Gen 2 headphones are a budget-friendly option that provides 72 hours of playtime and can also be used wired. The headphones are available in sky blue, rose gold, silver, and black.
OneOdio Studio Max 1 Headphones, $170 at Amazon
OneOdio Fusion A70 Gen 2 Headphones, $50/Sale $45 at Amazon

Gear and gadgets

You don’t have to spend hundreds of bucks to get a great smartwatch. This one has a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, 25-day battery, and 4GB of onboard storage for music, podcasts, maps, and more. It also has over 170 workout modes and 24/7 health monitoring (sleep, heart rate, and blood oxygen). And with the built-in speaker and microphone, you can even take calls, reply to instant messages, and more.
Amazfit Active Max Smart Watch, $170 at Amazon

If a smart ring is more your style, this one tracks your sleep (light, deep, and REM), stress, heart rate, blood oxygen, heart rate variability, women’s health (menstrual cycles), and a variety of physical and fitness activities. The ring has a titanium exterior, is water resistant up to 5 ATM, and lasts up to 7 days on a single charge.
RENPHO Lynx Smart Ring, $199/Sale $169 at Amazon

Corral those cables with this magnetic cord holder. It has magnetic clips and can hold several cables securely in place, so you don’t have to worry about them falling behind desks, tables, or night stands. Available in scratch-safe heather fabric or vegan leather, the cable organizer is always stylish. It comes in several colors, including blue Jeanie, lighted toasted beige, pencil gray, black tie affair, and more.
Smartish Magnetic Cord Holder, $40 at Amazon
Smartish 2-in-1 USB C to USB C/Lightning Cable, $20 at Amazon

Leggings that provide lower back, glute, and core support? Yes, please! These smart self-correcting leggings help support your lower back health. Using a multi-panel, high-rise waistband, it helps to relieve pain, enhance stability, and promote alignment of the spine and hips. The leggings are available with or without pockets and in several colors, including lagoon, espresso, jade, merlot, and more.
Sculpt+Legging with pockets, $128 at Forme

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Though it’s in the historic Cotton Exchange building, there’s nothing old-fashioned about this loft co-op at 3 Hanover Square, asking $1,675,000. With a shiny modern renovation in place, the two-bedroom Financial District co-op still has loft perks like 18-foot ceilings on the lower level and oversized windows; a flexible layout provides options—like adding an additional bedroom.

Framed by polished quartz surfaces and new porcelain flooring, the dramatic living space features a bespoke floor-to-ceiling electric fireplace. Other premium perks include designer lighting, seven custom closets, and an integrated surround sound system.

In addition to the living and dining areas, the lower level holds an air-conditioned bedroom. A marble-clad bath with a separate tub and step-in shower serves the bedroom suite.

The contemporary kitchen has quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, a Wolf cooktop and range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Bosch dishwasher, and a wine refrigerator. A handy appliance garage is tucked into the cabinetry.

Upstairs, the primary suite has an extraordinary 22-foot walk-in closet. Another luxurious bath gets a new smart toilet and marble accents.

The lobby and hallways at this full-service cooperative building have been recently renovated. Amenities include a 24-hour doorman, a concierge, a live-in superintendent, laundry rooms, and storage.

[Listing details: 3 Hanover Square #2H at CityRealty]

[At The Corcoran Group by Michael Chadwick]

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This newly renovated Bed-Stuy condo, currently configured as a two-bedroom, exemplifies loft living in the iconic Chocolate Factory building at 689 Myrtle Avenue. Asking $775,000, the bright, open space offers modern conveniences not always found in a classic loft, including a gorgeous rooftop gym and terrace.

In classic loft style, the light-filled living area is framed by 13-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and wide-plank white oak flooring. Through a pair of French doors, a Juliet balcony adds a bit of outdoor space. A stackable washer and dryer and central AC add daily convenience.

The newly minted kitchen has all-new appliances, including a Bosch dishwasher and a GE five-burner range. There’s plenty of space for dining adjacent to the open kitchen.

A large bedroom offers walk-in closets; a separate lofted home office expands workspace or storage. An alcove at the front of the apartment serves as a second sleeping area, perfect as a guest room, home office, or nursery. A freshly updated bath gets the added amenity of a washlet toilet.

The pet-friendly Chocolate Factory building offers residents a virtual doorman system and porter service with on-call assistance as well as bike storage. The enclosed rooftop fitness center is perfect for a sunrise or sunset workout, and a landscaped, furnished rooftop deck has sweeping Manhattan and Brooklyn views.

[Listing details: 689 Myrtle Avenue #3H at CityRealty]

[At The Corcoran Group by Andre Mastrogiacomo, Theresa Delulio and Amy Hershman]

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Some New Yorkers have complained that they miss the old subway platform kiosks that were recently replaced by vending machines, seeing the change as a sign that human interaction is becoming a thing of the past. Data Vandals has an even better idea: As part of the MTA’s Vacant Unit Activation Program, the artist-activists created the Data Vandals Newsstand, a data-art gallery on the downtown 6-train platform at 51st Street and Lexington Avenue. A colorful mural outside the former kiosk reveals New York’s history in fascinating detail for the 52,000 riders that pass through the station daily. Creative visualization of vital data includes the country of origin for each of the city’s 8.8 million residents anchored by a freshly updated Statue of Liberty and a six-foot-tall rat mascot offering facts about the 6-train stops. Inside, the kiosk turns into a center for community conversation, with rotating surveys, changing exhibitions, in-person events, talks, music, and a free newspaper.

The kiosk is open every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (or “by appointment or happy accident”). You can find an event calendar here. The newsstand can also be booked for private events. Some of the things you’ll find at the newsstand:

• A synoptic timeline of 400 years of Midtown Manhattan history, organized by themes including culture, business, entertainment, architecture, and crime.
• Ratsy, a six-foot-tall rat mascot offering facts about the 6-train stops.
• The Door, offering station facts, the history of 51st Street, busiest hours of the day, and hours of operation.
• 8.8 million New Yorkers, a data visualization of the country of origin for every person in the city, anchored by an updated Statue of Liberty.

The Data Vandals Newsstand was created as a template for civic data engagement throughout the MTA system, with plans for more subterranean civic galleries in underused spaces throughout the city.

Partnerships with NYC Open Data Week, local schools, and station-area businesses will help further plans to bring New Yorkers closer one platform at a time. Data Vandals will also be participating in an Archtober Takeover in October.

As the collaboration of multidisciplinary artist Jen Ray and data visualization expert Jason Forrest, Data Vandals transforms abstract data into participatory public art experiences in order to invite curiosity, create conversations, and turn everyday places into laboratories for collective understanding.

Since 2021, they’ve been on a mission to bring data out of the digital world and onto the streets, believing that meaningful change happens when art meets community.

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Affordable senior housing will not be built on the site of a Nolita community garden. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration is expected to reach a settlement with developers that cancels the Haven Green project, a 123-unit rental for low-income seniors on the site of the Elizabeth Street Garden, in exchange for a new affordable development on a vacant Lower East Side lot. On Wednesday, Mamdani said the actions of former Mayor Eric Adams, who designated the city-owned site as parkland last year, requiring state legislature approval for development, made it “nearly impossible” to move ahead with the housing project.

The Elizabeth Street Garden was formerly a vacant public lot that Allan Reiver, who had leased it from the city beginning in 1991, turned into one of the city’s most unique spaces. Reiver, who died in 2021, added items he found at estate sales, like a gazebo, a 20th-century balustrade, and lion sculptures.

In 2013, the city unveiled Haven Green, a 123-unit rental for extremely low-, very low-, and low-income seniors with a 16,000-square-foot public garden. The City Council approved the project in 2019.

As 6sqft previously reported, Reiver did not make the garden open to the public until 2013 to rally support to save the space. “The only thing to do was to open it to the public,” Reiver told 6sqft. “Let the public defend it. Let the public fall in love with it.”

Lawsuits filed by the nonprofit tenant that operates the garden delayed the project for years; the garden was even served eviction notices but was never officially kicked out of the site.

Adams, who had supported Haven Green, reversed course in June 2025 and canceled the development. Just before the general election last November, Adams’ first deputy mayor, Randy Mastro, announced plans to transfer the city-owned site to the Parks Department, making its new designation as parkland an even bigger hurdle for the city to jump.

Before being elected, Mamdani said he would close the garden during his first year in office to build the affordable housing. But after Adams’ parkland designation, Mamdani acknowledged the development would be “nearly impossible.”

In response to Adams’ actions, the developers of Haven Green, Pennrose Properties, Habitat for Humanity, and RiseBoro Community Partnerships, sued the city last November.

As first reported by Gothamist, the settlement will allow the developers to formally acquire the city-owned site at 22 Suffolk Street and build 180 affordable homes there. Other projects that will move forward include 100 Gold Street, which will turn a city office building into over 1,000 apartments.

“While we are working to resolve the lawsuit with the developers who are set to build on that site, we continue to believe in the importance of building more affordable housing,” Mamdani said during an unrelated press conference on Wednesday. “That is why we are going to be building more than 180 homes at 22 Suffolk Street and more at 100 Gold as well.”

Despite the promise of affordable housing elsewhere, housing advocates say this decision sets a bad precedent for future developments that have gone through the city’s land use review process and received full approval.

“The Adams administration used the machinery of city government, in bad faith, to kill 123 homes for low-income seniors that had survived every legal and public review thrown at them,” Annemarie Gray, executive director of Open New York, said in a statement. “More than a decade has been lost. Seniors who should have been living in these homes years ago have died waiting. That is the deep injustice at the center of this story, and no settlement erases it.”

Gray added: “It should worry anyone who cares about how this city works that a project can make it through ULURP, through litigation, through years of process, and still be undone by wealthy and connected people.”

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This architecturally significant residence at 51 Old Stone Hill Road in Pound Ridge, New York, was designed by renowned firm Kieran Timberlake. Sheltered by the woods, this rare example of modern architecture sits high on a secluded knoll. A glass bridge and a reflective facade have a uniquely interactive relationship with the surrounding greenery, as described in a recent feature in the Wall Street Journal. The 19.5-acre wooded property, asking $15 million, offers a natural bounty of dramatic granite outcroppings, forest, and meadows, bordered by 40 acres of unspoiled land conservancy.

Completed in 2014, the Prutting & Company-built home offers unrivaled privacy, statement design, and an architectural legacy. Composed of glass and mirrored siding made from brushed stainless steel, polished stainless steel, and a lead-coated copper flashing, the home reflects each season’s changing light.

Glass walls and reflective surfaces aside, the home was designed to be energy efficient with every possible comfort. Geothermal heating adds energy efficiency. Custom walnut millwork, dramatic high ceilings, and floating staircases complement walls of glass to minimize the distinction between indoors and out.

Inside, the home is a well-calibrated machine for modern living. An Eggersmann kitchen and a 2,400-bottle wine cellar are ready for hosting. A professionally engineered media room is another showcase of design, technological, and architectural innovation.

The site influenced the home’s configuration; bedrooms and common rooms occupy two separate parts, joined by a glass bridge. Bedrooms make use of each day’s shifting light. Baths are luxurious and modern, clad in marble and stone, with innovative fixtures at work behind the design.

There are numerous landscaped outdoor spaces. Stone patios and walkways join manicured lawns and wooded gardens, surrounded by the timeless forest.

[Listing details: 51 Old Stone Hill Road by Brian Milton of Compass]

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and state officials this week announced plans to cool New York City subway platforms that turn into saunas during the summer. The mayor, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are teaming up to study thermal energy networks (TENs) at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Chamber Street complex, among the city’s hottest subway platforms. The technology, the first in the nation installed in a transit system, involves capturing, storing, and recycling the excess heat to surrounding buildings in the winter. The TENs study will be part of a thorough renovation of the Chambers Street station, one of the city’s oldest.

Funded using congestion pricing revenues from the MTA’s 2020-2024 Capital Plan, the much-needed renovation of the 113-year-old Chambers Street station would rebuild, replace, and upgrade structures, tiles, and stairways, as well as repair leaks and assess water damage. The MTA will assign a contract to move forward on the renovation by the end of this year.

The Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall 4/5/6 station recorded average summer temperatures as high as 96 degrees in 2025. The top-to-toe modernization project offers an opportunity to study TENs as a way of cooling subway platforms and reusing the excess heat in nearby municipal buildings, which would lead to a long-term reduction of energy costs.

The heat would be captured in boreholes that run between 500 and 600 feet underground. A system of circulating pumps and pipes will bring the heat from below the surface to warm the municipal office buildings above, as the mayor said during a press conference on Monday.

“This would be the first thermal energy system of its kind in any American transit system, a historic feat that would not only help the city to save money and limit steam consumption but help us mitigate the extreme level of heat in our subway stations,” Mamdani said.

Heat-related issues can lead to service delays. For its part, the MTA prioritizes dependable service and air-conditioned trains to minimize the time riders spend on platforms, but the new study aims to improve rider comfort even further.

“For years, New Yorkers have suffered through sweltering summer heat on subway platforms, with seemingly no hope for a cooler ride in sight. Today, I can assure riders during this hot summer week that help is on the way,” Hochul said in a statement.

“Working with Mayor Mamdani and the MTA, we are harnessing cutting-edge climate technology for a truly cool purpose: making our subway stations tolerable during the summer and heating critical city buildings during the winter. This is what effective partnership between city and state government can yield—innovative solutions that have the potential to help millions of subway riders.”

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Here’s a chance to pitch a tent under the stars in parks around New York City. First launched over 20 years ago, the NYC Parks Department’s Family Camping program provides a free way for New Yorkers to experience overnight camping without leaving the five boroughs. The events, hosted by the Urban Park Rangers, include night hikes, storytelling, and, of course, s’mores. As space is very limited, with just 30 participants per program, according to Gothamist, interested campers must enter a lottery for each event. While registration for the Central Park event has passed, there are plenty of opportunities in other parks across New York, like Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan and Orchard Beach in the Bronx.

“For more than two decades, our Urban Park Rangers’ Family Camping program has introduced hundreds of New Yorkers to the joy of spending a night outdoors, helping families unplug, connect with one another, and experience nature right here in our city,” NYC Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura said in a statement.

“In a place as bustling as New York, creating opportunities for people to camp, explore, and build a relationship with the natural world is more important than ever.”

The Parks department will bring the tents; campers need only bring sleeping bags, bedding, food, and snacks. Camping events will happen throughout the city’s parks on a rolling basis. Applications via the lottery will be accepted every Monday, running for four days with each submission.

The program was designed to introduce sleeping in the great outdoors to city folk who may have never camped before. Each family camping outing will accommodate about 30 people (you don’t need to be a family to enter; you can bring your friends, too).

Other than Central Park, additional camping sites include Alley Pond Park in Queens, Van Cortlandt Park and Orchard Beach in the Bronx, Salt Marsh Nature Center in Brooklyn, Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan, Blue Heron Park on Staten Island, and more. The program is free. Camping in these city parks is prohibited at other times.

Check the NYC Parks website for more information and camping locations.

According to Shimamura, Parks will announce a new program this fall that will allow more New Yorkers to enjoy the great outdoors.

“Stay tuned — this fall, we’re taking our beloved Family Camping program to the next level with a special new camping experience that will give even more New Yorkers the chance to make unforgettable memories in one of our city’s most recognizable public spaces,” she said.

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A handful of property owners have begun a legal challenge against New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rollout of the new pied-à-terre tax, claiming the “chaotic” rollout of the measure caused mass confusion, as Gothamist reported. The surcharge, aimed at people who own second homes valued at over $5 million for one-to-three family homes and over $1 million for condos or co-ops, began with the publication of a Department of Finance (DOF) database of 900,000 properties, many of which were not actually subject to the tax. The complaint alleges that the city violated state law by subsequently sending 17,000 letters to homeowners alerting them that they may be subject to the high-value property tax.

Homeowners Rachel O’Brien, Carmine Morano and Simon Hedley filed the complaint Friday in Staten Island state Supreme Court, claiming that, “Thousands of people who owe nothing have been confused, exposed, and put to real expense so this administration could make a political point,” according to Randy Mastro, the homeowners’ lawyer, who was first deputy mayor under previous Mayor Eric Adams.

The complaint names the city, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Department of Finance and agency Commissioner Richard Lee as defendants.

Hedley, a Manhattan homeowner who received a letter identifying him as subject to the tax, claims that: “As a full-time New York City resident and homeowner, receiving a threatening letter warning of a potentially massive pied-à-terre surcharge bill was deeply unsettling. The city has endless ways to verify residency; resorting to a scattergun approach and demanding that residents prove their status is disturbing, and not a very friendly act toward someone who lives in New York City.”

In defense of the process, Mamdani said the database released the city’s property tax roll as a state law requirement. The DOF eventually changed its website, adding “The vast majority of properties and units listed in the roll will NOT be subject to the surcharge.”

The city also extended the deadline for recipients of the letters from the original date of Aug. 21 to Sept. 18.

As 6sqft previously reported, the initial extension offered time for homeowners to ask questions and submit the required documentation. At a press conference announcing that extension, Mamdani addressed the confusion between the property tax lists and the letters New Yorkers have been receiving, saying that 17,000 homeowners had already received the notices, stating that “There has been both a willful and an unintentional conflation of both the property tax roll and these letters.”

The lawsuit, which does not dispute the merits of the tax, seeks to further extend the deadline, giving homeowners time to prove their homes are primary residences. The homeowners are also asking the court to make the city take down the database, though it is publicly available elsewhere.

State lawmakers included the second-home tax as part of the $268.5 billion 2027 budget approved in May. For the first two years, co-ops and condos valued at $1 million or above and one- to three-family homes valued at $5 million or above by the city’s Department of Finance will face the tax. In 2028, the city will evaluate properties by looking at comparable sales and then update the tax. 

A chart from DOF details the surcharge rate for tax years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028:

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If you haven’t been able to snag one of the elusive tickets to see Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” in IMAX 70-millimeter film at AMC Lincoln Square (join the club), a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art may temporarily suffice. The museum’s collection of Greek and Roman art comprises more than 30,000 works, including several related to Homer’s epic poem, a story that has inspired artists for thousands of years. Ahead, discover pieces currently on view at the Met that retell the story of Odysseus’ 10-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.

Since its creation in the 8th century BCE, the Odyssey has been retold and interpreted across various media over centuries. Museums around the world display these interpretations, from ancient Greek wine jars at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston to a decorated chest from Renaissance Italy at the Art Institute of Chicago, as the New York Times reported.

Kenneth Lapatin, the curator of antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, told the Times: “You have it on vases,” he said. “You have it in silver. You have it in wall paintings. You have it on gems. You have it in sculpture.”

Several objects on view at the Met take you on Odysseus’ famed journey:

Papyrus fragment with lines from Homer’s Odyssey

This is the first early Ptolemaic fragment of the Odyssey ever discovered. According to the museum, this piece dates to around 285-250 BCE from Egypt. The text was written with a stylus in ink made of charcoal and water on papyrus. It has three lines from Book 20 that do not exist in the standard text preserved today, showing that local variations of the work existed in the third century B.C.

The Met just recently announced the fragment would be back on view after not being displayed to the public for many years. “It’s incredibly rare to have a fragment like this of such an early book,” Séan Hemingway, the Met’s curator in charge of Greek and Roman Art, said in a video posted by the museum on X.

Terracotta oil lamp

This terracotta oil lamp is a Roman artifact from 150-250 CE depicting Odysseus escaping from the Cyclops Polyphemus. The hero escapes the cave of the one-eyed monster by holding onto the belly of a large ram.

Terracotta plaque

This terracotta plaque, dating to around 460-450 BCE, shows one of the final interventions of Athena, as the museum describes, at the end of Odysseus’ journey. The goddess disguises Odysseus as a beggar so he can sneak into the palace, where he finds his wife Penelope harassed by suitors who “deplete his wealth.” In the plaque, Penelope is seen expressing her grief, as members of his household, his father, Laertes, his son, Telemachos, and the swineherd, Eumaios, sit behind her.

Terracotta plaque

Terracotta plaque, ca. 450 BCE. Fletcher Fund, 1925. On view in Gallery 157.

This terracotta plaque shows another scene near the end of the Odyssey. After being away for 20 years, Odysseus is not recognized by his family at first. But his wet nurse Eurykleia, who is seen here washing his feet, recognizes him from an old scar. The plaque also shows his son Telemachos and wife Penelope.

As noted by the Met in a blog post, other items from the museum’s collection that are related to The Odyssey include a scarab made of carnelian that is carved with the Trojan Horse, a terracotta jug showing Odysseus using a bow, and a 1st-century BCE fresco showing Polyphemus in a more “compassionate light,” as the museum notes.

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Traveling around New York City with small children will soon get a little easier. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday announced that every bus will have an open stroller area, a designated space for parents and caregivers to hold a stroller without having to fold it up, which was previously required to ride. The agency said about 75 percent of its 5,800 buses have been retrofitted with the open stroller area, with the rest to be installed by the end of the year.

The MTA tested the open stroller areas on buses as part of a pilot program that began in 2023 and slowly expanded over the years. By the end of 2026, all local and Select Bus Service buses will have the new stroller areas as part of a new permanent policy.

The stroller spaces will be found either as an open space near the rear door or a pair of side-by-side seats that flip up, depending on the bus model. Buses currently in the program will have a stroller decal on the outside of the bus. Only one stroller can be open at a time.

“The expansion of the Open Stroller program allows us to make buses more accessible for more riders while providing fast, safe, reliable service for New Yorkers and their families,” said New York City Transit President Demetrius Crichlow.

“We understand even the youngest New Yorkers have places to be and we’re ensuring our bus network continues to get them there.”

The expansion is possible thanks to a $1.5 million grant from Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Assembly Members Nily Rozic and Jo Anne Simon.

Accessibility advocates like Christine Serdjenian Yearwood, who founded UP-STAND to advocate for pregnant people and families who use mass transit, called the new policy “life-changing.”

“This policy came about through the hard work of so many stakeholders who recognized how life-changing this accommodation could be for caregivers and young children in New York City,” she said. “Today, we are giving families a more certain, safe, and equitable mode to physically reach and fully participate in our great city.”

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On 16 secluded acres in the historic hamlet of Red Rock in East Chatham, New York, Red Rock House at 205 County Route 24 is an example of modern architecture that integrates seamlessly with the forest that surrounds it. Designed by Anmahian Winton Architects with landscapes by Studio Reed-Hilderbrand, the compound offers every contemporary comfort while maintaining harmony with the natural landscape. Asking $4.6 million, the homes and grounds represent as much a restorative experience as a secluded getaway, with a saltwater pool, guest cabins–even a tree house.

A driveway winds through the woods to the main house and guest house, connected by a bluestone path. Exteriors are clad in darkened cedar to disappear into the surrounding forest. A terraced pergola offers an outdoor refuge with a wood-burning fireplace and a 60-foot heated saltwater pool.

The three-level main house features open, modern interiors. Glass walls offering treetop views frame a double-height living room. An adjacent lounge anchored by a wood-burning fireplace opens to wraparound terrace set into the forest.

A contemporary kitchen surrounds a center island topped by Vermont Danby marble. Premium additions include custom cabinetry and appliances by Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele. A large dining area opens onto a balcony overlooking the pool and grounds. A powder room completes this level.

Upstairs, a tranquil primary suite offers a separate sitting area with a gas fireplace and a marble-clad en-suite bathroom with a two-person tub. Additional luxuries include a large custom dressing room and a laundry closet. Next door is a media room with a fireplace and built-in bookshelves.

Walk out to the pool from the home’s lower level, which offers two bedrooms, an office, and a full bathroom. In addition to living and guest quarters, this level could serve as a gym, home office, or studio.

A separate guest house has the same contemporary design, offering a kitchenette, two bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Also on the property are a creekside cottage and trail that winds through the woods to a treehouse, offering the perfect spot for meditation or reflection. A 60-foot heated saltwater pool offers even more outdoor options.

Twenty-first-century comforts throughout the property include multi-zone HVAC, radiant heated floors, custom architectural lighting, a central vacuum system, and a 22KW generator. A two-car garage provides abundant storage and a Tesla charging station. The town of Chatham is 10 minutes away, and Hudson is just 25 minutes away.

