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nytimes.com • RealEstate • New York
A Brooklyn couple upgrades their apartment after facing challenges working from home during the pandemic, eventually purchasing a larger one-bedroom condo in a smaller building to accommodate their needs and family visits.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Aby Rosen's RFR sold 522 Fifth Avenue in New York City to Amazon for an undisclosed price, marking another significant deal for the real estate firm amidst recent financial challenges.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Two brothers are suing their younger sibling over a portfolio of underwater rental properties in New York City, highlighting the challenges faced by landlords under the 2019 rent law.
nytimes.com • RealEstate • New York
The New York Times lists three properties for sale in Manhattan and Queens, highlighting their features, costs, pros, and cons.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Two Compass brokers are suing Triangle Equities for nearly $6 million in unpaid commission for brokering a Tesla lease in Queens.
newsday.com • RealEstate • New York
The nearly vacant Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, New York, is slated for demolition, with the owner seeking approval to subdivide the property for future development.
newyorker.com • RealEstate • New York
The article details the construction and subsequent leaning of 1 Seaport, a luxury skyscraper in New York City, highlighting safety violations, a worker's death, and legal battles.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York City
New York City saw approximately 177 real estate deals totaling $262.4 million on June 3, 2025, with notable transactions in residential and commercial sectors.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York City
New York City recorded approximately 211 real estate deals totaling about $381.2 million on May 23, 2025, with notable transactions including high-value residential and commercial sales.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
This week's New York real estate news includes Ed Sheeran's Brooklyn Heights purchase, the indictment of real estate attorney Mark Nussbaum, and RXR's acquisition of 590 Madison Avenue.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Empire Capital, led by Josh Rahmani and Ebi Khalil, is purchasing two Midtown South office buildings for $130 million, adding to their recent string of office building acquisitions in New York City.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
New York City's top commercial real estate loans in April 2025 totaled over $2 billion, with significant investments in residential and retail projects.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Condé Nast is in negotiations to sublease 200,000 square feet of its space at 1 World Trade Center to BNY Mellon, as the latter renovates its headquarters.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Starr Insurance signed a 49,000-square-foot lease at Silverstein Properties' 1177 Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, adding to its existing space at 399 Park Avenue.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York City
New York City saw approximately $207.8 million in real estate deals on May 19, 2025, with significant transactions in both residential and commercial sectors.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
May 21, 2025's top New York City real estate deals totaled $280.2 million, highlighting luxury residential and commercial transactions across various neighborhoods.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Ryan Serhant's brokerage will sell five units at the troubled 172 Madison Avenue building in New York City following a bankruptcy case resolution.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
The Hamptons rental market has drastically changed post-pandemic, shifting from longer-term stays to shorter rentals and impacting data reliability and market analysis.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Samsung has significantly expanded its office space at Vornado Realty Trust's Penn 1 building in Midtown Manhattan, leasing an additional 35,000 square feet and extending its existing lease.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A Texas developer is purchasing a massive Adirondack estate for $125 million with plans for a luxury resort, sparking both excitement and environmental concerns.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A Park Slope townhouse sale led a surge in Brooklyn's luxury real estate market during the week of May 27-June 1, with a total contract volume reaching $87 million.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Deutsche Bank is foreclosing on Crown Acquisitions and Morgan Stanley's 170 Broadway retail property due to a defaulted $64 million mortgage, stemming from a dispute with tenant Gap.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Hugh Jackman and his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, have sold their West Side penthouse for $23.6 million amidst their ongoing divorce proceedings.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York City
A summary of high-value real estate transactions in New York City on June 4, 2025, highlighting top residential and commercial sales.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
New York City real estate moguls are increasingly investing in Hamptons commercial and retail properties, driven by both financial opportunities and personal connections to the area.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A Greek Revival townhouse in Brooklyn, along with other luxury properties, fueled a surge in high-end real estate contracts last week.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Pinterest is in negotiations to lease a significant amount of office space at 11 Madison Avenue in Midtown South, New York City.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
Vornado Realty Trust and the Albanese Organization sold a West Chelsea office building for $205 million to Raghsa Real Estate, marking a significant transaction in Manhattan's Class A office market.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
This article analyzes the multifaceted challenges facing New York City's real estate market, including low vacancy rates, stalled development projects, and political headwinds.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
The 2025 New York State budget includes a new voucher program, makes it easier to convert rentals into condos under certain conditions, and allocates funds for mixed-income housing, while other areas like environmental review reform impact future housing development.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A former event space in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is slated for conversion into a six-story mixed-use building with residential apartments and retail space.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A Dumbo condo tops Brooklyn's priciest contracts, highlighting a recent slowdown in the luxury market but still showcasing significant high-value sales.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
A Prada store's East Hampton location was sold for $10.25 million, marking a significant Hamptons retail transaction.
