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6sqftJan 9, 2026

From the pool to the pergola, this $1.1M Hudson Valley home blends Colonial with contemporary

Asking $1,100,000, this cedar-clad Colonial-style house at 441 Scotchtown Collabar Road in Middletown, NY, first built in the 1790s, was expanded to include 20th-century additions and modern luxuries. Set on just over an acre, the home’s outdoor living space includes a deck and patio with an outdoor kitchen, a pool, a pergola, and an expansive [... ] The post From the pool to the pergola, this $1.

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6sqftJan 9, 2026

Under the Radar theater festival to distribute 1,500 free tickets

Under the Radar, the theater festival that brightens New York City every January with more than 30 free and affordable shows citywide, returns this month for its biggest edition yet. Running through January 25, the event features boundary-pushing productions, from a tasteful adaptation of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” at The Public Theater to performances at Lincoln [... ] The post Under the Radar theater festival to distribute 1,500 free tickets first appeared on 6sqft.

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6sqftJan 9, 2026

4/ 5 subway lines to see major service changes in January and February

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority this week announced major service changes on the 4 and 5 subway lines throughout January and February as the agency works to replace switches along the Jerome Avenue line. The 37-year-old switches will be swapped for new ones that will last for the next two decades, improving the daily commutes of [... ] The post 4/ 5 subway lines to see major service changes in January and February first appeared on 6sqft.

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6sqftJan 9, 2026

City blocked from halting sale of neglectful landlord’s rent-stabilized apartments

A federal bankruptcy judge has denied Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bid to halt the sale of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments owned by a notorious landlord, a move aimed at preventing the buildings from falling into the hands of another negligent owner. On Monday, Mamdani asked the court to delay a bankruptcy auction scheduled for Thursday, arguing [... ] The post City blocked from halting sale of neglectful landlord’s rent-stabilized apartments first appeared on 6sqft.

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Brick UndergroundJan 9, 2026

Financial District takes the top spot on StreetEasy’s neighborhoods to watch in 2026

Manhattan climbed back on top of StreetEasy’s list of 10 New York City neighborhoods to watch in 2026. The annual list tracks the areas that saw the greatest increase in searches by buyers and renters from 2024 to 2025. In a shift from last year: Manhattan regained its edge, securing the #1, #2, and #4 spots for 2026 with the Financial District, East Village, and Lower East Side.

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New York YIMBYJan 9, 2026

Foundation Work Underway at 757 Flatbush Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn

Foundations are underway at 757 Flatbush Avenue, the site of an eight-story residential building in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Designed by Morali Architecture and developed by New Empire Corp. , the 82-foot-tall structure will span 140,000 square feet and yield 131 units.

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New York YIMBYJan 9, 2026

Fifth Residential Phase Reaches Completion At Centurion Union Center In Union, New Jersey

Construction is finished on 968 Bonnel Court, a five-story residential building in the Centurion Union Center mixed-use community in Union, New Jersey. Designed by Commito Associates and developed by Landmark, the structure yields 85 one- and two-bedroom units along with a collection of amenities. The building is the fifth phase of the complex, which is planned to introduce 363 new apartments and approximately 32,000 square feet of retail space along Stuyvesant Avenue.

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New York YIMBYJan 9, 2026

Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 55 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery has launched for House 55, a 38-story residential building at 55 Willoughby Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Designed by Colberg Architecture and developed in a joint venture by Lonicera Partners and Rabina, the structure yields 295 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 89 units for residents at 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $126,343 to $227,500.

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New York YIMBYJan 9, 2026

Permits Filed for 508 Bolton Avenue in Soundview, The Bronx

Permits have been filed for a four-story residential building at 508 Bolton Avenue in Soundview, The Bronx. Located between Lacombe Avenue and Randall Avenue, the lot is near the Parkchester Avenue subway station, served by the 6 train. Shimon Neuman of Madison Tower LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.

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6sqftJan 8, 2026

Mamdani restarts bike lane redesign on Astoria’s 31st Street

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reviving another street safety plan delayed or scrapped under his predecessor. The mayor announced the city will restart the redesign process for Astoria’s 31st Street, which had briefly seen construction on a partially-protected bike lane before a Queens judge ruled the city had failed to follow proper protocols and ordered its [... ] The post Mamdani restarts bike lane redesign on Astoria’s 31st Street first appeared on 6sqft.

