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This single-family rental in Windsor Terrace is part of a picturesque block-long row and a short walk from Prospect Park. At 207 Windsor Place, there's a blend of historic details, like a sleeping porch, and modern updates. U.S. senator and prolific builder William M. Calder developed the row of two

Owning an apartment building in New York City comes with plenty of responsibilities, and insurance is one of the most important. But there are a few things about apartment insurance that often go unnoticed. Here’s how to make sure you’re not caught off guard. Catch Under-Sink Leaks and Toilet Issues
Owning an apartment building in New York City comes with plenty of responsibilities, and insurance is one of the most important. But there are a few things about apartment insurance that often go unnoticed. Here’s how to make sure you’re not caught off guard. Catch Under-Sink Leaks and Toilet Issues

Diesel-powered refrigeration units that have long emitted air pollution in the Bronx will be replaced by cleaner models, funded by revenue from New York City’s congestion pricing program. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point
Diesel-powered refrigeration units that have long emitted air pollution in the Bronx will be replaced by cleaner models, funded by revenue from New York City’s congestion pricing program. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Village Preservation has launched an interactive map charting a century of jazz history across Greenwich Village, the East Village, and Noho. Released on Wednesday, the map allows users to explore more than 100 sites, including music venues, recording studi
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Village Preservation has launched an interactive map charting a century of jazz history across Greenwich Village, the East Village, and Noho. Released on Wednesday, the map allows users to explore more than 100 sites, including music venues, recording studi
Hallway inside 132-05 Avery Ave. shows cluttered passage and debris blocking access, according to court records from September 2025. The city sued the owner over $300,000 in penalties as tenants described dangerous, overcrowded conditions before the blaze. [ more › ]

The Art Deco-era details were subtle -- a curved wall in the kitchen, arched openings between rooms, a fluted glass panel -- but the new owners of this prewar apartment with an integrated professional office were determined to preserve and enhance them. The vintage touches provided a taking-off poin
The Art Deco-era details were subtle -- a curved wall in the kitchen, arched openings between rooms, a fluted glass panel -- but the new owners of this prewar apartment with an integrated professional office were determined to preserve and enhance them. The vintage touches provided a taking-off poin

Stephanie O'Brien, a longtime art industry worker, always focused on how to create sustainably, both as an artist and working with arts nonprofits. The Prospect Lefferts Garden local long dreamt of having access to a creative reuse center that salvaged old materials and gave them a new life. With no
Stephanie O'Brien, a longtime art industry worker, always focused on how to create sustainably, both as an artist and working with arts nonprofits. The Prospect Lefferts Garden local long dreamt of having access to a creative reuse center that salvaged old materials and gave them a new life. With no

In the News 7-Month-Old Is Said to Be Fatally Shot in Brooklyn [NYT] Read More > The post Daily Links: Developer Plans Apartment Tower Above ‘Burg Trader Joe’s appeared first on Brownstoner.
In the News 7-Month-Old Is Said to Be Fatally Shot in Brooklyn [NYT] NYC’s Cherry Blossom Season Is Beginning. Here’s What to Know [NYT] Developer Plans to Add Housing Above ‘Burg’s Trader Joe’s [Greenpointers] Williamsburg Soccer Club Opening… Read More >The post Daily Links: Developer Pl

Members of District Council 37 rally at the capitol for pension changes for public employees. At the lectern is Donald Nesbit State lawmakers ponder a proposal by unions as part of ongoing budget talks. [ more › ]
“By passing the expanded J-51 proposal in this year’s budget, the governor and legislature have a chance to help co-ops afford the energy upgrades mandated by Local Law 97, keep monthly maintenance fees from skyrocketing, and enable residents to continue affording their homes.” Nonprofit co-operativ
“By passing the expanded J-51 proposal in this year’s budget, the governor and legislature have a chance to help co-ops afford the energy upgrades mandated by Local Law 97, keep monthly maintenance fees from skyrocketing, and enable residents to continue affording their homes.” A natural

The Community Center has been closed since Superstorm Sandy hit New York City in 2012. Major flooding destroyed the basketball court where kids used to shoot hoops, and shut down gathering spaces where senior citizens could meet. The post At NYCHA’s Hammel Houses, Residents Wait for Sandy-Damaged Co
The Community Center has been closed since Superstorm Sandy hit New York City in 2012. Major flooding destroyed the basketball court where kids used to shoot hoops, and shut down gathering spaces where senior citizens could meet. Phyllis Bennett in front of the shuttered community center at NYCHA’s

NYPD pallbearers carry Officer Jonathan Diller's casket in Massapequa, Long Island, on March 30, 2024. The trial of Guy Rivera, which centered on the 2024 death of Officer Jonathan Diller, lasted more than three weeks. [ more › ]
