Monthly Archives: August 2019

Here’s what you need to know about NYC’s first dog restaurant week

Aug 20, 2019 |

Via Flickr It’s officially the dog days of summer. This week, New Yorkers can dine out with their four-legged friends at a number of restaurants during the city’s first-ever Dog Restaurant Week. Hosted by Petminded, an organization that helps owners travel with pets, the weeklong event includes special promotions at more than a dozen dog-friendly restaurants […more]

State lawmakers to hold hearing on Con Ed blackouts

Aug 20, 2019 |

Midtown’s silhouetted skyline during the July 13 blackout. | AFP/Getty Images Lawmakers will grill the utility company on a spate of summer outages State lawmakers will grill Con Edison on a spate of summer blackouts that left tens of thousands of New Yorkers without power. The Assembly and the Senate will hold a joint hearing […more]

These Chicago Loft Buildings are Perfect for First Time Buyers

Aug 20, 2019 |

Looking for an affordable, entry-level loft? These Chicago loft buildings are perfect for today’s first-time home buyer.  Catalpa Gardens With 126 units to choose from, Catalpa Gardens truly stands out in Edgewater. First time buyers are sure to enjoy the property’s rooftop deck, party room and fitness center. It’s also possible to find a one-bedroom […more]

The 14th Street busway fight could determine NYC’s transit future

Aug 20, 2019 |

Wikimedia Commons A lawsuit to stop the planned bus priority route could have major consequences for key transit corridors Each time in New York’s history that the city has tried to change its approach to transportation, a villain has attempted to stymie those efforts. Tammany Hall fought Alfred Beach’s post-Civil War plans for a subway […more]

Here Are the Safest Neighborhoods in NYC for 2019

Aug 20, 2019 |

What’s the safest place to live in New York? There are lots of them. (Source: Franck Michel via Flickr Creative Commons) The affair transpired at the Library of Congress, which was a part of the Conversation with African Writers and Poets program, The Africa and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress worked with […more]

Planning Pushing for a Higher-Rise in the Excelsior

Aug 20, 2019 |

Speaking of the processing of Preliminary Project Assessments (PPAs) for newly proposed developments in San Francisco, Planning has completed its preliminary review of the proposed seven-story building to Kamagra Oral Jelly generic cialis online helps men in treating the impotence challenges. There seems to be considerable buy levitra wholesale relationship between various gum disease and […more]

Sweet UWS Studio Converted to a 1-Bedroom Asks $385K

Aug 20, 2019 |

Perhaps no other neighborhood is as beloved as the Upper West Side. With its neighborhood-y vibe, close proximity to Riverside and Central parks, high-class eateries, and cultural landmarks like the Museum of Natural History, many people choose this location to call home. Which brings us to our Deal of the Week. This studio at 214 […more]

Home-Selling Checklist: 12 Things to Do Before Selling Your House

Aug 20, 2019 |

iStock; realtor.com Getting ready to sell your house? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn or uploading a few random photos of your place—especially if you’re angling for the most cash. (And, honestly, […more]

NYC’s newest Whole Foods will open in Nomad office tower

Aug 20, 2019 |

Whole Foods on the Upper East Side via Flickr New York City is getting another Whole Foods Market. The specialty supermarket chain will open a new location on the ground floor of 63 Madison Avenue, an office tower in Nomad. The lease includes 50,000 square feet on the second level and 10,000 square feet at street level, […more]

First look at Moinian’s 26-story tower in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Aug 20, 2019 |

Courtesy of the Moinian Group Studios at the Brooklyn development will start at $2,300/month A new 26-story tower in Prospect Lefferts Gardens offering 467 rental residences has unveiled its interiors. PLG at 123 Linden Boulevard—developed by the Moinian Group and Bushburg Properties—has risen 229 feet and offers views of Downtown Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Verrazano […more]