therealdeal.com • RealEstate • New York
The Hamptons luxury real estate market is booming, with record-high prices and increased demand, but faces challenges from new building restrictions and disputes over private listings.
commercialobserver.com • RealEstate • New York City
One William Street Capital Management expanded its office space at 299 Park Avenue in New York City by 15,000 square feet, increasing its total footprint to 44,754 square feet.
nytimes.com • Politics • New York
A proposed 'Good Cause Eviction' bill in New York aims to protect tenants from arbitrary rent increases and lease terminations, addressing the state's high rents and limited tenant protections.
nydailynews.com • Politics • New York
Governor Hochul's rejection of Amtrak's plan to seize Block 780 in Manhattan and the subsequent firing of Amtrak's CEO creates an opportunity for New York to take control of Penn Station's future and improve the Gateway project.
nytimes.com • Politics • New York City
The 2025 New York City mayoral race is highly competitive, featuring a diverse field of Democratic candidates and an independent run by incumbent Mayor Eric Adams.
cityandstateny.com • Politics • New York
The 2025 New York City mayoral race features a diverse field of candidates with varying political ideologies and backgrounds, including the incumbent mayor running as an independent.
nymag.com • Politics • New York City
This article analyzes Zohran Mamdani's New York City mayoral campaign, exploring his policy proposals, social media presence, and chances against formidable opponents like Andrew Cuomo.
nytimes.com • Politics • New York
The article discusses New York City Council member Justin Brannan's past punk rock career and resurfaced online messages containing insensitive and homophobic language, creating controversy in his current campaign for city comptroller.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
A New York City mayoral candidate's claim about a landlord hardship program is challenged by a building owner who can't find such a program, highlighting the struggles of rent-stabilized building owners.
nypost.com • Politics • New York
New York leftist politicians took a sponsored trip to Vienna to study the city's social housing model, sparking debate about the trip's cost and potential impact on housing policy.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
The future of the Elizabeth Street Garden project in New York City remains uncertain, with the mayor's administration pausing the affordable housing development despite winning legal battles to evict the existing garden.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
A proposed change to New York City's election system, open primaries, could lead to the election of candidates more favorable to the real estate industry.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
The New York Apartment Association is spending $2.5 million to support Andrew Cuomo's New York City mayoral campaign, making it the largest single donor in the race.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York City
This article presents a Q&A with mayoral candidate Brad Lander, focusing on his housing plan, views on the real estate industry, and his approach to addressing New York City's housing crisis.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Don Peebles, Andrew Yang, and Marc Norman discussed the upcoming NYC mayoral race, focusing on the candidates' approaches to housing, labor relations, and the influence of special interest groups.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Three New York City mayoral candidates debated housing policies at a recent forum, focusing on rent regulation, mayoral influence over the Rent Guidelines Board, and the potential impact of federal funding cuts.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
The New York City mayoral race features a clash between candidates supporting affordable housing development and those opposing the removal of a community garden to make way for a senior housing project.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign and housing plan are creating significant ripples in New York City's real estate market, sparking both financial contributions and criticism from rival candidates.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Four New York City mayoral candidates criticized Andrew Cuomo's housing plan and his ties to the real estate industry, highlighting his campaign's substantial funding from real estate donors.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
This article details the residential locations of New York City mayoral candidates, highlighting the diversity of housing situations among them.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York City
Anthony Weiner's City Council campaign in New York City focuses on honesty and pragmatism, contrasting with what he sees as the unseriousness of current politics.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
This article features an interview with New York City mayoral candidate Zellnor Myrie, focusing on his housing plan and his views on the real estate industry's role in shaping policy.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Real estate industry donations heavily favored Andrew Cuomo's New York mayoral campaign, while other candidates received smaller contributions.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
This article critiques New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's housing plan, arguing that its proposals are unrealistic and financially unfeasible.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
A new statewide tenant advocacy group, the New York State Tenant Bloc, is launching to counter the real estate industry's influence on elections and advocate for rent stabilization.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
New York's 2024 housing policy wins, influenced by the mayoral race and presidential election, are analyzed alongside the indictment of Mayor Eric Adams and its potential impact on future elections.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
Proposed New York legislation aims to revoke property tax exemptions for Columbia and NYU, potentially generating millions in revenue for the city.