[Listing details: 205 County Route 24 by Richard Orenstein of Brown Harris Stevens]

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Although it’s technically safe, you may not want to swim in the East River. Swimming on the East River, however, is an entirely different story. The Floating Pool Lady is not just a pool. It’s a floating pool within a retrofitted barge that’s currently docked at Barretto Point Park in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx. Best of all, it’s the only floating pool in the country.

As 6sqft previously reported, floating pools aren’t new to NYC. Following a growing awareness of public health and hygiene in the early 19th century, the city debuted the first free public floating baths in 1870. These were barge-like structures with a well in the middle, kept afloat by pontoons.

The wells were lined with slats that allowed river water to flow through. By 1911, the city had 15 floating baths, with an estimated yearly attendance of over 1.8 million people. However, the growing pollution of the Hudson and East Rivers made floating baths much less appealing, and by the 1940s, all of the facilities were taken out of commission.

The floating pool experience was entirely gone for nearly 70 years. But in 2007, The Neptune Foundation purchased a cargo barge and renovated it to include a half Olympic-sized pool, changing rooms with lockers, and a sprinkler station. The Floating Pool Lady was initially docked at Brooklyn Bridge Park but moved permanently to Barretto Point Park a year later. Unlike the floating baths of yore, the water in the Floating Pool Lady is chlorine-treated, so there’s no need to worry about polluted water.

Like all of the NYC Parks Department’s outdoor pools, the Floating Pool Lady is completely free and open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure to bring a combination lock, as personal items other than towels aren’t allowed in the pool area and locks aren’t provided.

The Bronx pool remains the only floating pool in the country and in New York City, but that will change soon. Plans to build a self-filtering floating pool in the East River off Pier 35 are at the finish line, but the pool most likely won’t be ready until next year after several delays.

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Editor’s note: The original version of this article was published on August 2, 2019 and has since been updated.

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Willets Point, New York City’s largest new all-affordable housing development in decades, has welcomed its first residents. The first affordable homes at Willets Point Commons opened earlier this year, with 880 units across two buildings. Upon completion, the Willets Point development will bring an unprecedented 2,500 units of affordable, workforce, and moderate-income housing for individuals, families, and seniors to the former industrial Queens neighborhood. Located across from Citi Field, the development by Queens Development Group (QDG), a joint venture of Related Companies and Sterling Equities, is part of a growing community of retail and entertainment opportunities, including the city’s first professional soccer stadium. New photos offer a first look at the new apartments and the suite of amenities available to residents.

Managed by Related Management Company, Willets Point Commons offers two landscaped inner courtyards, outdoor terraces and BBQs, a tenant lounge space, a fitness center, a children’s playroom, co-working space, secure bike storage, electric vehicle charging, and ground-floor retail shops, as well as laundry and package rooms.

The rest of the city is easily accessed by the 7-train, LIRR, and Q19, Q90, and Q66 bus routes, all just steps away.

Plans to redevelop the former dumping ground and industrial neighborhood have been in the works for decades. As 6sqft previously reported, the mixed-use development is the result of a decades-long attempt to transform the blighted Willets Point section of Corona, Queens. The economic development site is situated within the industrial neighborhood east of Citi Field known as the Iron Triangle.

“Today is a major milestone for Willets Point. I’m proud to welcome the first residents home to Willets Point Commons–the largest fully affordable housing development our city has seen in decades,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an earlier press release.

“At a time when too many New Yorkers are being priced out of the neighborhoods they built, this project is proof that government can still deliver bold, transformative change. By bringing together labor, community partners, and every level of government, we are creating a future where working families can afford to build their lives in this city.”

As part of phase one of the development, the 880 homes within Willets Point Commons include Buildings 1 and 2, serving households earning between 30 and 120 percent of area median income (AMI). Twenty percent of apartments will be set aside for Queens Community Board 7 residents, 10 percent for veterans and NYC municipal employees, five percent for mobility access needs, and two percent for visual/hearing access needs.

Also of note, the senior housing portion of the complex breaks ground this month. Once complete, 220 affordable senior housing apartments will complete the 1,100-unit commitment for the development’s first phase.

“Rising out of the former Valley of Ashes are 880 brighter futures for the first residents of the reimagined Willets Point,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. said in a statement.

“This historic moment for our borough is the first of many more to come in this community, and I look forward to the creation of 220 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors to that list. This transformational project proves that Queens is truly the future, and I couldn’t be more grateful to work alongside our public and private partners in growing this Valley of Opportunity.”

Phase two will bring the remaining 1,400 of the project’s 2,500 new affordable homes.

Also part of phase two are a new public school, over 150,000 square feet of public open space, and Etihad Park, the city’s first professional soccer-specific stadium and the future home of the New York City Football Club (NYCFC). There will also be space for local businesses and a new hotel.

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More than a dozen new bills will be introduced in the New York City Council this fall that aim to curb illegal electric bikes and scooters, one week after a 17-year-old riding an illegal motorized bike was hit and killed by an SUV. Speaker Julie Menin and several other council members announced plans to hold a hearing on September 30 on e-bike and e-scooter safety. Menin also released a list of 17 bills to be considered next month, including legislation that bans class 3 bikes traveling at 25 miles per hour, requires more rider data from third-party delivery apps, increases enforcement, and creates a task force to study street design, among others.

“Every New Yorker deserves to move around our city freely and safely, regardless of how they get around. But too many people have been seriously injured or killed in crashes involving illegal, high-speed e-bikes, e-motos, and e-scooters,” Menin said.

“We already have laws on the books, yet they are not being adequately enforced — and we must also examine what additional legislative solutions are needed to keep New Yorkers safe.”

Menin, along with Council Members Shaun Abreu, Harvey Epstein, and Oswald Feliz, will lead the hearing on September 30.

As the New York Times reported, a 17-year-old boy riding an illegal e-bike died last week after he collided with an SUV on Centre Street near City Hall, and a 49-year-old woman riding a stand-up e-scooter on the Upper West Side died last month after being hit by a driver. In May, two men died, one riding an illegal scooter and the other a regular bike, after crashing into each other in a bike lane on the Queensboro Bridge.

According to Menin, e-bike collisions are up 31.7 percent this year compared to 2025, with over 500 collisions involving e-bikes in 2026 alone. As Streetsblog reported, Menin did not specify that the majority of deaths and injuries were “people riding e-bikes, not people hit by people riding e-bikes.”

The city’s Department of Transportation found that between 2017 and 2025, 45 rider deaths involved illegal e-bikes that travel faster than 25 mph, accounting for 54 percent of all e-bike rider deaths during that period. During the same period, 14 rider fatalities involved stand-up scooters capable of traveling faster than 20 mph, representing 52 percent of all stand-up scooter deaths.  

A bill sponsored by Council Member Lynn Schulman would require delivery services to obtain a business license from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Others ban the sale and rental of Class 3 bicycles with electric assists, require the police to report traffic enforcement involving e-bikes, increase penalties, and require third-party apps to submit data on drivers’ ID and location.

Additional bills will be introduced in the coming weeks that include more insurance requirements for delivery apps, trade-in incentives for unsafe devices, and “infrastructure changes to slow high-speed riding.”

Separately, Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced action to stop the sale of illegal e-bikes and scooters by issuing cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers.

Motorized stand-up scooters weighing more than 100 pounds or capable of traveling faster than 20 miles per hour, e-bikes capable of speeds exceeding 25 miles per hour, and seated mopeds that do not have and display a valid identification number are all considered illegal in New York.

The mayor said it should be up to the corporations, not every New Yorker, to know the law. Each penalty will result in a $2,000 fine for each individual infraction.

When asked during a press conference on Wednesday about the Council’s legislative proposals, Mamdani said he plans to work with the Council, but was more focused on immediate action.

He said he does not support bills that would require riders to register with the state.

“I think the focus of today is tackling the root causes of what has led to the loss of many New Yorkers’ lives,” Mamdani said when asked about the bill. “When it comes to registration for e-bikers, I do not believe that that would actually improve street safety, and that’s not an approach that I believe we should move ahead with.”

The Council voted to legalize e-bikes and scooters in 2020 to decriminalize the work of delivery workers, most of whom are immigrants of color. Under Mayor Eric Adams, the NYPD began issuing criminal summonses to riders for low-level offenses and mandated a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit for e-bikes.

Last spring, Mamdani rescinded the policy for minor violations. Instead, officers issue standard traffic tickets to cyclists, the same given to drivers.

The mayor said the 42 companies, including Amazon, Wayfair, and Walmart, which sell the illegal bikes, have until August 18 to comply.

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The sturdy steel vending machines with giant buttons and colorful hardware that spit out MetroCards to commuting New Yorkers for 30 years are now a thing of the past, with the ubiquitous rollout of OMNY. But some transit enthusiasts can relive the glory days of the devices: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday said it is auctioning off a limited number of MetroCard Vending Machines and MetroCard Express Machines. Note that the winning bidder must pick up the machines, which weigh over 1,000 pounds, themselves.

Designed by Antenna Design’s Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger, the vending machines featured an intuitive interface, guiding commuters on how to pay for fare cards with extra-large font and primary color-coded hardware. Plus, the “stainless-steel casing and ceramic-coated bezels” prevented graffiti and scratching, and made it easy to clean, according to the designers.

As Curbed reported in 2022, the Antenna machines were actually the MTA’s second attempt. The first type “everyone hated,” because, Udagawa told the website, the machines were designed by engineers who did not think about the fastest and easiest way New Yorkers could get their MetroCards.

MetroCards, which ended their run last December, and the machines that dispensed them, are now looked back on fondly by those who appreciate good and functional design. Paola Antonelli, a senior curator for architecture and design at the Museum of Modern Art, told Curbed in an interview that she loved the sheer scale of the machines.

“You could just use your whole hand to push one of those buttons. It was this kind of sturdiness that I loved about it. No nonsense,” Antonelli said. “It made me think of one of those MTA workers that emerged from tunnels wearing their orange vests and their gloves. It had something that was truly just like New York.”

The auction for the vending machines opened on Wednesday, August 5, and will run through August 25 at 8 p.m. The larger MetroCard machines are 80 inches long, 42 inches wide, 36 inches deep, and weigh 1,050 pounds. The more compact express machines are 21 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 42 inches high, and weigh about 210 pounds.

Successful bidders will be notified by email after the auction closes. The machines will be sold as-is, and come in “various stages of wear and tear.” Electronic and payment processing components have been removed, according to the MTA. Pick-ups need to be scheduled in advance and take place within 10 days.

The MTA routinely sells subway and bus memorabilia throughout the year, including a special holiday sale in December. Collectibles offered include subway signs, wooden station benches, strip maps, trash cans, and more.

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Crown Heights takes the crown for the best landscaped block in Brooklyn once again. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesday named Lincoln Place between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue as the winner of its annual “Greenest Block in Brooklyn” competition, the fourth time the block has come in first. As a whole, the neighborhood is no stranger to the green accolades: a residential block in Crown Heights has won four of the last five contests.

The free annual competition, with 2026 marking its 30th year, aims to promote streetscape gardening and neighborhood connection throughout Brooklyn. All residential and commercial blocks, as well as community gardens, are invited to enter.

This year, 139 blocks entered the competition, 47 of which were first-time entrants, a record high according to the garden. Blocks represented the diversity and breadth of the borough, from Bath Beach to Greenpoint. The panel of judges came from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and local horticulture professionals.

The winning residential block for this year, Lincoln Place between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue, also won in 2024, 2022, and 2019. The block’s gardening committee “P.L.A.N.T.” organizes the block’s landscaping, and members mentor groups who want to learn about gardening in their community.

“We at P.L.A.N.T. are incredibly proud to have started this ad hoc group seven years ago. Since then, we have made a meaningful difference not only in Brooklyn, but throughout New York City,” P.L.A.N.T.’s committee said in a statement.

“This year’s theme, ‘When the Big Apple Goes Green,’ reminds us that New York becomes stronger and more beautiful one block at a time. Our greening efforts have brought neighbors together around a shared purpose, proving that when a community plants with pride and works side by side, the Big Apple truly grows greener from the ground up.”

Last year, the garden named a stretch of Eastern Parkway between Franklin Avenue and Bedford Avenue as the greenest.

In addition to the greenest block in Brooklyn, the contest honors the greenest storefront, the best street tree beds, the best community garden streetscape, the best window box, and the rookie of the year.

This year’s second place winner was a tie between the L&S Jefferson Avenue Block Association for their work on Jefferson Avenue between Lewis and Stuyvesant Avenues in Bed-Stuy and Bay Ridge Blooms, which manages Ridge Boulevard between 71st Street and Ovington Avenue. The third greenest block is on East 92nd Street between Church Avenue and Avenue A in Canarsie, landscaped by the Canarsie Carailles.

BBG awarded Hsi Ling Chang Fine Woodworking in Boerum Hill as the greenest storefront, followed by Fishbone and Best Bites, both in East Flatbush, tied for second place. Tied for third place were Luu’s Auto Shop in Boerum Hill and Grassroots Bklyn in Crown Heights.

“Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn competition has been a beloved tradition for 30 years, celebrating our neighbors who make our borough a more beautiful and welcoming place to live,” Sonal Bhatt, vice president of education at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, said.

“Congratulations to this year’s winners, P.L.A.N.T., and to all of this year’s participants. Your creativity and dedication embody the spirit of the contest and help make Brooklyn greener, one block at a time. BBG is proud to support this important community work.”

See the full list of winners here.

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A new housing development in Hunts Point will deliver 96 supportive and affordable homes for formerly unhoused New Yorkers. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday broke ground on the Doe Fund’s Casanova Residence at 658-674 Casanova Street in the Bronx. Of the 96 homes, 38 affordable units will be available through the city’s housing lottery system, while the remaining 58 units will be reserved for vulnerable populations.

Best known for its “Ready, Willing & Able” work training program, the Casanova Residence marks the Doe Fund’s 13th affordable and supportive housing building, bringing the organization’s portfolio to more than 1,400 units spanning 1.2 million square feet across the five boroughs.

The supportive units will serve individuals and families with serious mental illness, substance use disorders or disabling medical conditions through the city’s 15/15 Supportive Housing Initiative.

Residents will have access to services including case management, adult basic education, computer skills and financial literacy classes, occupational courses, paid work training, job-search preparation, legal referrals and more.

Casanova Residence sits across the street from the Peninsula, a new housing development that is replacing the notorious Spofford Juvenile Detention Center. The Peninsula will also be home to the first city-owned grocery store, one of five city-owned grocery stores opening in every borough.

“This project is just one example of our broader efforts to rewrite the relationship between City Hall and the people of the Bronx,” Mamdani said during a groundbreaking ceremony for Casanova Residence on Monday. “Through our historic housing plan ‘Block by Block,’ we are taking a targeted approach to the lasting housing inequities that disproportionately affect those in this borough, holding bad landlords accountable and supporting organized tenants along the way.”

The mayor added: “As we break ground on Casanova Residences today, we are writing that new chapter for this corner. One where those who live here no longer experience neglect as a norm, but one where New Yorkers can instead go home to a decent, dignified space and where city government fulfills its fundamental responsibility to make that possible.”

Designed by Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, the building will also offer free broadband internet, a fitness center, landscaped outdoor space and dedicated community and service areas operated by the Doe Fund.

Investing in supportive housing is a central tenet of the Mamdani administration’s “Block by Block” housing plan. In the recently adopted city budget, the mayor committed to investing $1 billion over the next two fiscal years to create and preserve supportive housing, marking a 60 percent increase over the previous two fiscal years.

Earlier this year, the city also launched the Supportive Preservation Program, which provides dedicated funding and technical assistance to preserve and stabilize existing supportive housing, including developments financed through city, state and federal programs.

“Supportive housing plays a critical role in the city’s housing ecosystem, and I’m happy to mark this milestone with the Doe Fund, for future Casanova tenants and for Hunts Point. This project will help New Yorkers for decades to come,” Leila Bozorg, deputy mayor for housing and planning, said.

“We are investing in supportive and affordable housing at an unprecedented scale across the city, including through creating new housing like Casanova, and by providing the preservation assistance that many of our existing supportive housing residents deserve.”

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New York City has given homeowners who received notices that they may be subject to the new pied-à-terre surcharge an extra four weeks to apply for exemptions, following criticism over the rollout of the notices. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Finance (DOF) Commissioner Richard Lee on Saturday announced the deadline extension, which gives eligible property owners until September 18 to submit exemption applications for surcharges on their non-primary residences. The city began notifying eligible property owners late last month, and the rollout came under heavy criticism from some homeowners who said they received notices despite not qualifying for the new tax.

Approved in May, the surcharge applies to one- to three-family homes, condominiums, and co-ops valued at $5 million or more whose owners maintain a separate primary residence.

The tax fulfills one of Mamdani’s key campaign pledges to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who previously opposed the tax, reversed course as the city grappled with a multibillion-dollar budget gap, later saying the surcharge could generate at least $500 million in annual revenue for the city.

However, while the tax is designed to target wealthier residents, some New Yorkers who say they should not qualify have been caught in the crossfire since the city began sending notices to homeowners who may be subject to the tax last month.

The extension gives homeowners additional time to prove that their property is their primary residence or demonstrate that they are otherwise not subject to the surcharge. It also gives them more time to receive assistance from the DOF and have their questions answered before submitting an application.

As 6sqft previously reported, there was confusion over who qualifies for the surcharge, a misconception that was amplified after the DOF released its twice-yearly publication of the names and addresses linked to nearly one million taxable properties, in accordance with the new law.

Additionally, there have been several instances of individuals with only one primary NYC residence being notified that they may be subject to the tax. Karen Young, a NYC resident since 1972, told New York Times that she received a letter warning that she may be subject to the surcharge. Young said her five-story Upper West Side home is the only residence she has lived in since 1997.

Council Member Gale Brewer, who has lived full-time in her Upper West Side townhouse since 1994, said she found her name on the list.

During a press conference last week, Mamdani clarified that the lists cover most non-rental residential properties in the city, not just those likely to be subject to the tax. Only property owners who have received notices are subject to the surcharge.

He added that those owners represent only a small portion of the properties included on the lists. The majority fall below the threshold required for owners to be eligible for the surcharge, with roughly 24,000 properties valued below $5 million. In addition, the surcharge would only apply to properties that are not the owner’s primary residence.

Still, in light of the confusion, the city is now offering a four-week extension for homeowners to ask additional questions and submit the required documentation.

During a Monday press conference, Mamdani continued to address the confusion between the property tax lists and the letters New Yorkers have been receiving, saying that 17,000 homeowners had already received the notices.

“There has been both a willful and an unintentional conflation of both the property tax roll and these letters,” he said.

“Anyone who received a letter and believes they may qualify for an exemption should take advantage of this additional time,” Lee said. “Our team is ready to answer questions, help people navigate the application process, and ensure every applicant has the information they need.”

The city has also expanded its outreach efforts across all five boroughs, working directly with co-op and condominium boards, property managers and building representatives to share information with residents. It is also conducting outreach at senior centers and other community gathering spaces.

The city will also reach out directly to homeowners who received notices, where contact information is available, to answer questions and provide guidance on the exemption and appeals process.

“The pied-à-terre tax is an important new tool to help our city collect the revenue we need for safer streets, cleaner parks, and other critical investments across the five boroughs,” Mamdan said.

“We are announcing the extension of the exemption application deadline to ensure that New Yorkers who received the ‘You may be subject to…’ letters have the time and information they need.”

Homeowners who need assistance with the exemption process can call 311 or contact the DOF through its website.

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The site of the historic Essex Street Market on the Lower East Side is slated to become a mixed-use development with 99 apartments. As one of the last remaining undeveloped parcels in the city’s decade-long Essex Crossing redevelopment, 100 Essex Street will rise 10 stories and include 26 affordable apartments, ground-floor retail, and a new elevator and escalator for the Delancey Street subway station. Developed by Delancey Street Associates and designed by S9 Architecture, the new building will rise on the site of the historic market, which opened in 1940 and closed its doors in 2019. Many vendors moved to a new and larger Essex Street Market across the street as part of the redevelopment.

As part of a push to clean up the streets and end unregulated pushcarts that became popular at the turn of the century, Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia opened Essex Street Market in 1940. The original version had 475 stalls across four buildings, with many shops run by Jewish, Italian, and Puerto Rican immigrants of the Lower East Side. As shopping habits and the economy shifted in the 1970s, and New Yorkers started shopping elsewhere, the market struggled to stay open, and by the middle of the 1980s, less than 60 vendors remained.

To save the market, the city’s Economic Development Corporation took over, consolidated the remaining tenants in one building, and completed a renovation in 1995. The Essex Street Market opened at its new home at 88 Essex Street in 2019, including a mix of original vendors and new vendors, as part of the Essex Crossing development, which includes nine sites across six acres of city-owned land.

The project planned for 100 Essex Street, known as Site 9, brings the total housing under the redevelopment to 1,100 apartments, including 550 affordable units.

As first reported by The Lo-Down, the design for 100 Essex Street was revealed during a presentation to Manhattan Community Board 3 from BFC Partners, one of several firms that make up Delancey Street Associates, and S9 Architecture last month. The development, originally scheduled for completion in 2018, will rise 10 stories and span approximately 114,000 square feet.

The architects designed 100 Essex Street to reflect the neighborhood’s historic tenement buildings while also incorporating the vibrancy of the Lower East Side. Because the site is thin and long, the building will have a break in the facade to make it appear like two separate buildings. There will be three types of brick, including a green glazed brick and a dark gray brick.

Like many new residential buildings in the works, the project includes 99 apartments. Developers constructing new residential developments can apply to receive a tax break under the new 485-x program, while avoiding paying a higher minimum wage to workers that is required for buildings with 100 units and above.

According to the developers, there will be 15 studios, 35 one-bedrooms, 35 two-bedrooms, and 14 three-bedrooms. Amenities include in-unit laundry, a fitness room, a children’s playroom, a bike room, a pet spa, a co-working area, outdoor space, and a golf simulator.

The plan calls for four commercial spaces along Delancey and Essex Streets, which will most likely be retail and food and beverage tenants.

The project also includes enlarging the Delancey Street subway station easement to allow the MTA to build an elevator connecting the corner of Delancey and Essex Streets to the Delancey–Essex complex, home to the F, M, J, and Z trains. The MTA project includes other upgrades to make the station fully ADA-accessible, as the agency announced last April.

Construction could start this fall, starting with the demolition of the existing building, with the MTA work beginning next year. Work could wrap up in 2029, according to the developer.

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This historic three-story home at 674 East 24th Street is on a tree-shaded block in Ditmas Park, the Brooklyn neighborhood, also known as Victorian Flatbush. In addition to curb appeal, gracious proportions, and seven bedrooms, this classic late-19th-century home, asking $1.95 million, has the rare city perk of a private driveway and a two-car garage.

Past a wide, welcoming front porch, a pair of original stained-glass doors opens into a light-filled living room with parquet-tiled wood floors. Classic pocket doors reveal an adjacent formal dining room.

A capacious pantry leads to an eat-in-kitchen accented with the home’s original brick. From here, another pantry leads down the steps to a planted, shaded backyard. There is also a powder room on this floor.

Up an elegant stair of burnished oak, the second floor holds three bedrooms and a full bath. The primary bedroom is a standout, featuring a rounded wall with windows of curved glass.

The home’s top floor offers three more bedrooms, one with a huge cedar closet. A full bath honors the home’s Victorian style with a classic claw-foot tub.

At the lowest level, a full basement offers a large laundry room and plenty of additional storage with potential as a playroom or office. The private drive and garage mean less time finding a parking space, more time for drinks and conversation on the front porch.

[Listing details: 674 East 24th Street by Michael Petrosino, Janice Cimberg, and Michele Petrosino of The Corcoran Group]

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New Yorkers will have to wait a little longer for the self-filtering floating pool in the East River. Initially slated for a pilot this summer, the +POOL team announced on X on Wednesday that while construction is nearly complete, ongoing work on the Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience project will delay testing of the prototype until at least 2027. More than 15 years in the making, the project reached a major milestone in summer 2024, when Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Mayor Eric Adams selected Pier 35 as its official location.

The nonprofit +POOL first proposed a self-filtering floating pool in 2015. Since then, the group has worked with the city’s Economic Development Corporation and local stakeholders to create a plan, analyze the city’s water quality, and identify the best location for the pool, as 6sqft previously reported.

