Rental Market6sqft
NYC announces $50M to rebuild 10 parks in underserved neighborhoods
Ten parks across New York City will receive $50 million in new investments, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday. The parks, spread across every borough, are located in neighborhoods with the greatest need and have not seen significant upgrades in more than two decades. While the improvements are
2mo agoby Aaron Ginsburg
Rental Market6sqft
For $595K, this Turtle Bay pre-war co-op elegantly maximizes every square inch of space
This corner one-bedroom at 320 East 42nd Street represents classic Manhattan living in Tudor-style Woodstock Tower, a former hotel built in 1929. Asking $595,000, the compact apartment has retained its pre-war elegance in the form of high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and dramatic casement win
2mo agoby Michelle Cohen
GeneralGothamist
Mamdani will close NYC's largest homeless shelter for men, citing disrepair
The Bellevue homeless shelter in Midtown Manhattan in July 14, 2010 The massive structure has received complaints for years about poor conditions and safety. [ more › ]
2mo agoby Karen Yi
Rental MarketBrownstoner
One-Bedroom in Crown Heights Limestone With Mantel Asks $3K
On the top floor of a Crown Heights limestone, this one-bedroom rental has a bit of period detail and an updated kitchen. The finishes are neutral throughout, and a flexible layout means a renter can decide whether they want to set up the largest room, featuring an original mantel, as… Read More > T
2mo agoby Susan De Vries
Rental Market6sqft
NYC’s largest men’s homeless shelter to close this month
New York City’s largest men’s homeless shelter will shut down this month because of the building’s deteriorating condition. As first reported by Gothamist, the Mamdani administration plans to close the city-owned Bellevue Shelter on East 30th Street in Kips Bay in mid-March, relocating 250 residents
2mo agoby Aaron Ginsburg
Tenant RightsGothamist
Father and son charged in Queens arson after eviction dispute, feds say
Surveillance footage from the print shop. The criminal complaint says that a day before the fire, their print shop filed an emergency application to avoid eviction, but it was denied by a judge. [ more › ]
2mo agoby Ben Feuerherd
Rental MarketBrownstoner
The Insider: Glass Block, Arches Distinguish Bed Stuy Duplex Reno
Variations on the Brooklyn row house theme are infinite. Their original floor plans may have been somewhat cookie-cutter, but today's re-imaginings result in one-off homes with unique layouts and wholly original interiors. Architect Rachel Robinson and structural engineer Michael Dunham, whose full-
2mo agoby Cara Greenberg
Rental MarketBrownstoner
One-Man Play Celebrates the History of Feltman’s Hot Dogs in Coney Island
by Olivia Seaman, Brooklyn Paper Long before the bright lights of Nathan’s Famous became synonymous with Coney Island, there was another name that defined the boardwalk: Feltman’s. Now, Coney Island native Michael Quinn is bringing that forgotten story back to New York audiences in his one-man play,
2mo agoby Brooklyn Paper
Rental MarketBrownstoner
Daily Links: City Scales Back Mount Prospect Skate Park Plans
In the News Con Ed Reimbursing Brooklyn Residents Who Lost Power After Storm [CBS] Read More > The post Daily Links: City Scales Back Mount Prospect Skate Park Plans appeared first on Brownstoner.
2mo agoby Emily Nonko
Tenant RightsCity Limits
Opinion: Washington Heights is Being Gentrified. Here’s How Mayor Mamdani Can Help.
"When affordability is treated as a real, immediate need, these policies can do more than just manage displacement. They can help communities stay rooted in places like Washington Heights." The post Opinion: Washington Heights is Being Gentrified. Here’s How Mayor Mamdani Can Help. appeared first on
2mo agoby Jeanmarie Evelly
Rental MarketStreetEasy
Homes in brownstone Brooklyn neighborhoods for under $1M
“Brownstone Brooklyn” neighborhoods - think Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Park Slope, and other nabes surrounding Prospect Park - have proven themselves time and time again to be some of the borough's most sought-after locations. The area’s characteristic architecture, which includ
2mo agoby Ameena Walker
Rental Market6sqft
Big, beautiful Boerum Hill townhouse has a barefoot lawn and a finished basement for $7.8M
While a designer-renovated townhouse in the heart of brownstone Brooklyn may fulfill many a real estate dream, we often expect to give up a green lawn and flexible, livable basement. Asking $7.8 million, this four-story home at 168 Bergen Street in the Boerum Hill Historic District has those rare ad
2mo agoby Michelle Cohen
Data & Insights6sqft
Hundreds of NYCHA apartments taken over by squatters as vacancies soar, report finds
Squatters have occupied hundreds of New York City public housing apartments in recent years, as the number of empty units continues to rise, a new report shows. According to the report released Tuesday by the city’s Department of Investigation, the number of vacant NYCHA units increased from 2,840 i
2mo agoby Aaron Ginsburg
Rental MarketBrownstoner
Renovated Prospect Heights Co-op With Private Terrace Asks $1.195 Million
For those who have spent this winter dreaming of days they can lounge outside in warmer weather, this Prospect Heights co-op with its large private terrace might hold some appeal. Other perks in the renovated one-bedroom unit include in-unit laundry and air conditioning. On the top floor of the brow
2mo agoby Susan De Vries
Rental Market6sqft
Congestion pricing lives on after federal judge rules Trump’s effort to end program unlawful
New York City’s congestion pricing program will live on, as a federal judge on Tuesday ruled that the Trump administration’s attempt to nix the toll system was unlawful. In a 149-page decision, Judge Lewis J. Liman called U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s move to end the program “arbitrary
2mo agoby Aaron Ginsburg
Rental MarketStreetEasy
Prospect Heights studio with sleeping loft asks $550K
If you’re looking for a historic home with both character and modern upgrades at a great price, look no further than 279 Sterling Place #3C. This unit is part of the 22-unit co-op Public School 9 Annex, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The brick, sandstone, and terracotta
2mo agoby Erika Riley
GeneralThe City
Hundreds of Squatters Took Over Vacant NYCHA Apartments, City Watchdog Finds
More than 600 vacant NYCHA apartments were taken over by squatters over the last few years as the number of empty public housing units spiked, a frustrating trend for the 165,000 applicants stalled on the authority’s waiting list. The city Department of Investigation (DOI) released a report Tuesday
2mo agoby Greg B. Smith
Rental MarketStreetEasy
Co-op vs. condo: The ultimate explainer for NYC buyers
Key takeaways: Co-op or condo? That is the question. So you've decided to take the plunge and - gasp! - bid farewell to renting forever. Or maybe you're a seasoned buyer looking to purchase your next place. Either way, buying is a big decision. And in your search, you'll notice most NYC homes fit in
2mo agoby Erika Riley
GuidesStreetEasy
What to know about living in Coney Island, Brooklyn
Key takeaways: The words "Coney Island" might conjure images of campy summertime thrills - throwback amusement parks scented by the salty ocean air - but locals know there's so much more to it than that. "My favorite thing about Coney Island is that it has so many cultural events and family friendly
2mo agoby Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Rental MarketStreetEasy
What is a pied-à-terre in NYC real estate?
Key takeaways: In the literal sense, this French phrase means “a foot on the ground.” But in the language of New York City real estate, a pied-à-terre is a non-primary residence reserved for occasional use. Pied-à-terre owners typically use these units for short periods, essentially making them vaca
2mo agoby Erika Riley