therealdeal.com • Politics • New York
This article examines the real estate records and housing policy stances of potential mayoral candidates in New York City following Mayor Eric Adams' indictment.
web.archive.org • Transportation • New York
The MTA Long Island Bus, serving Nassau County and parts of Suffolk County and Queens, underwent significant changes including privatization and a name change to NICE in 2012.
newsday.com • Transportation • New York
Long Island Bus is switching from painting blue stripes on its buses to using vinyl decals, saving the MTA an estimated $375,000 annually and improving environmental friendliness.
nytimes.com • Transportation • New York
The Long Island Rail Road's discontinuation of direct train service to Belmont Park significantly impacts the racetrack's attendance and revenue, highlighting broader public transportation cuts in the New York region.
nydailynews.com • Transportation • New York
Governor Hochul's halting of a Penn Station expansion plan presents an opportunity to address the station's underlying management issues, which stem from a lack of unified control among multiple agencies.
newsday.com • Transportation • New York
A new study proposes a cheaper method to electrify the Long Island Rail Road using overhead wires instead of a third rail, potentially saving billions of dollars but requiring a new train fleet.
gilgocase.com • Crime • New York
This article presents a detailed chronological account of the Gilgo Beach murders investigation, highlighting key events, victim discoveries, and the eventual arrest and indictment of Rex Heuermann.
nytimes.com • Crime • New York City
New York City police are searching for a man who allegedly violated a corpse on an R train, an incident caught on surveillance cameras.
nytimes.com • Crime • New York
Two New York corrections officers face murder charges, and eight others face related charges, in the death of an inmate who was allegedly beaten by guards.
therealdeal.com • Business • New York City
Joel Wiener, head of Pinnacle Group, amassed a $1 billion fortune through New York City real estate acquisitions, despite facing criticism for allegedly exploiting renters.
newsday.com • Business • New York
Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, New York, is facing redevelopment, leading to the non-renewal of tenants' leases and uncertainty about the mall's future.
newsday.com • Business • New York
Domenico's Restaurant in Levittown, New York, is closing its doors after 58 years of serving the community, leaving behind a legacy of delicious food and cherished memories.
newsday.com • Business • New York
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, an Italian specialty grocer, will open a new 50,000-square-foot store in Levittown, New York, in late 2026, marking its continued expansion and leveraging vacated supermarket spaces.
nydailynews.com • Accident • New York
A Hatzolah volunteer EMT driving a smart car critically injured a pedestrian in Brooklyn while responding to an emergency call.
nydailynews.com • Accident • New York
A woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn after a minor fender bender.
nydailynews.com • Accident • New York
A veteran DEP engineer, Raymond Feige, died in a boat explosion on the Hudson River, prompting an investigation into the cause and leaving one other worker hospitalized.
nytimes.com • Transit • New York
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's proposed budget cuts, including ending free student rides, face significant backlash from city officials and advocates.
curbed.com • Transit • New York
Amtrak's proposed $16.7 billion expansion of Penn Station is facing criticism for its exorbitant cost and lack of consideration for alternative, more cost-effective solutions.
nytimes.com • Transit • New York
The MTA is investing $3 million in a rebranding effort to unify its image and improve rider understanding of its diverse transportation services.
nytimes.com • Transit • New York City
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) threatens significant New York City subway and bus service cuts without $12 billion in federal aid to address a massive budget deficit caused by the pandemic.
cbsnews.com • News • New York
A helicopter crash in the Hudson River near Jersey City resulted in one fatality and at least two people pulled from the water.
auburnpub.com • News • New York
Conflicting conclusions arise from state and county investigations into a fire that destroyed the Half Acre Union Church in Aurelius, New York, with the state deeming it arson while the county remains undecided.
nytimes.com • Housing • New York
A New York Times article details the experiences of tenants in a Bronx apartment building, highlighting the impact of a new, assertive tenant on improving living conditions.
thecut.com • Lifestyle • New York City
This article explores how a new generation of young women influencers in New York City's West Village are shaping the neighborhood's culture and image.
curbed.com • Lifestyle • New York
This article provides insider tips and tricks for navigating life in New York City, covering everything from finding affordable groceries and entertainment to dealing with traffic tickets and emergency situations.