In May 2021, +POOL received approval to move forward with plans for a floating pool on the south side of Pier 35 on the Lower East Side. In January 2024, Hochul and Adams committed $16 million to the nonprofit to help bring the project to fruition.

Then, in August 2024, when Hochul and Adams announced Pier 35 as the official location, the +POOL team said that the structure could be ready by the summer of 2025. After further delays due to ice floes, blizzards, and seaweed, the project is delayed again.

Original renderings of the project depicted a 110-by-36-foot, plus-shaped floating pool equipped with a filtration system designed to clean raw river water to an “acceptable microbiological standard for swimming.”

According to +POOL, the city’s ongoing work on the Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience (BMCR) project, which is installing a series of flood-prevention measures to protect the Two Bridges area from a 100-year storm surge into the 2050s, has further delayed the project’s deployment until at least 2027.

In a post on X, the group said the sewer line that +POOL is permitted to connect to is being replaced as part of the BMCR project and will not be completed until the fall. Because +POOL requires a sewer connection to discharge wastewater produced by the regular backwashing of its filters, the pool’s pilot cannot proceed until the new sewer line is complete.

For now, the completed prototype sits at the Erie Basin Bargeport in Red Hook, where it will eventually be transported to Pier 35 in the East River, according to Gothamist. The nonprofit said it has secured all required approvals from city, state and federal agencies for the upcoming testing phase.

“Our primary responsibility, as stewards of such a large-scale, publicly funded project, is to pivot when necessary to support the needs of our city and state partners, investors and the people of New York,” Kara Meyer, managing director of Friends of +POOL, said in a statement, as reported by Time Out.

“While this shift comes at a cost to the organization and the project, those realities will feel insignificant when we are living in a New York City that has advanced infrastructure to protect from storm surges while opening up safe public river access for healthful recreation.”

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New York City has released an interactive map identifying more than 100 city-owned sites where it plans to build over 50,000 new homes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg on Thursday released the Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Tracker, a tool providing New Yorkers with the first detailed look at the administration’s plans to develop underutilized, city-owned properties. The LIFT task force identified the sites after Mamdani established the group on his first day in office to find city-owned properties suitable for residential development.

“Too many New Yorkers are being priced out of their homes. We have a responsibility to use every tool we have to build the affordable housing our city needs,” Mamdani said. “The LIFT tracker brings transparency to that work and makes clear that City-owned land is not sitting idle—it is becoming homes, libraries, and community space across the five boroughs.”

The Mamdani administration plans to issue five or more new requests for proposals (RFPs) each year to redevelop city-owned land for housing.

LIFT was created to help address the city’s housing crisis. Currently, a majority of households are rent-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Nearly one in three households are also severely rent-burdened, spending more than 50 percent of their income on housing.

In addition, the city’s rental vacancy rate currently sits at a historic low of 1.4 percent, underscoring the severity of the housing shortage and the increasing unaffordability of living in the five boroughs.

With a campaign platform centered on affordability, Mamdani signed a series of executive orders on his first day in office, including one establishing LIFT, as part of an effort to use every tool at the city’s disposal to follow through on that pledge.

The city owns or leases more than 15,000 properties, which together span roughly the size of Brooklyn. More than half are dedicated to parks and cultural resources, including libraries and museums.

Roughly 38 percent host active services such as schools, hospitals, firehouses and other essential infrastructure that require uninterrupted service, making their replacement or relocation necessary before the properties could be converted to housing, a process that would be both difficult and expensive.

Still, the task force has identified more than 100 city-owned sites suitable for housing development. These include The Aurea, announced earlier this month, which will bring 131 new homes to a former NYPD parking lot in the East Village, and The Orion, unveiled Wednesday, with nearly 1,000 homes on a vacant waterfront lot in Long Island City.

Another approach has been building affordable housing atop libraries. Highlights include plans to replace the Upper West Side’s Bloomingdale Library with a new branch topped by 850 apartments, as well as proposals for the Bronx’s Grand Concourse Library and Brooklyn’s Bensonhurst Library, among others.

In addition to identifying sites suitable for housing, the city has also created tools to speed up the construction of those homes. In March, Mamdani launched the Neighborhood Builders Fast Track to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing on city-owned land.

Through the program, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development can pre-qualify affordable housing developers and shorten the pre-development request for proposals (RFPs) process by eight months for certain projects, cutting the time needed to select a developer nearly in half.

That month, the city announced the first three sites to be developed under the program: 784-800 Myrtle Avenue in Bed-Stuy, 1337 Jerome Avenue in Mount Eden and 109-43 Farmers Boulevard in Jamaica. The projects are expected to deliver 300 new affordable apartments, including 100 affordable homeownership units at the Bronx and Queens sites.

These projects, along with many others, can now be viewed through the city’s new interactive tool, allowing New Yorkers to track the administration’s progress toward delivering new homes.

The plan builds on the administration’s broader housing strategy, which includes $22 billion in affordable housing investments over the next five years, including $5 billion in capital funding for new affordable homes over the next two years.

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Surrounded by the wilderness of the western Catskills in Franklin Village, New York, this unique mixed-use property at 422 Main Street has both history and charm. Built in 1878 as the town bank and post office, it was the creative workplace and showroom of noted apparel designers Sean Scherer of Kabinett & Kammer and Gary Graham. The creative duo created a live/work opportunity that is as flexible as it is livable.

Every corner of the space is filled with light, making it even more inspirational for artists, designers, and creators. On the ground floor, a new front porch inspired by the original structure leads to two classic village storefronts with original display windows.

Inside, 12-foot ceilings and poured concrete floors provide a clean frame for historic details like partial wainscoting and custom partitions made from salvaged antique windows. There are two half-baths that serve the retail space. At the back, a one-bedroom apartment offers rental income or expands the building’s commercial potential.

On one side of the second floor is more creative inspiration in the form of a dreamy, light-filled loft-style studio with 10-foot ceilings. Currently used as a fashion design atelier, the open space has as many potential uses as your imagination will allow.

On the opposite side is a two-bedroom residence that has been painstakingly designed with the comforts of home. Throughout, timeless finishes like brass switch plates, new Andersen windows, and period-inspired details have been chosen to reflect the former residents’ creative eye.

A custom English-style kitchen has beadboard-clad walls and ceilings, antique built-ins, a wavy-glass display cabinet, and an Italian ceramic farmhouse sink with Kallista brass fixtures. Through the room’s many windows are views of the rolling hills beyond.

The adjacent living space is equally welcoming. A quiet bedroom wing offers a primary bedroom with a classic marble-enhanced bath. A second bedroom feels like an enchanted country attic.

At the back is a private yard, ready for landscaping or gardening. The building offers a separate owner’s entrance, four off-street parking spaces, and plenty of storage.

This restored Catskills landmark is an unusually flexible find, with opportunities for living, creating, and working without leaving home, less than three hours from the George Washington Bridge.

[Listing details: 422 Main Street by Sarah Broach of Compass and Deb Dolan of Keller Williams Upstate New York]

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New vending machines will be installed at over two dozen New York City subway stations as a modern alternative to traditional newsstands that have dwindled over the years. CC Vending will open automated, cashless retail spaces that will sell drinks, snacks, and everyday essentials as part of a partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Coca-Cola. The initial rollout will bring 60 machines to 26 high-traffic stations, with the first now operating at the Second Avenue-East Houston, 23rd Street-Broadway, and 116th Street-Lexington Avenue stations.

CC Vending II, a joint venture between Transit Tech NYC and CC Vending, was created to modernize long-vacant retail spaces throughout the public transit system. Transit Tech leads the initiative’s design, engineering, construction and program management, while CC Vending oversees operations, service and logistics.

The partners developed the initiative in response to an MTA request for proposals issued in 2024 and were selected to carry out the program.

“This initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter for NYC’s subway system,” Michael Cascione, Sr., president of CC Vending, said. “Together with the MTA and Coca-Cola, we’re delivering a more convenient experience for millions of riders.”

“This launch is the result of years of planning, collaboration and innovation, and we’re proud to see our vision come to life,” he added. “As a NY company that started with a single vending machine more than 35 years ago, it’s especially rewarding to help shape the future of retail in the city’s transit system.”

Since they are housed within former retail spaces, the machines do not take up additional platform space and are installed flush with existing station walls. The rollout will span the entire island of Manhattan, stretching from Wall Street to 116th Street and Lexington Avenue.

Other Manhattan stations slated to receive the vending machines include 23rd Street, 42nd Street-Bryant Park, 49th Street, 5th Avenue, 8th Street-NYU, 86th Street, 96th Street, Borough Hall, Broadway-Lafayette Street, Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Canal Street, Christopher Street-Stonewall, Grand Street, Prince Street, and South Ferry.

Major transit hubs in Brooklyn and Queens, including Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center, DeKalb Avenue, Flushing-Main Street, Grand Street, Jamaica-179th Street, and Woodhaven Boulevard, will also receive vending machines.

According to ABC 7, the machines offer an assortment of snacks and beverages. Snacks cost around $3 each, while the most expensive beverage, a protein shake, costs $4.50.

While the RFP was issued in 2024, plans to revamp vacant newsstands have been circulating for years. In 2015, the MTA signed a 10-year contract to operate newsstands at Union Square, Columbus Circle and Brookfield Place selling snacks and “millennial-friendly goods” such as bike helmets and fresh-squeezed juice.

Vacant newsstands have been repurposed as art galleries, live performance venues, a bodega for dinosaurs, and even a radio station.

Notably, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the MTA rolled out 12 PPE vending machines across 10 busy subway stations, stocked with reusable face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes. The machines were later removed from service.

“By turning vacant retail spaces into customer amenities, we are activating a space into one customers can benefit from,” MTA Chief Customer Officer Shanifah Rieara said. “We’re making stations more welcoming and more convenient, and we look forward to the installation of more vending machines and greater variety.”

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One of the last remaining vacant waterfront parcels in Long Island City will become nearly 1,000 new homes, a majority of which will be priced below market rate. The city on Wednesday announced that Slate Property Group, The Hudson Companies, and Volunteers of America-Greater New York will build The Orion, a three-building development with 980 apartments, of which roughly 66 percent will be affordable for New Yorkers earning extremely low to moderate income. Designed by Marvel, the development will also include community facility space, including a daycare and a workforce development center, an indoor community pool, and new commercial retail. The project will rise on the sixth of seven sites of the city’s ongoing 30-acre Hunter’s Point South redevelopment.

“Solving our affordability crisis will require creative solutions and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach to create housing that works for all New Yorkers and allows them to live in dynamic, diverse, and desirable neighborhoods,” David Schwartz, principal and co-founder of Slate Property Group, said.

“The Orion checks all those boxes and more: it will deliver nearly a thousand new homes for New Yorkers across the income spectrum and provide essential supportive services to those who need it most, all while making Long Island City more resilient to climate change.”

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development selected the team after releasing a request for proposals (RFP) in June 2025. Plans to transform the large swath of the Long Island City waterfront stem from the city’s failed bid to host a portion of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. After the proposal was rejected, the city launched an initiative to redevelop the area into a mixed-use, mixed-income community.

As 6sqft previously reported, five of the seven parcels (A, B, C, F, and G) have been developed, bringing 3,000 homes, new retail, three new schools, an 11-acre public park, and the Queens Landing Boathouse and Environmental Center.

Parcel E measures about 70,000 square feet at 54-42 2nd Street. Plans for the lot were shaped by community input, including meetings and presentations with Queens Community Board 2, outreach to local community-based organizations, flyering and tabling events, and a community visioning workshop.

According to the city, many residents across various income levels struggle to find housing in the neighborhood, especially families with children. In response to that feedback, about a third of The Orion’s 980 apartments will be two-bedrooms or bigger. About 658 apartments will be income-restricted, including 150 supportive housing units.

Community members also expressed a desire for active recreation and flexible gathering spaces. In response, local nonprofit Commonpoint Queens will lease and operate an affordable daycare, workforce development center, and community pool within the development.

Amenities will be found throughout the three buildings, with each including laundry facilities, a fitness center, a community room, bike storage, and a rooftop terrace. Ground-floor amenities will include indoor pools, children’s playrooms, and interior courtyards with playgrounds.

The Orion will be the first project to use HPD’s Mixed Income Market Initiative framework, a new structure that leverages market-rate units to help finance affordable housing. The framework combines extremely low-income and formerly homeless households with moderate-income and market-rate residents in the same building.

“The Orion marks the next step in the transformation of Hunter’s Point, bringing hundreds of new homes, a new child care center, workforce development, and retail space to a long-vacant lot,” Leila Bozorg, deputy mayor for housing and planning, said.

“This project shows how we can use public land to deliver mixed-use projects that benefit future residents and the surrounding community alike.”

Before construction can begin, the development team must also secure financing.

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Leasing has launched at one of the few new rental buildings on the Upper East Side. The Langdon, a 24-story tower at 288 East 88th Street in Yorkville, has 45 two- to five-bedroom apartments with rents ranging from $12,400 to $45,000 per month, as first reported by the New York Post. Developed by Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners and designed by Hill West Architects, the project aims to fill what the developer describes as a shortage of spacious, high-quality rental apartments on the Upper East Side, amid a Manhattan rental vacancy rate of just 1.49 percent.

“We’re excited to be bringing The Langdon to the Upper East Side, a historic neighborhood which has been seeing limited new luxury rental development in recent years,” Tim McCarthy, senior sales and leasing director at Alchemy Properties, said.

“Residents will enjoy thoughtfully designed, light-filled residences, private amenities, and access to one of Manhattan’s most safe and sought-after neighborhoods.”

The residences feature oversized windows, recessed LED lighting, large walk-in closets, and in-unit washers and dryers.

Kitchens include top-of-the-line appliances from Fisher & Paykel, including refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens and microwaves, alongside custom wood veneer cabinetry and quartz finishes. Select residences also offer Miele cooktops.

Bathrooms feature heated floors, herringbone and Porcelanosa tile, custom dual-sink vanities, medicine cabinets and quartz countertops.

Select units, including several full-floor penthouses, feature wraparound terraces that extend the living spaces outdoors and provide skyline views, according to the Post.

Residents will have access to amenities including a fitness center, multipurpose sports court, children’s playroom, media and gaming lounge, co-working space, and a landscaped roof terrace.

Current availabilities range from $12,400 to $45,000 per month, with the developer citing strong demand that has already led to increased asking rents on select residences following the initial launch of leasing.

Keyan Sanai, a Douglas Elliman broker who represents a nearby property, told the Post that The Langdon meets a “demand for these types of buildings,” adding that interest “has been very strong thus far.” Manhattan’s already tight rental vacancy rate fell from 1.57 percent in May to 1.49 percent in June.

The expansion of the Second Avenue Subway has also increased interest in the neighborhood, changing the perception that Second Avenue was “somehow less desirable” than areas closer to Central Park or the 4, 5 and 6 trains, Sanai said.

Historically low vacancy rates have coincided with record-high rents. In June, a report from the Corcoran Group found that the median rent for market-rate residential buildings in Manhattan reached $5,292 per month, up 3 percent from May and 8 percent year over year.

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A 24-story luxury condo tower is taking shape in Tribeca. Developed by Sky Equity Group, 65 Franklin Street broke ground in April and is now starting to rise at the corner of Franklin Street and Tribeca. Designed by COOKFOX Architects, the 106-unit building features a hand-laid brick facade, landscaped loggias, and will be all-electric and “ultra-low energy.” Amenities include a pool, porte-cochère, and private parking.

Sky Equity secured a $320 million construction loan from G4 Capital Partners for the project last year. The firm also acquired the neighboring 59 Franklin Street site from Bonjour Capital, as well as air rights to 361 Broadway, a landmarked building across the street.

HAP Investments purchased the property, then known as 360 Broadway, for $46 million in 2018, according to Tribeca Citizen. Following a 2025 restructuring and recapitalization, Sky Equity became the project’s sole developer.

“We’re pleased to reach this important construction milestone at 65 Franklin Street as we continue expanding our condominium portfolio in Manhattan,” Simon Dushinsky, founder and CEO of Sky Equity Group, said.

“As the building rises above grade, we’re excited to see our vision take shape,” he added. “Thoughtfully designed to complement Tribeca’s distinctive architecture and historic streetscape, 65 Franklin will be a meaningful addition to the neighborhood while delivering an exceptional residential offering for future homeowners.”

COOKFOX has been tapped to lead the design, incorporating the sustainable practices the firm is known for. According to the firm’s website, the project is designed as an “all-electric, ultra-low-energy residential tower,” with filtered air systems and “high-performance envelope strategies” designed to meet and exceed state energy code requirements.

Though the neighborhood’s signature 19th-century cast-iron architecture inspired the design, the condo tower will present a “decidedly modern” aesthetic. A recurring series of arches defines the facade, while hand-laid molded brick creates a textured surface that plays with light and shadow throughout the day.

Graphite-colored metal spandrels will divide the building’s gridded facade, which will feature nearly five-foot-wide windows. Molded brick and “bull-nosed” edges will give the openings a sculptural quality, creating a natural, tactile appearance.

Residences, which will begin at the fourth floor, will showcase natural materials and refined color palettes, drawing inspiration from the city’s historic artist lofts. At this level, layouts will consist of one- and two-bedroom units.

On the 15th floor, a building setback will create space for landscaped terraces and stacked loggias inspired by the city’s historic “pleasure gardens.” Located at Franklin Street and Broadway more than a century ago, the garden provided a place of respite for New Yorkers.

Another setback on the 24th floor will culminate in a penthouse offering panoramic views of Manhattan.

Four double-height columns will anchor the building’s grand lobby, rising into a trio of double-barrel vaults that pay homage to Rafael Guastavino’s vaulted tiled ceilings found in city landmarks including the City Hall subway station, the Municipal Building, and St. John the Divine.

The ground floor will feature a library and automated parking for residents, while wellness amenities on the third and fourth floors will include a pool, sauna, Pilates studio, and fitness space. A landscaped garden will also provide residents with an outdoor space for relaxation.

Additional retail frontage on the second floor and along Franklin Street will further enliven the streetscape.

Construction on 65 Franklin follows the recent topping out of Sky Equity’s first Manhattan condominium, 260 East 72nd Street on the Upper East Side, which was completed in June and designed by Peter Pennoyer Architects.

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Work on the Park Avenue Viaduct, a critical Metro-North corridor in Upper Manhattan, has been completed 60 months ahead of schedule and $195 million under budget. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of the project, which replaced 196 bridge structures and more than 12,600 feet of railroad infrastructure over 28 weekends. The $765 million project aims to strengthen the reliability of the corridor, which carries 98 percent of Metro-North service and all trains traveling to and from Grand Central Terminal.

The 133-year-old viaduct carries four Metro-North tracks above Park Avenue, from the Park Avenue Tunnel at East 97th Street to the Harlem River, supporting roughly 750 trains and 260,000 passengers daily.

Half of the viaduct’s girders date back to the 1890s, prompting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to reconstruct critical portions of the 1.8-mile corridor between East 110th Street and the Harlem River Lift Bridge. The project also replaced aging sections between East 115th Street and East 132nd Street while maintaining uninterrupted Metro-North service.

The project was completed in two phases. The first phase, spanning East 115th Street to East 123rd Street, began in October 2023 and was completed 21 months ahead of schedule. The second phase, spanning East 127th Street to East 132nd Street, began in May 2024 and was completed during the weekend of July 25, 60 months ahead of schedule.

With structural replacement complete, remaining work—including track replacement, cable installation and the removal of temporary fencing and girders—is slated for completion by September 2027.

“This is what it looks like when government delivers: a major project to modernize essential infrastructure completed years ahead of schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars under budget, all without impacting service,” Hochul said.

“The Park Avenue Viaduct is critical, and by replacing infrastructure dating back to the Gilded Age, hundreds of thousands of Metro-North riders will now benefit from a smoother and more reliable ride.”

To ensure uninterrupted train service and streamlined construction, the MTA used several custom-designed gantry systems to lift and place prefabricated bridge units weighing nearly 190,000 pounds each. Unlike traditional crane operations, the gantries allowed crews to install the units during brief weekend work windows.

Using an “intertrack containment system” to create enclosed work zones between active tracks, crews were able to continue construction safely while trains operated on neighboring tracks. The approach reduced the need for flagging personnel, lowering project costs and establishing a model for future work on other narrow, active rail corridors.

Additionally, the bridge components were prefabricated and assembled off-site, reducing work performed on the viaduct, limiting workers’ exposure to high-risk tasks and creating more predictable weekend schedules. This approach allowed replacements to be completed during 48-hour weekend work windows.

“The Park Avenue Viaduct replacement is proof that modernization doesn’t have to come at the expense of great service,” Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development, said.

“Using creative design and construction innovations, this project is a hallmark example of how the MTA is delivering major upgrades across the system better, faster, and cheaper—and all while keeping New Yorkers moving.”

The project is a central component of the MTA’s broader efforts to modernize the Grand Central Artery, which includes the Grand Central Terminal train shed, Park Avenue Tunnel and Park Avenue Viaduct. Many of the structures are more than a century old and in need of replacement.

Work on the viaduct also builds upon the ongoing redesign of Park Avenue led by the city’s Department of Transportation. The agency is redesigning the medians along an 11-block stretch of the iconic corridor between East 46th and East 57th streets.

That section of Park Avenue sits above the Grand Central Terminal train shed, which requires the removal of the existing medians as part of its own transformation.

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Work on the Park Avenue Viaduct, a critical Metro-North corridor in Upper Manhattan, has been completed 60 months ahead of schedule and $195 million under budget. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of the project, which replaced 196 bridge structures and more than 12,600 feet of railroad infrastructure over 28 weekends. The $765 million project aims to strengthen the reliability of the corridor, which carries 98 percent of Metro-North service and all trains traveling to and from Grand Central Terminal.

The 133-year-old viaduct carries four Metro-North tracks above Park Avenue, from the Park Avenue Tunnel at East 97th Street to the Harlem River, supporting roughly 750 trains and 260,000 passengers daily.

Half of the viaduct’s girders date back to the 1890s, prompting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to reconstruct critical portions of the 1.8-mile corridor between East 110th Street and the Harlem River Lift Bridge. The project also replaced aging sections between East 115th Street and East 132nd Street while maintaining uninterrupted Metro-North service.

The project was completed in two phases. The first phase, spanning East 115th Street to East 123rd Street, began in October 2023 and was completed 21 months ahead of schedule. The second phase, spanning East 127th Street to East 132nd Street, began in May 2024 and was completed during the weekend of July 25, 60 months ahead of schedule.

With structural replacement complete, remaining work—including track replacement, cable installation and the removal of temporary fencing and girders—is slated for completion by September 2027.

“This is what it looks like when government delivers: a major project to modernize essential infrastructure completed years ahead of schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars under budget, all without impacting service,” Hochul said.

“The Park Avenue Viaduct is critical, and by replacing infrastructure dating back to the Gilded Age, hundreds of thousands of Metro-North riders will now benefit from a smoother and more reliable ride.”

To ensure uninterrupted train service and streamlined construction, the MTA used several custom-designed gantry systems to lift and place prefabricated bridge units weighing nearly 190,000 pounds each. Unlike traditional crane operations, the gantries allowed crews to install the units during brief weekend work windows.

Using an “intertrack containment system” to create enclosed work zones between active tracks, crews were able to continue construction safely while trains operated on neighboring tracks. The approach reduced the need for flagging personnel, lowering project costs and establishing a model for future work on other narrow, active rail corridors.

Additionally, the bridge components were prefabricated and assembled off-site, reducing work performed on the viaduct, limiting workers’ exposure to high-risk tasks and creating more predictable weekend schedules. This approach allowed replacements to be completed during 48-hour weekend work windows.

“The Park Avenue Viaduct replacement is proof that modernization doesn’t have to come at the expense of great service,” Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development, said.

“Using creative design and construction innovations, this project is a hallmark example of how the MTA is delivering major upgrades across the system better, faster, and cheaper—and all while keeping New Yorkers moving.”

The project is a central component of the MTA’s broader efforts to modernize the Grand Central Artery, which includes the Grand Central Terminal train shed, Park Avenue Tunnel and Park Avenue Viaduct. Many of the structures are more than a century old and in need of replacement.

Work on the viaduct also builds upon the ongoing redesign of Park Avenue led by the city’s Department of Transportation. The agency is redesigning the medians along an 11-block stretch of the iconic corridor between East 46th and East 57th streets.

