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17 spots in NYC to watch the U.S. Open and sip a Honey Deuce
The U. S. Open is set to return to Queens’ Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for another year of world-class competition. As the world’s best tennis players battle for the final Grand Slam titles of the year, the tournament will once again bring plenty of excitement to the five boroughs, along with one of its [...
This $6.75M Tribeca loft condo leaves nothing to chance, parking included
Converted Manhattan factories and warehouses like the Grabler pipe fittings warehouse at 44 Laight Street embody the spirit of true loft living. But unlike the typical downtown loft, this one comes with condo convenience, polished interiors, and private parking. Asking $6,750,000, the four-bedroom loft gives you 4,125 square feet of living space that’s actually ready [...
NYC extends pied-à-terre tax deadline again amid lawsuit
New York City has once again extended the deadline for homeowners notified they may be subject to the new pied-à-terre surcharge, giving them nearly three additional weeks to apply for an exemption. A Tuesday court filing shows that the Department of Finance (DOF) has moved the deadline from September 18 to October 6, after previously [... ] The post NYC extends pied-à-terre tax deadline again amid lawsuit first appeared on 6sqft.
What you need to know about buying a NYC apartment with direct elevator access
A private elevator that opens directly into your apartment sounds swanky. But is it safe? Here's what you need to know—including where to find these places, how the elevators work, and the typical security measures.
89 Maspeth Avenue Progresses In East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Construction progresses on 89 Maspeth Avenue, an 18-story, 100-percent affordable housing development in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Architecture Outfit is the design architect, Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC is the architect of record, while Hudson Companies and local non-profit St. Nicks Alliance are the developers collaborating with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development.
LPC To Review Revised Proposal for Hotel Conversion At 98 Montague Street In Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
Revised plans are set to be presented to the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) for the residential conversion and rooftop expansion of the Hotel Bossert at 98 Montague Street, a 14-story Renaissance Revival landmark in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn. Designed by SLCE Architects and developed by SomeraRoad, the 117-year-old structure spans roughly 187,200 square feet and will yield 61 condominium units, according to offering plan filings. The project will also include a 3,200-square-foot ground-floor restaurant from Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, infill within the building's existing courtyards, and new window openings.
Permits Filed for 324 West 15th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan
Permits have been filed for a seven-story residential building at 324 West 15th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan. Located between Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue, the lot is near the 14th Street subway station, served by the A, C, and E trains. Robert Saffayeh under the 324 West 15th Street LLC is listed as the owner behind the applications.
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 23-57 31st Street in Astoria, Queens
The affordable housing lottery has launched for 23-57 31st Street, a six-story mixed-use building in Astoria, Queens. Designed by Anthony Cucich Architect and developed by Elton Lalaj under the 2468 LLC, the structure yields 10 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are two units for residents at 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $79,440 to $122,160.
This 1834 sea captain’s home in Connecticut was redesigned as a $6M modern retreat that remembers its roots
The years-long transformation of 298 Harbor Road, recently featured in Architectural Digest, brought together architect JP Franzen and Moore House Design to carefully preserve and reimagine the 1834 home of sea captain Ward Bulkley. Asking $5,995,000, the five-bedroom home in Southport, Connecticut, unifies two centuries of history with details like preserved original pine floors, expanded [... ] The post This 1834 sea captain’s home in Connecticut was redesigned as a $6M modern retreat that remembers its roots first appeared on 6sqft.
LIRR will run year-round direct trips from Penn Station to Montauk
Direct journeys to Montauk on the Long Island Rail Road will no longer be seasonal, with transit officials making the service permanently year-round. Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Tuesday announced service changes and infrastructure upgrades to the LIRR’s Montauk Branch, including the addition of a year-round weekday 5:13 p.
Ask Altagracia: My rental building is going condo and the renovation is making my life miserable. What are my rights?
In New York State, tenants have a right to habitable apartments and common areas. Here's what you can do if a conversion project is making you miserable.
Rendering Revealed for 322 West 15th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan
A new rendering was recently revealed for 322 West 15th Street, a forthcoming six-story residential building in Chelsea, Manhattan. Designed by ZArchitecture and developed by Saffyeh Group, who purchased the site for $19 million in May, demolition permits were recently filed for the future structure, which would replace the former Corlears School facility that willbe fully torn down. The property is comprised of three abutting parcels that are located mid-block between Eighth and Ninth Avenues.
The 1889 Henry and Felicia Ressmeyer House at 348 West 122nd St: A Harlem brownstone changes with the times
The neo-Grec design of 348 West 122nd St. included beefy cast iron stoop newels and balustraded railings. The construction cost of the three-story, 16-foot-wide house was $11,000.
How your NYC co-op or condo board can avoid the hidden costs of putting off building repairs
Delayed capital repairs at NYC condo and co-op buildings can create higher utility and operating costs, penalties for carbon emissions, insurance issues, and financing difficulties. Here's how your board can be proactive.
Housing lottery launches for 169 rent-stabilized units in Morris Heights
Housing lottery applications are open for 169 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development at 51 Featherbed Lane in the Bronx. Rents start at $777 for a studio.