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Brick UndergroundJan 8, 2026

Brick’s next Book Club read will be ‘The New Kings of New York'

Attention Brick Underground Book Club members! After a successful inaugural meeting, the votes are in and the next book that participants have chosen is: “The New Kings of New York: Renegades, Moguls, Gamblers and the Remaking of the World’s Most Famous Skyline” by Adam Piore. The book is a juicy look at the real estate personalities who transformed New York City into a luxury playground for the 1 percent.

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New York YIMBYJan 8, 2026

Renderings Reveal Two-Tower Residential Complex at 466 Main Street in New Rochelle

Renderings have been revealed for 466 Main Street, a proposed two-tower residential complex in New Rochelle, Westchester County. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by BRP Companies, the 28-story structures will span 929,415 square feet and yield 805 rental units. The project will also include ground-floor retail, a 711-vehicle valet parking garage, and 25,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor amenities.

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Brick UndergroundJan 7, 2026

How much should you renovate your NYC apartment or house before selling?

It’s one thing to renovate your apartment or brownstone when you will enjoy the results. But what about when the renovation is solely to make your property more appealing to buyers so you get a good price and stand out from other listings? That's the million-dollar question: How much should you renovate before you sell?

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Brick UndergroundJan 6, 2026

Manhattan deals and median sales price rise for fifth consecutive time

The Manhattan sales market for co-ops and condos sped up in the fourth quarter with deals happening at a faster pace and a new decline in listings. The number of deals and median sales price saw annual increases for the fifth, straight time, according to the Elliman Report for fourth quarter Manhattan co-ops and condo sales. Manhattan’s median sales price—a blend of co-op and condo prices—climbed 2.

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Brick UndergroundJan 5, 2026

How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment

Thinking of moving to New York City? You must like a challenge. The rental process is daunting here because of NYC's steep rents and landlords' stringent income requirements.

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THE CITYDec 15, 2025

All Three Casino Proposals Hit Jackpot

The New York State Gaming Commission on Monday dealt a winning hand to all three casino applicants vying for a lucrative commercial gaming license, unanimously giving Bally’s Bronx and Hard Rock Metropolitan Park and Resorts World in Queens the final approval needed to operate in New York City. The Bally’s and Resorts World licenses will […] The post All Three Casino Proposals Hit Jackpot appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.

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THE CITYDec 8, 2025

Major Adams Backer Wins Bid to Redevelop City-Owned Building

A major donor to a political committee backing Mayor Eric Adams’ quixotic re-election bid has been named by the mayor’s team to redevelop a city-owned office building in Lower Manhattan into 3,700-units of mixed income housing — at a price that is not public. On Monday, Adams announced that GFP Real Estate, a major developer […] The post Major Adams Backer Wins Bid to Redevelop City-Owned Building appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.

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THE CITYDec 1, 2025

3 NYC Casino Plans Approved by State Board Ahead of Final Decision at Year’s End

The final three contenders for a lucrative downstate casino license were all approved by the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board on Monday. The winners — Bally’s Corporation in The Bronx, and Metropolitan Park and Resorts World in Queens — now advance to the final round of approvals before they can officially begin building and operating […] The post 3 NYC Casino Plans Approved by State Board Ahead of Final Decision at Year’s End appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.

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THE CITYOct 9, 2025

3 NYC Casino Plans Made It to the Final Round. What Happens Now?

Since the publication of this story, the developers of the Yonkers casino proposal rescinded their plan, leaving three casinos in the running. This article has been updated to reflect that change. The casino proposal process started with eight players, with four surviving a first round of elimination to compete for up to three downstate casino […] The post 3 NYC Casino Plans Made It to the Final Round.

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THE CITYOct 3, 2025

They Live Below Sea Level in NYC. Now, the City Could Buy Out ‘The Hole’

For decades, residents of a neighborhood that straddles the border of Brooklyn and Queens have dealt with the unique effects of living in a basin: swampy flooding, bumpy streets, overgrown lots strewn with trash and leaky septic tanks — because homes are not connected to the city sewer system. With roads named for Amber, Sapphire, Ruby […] The post They Live Below Sea Level in NYC. Now, the City Could Buy Out ‘The Hole’ appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.

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