That section of Park Avenue sits above the Grand Central Terminal train shed, which requires the removal of the existing medians as part of its own transformation.

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This 20-foot-wide 1920 brick townhouse at 445 West 44th Street is itself a bit of an oasis in busy Midtown. Set within the timeless architecture of a historic Hell’s Kitchen block, the renovated turnkey home, asking $6,500,000, has interiors that invite the light, but not the city grit, inside. Its 3,886 square feet of living space comes with 2,000 square feet of private outdoor space–including a glass-clad rooftop oasis.

Inside, custom millwork and burnished ipe wood flooring frame modern additions like heated bathroom floors and integrated audio.

Up a classic stoop, the parlor floor opens beneath 11-foot ceilings. The living room features a gas fireplace and a custom wall of bookshelves that surrounds a staircase.

The kitchen and dining space gets all-day sunlight via a wall of glass that overlooks the garden and the surrounding neighborhood.

The modern kitchen features Miele appliances and induction and gas cooktops. A hefty dining and prep island offers more space to gather and create. A jewel-box powder room is a showcase for dramatic design.

Off the kitchen, a glass wall slides open to access a 100-square-foot balcony. Descend from the balcony to a 1,120-square-foot landscaped garden bordered by mature plantings.

The second floor holds a dreamy primary suite with a private office/library. The bedroom gets a custom dressing room and a bath with heated floors, a deep soaking tub, and a large separate shower.

The south-facing office has windows on three sides. Custom built-ins make it easy to conceal clutter and avoid stress.

On the third floor are two more bedrooms, each with ensuite baths. One of the two gets its own dressing area and custom closet. Even the laundry room is bathed in sunlight.

The most dramatic feature of this has-it-all city home is a glass-clad rooftop addition. Step from this compact penthouse onto a 725-square-foot planted roof terrace surrounded by the Manhattan skyline.

Back down on the garden level, a separate entrance accesses a space that functions as a guest suite, private apartment, or additional living area. There’s a full kitchen that’s as functional as it is fashionable, and a large bedroom that opens onto the garden through glass doors. On a still-lower level, a finished basement contains climate-controlled storage space.

The architecturally significant stretch of West 44th Street has been home to Broadway luminaries like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Nora Ephron; the iconic Actor’s Studio is located here as well. The Theatre District and the west side’s Restaurant Row are steps away.

[Listing details: 445 West 44th Street at CityRealty]

[At Compass by Cartwright Lee and HLH + Partners Team]

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When the New York Knicks said they would bring their first championship in 53 years back to the five boroughs, they meant it. Starting Monday, July 27, the American Museum of Natural History will display the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy, where it will remain on view through January 3, 2027. The glittering 30-pound trophy, engraved with the Knicks’ championship details, joins the museum’s “For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence” exhibition, which celebrates some of the greatest achievements in sports history.

Named after former NBA Commissioner Larry O’Brien, who led the league from 1975 to 1984, the trophy is crafted by Tiffany & Co. from sterling silver with gold vermeil.

It depicts a regulation-size basketball passing through a net and features the names of every NBA champion dating back to 1947. For the first time since 1973, the Knicks have once again earned a place on the iconic trophy.

The trophy joins more than 70 other objects of sports excellence featured in the aptly named exhibition, currently on view on the first floor in the Meister Gallery within the Mignone Hall of Gems and Minerals.

The collection spans more than 15 sports and nearly 150 years of athletic achievement. Other highlights include a basketball-shaped fob—a decorative accessory traditionally worn with a pocket watch—that was presented to Knicks head coach Red Holzman following the team’s 1973 NBA championship.

The Larry O’Brien Trophy will also be displayed alongside the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy, one of Jesse Owens’ gold medals from the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Breanna Stewart’s 2024 WNBA championship ring from the New York Liberty, and Kevin Durant’s 2024 Team USA Olympic gold medal, among others.

“This championship has given New Yorkers an extraordinary moment to celebrate together, at a time when both global competitions and hometown victories have brought a remarkable energy to the city,” Sean M. Decatur, president of the AMNH, said.

“The Museum is delighted to offer visitors the opportunity to see this powerful symbol of athletic achievement up close while exploring the broader significance of sports through the incredible collection of objects featured in ‘For the Win.’”

“For the Win” is curated by guest curator Vikki Tobak in partnership with Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman, who serves as senior advisor. Access to the exhibition is included with general admission, and was designed and produced by the museum’s Exhibition Department.

“When we opened ‘For the Win,’ Red Holzman’s 1973 Knicks championship fob was the piece that connected this city to its basketball past,” Tobak said. “Now the NBA’s Larry O’Brien Trophy arrives with the Knicks’ names freshly engraved on it, and that circle closes in a way we never could have planned.”

“It’s an incredible thing to have such an important piece of sports history in the show, and to have it come to New York at this exact moment is beyond exciting,” she added.

The trophy is not the only cultural artifact from the Knicks’ historic postseason run to be displayed in the five boroughs. Late last month, the Guggenheim Museum displayed the lucky orange handbag of Karl-Anthony Towns’ fiancée, Jordyn Woods, which became a viral good luck charm during the team’s 13-game playoff winning streak and Game 5 championship-clinching victory. The bag was on display for five days only, through June 28.

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Just 50 miles beyond New York City, this bucolic 10-acre property at 89 Fairmount Road West is home to By Pond Farm, a four-bedroom home that looks to be part modern farmhouse, part Adirondack lodge. But it’s not in the Adirondacks (it’s in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey), and though it offers every modern comfort, the original home was constructed in 1900. Recent renovations (as seen in House Beautiful) have brought what the listing refers to as a “gentleman’s farm” into the 21st century with state-of-the-art appliances in the kitchen, a movie theater, and a saltwater pool. There’s even a glass elevator. In addition to the farmhouse, the property, asking $3,995,000, features a party barn, a pond, outbuildings and barns, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Among many new additions are multiple fireplaces, an all-season sunroom, a movie theater, a gym, en-suite baths, private patios and covered porches, and smart home technology. Interiors reflect a sophisticated simplicity in keeping with the upscale country vibe. A curved glass elevator adds multi-generational accessibility.

Living spaces are sunny with burnished wide-plank wood flooring. The kitchen and baths feature European-style provincial tile floors. Fireplaces are surrounded by sculptured statement tile.

A decorated-to-the-nines farmhouse kitchen frames custom Shaker cabinetry with reclaimed architectural accents, wide-plank hardwood floors, high-end appliances including a wine fridge, and custom lighting. Slabs of stone and slate form stunning countertops, punctuated by a hefty farmhouse sink.

Beneath reclaimed wooden beams, the primary suite has a 700-square-foot custom closet and an additional dressing room. An adjacent sitting room provides plenty of pondering space. The primary bath has a glass-enclosed shower and a free-standing elliptical soaking tub.

A stroll around the grounds yields an in-ground saltwater pool surrounded by a stone patio. For a more natural aquatic experience, there’s a large pond.

Outbuildings on the property include a pool house, a party barn, and an enclosure for animals. All are surrounded by a professionally landscaped collection of gardens, wild grass pastures, and well-tended greenery.

[Listing: 89 Fairmount West Road  by Jenna Davie of Turpin Realtors/Forbes Global Properties]

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The World Trade Center Oculus will mark its 10th anniversary next month with 10 straight days of celebrations honoring the architectural landmark. Running from Friday, August 7 through Monday, August 17, festivities at the Lower Manhattan transit hub will include the unveiling of a new floral sculpture, giveaways, live music, artwork created on-site, and other free offerings open to the public. The event series kicks off with an exclusive rededication ceremony and the unveiling of the 10-foot “TEN IN BLOOM” floral installation, designed by world-renowned floral design company Fleurs de Villes.

Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Oculus is meant to resemble a pair of hands releasing a dove, serving as a symbol of hope for New Yorkers following September 11, 2001. Costing $4 billion to build, the Oculus is the most expensive train station in the world.

For a decade, the hub has drawn millions of visitors from around the world to admire its architecture, shop at its retailers, dine at its restaurants and take part in its public art installations, events and experiences.

More than 80 fashion, health, beauty, lifestyle and technology brands operate beneath its striking roof. Eataly NYC Downtown and Épicerie Boulud offer dining options, while the Gansevoort Liberty Market features nine vendors serving cuisines ranging from Peruvian to Japanese, along with more than 20 grab-and-go options.

The Oculus sits above the critical public transit hub, where 13 subway lines, PATH trains, several ferry lines and millions of travelers converge.

To celebrate the milestone, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which owns the Oculus, is hosting 10 consecutive days of festivities marking a decade of art, dining and connection.

“Designed as a symbol of hope and renewal, The Oculus continues to reflect the resilience and spirit of Lower Manhattan, and we are proud to celebrate ten years of creating memorable experiences alongside our retailers, partners, and the community we serve,” Marco Maldonado, senior general manager of Westfield World Trade Center, said.

On Thursday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a rededication ceremony will feature remarks and a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, followed by a free public celebration beginning at noon with live art, retailer activations, giveaways, and the unveiling of Fleurs de Villes’ “TEN IN BLOOM.”

Throughout the 10-day celebration, guests can take photos with the floral installation and tag @WestfieldWorldTradeCenter on Instagram for a chance to win a $100 gift card to use at Oculus retailers.

Additionally, guests can enjoy exclusive promotions and special offers from participating Oculus shops and restaurants over the course of the celebrations.

On Saturday, August 8, community nonprofit Art on the Ave, which is dedicated to elevating local talent and revitalizing public spaces, will host local artists creating anniversary-inspired artwork live on-site in the Art on the Ave studio.

On Wednesday, August 12, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., NYC-based nonprofit Sing for Hope will host live performances of throwback favorites on the Oculus floor, continuing its mission of making the arts accessible to all.

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The city’s publicly owned grocery stores will offer a 30 percent discount on basics, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday. One of his key campaign promises to tackle affordability, the mayor plans to establish five city-run food stores, one in every borough, as a way to bring down food costs, the first model of its kind in the United States. A collection of essentials, including all fresh produce, meat, and seafood, will be priced 30 percent below typical retail prices. Other basics like cheese, milk, and bread will be 20 percent off, with other products priced at market rate.

“A trip to the grocery store shouldn’t spell dread for New Yorkers,” Mamdani said in a statement. “That’s why we are guaranteeing a 30% discount on the most common and most critical groceries for families across the five boroughs — including eggs, milk, chicken and fresh fruits and vegetables. In a city that’s defined by unpredictability, you deserve stability — no matter what aisle you’re in.”

According to the mayor, the five NYC Groceries stores will set prices for the core set of goods once a month. The savings will last for the full month, meaning “no fluctuations or sticker shock” at check-out, Mamdani said during a press conference on Monday. A sticker with a QR code will be found on all essential items so shoppers can scan on their phones and see how much it costs.

The discounted prices could add up to savings of $90 per month, or $1,000 per year, according to the city.

The city plans to open the first municipal grocery store next year at a new development in the South Bronx. As 6sqft previously noted, the 20,000-square-foot store will be located at The Peninsula, a redevelopment of the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point into a mixed-use complex with 740 affordable apartments.

Another store will open at La Marqueta in East Harlem, the site of one of the city’s original public markets that Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia opened in 1936. All five stores are expected to open by the end of the mayor’s first term in 2029.

In May, the city opened an online portal inviting private property owners to recommend sites for the remaining three stores in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The budget deal reached with the City Council last month included $70 million in funding for the stores.

On Monday, the city issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking grocers or firms to operate NYC Groceries.

The city, through the Economic Development Corporation (EDC), will provide the “grocery-ready” sites, cover rent and property taxes, fund the initial buildout, and create a single public brand for NYC Groceries.

The city will establish requirements for affordability, job quality, and transparency. Operators will be responsible for all daily operations.

Some small business owners worry the city program will undermine their own stores. Frank Garcia of the Multicultural Business Coalition told the New York Times the city’s discounts threaten to close small businesses. Garcia, who said he was prepared to sue to stop the stores, told the newspaper: “How are you going to compete with that?”

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A new two-story food hall featuring established New York City institutions and emerging culinary vendors is slated to open this fall at Manhattan West. Brookfield Properties last week unveiled The Market Hall, a 34,000-square-foot food hall featuring 12 casual food concepts, a full-service restaurant, and a rooftop terrace bar at 398 10th Avenue. The market replaces the development’s original food hall, Citizens New York, which closed in April 2025.

Shifka, a Middle Eastern-inspired pita counter in Noho, will open its second location at The Market Hall, while Springbone will serve hearty, health-focused bone broths and nutritious bowls.

Matter, billed as the world’s first “precision nutrition” restaurant, will offer clean, nutrient-dense meals tailored to individual health goals. Super Burrito will bring its popular San Francisco Mission-style burritos to Manhattan’s West Side and oversee the design of the food hall’s bar concepts.

Sushi Counter will serve high-quality Australian-style hand rolls, while BKLYN Larder, the iconic Brooklyn specialty food shop, will open its first Manhattan location at The Market Hall with signature sandwiches, fresh pastries, curated cheeses and gifts.

Finally, California-inspired Alfalfa, which has locations in Los Angeles and New Jersey, will bring thoughtfully sourced salads, wraps, farmstand plates, smoothies and specialty coffee to the food hall.

Joining the vendors will be several retail and service tenants, though further details have not yet been disclosed. The food hall will also feature a rooftop terrace bar.

Envisioned as a central dining destination and social hub, The Market Hall will serve area residents, as well as nearly 30,000 office employees and tourists who pass through Moynihan Train Hall, Hudson Yards and Madison Square Garden daily.

There is no specific opening date yet, though the grand opening is anticipated this fall. According to Brookfield Properties, The Market Hall will open with a full lineup of events, tastings and partner promotions.

The Manhattan West development was completed in 2024 after decades of planning. The seven-million-square-foot neighborhood includes six buildings, including office towers, a residential building, and one boutique hotel, along with retail space and two acres of public open space.

Manhattan West is home to several cafes and restaurants already, including Cafe Grumpy, Bluestone Lane, Daily Provisions, P.J. Clarke’s, Ci Siamo, and more.

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New York City subway riders on the 1, 2, and 3 subway lines are in for commute headaches over the next five weekends. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday announced that switch replacement work will suspend 1 trains south of 14th Street, 2 trains south of 34th Street, and all 3 train service from Friday nights through 5 a.m. Mondays through August 24. The service disruptions begin Friday, July 24, at around 9:30 p.m.

For the duration of the five weekends, 1 trains will be suspended between 14th Street and South Ferry, while 2 trains will operate between Eastchester-Dyre Avenue and 34th Street-Penn Station. During this time, 2 trains will also replace 5 train service between East 180th Street and Eastchester-Dyre Avenue.

Additionally, 5 trains will operate between Wakefield-241st Street and Flatbush Avenue-Brooklyn College, running express along the Lexington Avenue line in Manhattan and making local stops in Brooklyn.

The 3 train will not run, with service suspended between Harlem-148th Street and New Lots Avenue. The 4 train will replace 3 train service between Crown Heights-Utica Avenue and New Lots Avenue every weekend.

Switch replacement work has become increasingly common throughout the subway system as the MTA works to modernize its aging infrastructure. In January, similar work began on the 4 and 5 lines to replace 37-year-old switches, causing major service disruptions.

“We’re replacing antiquated switches to reduce delays, improve service reliability and deliver a smoother ride,” NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said.

“As one of the oldest and largest systems in the world, we are constantly upgrading infrastructure to keep New York moving and we appreciate riders’ patience as we perform this necessary upgrade,” he added.

Council Member Christopher Marte, who represents Lower Manhattan, told Gothamist that his office received only three weeks’ notice of the service changes and did not receive a briefing from the MTA.

“Had we been notified earlier, we could have helped spread the word and given our constituents more time to plan,” Marte said, according to Gothamist. “The MTA needs to communicate more consistently with City Council offices when major service changes affect the communities we represent.”

However, MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick told Gothamist that the agency had notified community boards and elected officials, including Marte’s office, of the service changes on June 22.

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Two historic military buildings on Governors Island could be transformed into arts and cultural centers or public recreation facilities. The Trust for Governors Island on Thursday released a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) seeking proposals to transform the vacant properties, Buildings 324 and 330. The initiative continues the Trust’s broader effort to establish Governors Island as a year-round destination by repurposing former military buildings into dining establishments, event spaces, and other attractions.

Constructed in 1926, the two-story, 26,000-square-foot Building 324 is a Neo-Georgian brick structure that served as the Army YMCA for much of Governors Island’s military history. The building housed a large auditorium, an above-ground pool, and squash courts, hosting performances and providing recreational activities for service members stationed on the island.

The Trust is currently finalizing the design of a roughly $7 million investment into the building’s envelope and structural elements to prepare it for the renovation.

Building 330, built in 1937 under the supervision of the Army Motion Picture Service, is also slated for transformation. Known as the Fort Jay Theatre, the approximately 10,000-square-foot, single-story theater features 175 seats, a balcony, and 20-foot-tall ceilings in the main theater space.

Art Deco details from the 1930s are among the building’s standout features, visible in the proscenium and ceiling. An exterior ticket booth beneath a columned entrance portico overlooks the Parade Grand.

Since the Coast Guard’s departure in 1996, the building has been used intermittently for exhibitions and performances, including programs in partnership with Creative Time, No Longer Empty, and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. The theater’s seats remain in place, and the building retains much of its historic character.

Respondents to the RFEI can include either or both buildings in their submissions. The properties also include potential outdoor space, allowing proposals to incorporate entry plazas and public-facing programming areas that complement indoor activities.

Proposals should align with the Trust’s sustainability and resiliency design guidelines, including requirements such as full-building electrification. The Trust will host virtual information sessions on August 5 and 19, along with site visits on August 12, August 26, and September 9. Questions must be submitted in writing by September 16, with final proposals due October 26.

The two buildings will join several other structures on Governors Island undergoing redevelopment as the island continues its transformation into a year-round destination.

In August 2024, the Trust unveiled plans for Taco Vista to operate three distinct venues in Building 140, a 19th-century structure originally built as a munitions warehouse. The 10,000-square-foot project would restore the historic building while adding a cafe, a bar, an indoor-outdoor restaurant with event space, and a reimagined Taco Vista.

A state-of-the-art climate change research hub is also planned for the island. Unveiled in February 2025, the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill-designed New York Climate Exchange campus will include classrooms, laboratories, student and facility housing, new open space, and more, across 400,000 square feet.

“The for­mer YMCA and Fort Jay The­ater his­tor­i­cal­ly stood as cul­tur­al anchors of Gov­er­nors Island, and we’re thrilled to present a unique oppor­tu­ni­ty to breathe new life into these icon­ic build­ings,” Clare New­man, pres­i­dent and CEO of the Trust for Gov­er­nors Island, said. ​

“We’re seek­ing vision­ary part­ners with bold ideas for cul­tur­al, recre­ation­al, and pub­lic-fac­ing uses that can turn untapped poten­tial into vibrant spaces for every­one to enjoy.”

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A waterfront park, resort-style outdoor pool, and over 500 luxury apartments have arrived on the Gowanus Canal. Society Brooklyn is a new two-tower development bringing a unique kind of Brooklyn waterfront living to one of the borough’s most exciting neighborhoods. Current availabilities start at $3,321/month for a studio.

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Developed by PMG and designed by SLCE Architects, Society Brooklyn includes two 21-story towers. Society Brooklyn at Degraw offers 344 studio to two-bedroom apartments, and Society Brooklyn at Sackett features 173 one- to three-bedroom units.

The development’s signature feature is its waterfront esplanade and park, designed by landscape architecture firm SCAPE. Situated along the canal, the park has a picnic grove and a play area, with benches facing the waterway that are made of reclaimed wood and native and all-season plants that can withstand flooding.

As part of PMG’s Society Living platform, Society Brooklyn residents have access to an impressive suite of amenities and common spaces that foster connection. In addition to the waterfront park, perks include a modern fitness center equipped for any workout, an outdoor pool and sundeck with barbecue grills and dining areas, and a jumbotron theatre.

Designed as an extension of the home, additional amenity spaces include a co-working hub, children’s playroom, and resident lounge. A smart package room, on-site parking, and 24/7 attended lobby make everyday life convenient.

As required by the 2021 Gowanus rezoning, the development includes over 57,000 square feet of retail space, with more than 21,000 square feet reserved for local makers and artists. The commercial space is part of a broader effort to revitalize the former industrial neighborhood into a mixed-use district, alongside the ongoing Superfund cleanup of the Gowanus Canal.

Earlier this year, PMG announced plans to bring Colombian cafe Devoción Coffee, sake brewery and taproom Sake Brooklyn, bike repair shop Tuned Bicycle Service Studio, and GoodVets to the ground floor of Society Brooklyn.

Apartments, which come in two unique color palettes, feature oversized windows, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryers, smart thermostats, and solar and blackout shades. Select residences have outdoor space.

Apartments at Society Brooklyn currently start at $3,321/month for a studio. Current offers include up to three months free on select residences.

Learn more about living at Society Brooklyn here.

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If you’re looking for a classic loft with 21st-century convenience, this corner condo at 285 Lafayette Street checks the boxes. Located at the border of Nolita and Soho, the one-time chocolate factory was among the neighborhood’s first full-service condominiums. Within, the two-bedroom loft, asking $9,745,000, has exposed original beams and columns, 10-foot ceilings, and oversized windows that frame unfettered views of Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. This historic frame adds a backdrop of simplicity for design flourishes like Venetian plaster, statement marble, and dramatic designer lighting.

The main space in the 3,365-square-foot loft is an open great room framed by Venetian plaster and oak. Southern and eastern exposures mean plenty of light.

This sprawling living space has room for lounging and dining. In one corner, a separate home office is set apart by walls of factory-style steel-framed glass.

The open kitchen is a masterpiece of subtle elegance. Dramatic Fantastico Arni marble worktops, backsplash, and dining island frame a Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, and Miele dishwasher. A Viking range is topped by a plaster-clad exhaust hood.

A set of oversized wooden doors opens to an entry hall leading to the primary suite. This secluded chamber has a customized walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a steam shower and a soaking tub.

In an equally secluded opposite corner, a guest wing holds the second bedroom with an en-suite bath and a separate den. A washer/dryer and lots of storage space add convenience.

The sought-after building has been home to celebrity residents (there’s a discreet private entrance on Mulberry Street) such as David Bowie and Iman, Courtney Love, hotelier Ian Schrager, and actor Saul Rubinek from “Frasier.” Amenities include a 24-hour concierge, a lush lobby, and a landscaped roof deck.

[Listing details: 285 Lafayette Street, #5D at CityRealty]

[At Compass by Marina Schindler]

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One of New York City’s oldest subway stations is now ADA-accessible. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority completed a $106 million renovation of Downtown Brooklyn’s Borough Hall station, which now has three new elevators that make all of its platforms fully accessible and flood-mitigation measures that prevent water from running down stairs and grates during heavy rain. The project also repaired a section of the station’s ceiling that collapsed in 2018 and hit a woman.

Borough Hall is Brooklyn’s fourth-busiest subway station, serving the 2, 3, 4, and 5 trains. The station opened in 1908 as the first underground subway station in Brooklyn.

At 118 years old, the station is also one of the system’s oldest and, for more than a century, underwent few major upgrades, leaving it in “terrible shape,” Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction & Development, said at Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, as Gothamist reported.

Those deteriorating conditions came to a head in June 2018, when a section of the station’s ceiling collapsed and struck a woman, leaving her with a concussion. At the time, the MTA’s inspector general issued an audit stating that the incident could have been avoided and criticized “flaws” in how NYC Transit conducts station inspections.

Passengers should no longer have to worry about falling ceilings at the station, as the MTA has completed the five-year project. Though not visible to riders, a 50-foot steel support girder now spans the entire station to reinforce the structure, according to Gothamist.

The agency also replaced the floors and subway tiles, upgraded lighting and critical systems including communications, plumbing, fire alarms, and drainage, installed new countdown clocks, and is restoring 10,000 square feet of the station’s historic terra-cotta mosaics from the original 1908 Interborough Rapid Transit Company station.

New flood-proofing measures have raised the curb and deepened the roadway on Joralemon Street adjacent to the station, preventing rainwater from spilling over the sidewalk and entering the station. The entrance’s top steps were also raised to reduce water runoff during heavy rainfall, a recurring issue across the city’s subway system.

