New York

Brooklyn’s Marsha P. Johnson Park to get new ‘ornamental’ entrance

Aug 26, 2022 |

All renderings courtesy of NY State Parks on Flickr Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday revealed the design of a new gateway to Williamsburg’s Marsha P. Johnson State Park. Located at the Kent Avenue and North Eighth Street entrance, the ornamental entrance is meant to “communicate Marsha P. Johnson’s spirit and legacy” while complementing the park and surrounding neighborhood. The […more]

What are the Tax Benefits of Buying a Home in NYC?

Aug 26, 2022 |

Becoming an NYC homeowner comes with many perks, not the least of which are tax benefits you can enjoy from certain deductions associated with property tax, mortgage interest, and many… The post What are the Tax Benefits of Buying a Home in NYC? appeared first on ELIKA New York.

Asking $3.2M, a rare pair of townhouses on Brooklyn’s quaint ‘secret’ block with tiny doors

Aug 26, 2022 |

Photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman New York City never runs out of surprises, and some of the best ones are hidden in plain sight. Dennett Place in Carroll Gardens is just such a hidden surprise. The fun-sized block near the Gowanus Canal is lined with equally diminutive townhouses, each with a miniature “hobbit door.” Though the neighborhood […more]

Return of Greenpoint Ferry Service Delayed Again

Aug 26, 2022 |

Rocky construction complications have yet again delayed the reopening of the NYC Ferry stop in Greenpoint by two months, frustrating politicians in the northern Brooklyn nabe as the jetty has remained out of action for more than a year. The landing was supposed to once again serve waterborne commuters this month,… Read More > The […more]

Daily Links: At Lincoln Terrace Park, Culture and Community Keep the Tennis Scene Thriving

Aug 26, 2022 |

In the News Brooklyn-Style Tennis: No Celebs, Plenty of Drama, Nothing Like U.S. Open [NYT] Why Aren’t Subway Stations Air-Conditioned? [NYT] Wait Goes On for NYC Housing Vouchers Despite ‘Immediate’ Fix Pledge [NYP] See It: Marsha P. Johnson Park’s New Design for Entrance [Eagle] Broadway in the Boros to Return After Two-Year Hiatus in September… […more]

65 Private Drive’s Curtain Wall Nears 40-Story Parapet at Calyer Place in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Aug 26, 2022 |

Curtain wall installation is shaping up on 65 Private Drive, a 40-story residential tower and the tallest component in the four-tower Calyer Place master plan in Greenpoint, Brooklynthat’s being designed by Cooper Robertson & Partners. SLCE Architects is designing the buildings, while M&H Realty is the developer of the 439-foot-tall structure thats rising at the intersection of West and Oak Streets […more]

Leasing Launches for 3Eleven at 311 Eleventh Avenue in West Chelsea, Manhattan

Aug 26, 2022 |

Douglaston Development has launched leasing at 3Eleven, a 60-story residential skyscraper at 311 Eleventh Avenue at the convergence of West Chelsea and Hudson Yards. Designed by FXCollaborative, the 695-foot-tall structure yields 938 units with 703 market-rate rentals and 235 homes reserved for affordable housing. Move-ins are expected to commence this fall.

New Construction Permits Filed for 2043 Webster Avenue in Fordham Heights, The Bronx

Aug 26, 2022 |

Permits have been filed for a seven-story mixed-use building at 2043 Webster Avenue in Fordham Heights, The Bronx. Located between East 178th Street and East 180th Street, the lot is near the Tremont Avenue subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. Arjan Gjushi is listed as the owner behind the applications.

Permits Filed for 1309 Findlay Avenue in Concourse, The Bronx

Aug 26, 2022 |

Permits have been filed to expand a two-story structure into a four-story residential building at 1309 Findlay Avenue in Concourse, The Bronx. Located between East 169th Street and East 170th Street, the lot is near the 170th Street subway station, serviced by the B and D trains. NY Creative Developers Inc. is listed as the […more]

The Armory Show unveils large-scale sculpture installation at the US Open

Aug 25, 2022 |

Gerald Chukwuma, OGBUNIGWE. All images courtesy of Allison Joseph/USTA An art installation of large-scale outdoor sculptures opened this week outside of the US Open tennis tournament in Queens. Created in partnership between The Armory Show and the United States Tennis Association, Armory Off-Site at the US Open includes sculptures by contemporary artists from underrepresented backgrounds. The artworks will be on display […more]