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Where you can see late artist Yayoi Kusama’s work in NYC
Yayoi Kusama, the iconic Japanese artist known for her distinctive polka dot style, pumpkin sculptures, and infinity mirror rooms, died on August 14 at the age of 97. Born in Matsumoto, Japan in 1929, Kusama lived in New York City from the late 1950s through 1975, where she established herself as an avant-garde artist through [... ] The post Where you can see late artist Yayoi Kusama’s work in NYC first appeared on 6sqft.
From Williamsburg to Bed-Stuy: I was tired of the tourists and wanted to live somewhere less hectic
After living in Williamsburg for five years, Blair felt the area was becoming too touristy. Seeking an easier commute and a stronger sense of community led Blair to Bed-Stuy.
Redesign Revealed for 159 Broadway in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
A redesign has been revealed for 159 Broadway, a 12-story residential building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Designed by Stonehill Taylor and developed by Joyland Management under the One Fifty Nine B LLC, the 125-foot-tall structure will span 107,211 square feet and yield 99 rental units with an average scope of 827 square feet. The project will also include 9,065 square feet of community facility space and 16,249 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
The Langdon Nears Completion At 288 East 88th Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side
Construction is nearing completion on The Langdon, a 24-story residential building at 288 East 88th Street on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners in collaboration with Azur Holdings Management LLC and in partnership with The Carlyle Group, the 350-foot-tall structure will span 96,543 square feet and yield 45 rental units. Beyond residential space, the building will also feature 2,507 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a cellar level.
Housing Lottery Launches for One River Park at 355 Exterior Street in Mott Haven, The Bronx
The affordable housing lottery has launched for One River Park, a two-tower residential complex at 355 Exterior Street in Mott Haven, The Bronx. Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by The Lightstone Group under the 355 Exterior Street Associates LLC, the structure yields 714 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 227 units for residents at 70 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $73,783 to $238,160.
Permits Filed for 549 Liberty Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn
Permits have been filed for an eight-story mixed-use building at 549 Liberty Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. Located between Hendrix Street and Schenck Street, the lot is near the Van Siclen Avenue subway station, served by the C train. Aron Harfenes is listed as the owner behind the applications.
Kips Bay groups rally to save AMC theater from closure
A coalition of Kips Bay neighborhood organizations is fighting to save its beloved AMC movie theater from closure. On Thursday, the Save Kips Bay coalition sent a letter to NYU Langone urging the hospital system to work with residents on an outcome that will spare the AMC Kips Bay 15 multiplex from shuttering by the [... ] The post Kips Bay groups rally to save AMC theater from closure first appeared on 6sqft.
40-story South Bronx tower launches lottery for 227 apartments, from $1,936/month
The tallest building in the South Bronx launched a housing lottery this week for 227 mixed-income apartments. Rising 40 and 26 stories over the Harlem River in Mott Haven, 355 Exterior Street is a massive two-tower development with more than 700 apartments, ground-floor retail, and luxury amenities. Developed by Beitel Group and designed by Hill [...
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment
Need to leave your rental early? Breaking a lease in NYC is possible. Here are some options to stay on the right side of the law and avoid paying more than is necessary.
Redesign Revealed for PENN15 Office Supertall at 15 Penn Plaza in Midtown, Manhattan
An updated design has been revealed for PENN15, a proposed 1,050-foot supertall office skyscraper at 15 Penn Plaza in Midtown, Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners and developed by Vornado Realty Trust, the 52-story structure is slated to yield 2. 1 million square feet of office space and lower-level retail.
NYC announces one-year ban on generative AI for public school students through 8th grade
Roughly 600,000 New York City public school students will not be allowed to use generative artificial intelligence in the classroom for at least one year, under new guidelines announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday. The mayor and NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced a ban on student-facing generative AI use for students in preschool [... ] The post NYC announces one-year ban on generative AI for public school students through 8th grade first appeared on 6sqft.
After street redesign, 5.5-mile protected bike corridor between Sunset Park and Dumbo is complete
A stretch of street in Downtown Brooklyn so notorious for safety issues that it has earned the nickname “Crashland” could soon shed its moniker following a redesign. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn on Tuesday announced the completion of work on a continuous protected bike lane on Ashland Place between Lafayette [... ] The post After street redesign, 5.
Three years after Local Law 18 launch, registered short-term rental hosts number over 3,500 in NYC
The NYC Office of Special Enforcement released its annual report yesterday that said more than 460 new short-term rental registrations were granted to hosts in fiscal year 2026.
The 1893 Henry A. Caesar House at 19 West 76th St: A single-family home that became 14 apartments
Developer Cornelius W. Luyster broke ground for five high-end townhouses on West 76th Street just west of Central Park West in 1892.
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you
Brick Underground's list of what NYC landlords are required to provide tenants (like painting the walls every three years), and what they're not (microwave and dishwasher) might surprise you.