The station’s upgrades are part of the MTA’s broader effort to make the subway system accessible for riders with disabilities. In June 2022, the agency committed to making 95 percent of subway stations ADA-accessible by 2055 as part of a settlement in two class-action lawsuits challenging the system’s inaccessibility, as 6sqft previously reported.

Completed during Disability Pride Month, the project added three new elevators, including one connecting the street to the mezzanine and two connecting the mezzanine to the platforms, now serving riders in both directions.

Work crews also reconstructed platform edges and tactile strips, installed new ADA boarding areas, enhanced the station’s agent booth, and added a new accessible employee bathroom.

“Delivering accessibility at Borough Hall required careful coordination while maintaining service at one of Brooklyn’s busiest stations,” Torres-Springer said. “It’s all part of the MTA’s commitment to deliver a transit system that every New Yorker can rely on—and celebrating this milestone during Disability Pride Month makes it even more significant.”

As of Wednesday, the project was not fully complete. According to Gothamist, several countdown clocks remained wrapped in plastic, while Torres-Springer said crews were still completing remaining work.

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The first legal challenge to the Rent Guidelines Board’s (RGB) decision to freeze the rent for New York City’s stabilized apartments was filed this week. A group of landlords filed a petition in New York State Supreme Court on Staten Island to annul the board’s June 25 approval of 0 percent increases on one- and two-year leases. The suit claims the board manipulated data to overstate property income for owners to meet Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze promise.

Last month, the RGB voted to approve a rent freeze for one- and two-year leases for the city’s one million apartments that are stabilized, the first time 0 percent increases were approved for multiple-year leases.

The board includes two members representing tenants, two representing owners, and five representing the general public. Every year, the board releases guidelines on potential rent increases by looking at the economic conditions for both landlords and tenants.

Before he left office, Mayor Eric Adams attempted to block Mamdani’s rent-freeze pledge by appointing and reappointing four members to the board. But three members resigned, allowing Mamdani to appoint new members once he took office.

As mayor, Mamdani refrained from explicitly saying the board should freeze the rent, since the members operate independently, but he did encourage tenants to testify during public meetings held by the board.

The Article 78 petition was filed on behalf of several landlords and limited liability companies that own stabilized buildings. The plaintiffs include Michael Fazio of Kenilworth Holdings, LLC; Violet Zharku of 21-45 23rd St. LLC, 39-12 62nd St. LLC, and 42-59 Bowne St. LLC; Sophia Hepheastou of 1369 College LLC; 593 Park Place Management Inc.; and 43rd Street Associates LLC.

The petition also mentions RGB member Christina Smyth, who quit on the morning of the final vote because the board “stopped being a fact-finding body.” She explained later: “It has become a body that starts with an answer and vibe codes its way backward to justify it.”

Randy Mastro, former deputy mayor under Adams, is one of the lawyers representing the landlords.

“To deliver on the Mayor’s campaign promise of a rent freeze, the Board then had to disregard its statutory mandate and manipulate its own data, intentionally underestimating operating costs and intentionally overstating income of landlords,” Mastro said. “In other words, there is no actual basis for an across-the-board rent freeze here, and the Board’s decision must be overturned.”

A report released by RGB earlier this year found the net operating income (NOI), which is the revenue landlords earned after operating costs, rose 6.2 percent between 2023 and 2024 citywide. Property owners have long said NOI is a flawed metric for small rent-stabilized buildings because it does not factor in mortgage debt and major capital expenses. Owners also argue that buildings that are 100 percent stabilized saw revenue increase by just 4 percent.

Tenant advocates argue that under Adams, the board voted to increase rents four years in a row, for a total of 12 percent, increasing income for rent-stabilized landlords by 30 percent during that period.

Sumathy Kumar, the executive director of the NYS Tenant Bloc, called the lawsuit a “desperate attempt to protect their profits.”

“Tenants won a rent freeze because the economic data and tenant testimony clearly supported one. Landlords had no problem with the RGB’s process when it was rigged in their favor,” Kumar said in a statement. “Under the Adams administration, the RGB hiked the rent again and again, ignoring tenants’ economic reality and helping landlord profits soar. Now the RGB has the data as well as a democratic mandate to provide tenants with relief, and landlords want to change the rules.”

Kumar added that the group is ready to protect the rent freeze “in every arena necessary from the courts to the legislature.”

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The Whitney Museum of American Art is set to host a career-spanning exhibition this fall celebrating legendary pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, featuring more than 130 works exploring the evolution of his artistic career. Opening October 11, “Roy Lichtenstein: Like New” will examine the artist’s engagement with mass culture and his belief that no work is ever truly “stable,” but instead exists in a constant state of duplication, reproduction, and being “made new.” The featured works span from the early 1940s through the 1990s and offer a reconsideration of Lichtenstein’s relationship with image culture at a time when images are endlessly “cropped, filtered, reposted, and recirculated.”

One of the defining artists of the Pop Art movement and the 20th century, Lichtenstein is regarded as having transformed the “visual language” of mass-culture comics, advertising, consumer goods, and commercial printing into fine art. His work is known for its crisp, machine-like qualities, though each piece was meticulously handmade.

“Like New” goes beyond the artist’s surfaces to analyze how his early interest in perception and visual recognition guided his career-long inquiry into the power and stability of images. Across paintings, drawings, collages, prints, sculptures, and films, the exhibition frames Lichtenstein’s work as “unstable forms” that can be “borrowed, translated, reframed, and transformed.”

The exhibition features many of Lichtenstein’s most acclaimed works, including “Look Mickey,” “Girl with Ball,” “Masterpiece,” “Drowning Girl,” “Happy Tears,” “Little Big Painting,” “Rouen Cathedral, Set III,” and “Artist’s Studio ‘The Dance.’”

For the first time, the exhibition reunites all eight works from Lichtenstein’s 1962 debut at the Leo Castelli Gallery. The show reconstructs the intimate gallery setting, allowing visitors to experience the works together as audiences did when they were first presented.

The exhibition also features recreations of three murals, including a nearly 96-foot-long iteration of “Greene Street Mural,” as well as an outdoor presentation of “Girl in Window” brought to life by artist and co-curator Alex Da Corte.

Lichtenstein’s influence on other artists will also be explored through works by Louise Lawler, Richard Pettibone, and Sturtevant, further illustrating his relationship to copying, influence, appropriation, and the “afterlife” of images.

According to Design Scene, Pettibone’s reproductions of modernist paintings channel Lichtenstein’s inquiries, while Lawler’s photography of artworks in domestic spaces reflects Lichtenstein’s interest in how images function within systems of circulation and display.

Similarly, Sturtevant’s appropriations of other artists’ work, including Lichtenstein’s, push the process of copying and transformation to “its conceptual limit.” Rather than rejecting these practices, Lichtenstein’s career reflected a belief that borrowing, copying, and evolution can serve as deeper investigations into creativity and artistic expression.

The exhibition also arrives at an increasingly relevant moment, as Lichtenstein’s inquiries into image culture continue to resonate on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. On these platforms, users create a constant cycle of image evolution through cropping, filtering, and reposting.

“Like New” is organized by Meg Onli, Nancy and Fred Poses Curator, and Alex Da Corte, guest curator, with Nakai Falcón, curatorial assistant, and David Crane, curatorial research associate.

Visitors can now purchase timed tickets in advance for “Like New,” which opens Oct. 11. Member previews will run from October 8 through 10.

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JetBlue could soon bring passenger service back to LaGuardia Airport’s historic Marine Air Terminal after winning an auction for gates previously operated by the bankrupt Spirit Airlines. On Monday, JetBlue’s $58.5 million bid secured 22 arrival and departure slots at the landmarked Art Deco terminal, vacant since Spirit moved out in May amid bankruptcy proceedings, as first reported by CNBC. The transaction would increase the carrier’s slot allocation at LaGuardia from 31 combined daily arrival and departure rights to 53. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, followed by a final sale order expected no later than Aug. 5.

Designed by architectural firm Delano & Aldrich, the Marine Air Terminal opened in 1940 amid a boom in commercial air travel. Even with just six gates, the terminal is regarded as one of the city’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture, anchored by its two-story circular interior, according to the Landmarks Preservation Commission, which landmarked the interiors in 1980.

In its designation, the LPC described the terminal as “the only surviving American airport terminal dating from ‘the Golden Age of the Flying Boat,’” when transoceanic passenger flights were made aboard hulking Pan American Clipper ships that competed with ocean liners in providing luxury service.

The interior is characterized by striking geometry, marble paneling, and fine proportions, which serve as a fitting backdrop for the huge “Flight” mural, painted by artist James Brook between 1940 and 1942. The mural is the largest and only surviving mural commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration, according to Living New Deal.

Marine Air Terminal was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

That designation has helped preserve the structure while the rest of LaGuardia Airport has undergone an $8 billion transformation. The airport, once likened to a “third world country” by then-Vice President Joe Biden, was ranked the best airport in the United States by Forbes Travel Guide in October 2024.

Spirit Airlines began partially operating out of the terminal in April 2021 before moving all of its LaGuardia operations from Terminal C to the Marine Air Terminal the following March, according to Business Insider.

In May, Spirit filed for bankruptcy and immediately ceased operations, setting the stage for this week’s auction. JetBlue’s $58.5 million bid ultimately narrowly outpaced Frontier Airlines’ $57.5 million offer, according to Gothamist.

Frontier’s bid will serve as a backup if JetBlue’s offer does not go through, but the sale is expected to be approved. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York will hold a hearing Thursday to consider approval of the sale.

A final sale order is expected no later than August 5. The purchase is also subject to regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

If the deal goes through, JetBlue would be able to operate up to 12 additional daily round trips at the airport. The airline is still determining how it will use the slots, according to a statement reported by Travel Weekly. They also said any expansion at LaGuardia tied to the new slots would begin “in 2027.”

“We’re currently evaluating how best to utilize these slots as we consider opportunities to bring more of JetBlue’s competitive, customer-focused service to New York,” JetBlue said.

According to The Points Guy, operating out of the Marine Air Terminal could provide JetBlue with “much-needed cost savings” to support its expansion at the airport. In recent years, JetBlue has scaled back its LaGuardia operations due to costs, focusing much of its New York service at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

The Marine Air Terminal could offer the airline lower upkeep costs while providing an opportunity to establish the landmarked structure as a dedicated “JetBlue terminal” at LaGuardia, industry analyst Robert Mann told The Points Guy.

For now, renovations of the terminal’s non-landmarked 1980s-era boarding areas and gates will continue as they are modernized to meet increased passenger demand. The original terminal structure will remain intact.

In a statement to Gothamist, Port Authority spokesperson Halimah Elmariah said the auction reflects LaGuardia’s critical role in the region’s aviation industry.

“We are pleased the auction has concluded and look forward to working with JetBlue as it expands its operations at LaGuardia,” Halimah Elmariah told the website.

“The Port Authority remains committed to the long-term future of Terminal A, and plans to move forward with preserving the landmarked Marine Air Terminal while dramatically upgrading the attached non-landmarked 1980s-era concourse and boarding area.”

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New York City’s NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026 is on, offering a chance to sample top culinary offerings throughout the five boroughs for a fraction of regular restaurant prices. It’s no secret that NYC’s Restaurant Weeks stretch well beyond seven days, so if you’re ready to leave stadium beer and hot dogs behind, you’re in luck: More than 600 dining destinations will offer prix-fixe lunches and dinners for $30, $45, and $60 through August 16.

While the city is still feeling the energy of the World Cup, Restaurant Week hosts NYC Tourism + Conventions are inviting diners to discover “Where the World Comes to Eat,” with a spin-the-compass sampling of the city’s unbeatable culinary scene. You can rediscover NYC classics, uncover hidden gems, expand your date night repertoire, and dive into global flavors without needing an expense account.

The twice-a-year program invites New Yorkers and visitors to experience more than 45 cuisines in more than 70 neighborhoods. Lunch and/or dinner prix-fixe menus vary by restaurant to create affordable options at various price points. Participating restaurants have the option to extend NYC Restaurant Week offerings through Labor Day.

“NYC Restaurant Week encourages us to get out of our tried-and-true favorites and experience something new, all while supporting our incredible local businesses,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a statement.

“New York is the greatest food city in the world. Our restaurants employ hundreds of thousands of us; they are where we gather with our families and friends, where we sample cultures and cuisines from every corner of the planet.”

You can browse restaurants from Fushimi to French Louie by cuisine, borough, neighborhood, accessibility, meal type, and specific themes like “for the foodies,” “celebrity chefs,” and “summer vibes.” A full list of participating restaurants and reservations is found here.

“NYC Restaurant Week has become a cornerstone of the city’s culinary scene, inviting locals and visitors to discover both iconic restaurants and exciting newcomers throughout New York City,” David Burke, co-chair of the New York City Tourism + Conventions Culinary Committee, said in a statement.

Reservations can be booked at nyctourism.com/restaurantweek for dining through Sunday, August 16. Taxes and gratuity are not included; Saturdays are excluded from the program, and Sundays are optional.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday launched a new canvassing effort to connect tenants living in buildings with housing code violations with resources and information on organizing for better living conditions. The “Talk to Tenants” campaign will deploy volunteers with the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement who will inform residents about advocating for safe and well-maintained homes, as well as forming tenant unions. The initiative will begin in East Harlem, Washington Heights, Inwood, and Flatbush before expanding to communities across the five boroughs.

Hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, the campaign builds on the recently released “Rental Rip-Off Report,” an analysis of common concerns among New York City tenants, informed by testimony from thousands of renters during a series of hearings held across the five boroughs this year.

The report also outlines 23 policy changes aimed at strengthening tenant protections, improving housing quality, targeting negligent landlords, and curbing hazardous conditions and deceptive practices.

“The Rental Ripoff hearings showed us something that every tenant already knows: when landlords neglect their buildings, New Yorkers are left with no heat, kitchens overrun with cockroaches, mold and broken elevators,” Mamdani said.

“When neighbors organize, they have the power to hold landlords accountable and win safe, dignified housing,” he added. “‘Talk to Tenants’ is about empowering New Yorkers to build that power one conversation, one building and one block at a time.”

Through the summer and fall, the Mayor’s Office of Mass Engagement will host several NYC 101 workshops for New Yorkers interested in learning about tenant organizing, building tenant unions, and how collective action can improve housing conditions.

The workshops will take place August 12 in Lower Manhattan; August 19 in Prospect Heights; September 16 in Flatbush; September 24 in East Harlem; and September 30 in Washington Heights.

New Yorkers interested in volunteering can find out more here. No prior experience is necessary, and all participants will receive brief training before heading out to knock on doors.

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New York City is seeking a developer to transform a city-owned site in East Harlem, vacant for nearly 20 years, into 140 homes. The city’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on Monday released a request for proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of an empty lot known as “B-East,” located on Second Avenue between East 125th and East 126th Streets, that presents a “significant opportunity” to deliver mixed-income housing, retail, and other community uses. Upon redevelopment, the lot, a key component of the 2008 East 125th Street rezoning, is estimated to deliver roughly 140 housing units.

Led by the NYCEDC and the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the East 125th Street development spans three parcels situated on roughly six acres in East Harlem, from East 127th Street to East 125th Street, and from Third Avenue to Second Avenue.

The project is intended to deliver approximately 1.7 million square feet of new residential, retail, and commercial space, while driving local economic growth and job creation, encouraging private investment, and improving quality of life.

So far, the two agencies have delivered more than 450 housing units, marking substantial progress toward the more than 1,000 homes anticipated across the remaining sites. The development has also delivered 121,000 square feet of healthcare space at the Proton Center.

“B-East,” one of the sites, has sat vacant for years, presenting a prime opportunity to address East Harlem’s critical need for new affordable housing. The project also complements major public investments in the area, including the Second Avenue Subway extension and Harlem River Greenway.

“For nearly two decades, this site on Second Avenue sat vacant, even though it already had the approvals needed to move forward. At a time when New Yorkers are desperate for more affordable housing, we simply can’t afford to let shovel-ready projects gather dust,” Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said.

“I’m grateful to Mayor Mamdani, NYCEDC Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak, and HPD for getting this long-stalled site back on track and transforming it into 140 much-needed affordable homes for East Harlem.”

According to the RFP, the site should host an affordable and high-quality residential development that offers mixed-income housing, including affordable homes as part of the city’s 485-x tax abatement program, without public subsidy.

The proposal should maximize the site’s “developmental potential” while adhering to zoning requirements and advancing sustainability, energy efficiency, carbon neutrality, and other climate resiliency goals.

The project should also include an “active ground floor” that complies with local business requirements outlined in the 2008 rezoning, along with other “community-serving” uses.

The building itself should be appealing, livable, and attractive, enhancing the “built environment” of East Harlem, while meeting or exceeding a 30 percent Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal.

The proposal should include a hiring and wage program designed to support local communities and create job opportunities, including for candidates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

The RFP complements Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Land Use Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Task Force, established on his first day in office to identify city-owned sites that could be transformed into housing for working-class New Yorkers.

“East Harlem families are facing the same affordability crunch as the rest of the city, and this site has sat vacant for too long while the need for housing has only grown,” Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su said.

“This RFP puts city-owned land to work for the people who live here, with mixed-income units, local hiring requirements, and a strong M/WBE participation goal built in from the start. That’s what it looks like to use the tools of city government to make this city more affordable.”

NYCEDC will host an optional site visit for interested developers on Tuesday, August 18. RFP responses are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 20.

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A first-of-its-kind playground, crafted from hundreds of thousands of wine and champagne corks sourced from New York City restaurants, has opened at a public housing complex in Brooklyn. Unveiled last week at Gravesend’s Marlboro Houses, “Village Vibes” delivers custom play features, stormwater mitigation measures, and soft, accessible pathways made from roughly 450,000 recycled corks. The installation is the first initiative from the Cork Collective, which seeks to repurpose the material for civic improvement projects across the country.

Designed by The Urban Conga and CJI, the renovation of the roughly 7,200-square-foot open space at the NYCHA development is the final project of the second phase of the Public Housing Community Fund’s (PHCF) Green Space Connections, a $3.2 million initiative bringing community-designed open spaces to NYCHA communities.

The project spans two lawn areas on the east and west sides of West 11th Street. One large green space is located on the north side of the property, adjacent to Building 16, while another sits at the lower southeast corner near the resident garden and Building 2.

At its core is a winding cork pathway crafted from a sustainable, durable, and highly permeable natural surfacing material that provides a soft, accessible walking surface. The Cork Collective is a joint venture between Rockwell Group, Amorim, and BlueWell.

The Collective acquired the corks from bars, restaurants, hotels, and other partners across the five boroughs before shipping them to a Wisconsin recycling plant, where they were cleaned, ground down, and reformed into building materials, according to the New York Post.

Approximately 13 billion corks are produced worldwide each year, yet less than 1 percent are recycled. In the United States alone, roughly 2.9 billion cork stoppers are thrown away annually.

Using cork for playground surfaces diverts waste from landfills and offers a safer alternative to potentially hazardous plastic materials. Cork surfacing can reduce temperatures by 20 to 30 percent during the summer and is antimicrobial, odorless, and water-permeable, with no chemical runoff.

“When we launched the Cork Collective, our dream was to transform cork stoppers into sustainable, beautiful, durable surfaces for public spaces and activities in New York City,” David Rockwell, founder and president of Rockwell Group, said.

“It’s incredible to see our vision realized at Marlboro Houses. We hope these pathways inspire and support residents as they connect with the outdoors and each other.”

At the Marlboro Houses, the cork pathways now wind through the vibrant public space, complemented by custom-designed sensory structures from Urban Conga. Rather than designing the structures for a single purpose, the firm purposefully crafted them to encourage open-ended interaction, allowing residents of all ages to enjoy the space.

Along the pathway, small rain gardens, pollinator plantings, and ecological landscaping elements, co-designed with Brooklyn-based Field Form, work toward the site’s broader goals of enhancing ecological health and managing stormwater.

One key theme that emerged was that residents already had meaningful relationships with their local green spaces. Building on that, participatory design was used to ensure that the memories, care, and sense of possibility associated with those spaces would live on in the new design.

“This project delivers a resident-driven, accessible space that weaves green design into every element while creating a safer place for children to play and older adults to enjoy the outdoors,” Alex Zablocki, executive director of PHCF, said.

“The new cork pathway invites residents into a more welcoming environment while showcasing innovative, sustainable materials,” he added. “Through Green Space Connections, resident feedback and priorities shape every stage of the design process, and this project reflects that commitment in every detail.”

“Village Vibes” is the final of four initiatives completed as part of the second phase of Green Space Connections. Other projects completed through the program include open space investments at the Roosevelt Houses in Brooklyn and the Castle Hill Houses and Patterson Houses in the Bronx.

The next phase of Green Space Connections is slated to launch this summer at Richmond Terrace Houses in Staten Island, Wagner and Vladeck Houses in Manhattan, and Ravenswood Houses in Queens.

The Marlboro Houses are also set to receive a new agricultural education hub designed by Studio Gang, which broke ground in June 2024.

Located on West 11th Street between Avenues W and X, the $18.2 million, 9,900-square-foot facility will feature a rooftop greenhouse for raising fish and plants, a teaching kitchen, a pantry where greens will be grown on-site and distributed to residents, and a multipurpose room for programs and workshops.

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Applications are currently being accepted for 169 affordable apartments in the Bronx. As part of the second phase of the two-building Starhill development in Morris Heights, 51 Featherbed Lane includes 244 residences, including 74 supportive housing units for formerly homeless individuals and families with on-site supportive services. New Yorkers earning 40, 50, and 60 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $777/month studios to $2,142/month three-bedrooms.

Developed by Services for the UnderServed (S:US) and Bronx Pro Group and designed by Marvel Architects, Starhill occupies the largest single-use lot in Morris Heights, spanning nearly two acres just north of the Cross Bronx Expressway, as 6sqft previously reported.

The site was originally developed in the early 1990s as the borough’s first hospital dedicated to hospice care for cancer patients.

S:US acquired the site in 1979 and later converted it into a residential treatment center for individuals struggling with addiction. Due to deteriorating conditions and changes in cancer treatment practices, residents were relocated and the building was demolished in 2019.

The project is slated to deliver 570 total affordable apartments, along with much-needed open space in Bronx Community Board 5. In June 2024, a housing lottery opened for 125 apartments under the project’s first phase.

Starhill Phase II, which began construction in July 2024, features 244 units across 219,560 square feet. It also includes 11,500 square feet of public open space, a rear yard, and a passive recreation area for residents on a second-floor terrace, according to Bronx Pro Group.

Of the 244 units, 74 are supportive homes, with residents having access to on-site supportive services provided by S and funded through the city’s 15/15 Supportive Housing Initiative. Established by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2015, the initiative committed to developing 15,000 supportive housing units over 15 years.

Amenities include a shared laundry room, bike storage lockers, an on-site superintendent, free WiFi, a residents’ lounge, a rear yard, and a landscaped terrace. The apartments feature energy-efficient appliances and hardwood floors.

Phase II is financed through the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Housing Development Corporation’s ELLA Term Sheet, established in June 2024. The entire development is estimated to cost roughly $172 million.

Nearby public transit options include the 4, B, and D subway lines, as well as Metro-North Railroad’s Morris Heights station. Several bus routes are also located nearby.

Qualifying New Yorkers can apply for the apartments until September 8, 2026. Complete details on how to apply are available here. Preference for 20 percent of the units will be given to residents of Bronx Community Board 5.

Questions regarding this offer must be referred to NYC’s Housing Connect department by dialing 311.

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It might be hard to believe, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly over. Soccer fans have been captivated by what many are calling one of the most exciting tournaments in recent memory, while cities around the globe, including New York City, have welcomed travelers from near and far to celebrate the beloved event. This Sunday, the tournament will come to an end in New Jersey, which will host the final between Argentina and Spain. The third-place match between France and England takes place on Saturday. Ahead, here are some of the best places across the five boroughs to watch the match, from a free free screenings on Governors Island and in Hudson Yards to under the Blue Whale at the American Museum of Natural History.

Manhattan

American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, Upper West Side
Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m.

