Monthly Archives: July 2022

A Library for All: The Story of Brooklyn’s Central Library, Decades in the Making

Jul 25, 2022 |

It would be hard to imagine growing up without a public library. No matter if you are in a large city or a small town, the public library has always been a place to discover new worlds. Within the library walls can be found the world we know as well… Read More > The post […more]

150 East 78th Street Completes Construction on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Jul 25, 2022 |

Construction is complete on 150 East 78th Street, a 16-story residential building on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Robert A. M. Stern Architects and developed by Midwood Investment & Development and EJS Group, the 205-foot-tall structure yields 68,293 square feet with 25 condominiums and 3,700 square feet of ground-floor retail space with frontage along Lexington Avenue. […more]

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Expansion Progresses at 510 East 62nd Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

Jul 25, 2022 |

Renovation and expansion work is underway on Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, a ten-story veterinary hospital at 510 East 62nd Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Designed by Perkins + Will, the $70 million non-profit project was funded by the Langone and Tisch families, Annette de la Renta, and public campaigning, and will add 11,000 square feet to […more]

Most Popular Sale of the Week July 25

Jul 25, 2022 |

Every week, we share the most popular sale listing of the week in NYC, as selected by you, our StreetEasy users. The most popular sale for July 25 is an Upper West Side pre-war condo with a wood-burning fireplace and a private terrace. Upper West Side Homes Under $750,000 on StreetEasy Article continues below Upper […more]

Fore! This Hackberry Creek Luxury Showplace is a Hole in One

Jul 25, 2022 |

You might be distracted for a few minutes when approaching the fourth hole of the spectacular Byron Nelson-designed championship golf course at Hackberry Creek Country Club. See More…

Joint Venture Secures $175M to Purchase and Renovate 45 East 53rd Street in Midtown, Manhattan

Jul 25, 2022 |

Newmark, a global real estate services company, has successfully arranged $175 million in capitalization to facilitate a major renovation of 45 East 53rd Street in Midtown, Manhattan. Located in the Plaza District, the building once operated as the New York headquarters for Santander Bank, but sold in April to ZG Capital and Rialto Capital Management.

Market Conditions: June Sales Fall 15.7% YoY as Higher Mortgage Rates Bite

Jul 25, 2022 |

We’re finally seeing a cooling in the red hot Chicago housing market thanks to higher mortgage rates. From the Illinois Association of Realtors: The median price of a home in the city of Chicago in June 2022 was $367,000, a 4.7 percent increase from June 2021, when it was $350,500. In Chicago, home sales (single-family […more]

Permits Filed for 28-90 Review Avenue in Long Island City, Queens

Jul 25, 2022 |

Permits have been filed for a new industrial-use high-rise building at 28-90 Review Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Located at the intersection of Borden Avenue and Review Avenue, the lot is near the Hunters Point subway station, serviced by the 7 train. Andrew Chung is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Residents of Dilapidated Meyers Street Apartments Temporarily Rehoused After Fire

Jul 25, 2022 |

The public struggle over what to do with a substandard housing complex near Fair Park came to a head July 18 as the complex referred to as Reed Manor went up in flames.  When the fire broke out late that night, a resident at the development on Meyers Street contacted Dallas attorney Mark Melton, who, […more]

NASCAR Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Mansion Is This Week’s Most Popular Home

Jul 25, 2022 |

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s megamansion zoomed past the competition this week as the most popular home on Realtor.com.