Monthly Archives: March 2022

Developer Presents Plans for Broadway Junction Towers During a Virtual Town Hall

Mar 25, 2022 |

A developer is seeking to build an affordable housing and commercial hub, including residential towers up to 24 stories tall, at Broadway Junction, a major transit hub in East New York long recognized as blighted and underutilized. But some longtime residents are sounding an alarm at what they see as a… Read More > The […more]

A 1680 Farmhouse in Long Island’s Wine Region Is the Week’s Oldest Home

Mar 25, 2022 |

With its rolling green fields and acres of land, this week’s oldest home is touted as “the birthplace of Long Island’s wine region.”

List Price Reductions on the Rise in San Francisco

Mar 25, 2022 |

The percentage of homes on the market in San Francisco which have undergone at least one official price reduction ticked up four (4) percentage points over the past week to 21 percent, which is an atypical increase for this time of the year. At the same time, the average list price per square foot of […more]

Daily Links: Cuts in Distribution Lead to Shortages at City Food Pantries

Mar 25, 2022 |

In the News Call for an Uber, Get a Yellow Taxi [NYT] Is America’s Economy Entering a New Normal? [NYT] Potbellied Pigs Found in Red Hook Warehouse During Morning Blaze [amNY] Brooklyn’s Most-Beloved Orgs to Celebrate ‘Festival of New York’ [BP] Embrace Winter Festival Shows Off the Artistic Beauty in Bay Ridge [BP] How… Read […more]

Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences Completes Construction at 1185 Broadway in NoMad, Manhattan

Mar 25, 2022 |

Exterior work is complete on the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences, a 45-story skyscraper at 1185 Broadway in NoMad. Designed by Rafael Vinoly and developed by Marriott, Ritz Carlton Hotels, and Flag Luxury Properties, the 580-foot-tall reinforced concrete tower will yield 250 guest rooms spread across 150,000 square feet and 16 one- and two-bedroom penthouse residences on the upper levels. Lendlease is the […more]

It’s Spring, So Get a Head Start on Your Outdoor Space

Mar 25, 2022 |

Warmer days are ahead so you need to start washing outdoor seat cushions, pruning shrubs and doing a little decorating.

Jewish Theological Seminary Reveals Campus Expansion in Morningside Heights, Manhattan

Mar 25, 2022 |

A new collection of images from the Jewish Theological Seminary reveals a completed expansion and transformation of the institution’s Morningside Heights campus in Upper Manhattan. Designed by award-winning husband-and-wife studio Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, the campus is now home to a new library, upgraded residences, arts and cultural spaces, and new open spaces to […more]

How an Energy-Efficient Home Can Be a Bright Idea

Mar 25, 2022 |

Some Highlights Since inflation is making the cost of items go up, it is a good idea to look for a home that is energy-efficient. This way, you can control some of your expenses. Making your home more energy-efficient can help you save money on your utility bills. You can do this by buying more […more]

Housing Lottery Launches for 167-171 Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan

Mar 25, 2022 |

The affordable housing lottery has launched for 167-171 Chrystie Street, a 16-story mixed-use building on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Designed by ODA Architects and developed by Be-Aviv and Nexus Building Development Group, the structure yields 78 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 20 units for residents at 40 to 130 percent of the area […more]

Gutted Pre-War 3-Bedroom in a Boutique Building in Streeterville: 220 E. Walton

Mar 25, 2022 |

This pre-war 3-bedroom in 220 E. Walton in Streeterville came on the market in March 2022. Built in 1919, 220 E. Walton was designed by Fugard & Knapp and has 19 units. There are just 2 units per floor. The listing gives more details. 220 E. Walton is a professionally managed building with new elevators, […more]