The American Museum of Natural History is transforming into a World Cup watch party destination for the final. The match will be shown on giant screens in the LeFrak Theater, Cullman Hall of the Universe, the Global Sports Pavilion in Futter Gallery, beneath the iconic Blue Whale in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, and the Wallach Orientation Center, with admission included with museum entry. The screening marks the latest event in the museum’s “World Cup, World Cultures: Celebrating the Community of Science and Sport” series, which featured match screenings throughout June and July leading up to the final.

Rockefeller Center

The iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center has been taken over by Telemundo, which has transformed it into a “fan village” for the duration of the World Cup. Across the world-famous plaza, visitors have enjoyed soccer-themed programming, from youth soccer clinics and outdoor movie screenings to watch parties and brand activations. Watching the final at Rockefeller Center will offer an immersive experience in one of the world’s most famous public spaces. Tickets are not required, but spots are expected to fill up quickly, so fans are encouraged to arrive early and secure a spot.

Great Lawn at Central Park
Sunday, July 19 at 12 p.m.

Central Park is hosting what will be one of the world’s largest World Cup watch parties for Sunday’s final, with 50,000 people expected to attend. Hosted on the park’s iconic Great Lawn in partnership with Global Citizen, the event will feature giant LED screens, food vendors, and live performances. The watch party will be emceed by Charlamagne Tha God and Elvis Duran. Tickets were distributed through a lottery, which closed on Thursday.

Governors Island
Parade Ground
July 19 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Witness the epic conclusion of the FIFA World Cup at Governors Island’s historic Parade Ground, where fans can enjoy the final with the Manhattan skyline as a scenic backdrop. Presented in partnership with Rooftop Films, the large-scale public screening will feature soccer clinics, open play opportunities, live DJs, family-friendly activities, and international food vendors celebrating NYC’s diversity. The event is free and open to the public.

Pitchside Club
The Standard Biergarten, 848 Washington Street, Meatpacking District

Michelob Ultra has transformed the High Line’s Standard Biergarten into a soccer social club, creating a lively viewing experience that brings fans closer to the action just across the river from MetLife Stadium. At the 21+ watch club, attendees can enjoy Michelob Ultra alongside live DJs, fan activations, giveaways, and other programming. Advanced registration is required.

Manhattan West
Manhattan West Plaza, Hudson Yards
Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m.

Fans have gathered at Manhattan West’s plaza for every match of the tournament so far, and the final will be no different. The spacious public space offers a lively setting for soccer fans, with nearby restaurants and bars providing plenty of options to enjoy game day.

Lincoln Center
Hearst Plaza, Lincoln Square

Catch the World Cup final at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts’ idyllic Hearst Plaza. The lush public space has hosted watch parties throughout the tournament, with matches broadcast on a large screen with full live audio and a vibrant fan atmosphere. The watch party is free, with entry available on a first-come, first-served basis. Capacity is limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

The Red Lion
151 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village

Widely considered one of the city’s top destinations to watch soccer, the Red Lion in Greenwich Village has hosted an exciting lineup of watch parties and programming throughout this year’s World Cup. Every match is broadcast with full sound across the indoor and outdoor space, featuring food and drink specials, a rotating menu of World Cup burgers inspired by participating countries, official FIFA sponsor beer buckets, and giveaways. The excitement culminates on Sunday during the final, when the Red Lion will host one last unforgettable watch party.

The Matchbox at El Lugar
132 West 27th Street, Nomad

Tucked inside the INNSiDE by Meliá New York NoMad, El Lugar has transformed into a fully immersive soccer headquarters for the FIFA World Cup. The themed installation features turf, international flags, soccer-themed bar games, and a 136-inch TV with full sound throughout the venue. Patrons can enjoy the final alongside regional Mexican dishes by Chef Alex Mixcoatl, country-inspired game-day specials, a taco stand, and expansive agave offerings.

Watermark
Pier 15, 78 South Street, South Street Seaport

The Seaport’s popular Watermark Bar is in the midst of another seasonal transformation, this time becoming a beach-like oasis complete with palm trees, colorful cocktails, and a live DJ. While sandy beaches and tropical skies are replaced with scenic views of the East River and Brooklyn Bridge, the 10,000-square-foot space is inviting guests to enjoy the final in tropical fashion. The venue will serve a signature “Goal Digger Margarita” made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur in a custom soccer-ball cup available for guests to take home. There are also several photo opportunities, including a soccer goal framed by international flags. Sunday’s final watch party will be followed by an afterparty from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets start at $27 and can be purchased here.

Sadie’s
19 Fulton Street, South Street Seaport
Sunday, July 19, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Throughout the World Cup, Sadie’s has served as one of the Seaport’s tournament hubs, providing a lively space to cheer on your favorite team. The indoor-outdoor venue is anchored by its 200-seat Garden Bar, featuring an 18-foot LED screen showing every match of the tournament, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sunday’s watch party will feature activations by NÜTRL and Patrón, including giveaways, a live DJ, limited-edition merchandise, and more.

El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Avenue, East Harlem
East Harlem’s cultural institution, El Museo del Barrio, is hosting a free World Cup final watch party, inviting the community to come together for a celebratory gathering. Participants are encouraged to wear their team’s colors for an exciting afternoon filled with hands-on arts activities, a live DJ, and more. RSVP for the event here.

Backyard at Hudson Yards

Backyard at Hudson Yards has been a go-to spot for free watch parties all World Cup long. The outdoor plaza next to Vessel has a 30-foot screen and a FIFA merch store inside the Hudson Yards shopping mall. Hudson Yards will be playing both the third-place match on Saturday and the final on Sunday.

Queens

Pig Beach BBQ
35-37 36th Street, Astoria

Over the past few months, Astoria’s Pig Beach BBQ has emerged as one of Queens’ top watch party destinations, hosting fans for events ranging from the Knicks’ NBA Finals run to the FIFA World Cup. Now, with demand continuing to grow, the massive indoor and outdoor space has expanded with a new second-floor, 2,500-square-foot private “Soccer Suite” dedicated to screening the tournament.

Delivering a stadium-style viewing experience, the suite accommodates up to 150 guests with elevated seating, premium views of the game, and outdoor terrace access overlooking the backyard beer garden and Jumbotron. The space also features eight additional TVs and air conditioning, ensuring guests can enjoy the action in comfort without missing a moment.

Though the suite provides an elevated viewing experience, Pig Beach’s regular space below is nothing to scoff at, spanning 28,000 square feet with a 28-foot Jumbotron, 65 TVs, a sprawling backyard beer garden, and several food and beverage stations and bars where patrons can enjoy the restaurant’s barbecue.

MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City

The World Cup final excitement travels to Long Island City’s MoMA PS1 on Sunday, where the museum is hosting a free watch party in collaboration with the LIC Partnership. Guests can sample food and drinks from local LIC vendors in the courtyard before the match kicks off at 3 p.m.

Queens Night Market
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, 47-01 111th Street, Corona

The beloved Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, just outside the New York Hall of Science, is hosting a free World Cup final watch party on a giant 30-foot LED screen. While you’re there, enjoy affordable food and drinks from the market’s diverse lineup of vendors, reflecting the many cultures and backgrounds that make Queens the world’s borough.

Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main Street, Flushing

Flushing’s lush Queens Botanical Garden is screening the final for free on its front lawn, featuring three jumbotrons with scenic oak trees and blooming summer flowers providing a calming backdrop. The event will feature food from local vendors, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. While admission is free, capacity is limited, so those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP.

Jamaica Performing Arts Center
153-10 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica

Design your own custom buttons and add them to a community art wall at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center as part of a free watch party celebrating the final. The collaborative art installation will be open from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., allowing participants to add handmade crafts and Polaroid photographs captured on-site before settling in for the match at 3 p.m. After the game, guests can take home their personalized keepsakes as a memento of the celebration.

Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens

Queens Borough Hall is hosting a free finals watch party on its front lawn, with the match broadcast on a massive 16-foot-by-9-foot LED screen. Guests can also enjoy free empanadas from Mama’s Empanadas, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. RSVP is required.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bridge Park
Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Dumbo

Brooklyn Bridge Park has been transformed into the adidas Home of Soccer in New York for the duration of the World Cup, turning the waterfront green space into a hub for the sport. Open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., the destination offers the ultimate fan experience, with live match screenings, a soccer pitch, food vendors, a beer garden, interactive programming, and more, celebrating NYC’s soccer culture. The hub will host a watch party for the final, marking the end of the weeks-long activation that saw Brooklyn Bridge Park become the borough’s soccer capital.

The Bronx

Bronx River Art Center
1087 East Tremont Avenue, Soundview

Attend a free World Cup final watch party at the Bronx River Art Center, featuring family-friendly activities and programming that will create a festive atmosphere. The event will include free face painting for guests of all ages, live music, light refreshments and snacks, and plenty of community spirit. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For Spain fans

Rioja at Mercado Little Spain
10 Hudson Yards

José Andrés’ Mercado Little Spain is an ideal destination to watch the World Cup final, especially for fans supporting Spain. Rioja, located inside the sprawling Spanish food hall, is hosting a watch party as La Roja looks to cap its historic tournament run and bring home its first World Cup championship since 2010.

Socarrat Paella Bar
Locations in Chelsea, Midtown East, and Nolita

With three Manhattan locations, Socarrat Paella Bar offers plenty of space for Spain fans to catch the final. Known for its signature Spanish dish, the restaurant will show the match at all three locations, with only its dinner menu available to order. Reservations are open now, with a $50 minimum per guest.

Tomiño Taberna Gallega
192 Grand Street, Soho

At Nolita’s Tomiño, Spain fans can enjoy authentic Galician fare in a lively gameday atmosphere. The Michelin Bib Gourmand tavern highlights the seafood-focused cuisine of northwestern Spain, along with handcrafted cocktails and other specialty dishes to enjoy while watching the final.

Despaña NYC
408 Broome Street, Soho

Soho’s Despaña is throwing the ultimate Spain watch party, complete with authentic tapas and cold Spanish beer to toast the team. The specialty Spanish food purveyor will offer communal table seating, along with standing room in front of a large TV at the front of the store so even more guests can catch the match. Tickets cost $35 per person, plus tax, and include five tapas and one beer.

For Argentina fans

Raices Argentinas Steakhouse
667 5th Avenue, Park Slope

Argentina fans looking for a thrilling gameday experience should head to Park Slope’s Raices Argentinas Steakhouse. The restaurant offers the perfect setting for supporters hoping to watch the defending champions add another title to the country’s long list of soccer accolades. Guests can also enjoy authentic Argentinian fare and ice-cold beverages throughout the match.

Boca Juniors
81-08 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst

The soccer-themed Boca Juniors restaurant in Elmhurst is already a hub for the sport, so Argentina’s final appearance is sure to make for an unforgettable atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy Argentinian favorites, from fire-grilled steaks to handmade empanadas, while cheering on the blue and white in its matchup against Spain.

Klan Destino
74-17 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village

Klan Destino in Middle Village brings together authentic Argentinian fare and a lively cultural atmosphere, making it a great destination for Queens residents and Argentina fans watching Sunday’s final. The restaurant is known for its live music, cocktails, and Argentinian steaks, offering a welcoming game-day experience.

Estancia 460
460 Greenwich Street, Tribeca

This year’s tournament marks the sixth World Cup that Tribeca’s Estancia 460 has seen in its 36 years of business, and the Argentinian restaurant is hoping to celebrate another championship after the team’s 2022 victory. The restaurant, which highlights the Italian and Spanish culinary influences on Argentinian cuisine, is inviting guests to watch the match with craft cocktails, delicious food, and an energetic atmosphere.

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New renderings released this week provide a first look at the tallest building in Greenwich Village. The condominium planned for 11 West 13th Street will rise roughly 530 feet, about 200 feet above the neighborhood’s current tallest building. Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the tower, officially branded as the Greenwich Spire, will contain just 34 residences across 30 floors, offering exclusive living in one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Developed by Legion Investment Group and EJS Group, the Greenwich Spire will feature a slender frame and facade of brick, stone, and metalwork, as a counterpoint to the city’s typical glass skyscrapers. As described by KPF, fluted, cast-stone pillars will lead to a covered porte-cochère with a system of vertical piers drawing the eye up, and intersecting with the building’s loggias.

The design employs cutouts to add dimension to the facade, as well as corner exposures for the residences.

At 538 feet tall, the Greenwich Spire, also recognized as 5 West 13th Street, will be taller than the neighborhood’s biggest buildings, Georgetown Plaza at 369 feet tall, and Hilary Gardens, at 360 feet tall, according to CityRealty.

“Greenwich Village has always possessed a rare quality — an intimacy that somehow coexists with the grandeur of the city around it,” Trent Tesch, design principal at KPF, said.

“With The Greenwich Spire, we sought to honor that duality — from the handcrafted texture of the blade cut brick facade, which roots the tower in the warmth and craft of the neighborhood, to its slender, setback crown, which claims its place among the most timeless buildings in the Manhattan skyline.”

Tesch told the Robb Report that the architects were inspired by the design of nearby One Fifth Avenue, blending the historic charm of the neighborhood with contemporary finishes.

Leroy Street Studio will handle the building’s interiors, utilizing materials that accentuate the high ceilings and abundance of natural light of each apartment.

The project secured construction financing in February, with work expected to wrap up in the middle of 2028. Sales, led by Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, will launch later this year, with condos priced from $4.5 million.

“We are deliberate about where we develop and who we choose to partner with on our developments,” Victor Sigoura, founder and CEO of Legion Investment Group, said.

“11 West 13th Street presented a rare opportunity — a chance to add something meaningful to one of New York’s most cherished neighborhoods. We build high-quality developments for the long term, and this building reflects that commitment.”

The project has received pushback from some preservationist groups and elected officials. Village Preservation, City Council Member Harvey Epstein, and Assembly Member Deborah Glick rallied this spring against the development for its height and lack of affordable housing. They argue that the City of Yes zoning amendment, approved by the City Council in 2024 to allow for more housing in every neighborhood, encourages larger developments without making enough, or any, of the apartments affordable.

“As we all know, the city is experiencing an affordable housing crisis — a problem that profoundly affects my district given the high volume of luxury developers that choose to build fewer, more expensive units for the ultra-wealthy, with no requirement that they build affordable units,” Glick said in an April press release.

“‘City of Yes’ was implemented to alleviate this lack of affordable housing, yet the proposed luxury tower at 5 West 13th Street clearly shows where the zoning amendment has fallen short.”

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Instantly recognizable from the street for its rounded turret and Spanish clay-tiled roof, the townhouse at 1094 Park Place is among the iconic mansions that give Crown Heights its appeal. The beautifully preserved home has another covetable feature unique to the Brooklyn neighborhood: a deep 120-foot lot for a back yard that stretches farther than most. Asking $3,845,000, this landmarked home is ready for 21st-century living behind its stunning original details and standout facade.

Designed by Brooklyn architect Henry B. Moore at the turn of the 20th century, the single-family home was listed earlier this year for just under $4 million, as Curbed reported. Last summer, it hit the market as a rental for $13,950/month.

The property is fronted by a wide wrap-around porch. Inside, stained-glass windows and intricately carved woodwork surround a sweeping center stair.

Generously proportioned rooms open beneath high beamed ceilings. An elegant front parlor provides entertaining space; within the rounded turret, gently curving windows and preserved wood floors create a sense of timelessness. A thoroughly modern eat-in kitchen invites gathering; a formal dining room is surrounded by the elegance of another era.

Behind the kitchen, step out onto a deck overlooking the yard. Below, garden pathways wind through lush plantings and mature trees. At the back, take shelter in a shaded pergola.

There are two floors of bedrooms. The home’s top floor holds a suitably elegant primary suite, with a large, sunny sitting room that takes full advantage of the home’s unique architecture. There’s also a dressing room and a washer/dryer on this floor.

A full basement adds a wealth of options. With a kitchen, play space, and gym, it becomes a wellness refuge, guest quarters, or party central.

At the side of the house, a sweeping drive offers the rare perk of off-street parking, topped by a covered carport. A planted garden in front adds privacy as well as beauty.

[Listing details: 1094 Park Place by Alexander Boriskin, Michael Lorber, Jared Halpern, and Jorge Barrios of Douglas Elliman]

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New York City tenants have spoken. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday released a new report shaped by testimony from thousands of renters who shared their experiences during the “Rental Rip-Off” hearings held across the five boroughs. The 68-page report outlines 23 policy changes aimed at strengthening tenant protections, improving housing quality, and targeting negligent landlords while curbing hazardous conditions and deceptive practices.

“At Rental Ripoff Hearings across the five boroughs, we heard from thousands of New Yorkers living with mold that was never treated, pests that were never addressed and fees that were never explained,” Mamdani said. “Listening was only the first step. This report turns those stories into concrete action.”

“From requiring disclosure of AI-altered listings to bringing our code enforcement systems into the 21st century and finally recognizing tenant unions, we are making it clear that every New Yorker deserves a safe home—and every landlord who refuses to provide one will be held accountable,” he added.

Mamdani established the hearings during his first week in office through the signing of Executive Order 8. Between February and April, the administration held one hearing in each borough and collected online testimony from more than 2,400 New Yorkers.

Within 90 days of the final hearing, held on April 7, the city’s Departments of Housing Preservation and Development, Buildings, and Consumer and Worker Protection, along with the Office to Protect Tenants and Mass Engagement, were ordered to submit a joint summary and report to the mayor with common themes and issues addressed during the hearings.

The report identifies the most prevalent concerns raised by tenants. Sixteen percent of the testimony cited pests, while 13 percent mentioned mold, and another 13 percent cited leaks. Another 13 percent referenced kitchen issues, while 11 percent spoke about problems with bathrooms and flooring.

Tenants also described a general feeling of powerlessness amid an “uneven power dynamic” between themselves and their landlords. This imbalance can make it difficult for tenants to negotiate rent increases and address harassment from property owners and maintenance staff, another key theme raised during the hearings.

Public testimony repeatedly described landlords ignoring maintenance requests, while management companies and building superintendents were often difficult to reach or unresponsive.

Even when issues were addressed, tenants said repairs were frequently inadequate, leaving problems unresolved. When tenants called 311 to file complaints or organized with neighbors, some reported facing intimidation from property owners.

Immigrant residents described heightened fears of retaliation, with some citing cases of landlords threatening to contact federal immigration authorities after tenants filed complaints.

Another concern raised during the hearings was the ability of landlords to certify that repairs have been completed without proving to the city that violations have actually been remedied. Tenants advocated for easier ways to report false certifications and ensure conditions are fully addressed before violations are cleared.

Tenants also reported chronic heat and hot water problems, forcing some to rely on hazardous devices like space heaters to stay warm and driving up their energy bills. Seven percent of testimony cited broken elevators, which severely restricted mobility for elderly residents, parents with small children, and people with mobility disabilities.

Other issues cited by tenants included lengthy and confusing housing court processes, a lack of clarity around tenant rights and how to form tenant associations, insufficient urgency from the city in addressing housing issues, and a range of deceptive fees and unexpected utility bills.

The Mamdani administration said that it will use every tool at its disposal to address these concerns, including executive action, agency rulemaking, legislation, and litigation.

Examples of actions include investigating every heat complaint individually rather than grouping complaints from the same building, allowing tenants to schedule certain building inspections, improving response times to elevator outage complaints, streamlining public information about tenant rights, and strengthening protections against harassment based on immigration status.

The Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants will also establish a legislative task force to recommend reforms to the city’s housing quality enforcement system.

Potential reforms under consideration include adding financial penalties for landlords who fail to address mold, strengthening the city’s Alternative Enforcement Program to better tackle chronic building violations, modernizing the property registration process, and allowing HPD to serve building owners with violations through digital notices.

While tenant advocates celebrated the hearings and the release of the report, some landlord representatives criticized the process, calling the hearings a “rigged political show” that unfairly targeted small property owners while ignoring the effects of the mayor’s two-year rent freeze, approved last month, on rent-stabilized buildings.

“The Rental Ripoff Hearings was a rigged political show designed to attack small owners while ignoring the damage being done to rent-stabilized buildings,” Ann Korchak, board president of Small Property Owners of New York, said.

“The message is clear: the administration does not see small owners as partners. It wants to weaken us, drive us into financial distress, and force private rent-stabilized housing into government-controlled, socialized housing,” she added.

Over the next three years, the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT) will launch and implement many of the initiatives outlined in the report. Some efforts, including changes to how heat complaints are investigated, will begin soon, while others will enter planning phases this year before launching in 2027 or as pilot programs.

Additionally, some changes will require partnerships with the City Council, including updates to the city’s Housing Maintenance Code. The process will begin with the launch of the MOPT Legislative Task Force this fall, which will consist of Council Members, tenant advocates, and other stakeholders.

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With rents at an all-time high in New York City, don’t miss this opportunity to live in a rent-stabilized apartment in Brooklyn. Located across from the 30-acre Fort Greene Park, the luxury development Verdant Fort Greene is now leasing its below-market-rate apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom units. Qualified New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, priced from $2,990/month studios to $4,347/month two-bedrooms.

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Developed by Fetner Properties, Verdant Fort Greene, located at 240 Willoughby Street, is a two-tower development with 463 apartments. Located in a quintessential Brooklyn neighborhood, the building sits less than a block from Fort Greene Park, a beloved public green space with rolling hills and open meadows designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the architects of Central Park and Prospect Park.

In addition to its proximity to green space, Verdant Fort Greene is also conveniently located near several subway lines, cultural institutions, like the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and the Brooklyn Paramount, and many restaurants and shops.

“This is an incredibly rare opportunity for New Yorkers to secure a luxury rent-stabilized apartment in Brooklyn with immediate occupancy,” Hal Fetner, president and CEO of Fetner Properties, said.

“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to welcome new residents to Verdant Fort Greene and hope many will make this their home for years to come.”

The studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments feature spacious layouts, wide-plank hardwood floors, kitchens with marble backsplashes and stainless steel appliances, and an integrated Bluetooth speaker system. Another bonus is the in-unit washer/dryers.

Amenities measure over 30,000 square feet, indoors and out. Residents have access to a fitness center, a yoga studio, a business lounge, a game room, a pet spa, a dog run, sports simulators, a children’s playroom, and a landscaped roof deck with sweeping views. There’s also onsite parking and bike storage.

The available apartments are rent-stabilized, which means any annual rent increases (or freezes) are regulated and approved by the Rent Guidelines Board.

Households earning between 130 percent of the area median income, between $107,383 and $238,160 annually, may be eligible for the apartments, ultimately saving about 30 percent on rent.

Pricing for the apartments starts at $2,990/month for studios, $3,640/month for one-bedrooms, and $4,347/month for two-bedrooms. Current incentives include two months free and a $ 1-per-month amenity fee.

Find out if you are qualified to apply for rent-stabilized apartments at Verdant Fort Greene by filling out the contact form found here.

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New York City is advancing four major public transit projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn that are expected to cut commutes by up to six minutes for nearly 200,000 daily riders. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced that the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin construction of the long-delayed Tremont Avenue busway later this year and launch community engagement for improvements along Flatbush, Utica, and Church avenues in Brooklyn, three of the borough’s busiest bus corridors. The projects build on last week’s unveiling of the “Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service” plan, which aims to speed up service on 50 bus routes across the five boroughs.

“New Yorkers should not lose hours of their lives sitting in traffic on a bus. From the Bronx to Brooklyn, we’re building streets that move people instead of sticking them in gridlock,” Mamdani said. “These projects will make commutes faster, make our streets safer and return precious time to nearly 200,000 New Yorkers every single day. That’s exactly what public transit should do.”

The “Next Stop” plan aims to improve bus reliability through a combination of service changes, traffic enforcement upgrades, and road redesigns. A key component of the plan is improving speeds on 50 “priority corridors,” which currently include 25 of the city’s slowest bus routes.

Tremont Avenue is one of the corridors identified for improvement. The thoroughfare is notoriously dangerous, with 630 people injured in crashes along the avenue between 2020 and 2024, including 46 serious injuries and four deaths. Its buses also rank among the slowest in the city, averaging as little as 5 miles per hour on some routes, according to Gothamist.

Despite its slow bus speeds, the corridor is a lifeline for Bronx residents: 72 percent of households along the avenue do not own a car. It also connects riders to several subway lines and the Metro-North Railroad, serving roughly 39,000 daily bus riders.

The avenue is now slated to become the Bronx’s first busway, a corridor with dedicated bus lanes and bus-priority infrastructure designed to improve travel times and safety for bus riders, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike. Busways elsewhere in the city have increased bus speeds by up to 60 percent while reducing injuries by as much as 45 percent.

Features of the project include an eastbound busway from Third Avenue to Southern Boulevard, a westbound busway from Southern Boulevard to Belmont Avenue, and an offset shared bus-and-bike lane eastbound from Webster Avenue to Third Avenue.

As part of the initiative, DOT will also upgrade safety at several intersections, including Tremont Avenue and Webster Avenue; Tremont Avenue and Third Avenue; Tremont Avenue, Southern Boulevard, and Crotona Parkway; Third Avenue and East 175th Street; Southern Boulevard, Crotona Parkway, and 180th Street; Crotona Avenue and 180th Street; Third Avenue and 180th Street; and Tremont Avenue and Washington Avenue.

The redesign will install painted sidewalk extensions to shorten pedestrian crossing distances and slow-turning vehicles. The extensions will be reinforced with flexible delineators, granite blocks, and bike parking to discourage illegal parking.

The busway will operate seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buses, trucks with six or more wheels, emergency vehicles, and Access-a-Ride vehicles will be allowed to travel the full corridor. Other vehicles, including taxis and for-hire vehicles, will only be permitted to enter for local access and must exit at the next available right turn.

In Central Brooklyn, Flatbush, Utica, and Church avenues—three of the city’s busiest bus corridors—will receive substantial upgrades. Together, the corridors carry 150,000 bus riders every day across 13 routes, with buses crawling as slow as 5 mph.

The DOT and Metropolitan Transportation Authority will develop short-term bus-priority improvements that can be implemented as early as next year, while also creating a long-term vision for “world-class” bus service along the three avenues.

Long-term plans include establishing new “Bus Rapid Transit” corridors outlined in the “Next Stop” proposal. Of the city’s 50 priority corridors, five would be designated as “rapid bus corridors,” featuring bus-only infrastructure such as busways, fully separated lanes, or center-running lanes with transit signal priority at intersections and limited cross traffic.

The overhaul of Flatbush Avenue, one of the planned rapid bus corridors, is already underway. In April, DOT began installing center-running bus lanes along the avenue from Livingston Street to Grand Army Plaza, a project expected to speed up commutes for 132,000 daily bus riders who currently contend with average speeds below 4 mph.

Work on the four-phase project began last fall but was suspended during the winter. DOT now expects Flatbush Avenue to operate as a full rapid bus corridor by 2030.

DOT will also launch community engagement campaigns for future improvements to Utica and Church avenues, with an online feedback portal open through October 31. The agency will host bus rider engagement events beginning August 6 at 6 p.m. in Central Brooklyn, along with additional outreach at Open Streets events, block parties, and community gatherings.

Following this summer’s engagement process, DOT expects to release updated plans for bus-priority improvements this fall.

“Along Tremont Avenue in the Bronx and all through central Brooklyn, slow, unreliable buses are robbing New Yorkers of their precious time every day,” DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said. “We want New Yorkers to have faith in our outreach, and that starts with actually delivering on projects promised years ago, like on Tremont Avenue, where riders deal with unreliable, over-packed buses every day.”

“We look forward to discussing the possibilities for fast buses through Central Brooklyn this year as we develop exciting proposals for critical bus corridors in the area.”

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Manhattan and Brooklyn rents have reached new highs as the cost of living continues to rise across New York City. A report from the Corcoran Group found that the median rent for market-rate residential buildings in Manhattan reached $5,295 per month at the start of summer, up 3 percent since May and 8 percent year over year. Across the East River, Brooklyn’s median rent for market-rate units reached $4,350 last month, an 8 percent annual increase. The continued surge reflects the city’s limited housing inventory, with Manhattan’s already-tight vacancy rate falling from 1.57 percent in May to 1.49 percent in June.

“Manhattan renters are chasing a shrinking pool of available apartments, and the result has become predictable—record rents,” Gary Malin, chief operating officer at Corcoran, told Crain’s New York.

“Across the board, quality apartments are commanding a premium, and renters have little room to negotiate. Brooklyn’s rental market is also rewriting the record books,” he added.

In Manhattan, studio and one-bedroom apartments each reached new average rent records for the second consecutive month in June, climbing to $4,014 and $5,408, respectively. Two- and three-bedroom rents also continued to rise, with both categories posting annual gains of 10 percent.

While there were 5,260 active listings across Manhattan in June, up 6 percent in comparison to May, listings fell by 16 percent year-over-year and registered the lowest June total in three years.

In June, the average Manhattan apartment took 36 days to find a tenant, the same rate month-over-month but down 29 percent annually.

Leasing activity increased slightly by 1 percent compared with May but remained 7 percent below last year’s level. The decline coincided with a double-digit annual drop in inventory, suggesting that limited supply continues to constrain leasing volume during one of the borough’s busiest rental periods.

In Brooklyn, median rents rose 0.1 percent from May and 8 percent year over year, reaching $4,350 per month in June. The increase surpassed the previous record of $4,347 per month set just one month earlier.

Average rents increased year-over-year across all unit types. One- and two-bedroom apartments saw the largest annual gains, rising 10 percent to $4,297 and $5,740, respectively.

There were 4,473 active listings in Brooklyn in June, up 4 percent compared with May but down 0.4 percent year over year. The average Brooklyn rental remained on the market for 37 days in June, unchanged from May but 30 percent lower than last year, further underscoring the borough’s limited inventory and strong rental demand.

In June, Brooklyn saw 1,368 leases signed, up 6 percent from May but down 11 percent year-over-year. It marked the second consecutive month of annual declines following an eight-month streak of gains that ended in May. Despite the drop, June recorded the second-highest leasing activity for the month since 2022, trailing only 2025’s total.

Annual leasing activity declined across every unit type except studios, which increased by 7 percent. Three-bedroom apartments saw the largest drop, falling 20 percent year-over-year.

New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said the housing affordability crisis is “at DefCon1” in a post on X.

“We need to push harder on every front to address our housing shortage,” Levine wrote. “Update zoning, invest more City $ in affordable units, lower the time & cost City bureaucracy imposes on construction, get 1000s of vacant regulated units back on the market. We need bold action. This is a crisis.”

Record-breaking market-rate rents came as the city’s Rent Guidelines Board approved a historic rent freeze for one- and two-year leases covering roughly one million stabilized apartments last month. The new guidelines, which apply to leases beginning on or after October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027, fulfill a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani just six months into his first term.

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Airbnb plans to turn a New York City landmark into office space. The short-term rental company paid $81.5 million for the six-story limestone building at 281 Park Avenue South. Known as the Church Missions House, the property was built in the 1890s for the Episcopal Church and most recently housed the Swedish photography museum Fotografiska, which closed its doors in 2024.

As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, Airbnb plans to make the 42,500-square-foot building a hub for its roughly 600 employees in the New York area.

“New York City has been part of our story since the earliest days of Airbnb. This building reflects our long-term commitment to the city and will be home to one of our largest employee hubs outside of San Francisco,” Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky told WSJ in a statement.

“We’re excited to keep investing in the city and the people who make it extraordinary.”

Aby Rosen’s RFR purchased the building in 2014 for $50 million from the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies. Fotografiska signed a 15-year lease at the site in 2017 but closed in September 2024. The museum’s restaurant, Verōnika, and the intimate lobby cocktail bar, Chapel Bar, also closed.

James Nelson, Alexandra Marolda, Brent Glodowski, Lea Voytovich of Avison Young, and Ryan Serhant and Bernadette Brennan of SERHANT. represented RFR.

“Opportunities to acquire a Manhattan landmark of this significance are exceptionally rare. 281 Park Avenue South commanded serious attention from the moment it hit the market, and the level of interest reflected just how singular this property is,” Brennan said.

“We’re proud to have brought this sale across the finish line for such an extraordinary piece of the city’s architectural fabric.”

The property is the first New York City building owned by Airbnb, which currently leases office space in Lower Manhattan. The deal comes as the company continues to push officials to roll back a 2021 law that took effect in 2023, which effectively bans Airbnb in the city.

The Church Missions House was built between 1892 and 1894 as a headquarters for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, an arm of the Episcopal Church. One of a block of organizations with similar missions, known as “Charity Row,” the building, designed by Robert W. Gibson and Edward J. Neville Stent, has a striking Flemish Renaissance Revival style and a limestone facade. 

The city designated the building an individual landmark in 1979, citing its steel-framed construction and medieval sheathing as reminders of the “19th century’s commitment to technology and its appreciation for historical association.”

In addition to its architecture, the building is also associated with Anna Delvey, aka Anna Sorokin, the con artist and fake heiress who attempted to lease the space for the “Anna Delvey Foundation,” a private members’ club and art foundation. After her scams were discovered, Sorokin was indicted and convicted of fraud.

According to WSJ, Airbnb will keep its “work-from-anywhere” policy, but is “planning a major investment in its newly acquired building.”

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Plans to build an 11-story condominium in Harlem are moving ahead after the development team secured $45 million in construction financing this week. SCALE Lending, the debt financing arm of Slate Property Group, announced Tuesday that it issued the loan to Mass Development for the multifamily project at 264-272 West 135th Street. The ground-up building will feature studio to three-bedroom condos, half of which will include balconies, along with retail space, community facility, and resident amenities.

Brooklyn-based City Buildings will serve as the general contractor, BUILTD will serve as the architect, and Reavis will lead residential sales. The loan carries a floating rate for 30 months with two six-month extension options and was arranged by Arrow Real Estate Advisors.

“Harlem is one of the most supply-constrained condo markets in New York City, with no new project of comparable scale or quality delivering in years, and the pipeline remaining effectively empty,” Martin Nussbaum, co-Founder and principal of Slate Property Group, said.

“That level of scarcity creates a rare and compelling opportunity,” he added. “We are proud to team up with Mass Development and provide the capital that will deliver 72 residences to a neighborhood that is long overdue for new for-sale product.”

The property’s two lowest floors will feature a lobby, 12,000 square feet of retail space, and a 15,000-square-foot community space already leased to a daycare operator.

A top-floor amenities suite will include a fitness center, garden, resident lounge, spa, and children’s playroom. A movie room, storage space, and additional lounge areas will be located on the lower ground floor.

The two buildings were purchased in June 2025 for roughly $9 million by a Fresh Meadows, Queens-based entity from a Midtown LLC named after the site’s address, according to Crain’s. Before the sale, the properties housed a pizza shop, an Ethiopian restaurant, a deli, a laundromat, and a former church that had long sought to sell the property.

Permits had been filed earlier that year to demolish the former church, owned by the Faithful Workers Christ of God.

The site is located within walking distance of 125th Street, which offers a wide range of shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural destinations. The B, C, 2, and 3 subway lines are also nearby, along with several bus routes.

The project is slated for completion in summer 2028.

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KoiHaus, a mid-century modern home on three-and-a-quarter acres near Piermont, New York, rises from a secluded road near the banks of the Hudson River. In the style of Frank Lloyd Wright, KoiHaus in the Hudson Valley consists of clean lines and geometric shapes, surrounded by Japanese-inspired gardens and landscape. The 6,800 square feet of living space is composed of five interconnected boxes constructed of concrete, stucco, stone, and hardwood, topped by a 50-year roof. Asking $4,195,000, the precision of KoiHaus is contrasted by natural bluestone pathways and hefty stone steps found throughout the enchanted gardens.

The structure itself was designed by the acclaimed architect Brian Spence. The landscape was created by renowned Japanese garden designer Asher Browne. One hundred windows offer views of the home’s natural setting as it rises from the site line, the closer you get to it.

The home’s exterior uses light to its advantage, its many windows serving as frames for shifting natural tableaus throughout the day. Its most notable engineering feat is its split-foundation design, offering two independent structures joined by a bridge of glass and steel.

The first glimpse of the home is anchored by a 13-foot-tall steel elephant sculpture that moves with the wind. Within, every detail telegraphs sleek minimalism.

Broad moldings meet natural stone walls and bamboo flooring; pocket doors maximize space in the spirit of Japanese sliding screens. Climate control includes full zone heating and central air conditioning throughout.

On the main level is an expansive kitchen with a walk-in pantry. Premium finishes include polished bluestone countertops. A dining room offers sunset views.

Bedrooms are tranquil, varying with location and size. Baths are luxurious and spacious.

A walk-out lower level holds a fitness room, a home theater, a wet bar room and a full bath. Just outside the back doors is a hot tub.

The annex is a 1,000-square-foot semi-finished climate-controlled space. This flexible volume is currently used for band practice, but the possibilities are endless. A separate garage holds four vehicles via dual lifts.

The grounds blur the boundaries between indoors and out. Beneath a bridge flows a continuous koi pond that winds under and around the house. From almost anywhere, inside or out, residents can watch Nishikigoi swimming in their natural habitat.

This upstate N.Y. home is located near the historic riverfront village of Piermont, with five-star dining, local marinas, and a 700-acre state park. It’s a mere 15-minute commute to the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan.

“KoiHaus is not simply a luxury residence; it is a work of art and a private sanctuary for the connoisseur of art, architecture and mindful living,” Richard Ellis, the agent with the listing, said.

“The combination of its architectural pedigree, Japanese-inspired gardens, living koi pond, and remarkable proximity to New York City makes this a truly one-of-a-kind offering.”

[Listing details: 27 Castle Road by Richard Ellis of Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty]

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In a 25-foot-wide brick Italianate townhouse on a coveted Brooklyn Heights block, this two-bedroom co-op at 60 Pierrepont Street illustrates the charm of the historic neighborhood. Asking $1,795,000, the home is framed by pre-war elegance preserved through a comprehensive renovation, elevated further by a 500-square-foot south-facing terrace that offers a rare opportunity for real outdoor living.

Step into a large living room framed by elegant moldings and amber-toned hardwood floors. Highlights include a wood-burning fireplace with a gray marble surround and built-in shelving. There’s enough space here for formal dining as well.

Adjacent to the living room is a renovated kitchen designed in the modern farmhouse style. Clean, timeless millwork and warm wood highlight ample storage and work space.

From the living and dining space, step outside onto the home’s most fabulous feature: a south-facing terrace of nearly 500 square feet. This oversized outdoor oasis is perfect for evening drinks, morning coffee, and al fresco dining. Outdoor plumbing provides convenience for creative gardening.

Opposite the indoor-outdoor living zones are the home’s larger primary bedroom, a smaller chamber, and a renovated bath. A washer and dryer add to daily convenience.

In addition to the undeniable charm of Pierrepont Street, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade and the restaurants, cafés, and shops of Montague Street are just steps away. It’s also a block from Cadman Plaza and the 2 and 3 subway lines.

[Listing details: 60 Pierrepont Street #3 at CityRealty]

[At The Corcoran Group by Nick Andreassi, Jessica Lynch and Juan Benitez]

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Plans to turn a police precinct parking lot in the East Village into a mixed-use affordable housing project moved forward on Monday. The city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) announced the selection of Spatial Equity, Housing Works, Cooper Square Committee, and This Land Is Ours Community Land Trust to redevelop 324 East 5th Street into The Aurea, a roughly 131-unit mixed-use development with a senior center, community space, and parking facilities. Plans for new housing at the site have been in the works since the Soho Noho rezoning in 2021.

The team’s selection marks the first city land award of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration and includes a community land trust as a development partner, ensuring long-term affordability, tenant oversight, and stewardship. All members of the team are mission-driven, minority-owned, or nonprofit organizations with decades of experience investing in and serving the surrounding area.

Thirty percent of the homes at The Aurea will be reserved for formerly homeless New Yorkers, with on-site supportive services provided by Housing Works.

Designed by SLCE Architects, the project will also feature landscaped terraces, green roofs, and all-electric building systems designed to meet Passive House sustainability standards.

The site is also highly accessible by public transit, with the F line located four blocks away at the 2nd Avenue subway station. The Bleecker Street and Astor Place stations are about a half mile away, offering access to the 6, B, D, F, and M lines. Several bus routes also serve the area.

“We’re turning an NYPD parking lot into approximately 131 affordable homes, a senior center and community space because public land should serve the public,” Mamdani said. “This project will provide permanently affordable housing, create homes for formerly homeless New Yorkers and put community stewardship at its center through a community land trust.”

“It’s the first City land designation of our administration, and it’s exactly the kind of housing we’re committed to building across the five boroughs: deeply affordable, community-led and worthy of the greatest city in the world,” he added.

The request for proposals for the project was shaped by extensive public feedback, including input gathered through the Soho/Noho Neighborhood Plan, multilingual outreach, and a public community workshop.

Plans to bring housing to the site date back to 2021, when the City Council approved the Soho/Noho rezoning. The rezoning is expected to bring roughly 3,000 new homes to the neighborhoods, including about 900 permanently affordable units in two of the city’s wealthiest areas.

The project builds on broader efforts to create affordable housing on city-owned land. On his first day in office, Mamdani signed a series of executive orders, including the creation of the Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Task Force to identify city-owned sites that could be transformed into housing for working-class New Yorkers.

In addition to the East 5th Street site, another LIFT project recently announced by HPD is 1958 Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy, where a 100 percent affordable housing project with community space will be constructed.

“In one of the city’s highest opportunity neighborhoods, we are proud to work with our partners to create 131 new affordable homes, serving low-income New Yorkers, including seniors,” HPD Commissioner Dina Levy said.

“This development will not only provide much-needed housing, but also community space for the neighborhood. Today’s announcement is a testament to what can happen when we are able to cut through the red tape and unlock public land to build new affordable housing.”

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Summer Streets returns to New York City this month with more than 20 miles of car-free streets and programming through August, along with later hours in the outer boroughs. Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Friday announced that the annual event will open select stretches of street to pedestrians and cyclists from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Manhattan and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island over five Saturdays in July and August, starting July 25.

“Summer Streets gives back our largest public space, our streets, so that all New Yorkers can walk, run, bike, play, dance, or simply connect with their neighbors,” Flynn said.

“This year, we’re adjusting the hours of Summer Streets in the outer boroughs to help more New Yorkers enjoy these events later in the day. We thank our sister agencies, programming partners, elected officials, and advocates for their support behind New York’s biggest block party.”

Last year’s Summer Streets featured a fully car-free corridor stretching the length of Manhattan for the first time, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood. More than 500,000 people walked, ran, cycled, or played on Summer Streets in 2025.

The 2024 edition returned with expanded hours, extending street closures by two hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It also marked the first time Grand Central Terminal participated in the program, hosting “The Grand Lawn” at 40th Street and Park Avenue on August 10 and 17. The event, which had been Manhattan-only for years, expanded to all five boroughs in 2023.

Like previous years’ programs, the DOT’s art program will present a series of vibrant public art installations across the Summer Streets. Two dynamic one-day art installations, “The Bower” by Elsa Ponce and “Big Spinning Wheels” by Josh Cohen, will be displayed in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and on Staten Island.

Ponce’s installation is a shade structure that invites visitors to create chalk drawings on the ground using playful shadows, while Cohen’s kinetic sculptures create mesmerizing optical patterns as colorful arms spin together.

The city will also unveil four NYC Art Stop Letter designs by illustrators Amanda Lobos and Grace Park, celebrating summer throughout the event dates. The artists and illustrators were selected through open calls.

DOT has again partnered with New York Road Runners to host several free community races during Summer Streets. The series begins Saturday, July 25, in Queens, and will include events in Manhattan on August 1 and the Bronx on August 22.

Through a partnership with Lyft, event attendees can receive discounted access to Citi Bike e-bikes and bikes on July 25 using the promo code SUMMER2Wheel. Lyft will release additional promo codes for future Summer Streets dates in the coming weeks.

WABC-TV will be the official media sponsor of Summer Streets, along with Grand Central, Zespri Kiwifruit, Yerba Madre, Volo Sports, and Just Ice Tea, according to a press release.

“As a born and raised New Yorker, Summer Streets is one of my favorite seasonal traditions in NYC,” Sen. Kristen Gonzalez said. “These Saturdays are amazing opportunities to embrace our neighborhoods, connect with small businesses, organizations, and other community members, and celebrate public open spaces!”

The 2025 Summer Streets will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations:

Saturday, July 25

Queens: Vernon Boulevard, from 44th Drive to 30th Drive.

Staten Island: Broadway, from Richmond Terrace to Harvest Avenue.

Saturday, August 22

Bronx: Grand Concourse, from East Tremont Avenue to Mosholu Parkway.

Brooklyn: Eastern Parkway, from Grand Army Plaza to Buffalo Avenue.

The 2025 Summer Streets will operate from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:

Saturday, August 1, 8, and 15

Manhattan: From the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood.

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Summer Streets returns to New York City this month with more than 20 miles of car-free streets and programming through August, along with later hours in the outer boroughs. Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Friday announced that the annual event will open select stretches of street to pedestrians and cyclists from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Manhattan and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island over five Saturdays in July and August, starting July 25.

“Summer Streets gives back our largest public space, our streets, so that all New Yorkers can walk, run, bike, play, dance, or simply connect with their neighbors,” Flynn said.

“This year, we’re adjusting the hours of Summer Streets in the outer boroughs to help more New Yorkers enjoy these events later in the day. We thank our sister agencies, programming partners, elected officials, and advocates for their support behind New York’s biggest block party.”

Last year’s Summer Streets featured a fully car-free corridor stretching the length of Manhattan for the first time, from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood. More than 500,000 people walked, ran, cycled, or played on Summer Streets in 2025.

The 2024 edition returned with expanded hours, extending street closures by two hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It also marked the first time Grand Central Terminal participated in the program, hosting “The Grand Lawn” at 40th Street and Park Avenue on August 10 and 17. The event, which had been Manhattan-only for years, expanded to all five boroughs in 2023.

Like previous years’ programs, the DOT’s art program will present a series of vibrant public art installations across the Summer Streets. Two dynamic one-day art installations, “The Bower” by Elsa Ponce and “Big Spinning Wheels” by Josh Cohen, will be displayed in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and on Staten Island.

Ponce’s installation is a shade structure that invites visitors to create chalk drawings on the ground using playful shadows, while Cohen’s kinetic sculptures create mesmerizing optical patterns as colorful arms spin together.

The city will also unveil four NYC Art Stop Letter designs by illustrators Amanda Lobos and Grace Park, celebrating summer throughout the event dates. The artists and illustrators were selected through open calls.

DOT has again partnered with New York Road Runners to host several free community races during Summer Streets. The series begins Saturday, July 25, in Queens, and will include events in Manhattan on August 1 and the Bronx on August 22.

Through a partnership with Lyft, event attendees can receive discounted access to Citi Bike e-bikes and bikes on July 25 using the promo code SUMMER2Wheel. Lyft will release additional promo codes for future Summer Streets dates in the coming weeks.

WABC-TV will be the official media sponsor of Summer Streets, along with Grand Central, Zespri Kiwifruit, Yerba Madre, Volo Sports, and Just Ice Tea, according to a press release.

“As a born and raised New Yorker, Summer Streets is one of my favorite seasonal traditions in NYC,” Sen. Kristen Gonzalez said. “These Saturdays are amazing opportunities to embrace our neighborhoods, connect with small businesses, organizations, and other community members, and celebrate public open spaces!”

The 2025 Summer Streets will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations:

Saturday, July 25

Queens: Vernon Boulevard, from 44th Drive to 30th Drive.

Staten Island: Broadway, from Richmond Terrace to Harvest Avenue.

Saturday, August 22

Bronx: Grand Concourse, from East Tremont Avenue to Mosholu Parkway.

Brooklyn: Eastern Parkway, from Grand Army Plaza to Buffalo Avenue.

The 2025 Summer Streets will operate from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:

Saturday, August 1, 8, and 15

Manhattan: From the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street in Inwood.

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On a leafy residential block that straddles the border of Greenpoint and East Williamsburg, this compact brick home at 110 Beadel Street has townhouse flexibility. Currently configured as a two-unit dwelling with a full basement, the property could be converted to a single-family home or offer market-rate rental income on one or both units. Asking $1.25 million, the home competes with any one-bedroom condo in this sought-after neighborhood, with many more options.

While not huge at 20 feet by 55 feet, the two-story property has an attractive brick facade and pre-war details within, ducted central air, and access to a backyard. A finished basement would make the lower unit into a duplex (though it provides plenty of storage as-is).

The top floor offers a living room, dining room, two bedrooms, and one bath. The first floor is currently set up as a one-bedroom. one-bath home with a living room, dining room, and office.

The first floor will be delivered vacant. There is a market-rate tenant on the second floor until May 2027.

[Listing details: 110 Beadel Street at CityRealty]

[At The Corcoran Group by Janely Amarante]

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The American Museum of Natural History is offering a new way to experience Manhattanhenge as the phenomenon makes its final appearance of 2026. The twice-yearly spectacle occurs when the setting sun aligns perfectly with Manhattan’s street grid, creating iconic views and photo opportunities across the borough. To celebrate the cosmic event on Saturday, museum astronomer Jackie Faherty will lead a ticketed 3D presentation using cutting-edge software, followed by a free outdoor viewing experience accompanied by live music.

Coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Manhattanhenge is a play on “Stonehenge,” the prehistoric stone circle in England built to align with the sun’s movement. Manhattan’s street grid does not run perfectly north-south and east-west because the island is rotated roughly 29 degrees clockwise, as 6sqft previously reported.

During the summer solstice, the sun sets about 32 degrees north of true west. In the weeks before and after the solstice, the sun sets at roughly the same angle as Manhattan’s grid, which sits about 29 degrees north of true west.

The phenomenon has become a beloved tradition among New Yorkers, who flock to prime vantage points across the city to take photos and experience the striking display. This year, the half sun and full sun appeared along the street grid on May 28 and 29, respectively.

Manhattanhenge returned as a half sun on Sunday, June 12, at 8:21 p.m. A full sun will be seen on Saturday, July 11, at 8:20 p.m.

Before Saturday’s display, American Museum of Natural History astronomer Jackie Faherty will lead a 3D presentation in the LeFrak Giant-Screen Theater at 7 p.m. exploring the science and history behind Manhattanhenge using the museum’s OpenSpace visualization software. Tickets to the lecture are $20.

Following the presentation, the museum will host an outdoor viewing event featuring live music from the Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra. The event is supported by Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

For soccer fans attending the presentation, the museum will host a free block party starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday that celebrates the sports culture of the five boroughs, including soccer. The event will highlight local traditions while exploring the impact of extreme heat and sunlight on play, performance, and community life around the world.

Inside, the museum will also show FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matches between Norway and England and Argentina and Switzerland. Learn more here.

Those who cannot attend the museum’s event can still experience Manhattanhenge from the city’s major east-west streets, including 14th Street, 23rd Street, 34th Street, 42nd Street, and 57th Street. Other popular viewing spots include the Tudor City Overpass in Manhattan and Hunter’s Point South Park in Long Island City, Queens.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is selling historic Art Deco bricks from the Lincoln Tunnel’s original retaining walls, built between 1937 and 1945, as they are dismantled to make way for the new Midtown Bus Terminal. The distinctive bricks were used in the walls outside the New York approach of the New Jersey-bound north tube and along Dyer Avenue. As part of a broader effort to promote sustainability and reuse, the agency will list the bricks for $2.25 each, allowing New Yorkers and architecture buffs to own a piece of history from the same era that produced the Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and other Art Deco landmarks.

The bricks are being removed as part of the Midtown Bus Terminal project. During the first phase of the $10 billion transit hub redevelopment, a new 50,000-square-foot ramp structure is being built to connect directly to and from the Lincoln Tunnel, requiring the disassembly of the existing retaining walls.

Rather than send the bricks to be crushed and disposed of in landfills, the Port Authority hopes to put them “back to work.” The agency says the bricks deserve to be preserved for their historical value, with their distinctive vertical bands and stylized columns offering a glimpse into the golden age of Deco architecture.

The bricks were designed by an architectural team led by Aymar Embury II, who served as consulting architect to the former Port of New York Authority before collaborating with Robert Moses on the design of hundreds of projects across the five boroughs, including bridges, parks, and college campuses.

According to Orbit, an online marketplace that sells salvaged construction materials, the retaining walls were “patterned with vertical, recessed brick bands with concave ridges and capped with concrete coping.”

Sustainability is also a key motivation behind the preservation effort. The initiative addresses embodied carbon, or the emissions generated throughout the lifecycle of building materials such as steel, concrete, and brick, from production through installation and disposal. Reusing existing materials instead can significantly reduce the environmental cost associated with new construction.

According to the Authority, this approach is known as the “circular economy” model in the construction industry, which the agency is looking to explore for future projects.

The initiative is serving as a test of the circular economy concept, with support from the Transit Tech Lab, a public-private partnership between the Partnership Fund for New York City and regional transit agencies.

With help from Chief Bricks, a specialist in salvaged materials, and Orbit, a web-based marketplace for recirculating construction materials, the agency is recovering as many bricks as possible. The bricks are cleaned, stripped of mortar, and resold.

The Authority is also preserving some bricks for future repairs to the remaining tunnel walls. The rest are being sold to businesses, organizations, and individuals across the region through Orbit, here.

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On a tree-shaded West Village street, this elegant co-op at 104 Bedford Street takes pre-war bones and out-of-the-box angles and adds sophisticated interiors that landed it in the pages of Architectural Digest. Asking $2.75 million, the home’s highlights include two wood-burning fireplaces, a cozy dining nook, generous closets, and a guest room optimized with a built-in bed.

Through an arched entryway wrapped in Pierre Frey wallpaper, the lush living room is light-filled and layered with lush texture and color. A wood-burning fireplace is set within a black marble hearth.

The kitchen’s cabinetry wears a deep slate blue, punctuated by knobs and pulls of burnished brass. Top-of-the-line appliances include a Viking range and a Miele dishwasher and refrigerator. Framed by a tall archway, a bespoke dining nook offers an upholstered banquette beneath a vintage light fixture.

A suitably lush primary bedroom suite gets another wood-burning fireplace and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom maximizes its compact square footage with a built-in bed for convenience, while not cutting any corners on charm.

The home’s two bathrooms feature the same design-minded details with luxurious materials and fixtures. In the primary bath, deep blue Waterworks tile joins a Grigio Carnico marble bath and a custom vanity. The guest bathroom is done in moss green Waterworks tile, with a Calacatta Viola marble backsplash.

Built in 1890, the five-story elevator co-op offers common laundry facilities (though the apartment has an in-unit washer/dryer) and bike storage. Accessed by several subway lines, the pretty, historic West Village enclave is one of New York City’s most coveted neighborhoods.

[Listing details: 104 Bedford Street #2DE at CityRealty]

[At The Corcoran Group by Sara Schwartz and Carter M. Wilcox]

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American Express on Thursday broke ground on a new global headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, the final commerical tower of the Lower Manhattan campus. Developed by Silverstein Properties and designed by Foster+Partners, the tower at 200 Greenwich Street measures roughly 2 million square feet across 55 floors, with enough space for 10,000 American Express employees. Completion is scheduled for 2031.

The tower is rising on land owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey under a long-term ground lease. Construction is expected to generate more than 2,000 union jobs and 3,200 total jobs across New York City, while contributing an estimated $5.9 billion to the city’s economy and $6.3 billion to the state’s economy.

Standing 1,226 feet tall, the headquarters will feature flexible, modern workspaces designed to support collaboration, along with more than an acre of outdoor space spread across landscaped terraces and gardens offering skyline views.

The project will prioritize sustainability through smart-building technology, fully electric and energy-efficient systems, and a planned pursuit of LEED certification.

American Express moved into its current headquarters at 200 Vesey Street in 1986 and will remain there until the new tower is completed. The company has maintained a presence in NYC since its founding in 1850.

Denise Pickett, president of enterprise shared services at American Express, said the project reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to the city.

“For American Express, this project is far more than a new headquarters,” Pickett said. “It is a reaffirmation of our belief in this city, our commitment to our colleagues, and our enduring connection to the community we have proudly called home for nearly two centuries.”

“Since our founding in 1850, New York has shaped who we are, and in turn, we have sought to contribute to its growth, vitality and success,” she added. “Today’s groundbreaking marks the next chapter in that shared story.”

The tower marks the final office component of the World Trade Center master plan, a 16-acre redevelopment of the site designed by Studio Libeskind after the firm won a design competition held in the aftermath of the attacks. The groundbreaking comes nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks.

The plan includes office towers, a transportation hub, a visitor pavilion, and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, according to Adamson Associates.

The history of the tower dates back to 2005, when Foster + Partners first unveiled a striking design featuring four columns topped by a diamond-shaped crown. Negotiations between Silverstein Properties and Fox Corporation later prompted a complete redesign, with Bjarke Ingels Group unveiling its vision in 2015.

After Fox ultimately decided to remain at its Midtown headquarters, Foster + Partners returned with a new design that removed the diamond crown. In 2022, the firm unveiled its latest iteration after American Express emerged as a potential tenant.

Updated visuals released in May 2025 showed subtle modifications while preserving the tower’s overall massing, as 6sqft previously reported.

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Justin and Hailey Bieber paid $12 million for a luxury condo at the Herzog & de Meuron-designed 160 Leroy Street in the West Village. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the 2,800-square-foot residence is the couple’s first known home in New York City. The four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath condo features sweeping views of the Hudson River. The seller is real estate developer Steven Brauser, who purchased the unit for $10.5 million in 2018 and listed it for $12 million in April.

The purchase comes at an eventful time for the couple. Justin recently released his seventh studio album, “Swag II,” and headlined this year’s Coachella music festival, while Hailey sold her skincare brand, Rhode, to e.l.f Beauty last year in a $1 billion deal, according to the Robb Report.

One of the four bedrooms was staged by New York-based luxury design firm Interior Marketing Group as a children’s room, featuring a custom chalkboard wall that the couple reportedly plans to keep for their son, Jack Blues.

Brauser was represented by Adam Heller, Amanda Rosenberg, and Michael Gavin of the Heller Organization, while Romy Hechinger of Compass represented the Biebers in the transaction. Heller told 6sqft that he also closed on a three-bedroom at the building a day prior to the deal; unit #9BS sold for $8 million.

The condo joins the Biebers’ real estate portfolio. The couple’s properties include an approximately $25.8 million estate in Los Angeles, a $16.6 million getaway in La Quinta’s Madison Club, and a large lakefront retreat in Ontario, Canada.

Developed by the Ian Schrager Company, 160 Leroy was completed in 2017. Overlooking the Hudson River, the tower is known for its privacy features, including an on-site garage and porte cochere that offer residents privacy.

The building includes a 70-foot indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa, and a children’s playroom. Among its notable residents is Michael Rubin, founder and CEO of Fanatics, who purchased a five-bedroom penthouse for about $43 million in 2018 and acquired the adjacent penthouse from Ryan Seacrest in 2022 with plans to combine the two units, according to the Robb Report.

[Listing details: 160 Leroy Street, #10BN at CityRealty]

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After shuttering last year and a brief stint as a light installation, Macy’s former Downtown Brooklyn flagship will become a massive five-floor “experiential destination.” United American Land on Monday unveiled plans for BKX, a 440,000-square-foot retail hub at 422 Fulton Street. The project, the largest block of retail space available in New York City, could accommodate “flagship retail, immersive entertainment, food halls, destination dining, wellness concepts, cultural programming, and large-format branded experiences,” according to the developers.

After closing in January 2025, Macy’s transformed into an interactive light installation that pulsed along with the sounds of Fulton Street. The exhibition ran through March of that year and featured street sounds, including music, conversations, traffic, pigeons, crosswalk signals, and subway noise, which controlled the light patterns.

More than a year later, the building is set to welcome shoppers once again, this time as a large-scale experiential destination. The project team, which also includes The Jackson Group and Dreamscape Retail & Entertainment, describes BKX as one of the city’s “largest and most ambitious retail developments.”

“When we acquired this property, we saw an opportunity to reimagine one of New York’s most iconic sites for the next generation,” Albert Laboz, principal of United American Land, said.

“Rather than pursuing a traditional retail redevelopment, we’re creating a destination that reflects how people want to spend time today—bringing together entertainment, dining, retail and community under one roof.”

BKX will be designed to accommodate flagship retailers, entertainment venues, immersive attractions, food and beverage concepts, and emerging brands seeking a high-profile urban location. Potential uses include multi-level anchor spaces and curated specialty retail, giving brands flexibility to create customized flagship locations.

Dreamscape is working with experiential design firm iCrave to design BKX’s central atrium, a shared gathering space intended to serve as the centerpiece of the destination.

Dreamscape is behind projects including Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport, the Rio Las Vegas hotel and casino, and Nashville’s Arcade shopping complex, according to Curbed. iCrave has worked on projects including Las Vegas’ Sphere, TSX Broadway in Times Square, and Mercado Little Spain in Hudson Yards.

“BKX represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a first-of-its-kind urban entertainment destination,” Joshua Strauss, president of Retail & Entertainment at Dreamscape, said.

“Consumers today are looking for more than a traditional shopping experience. They’re excited by places that blend retail, entertainment, dining, culture and community, and BKX has been envisioned to meet that demand under one roof, at a scale that simply doesn’t exist elsewhere in New York.”

Located above one of the city’s busiest transit hubs, BKX will have direct access to 11 subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road. Thousands of commuters and visitors pass through the area on a daily basis. Leasing is currently underway.

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Previously asking $20 million, this private Hudson Valley estate on 185 acres heads for auction this month, starting at or above $7.95 million. Located in Millbrook Hunt Country, the property, which offers mountain views in every direction, once served as the rural retreat of Andrew Carnegie’s daughter, Margaret Carnegie. In addition to that legacy, the estate’s top-tier equestrian facilities include a 10-stall barn with a tack room, staff housing, and paddocks enclosed with post-and-rail fencing, some with field shelters. The property also features miles of fenced pasture and private riding trails.

Several buildings, adding up to 13,700 square feet, sit on the property. In all, there are nine bedrooms and nine full baths. The main residence has been updated for modern living and entertaining.

The living room opens beneath 20-foot ceilings, anchored by a fireplace. French doors open to a terrace for outdoor living surrounded by mountain views.

The kitchen stands ready for dining and entertaining a crowd of any size with Viking and Bosch appliances, joined by a breakfast room and a large formal dining room. A paneled library has a working fireplace.

Upstairs, the private primary suite features a sitting room and dressing room in addition to a luxurious bathroom. Additional bedrooms offer timeless charm and modern comforts, including an elevator.

A carriage house contains three guest apartments and space for five vehicles. A winter greenhouse keeps the garden growing all year round.

In addition to the aforementioned equestrian amenities, serious equestrians can make use of a hunter trial course. There are two farm-manager apartments on the property in addition to groom accommodations and utility facilities.

There are numerous terraces and a gazebo for outdoor living close to home. The surrounding acreage provides the very essence of country life, with rolling meadows, woodlands, a private pond, and rolling lawns.

Millbrook is home to Millbrook Hunt, Mashomack Polo Club, Tamarack Preserve, and Sandanona hunt clubs, offering access to riding, polo, upland shooting, sporting clays, angling, hiking, golf, wineries, and outdoor recreation. The nearby village offers shopping and dining just minutes away, all just 90 minutes from Manhattan.

Previously asking $20 million, the prized property is offered for $7.95 million or above in an auction that begins Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Previews are by appointment, through July 8, 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily.

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New York City has launched a new interactive web tool that maps the city’s diverse linguistic landscape at the citywide, borough, and neighborhood levels. Released by the Department of City Planning, the NYC Language Explorer provides users with detailed tables, maps, and charts showing the languages spoken by New Yorkers with limited English proficiency, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The tool offers a way to better understand the city’s many languages and identify distinct language needs at the local level.

Using the explorer, users can uncover insights into language use across NYC. For example, the tool shows that roughly 1.8 million residents have limited English proficiency, with the Bronx having the highest share of residents who speak a language other than English at 58 percent.

Additionally, Spanish is the most commonly spoken language among residents with limited English proficiency in every borough except Staten Island, where Chinese is the most prevalent.

While the tool provides New Yorkers and language enthusiasts with a closer look at how language is used across the five boroughs, it is especially valuable for city agencies, nonprofits, researchers, advocates, and community organizations. Using the map, these groups can better tailor services and provide more accessible resources to residents.

“NYC is home to hundreds of languages, and that diversity is central to who we are,” DCP Director Sideya Sherman said. “NYC Language Explorer gives agencies, service providers, community organizations, and New Yorkers an accessible way to better understand the languages spoken in our neighborhoods.”

“By putting this data at people’s fingertips, we can help support more responsive planning, outreach and services across the five boroughs,” she added.

The Language Explorer builds on DCP’s broader commitment to making demographic data more accessible, useful, and easier to understand, alongside tools such as Population FactFinder and Population MapViewer.

Its release also follows the recent publication of DCP’s Newest New Yorkers report, which offers a comprehensive analysis of the city’s foreign-born residents.

“NYC is a multilingual city, and NYC Language Explorer serves as another example of this administration’s commitment to language justice,” Commissioner Faiza N. Ali of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs said.

“The Language Explorer tool makes language data accessible and actionable, helping City agencies and community-based organizations to move beyond assumption-based decisions and towards evidence-based planning so that critical services and information can reach all New Yorkers,” she added.

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The city’s Department of Buildings on Tuesday said a high-rise tower under construction in Midtown is now stable after structural columns buckled. The building, Pfizer’s former headquarters on 42nd Street, which is currently being converted into a new residential development, was found to be structurally compromised, prompting the city to evacuate several buildings in the area and close surrounding streets. DOB Commissioner Ahmed Tigani on Tuesday night said crews were able to enter and stabilize the impacted floors as part of an emergency intervention. Evacuation orders were lifted for some buildings, and the police reopened some streets, although 42nd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues remains closed to vehicles. Work to stabilize the building will continue this week.

As part of an emergency intervention that began last night, crews brought in metal beams and poles, as well as galvanized steel, to replace the buckled columns. After the building is stabilized, plans for a long-term solution will need to be established.

“I can say right now that the building is stable,” Tigani said on Tuesday night. “It has not moved since we started monitoring it earlier today. We feel confident in the emergency plan that we have now to make it stable.”

The buildings still under an emergency evacuation order include: 15 2nd Avenue, 235 East 43rd Street, 231 East 43rd Street, 225 East 43rd Street, and a partial evacuation of 217 East 43rd Street.

Tigani would not speculate on the cause of the structural failure and said the city will continue to investigate. The commissioner added that the city will look at the approved plans for the conversion project to understand the situation.

Just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, fire officials received a 911 call about falling bricks near East 42nd Street. Department of Buildings officials found that wasn’t the case, but did confirm that two structural columns on the 21st floor of 235 East 42nd Street had buckled. Officials deemed the structure unstable and evacuated the building and surrounding areas, and established a collapse zone.

Fire Department officials said steel beams on the 21st floor of the 37-story building on 42nd Street started to “bend and deflect,” and multiple cracks and sagging floors were discovered. The police closed 40th to 45th Streets between 1st and 3rd Avenues to pedestrian and vehicular traffic as first responders and engineers work to shore up the building.

During a press conference at the scene, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said there have been no injuries, and all construction workers at the site have been accounted for.

“This is an extremely serious situation, and I am thankful to our first responders for quickly arriving at the site and to New Yorkers for reacting calmly and with urgency,” Mamdani said. He urged New Yorkers to avoid the area.

FDNY Chief John Esposito said the building had continued to move since the first responders arrived on the scene. Since it’s a steel-frame building, it “would not be a total collapse,” Esposito said. “It would be more of a localized collapse,” he added.

As of 4 p.m., NYC Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg told NY1 that the building is no longer moving, allowing for a team of six people to enter the building to assess the damage.

Metro Loft Developers and David Werner Real Estate are currently converting the former Pfizer headquarters building, which sits between Grand Central Terminal and the United Nations, into more than 1,600 apartments, set to be the largest office-to-residential conversion in the country.

Designed by Gensler, the project added 19 stories atop the original 10-story building at 219 East 42nd Street and four stories to the taller tower at 235 East 42nd Street. About 100,000 square feet of amenities are planned. Leasing was scheduled to start this summer.

Nathan Berman of MetroLoft told The Real Deal that reports of a possible collapse have been “blown a little bit out of proportion,” and the issues are “fixable.”

Berman also told the website that claims from a Steamfitters Local 638 worker that the building had not used enough steel to support the additional weight were “total nonsense.”

“This was well designed and approved by structural engineers,” Berman said. “This is a freak accident that something occurred with these two specific columns that either were not reinforced or were not reinforced sufficiently, and they gave way. That’s it. There’s no mystery, and there’s no magic.”

Editor’s note: The original version of this story was published on July 7, 2026, and has since been updated. This story will continue to be updated as the situation develops.

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Gotham FC, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions, will make Queens their permanent home alongside the New York City Football Club (NYCFC). On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the team’s move from New Jersey to Etihad Park, the city’s first-ever professional soccer stadium under construction in Willets Point, in 2028. The fully electric stadium, designed by HOK, is slated to open for NYCFC’s season next spring, establishing Queens as a major hub for soccer across the five boroughs.

Developed by NYCFC, Related Companies, and Sterling Equities, the seven-story stadium topped out in March. The venue will feature 25,000 seats and dedicated spaces for Gotham FC, including its own locker room and club merchandise area.

Located across from Citi Field, the stadium will feature a striking, “activated cube” entranceway, which will be illuminated on match days with vibrant colors and imagery to provide a dynamic experience for visitors. S9 Architecture and Turner Construction Company are design and construction partners on the project, as 6sqft previously reported.

“From Sam Kerr’s legendary four-goal comeback to Midge Purce’s championship-clinching heroics, Gotham FC has given us some of the greatest moments in women’s soccer,” Mamdani said. “Now the next electrifying chapter of that story will be written in NYC.”

“Bringing Gotham FC to Queens means that the young girl kicking a ball around Jackson Heights, Jamaica or the South Bronx will be able to take the train and watch some of the best players in the world in her own city,” he added.

Gotham FC has been playing in Harrison at Sports Illustrated Stadium since 2020. The team’s relocation to Etihad Park aims to match the ambitions of the club itself, a two-time NWSL champion and the reigning league titleholder.

Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, governor of Gotham FC, said the move reflects the club’s commitment to its fans and the continued growth of women’s sports.

“From day one, our ambition has been bigger than championships,” she said. “We are building one of the world’s most iconic clubs and helping define the future of women’s sports. Our move to Etihad Park reflects that ambition.”

“World-class athletes deserve world-class environments, and this move allows us to keep raising the standard for our players, supporters and the game itself,” she added. “Gotham FC is showing what is possible when you invest boldly in women’s soccer, and we are committed to building an experience worthy of the fans who have believed in this club from the beginning.”

Building on the club’s growing investments, Gotham FC is set to receive a new state-of-the-art training hub in Whippany, New Jersey, designed by SHoP Architects next summer.

Announced last month, the project will transform the former New York Red Bulls training facility into a purpose-built hub focused on player performance, recovery, and well-being. It will be among the first facilities to meet the NWSL’s new training standards.

Gotham FC is also set to face the Washington Spirit at Citi Field on July 15 in a rematch of one of women’s professional soccer’s biggest rivalries. The match will mark the first women’s sporting event held at the home of the New York Mets and will take place four days before the men’s FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.

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On an unassuming Brooklyn block near the banks of the re-emergent Gowanus Canal, this one-of-a-kind property at 128 2nd Street includes two free-standing buildings connected by a common backyard. The resulting 4,500 square feet of interior space on an L-shaped double lot adds up to a modern urban compound that goes beyond townhouse living. Asking $6,750,000, the property includes a beautifully renovated three-story townhouse plus a garage, open studio space, and two residential lofts for rental income opportunities.

The century-old townhouse has been re-imagined from top to bottom with an eye for modern design. Twenty-first-century additions include custom millwork, radiant-heated wide plank wood floors, and a passive heating system, French drains, central air, architectural staircases, and walls of glass.

The home’s primary living space offers its own creative surprise in the organic form of “the bubble,” a functional sculpture that emerges from the living room wall, offering a cozy reading nook with an integrated wood-burning fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to curl up for a nap or an afternoon read.

The large, open kitchen is a showcase of modern design, with Viking and Miele appliances, stone countertops, and custom millwork. A dining area has room for 10. Also on this floor is a powder room that continues the industrial-meets-organic vibe.

At the back of this open space, a wall of accordion glass reveals a landscaped backyard. An ipe wood deck borders a green lawn surrounded by ferns, vines, and flowering plants.