Aaron Ginsburg

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Contributing Writer at 6sqft

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City Planning Commission advances $12B Hudson Yards casino plan

1 week ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg |Hollander Design |Skidmore Owings

Renderings courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn ResortsA $12 billion proposal to bring a casino complex to Hudson Yards just cleared a key step in the approval process. On Wednesday, the City Planning Commission (CPC) voted 9-2 to advance Related Companies and Wynn Resorts’ “Hudson Yards West” plan, which calls for a resort and casino, a 5.6-acre public park, a public school, office space, and hundreds of new affordable homes atop the site’s undeveloped western rail yards.
71 affordable apartments available in Bed-Stuy, from $556/month

1 week ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

652 DeKalb Avenue. Credit: NYC Department of Housing Preservation and DevelopmentA new residential development in Bed-Stuy launched a housing lottery this week for 71 affordable apartments. Dekalb Commons is a three-building complex with 85 affordable residences and commercial space, designed to meet Passive House standards. New Yorkers earning 30, 40, 60, 70, and 80 percent of the area median income can apply for the units, priced from $556/month studios to $2,974/month three bedrooms.
NYPD to launch unit targeting 'quality-of-life' issues next week

1 week ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Photo Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr A new NYPD division focused on quality-of-life issues like illegal parking, noise complaints, and homeless encampments will begin work across New York City next week. Starting Monday, the new units, called “Q Teams,” will begin work in five precincts and a public housing development, covering neighborhoods like the South Bronx, Far Rockaway, Coney Island, Union Square, and East New York.
Saks Fifth Avenue drops casino proposal

1 week ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Image courtesy of Warren LeMay on Flickr Saks Fifth Avenue has folded its bid for a gaming license, ending the company’s dream of adding a casino atop its Midtown flagship store.
Council approves bill to double number of public bathrooms in NYC

1 week ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

The Beaux Arts-style public bathroom in Bryant Park is one of the city’s nicest. Photo by SnowFire via . Finding a public bathroom in New York City may get a bit easier, thanks to new legislation passed this week. The City Council on Thursday voted to approve a bill expanding public restroom access across the five boroughs by doubling the current number of facilities from roughly 1,100 to 2,120 over the next decade.
RI Supreme Court issues final ruling on Newport synagogue dispute - Jewish Rhode Island

1 week ago | jewishrhody.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Newport Congregation Jeshuat Israel’s (CJI) 122-year, $1-per-year lease of 262-year-old Touro Synagogue from New York Congregation Shearith Israel (CSI) ended April 10 when the Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld a Superior Court decision granting immediate possession to CSI. Touro Synagogue, dedicated in 1763, is the oldest standing synagogue in the United States.
Easter and Passover 2025: Where to order takeout in NYC

1 week ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg |NYC Guides

Springtime in New York City brings longer days, blossoming flowers, and festive meals shared with friends and family. This year, April also ushers in the holidays of Easter and Passover, along with the often daunting task of hosting loved ones. Fortunately, plenty of restaurants and culinary spots across the five boroughs offer full, festive meal packages to take the pressure off.
NYC seizes building from negligent landlord for first time in seven years

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Streetview of 2205 Davidson Avenue, Map data © 2024 GoogleNew York City has taken ownership of a building from a negligent landlord for the first time in over seven years. After a decade of organizing by tenants against landlord David Kornitzer, the city has foreclosed on the 49-unit building at 2201–2205 Davidson Avenue in the University Heights section of the Bronx, as first reported by Gothamist.
NYPL's World Literature & Arts Festival returns next week

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

All images courtesy of Robert Krevolin/The New York Public LibraryA celebration of storytelling across the world’s diverse cultures and languages is returning to the New York Public Library (NYPL) next week. Running from April 14 through 30, the fifth annual World Literature & Arts Festival is a library system-wide event series highlighting New York City’s vibrant immigrant communities across Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island in honor of Immigrant Heritage Week.
Brooklyn Bridge Park opens new Pier 1 pavilion and plaza

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

All photos courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge ParkMarking its 15th anniversary, Brooklyn Bridge Park debuted a scenic and accessible new gateway into the beloved waterfront park this week. Designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, the new pavilion acts as a front porch to the rest of the 85-acre park, featuring lush landscaping and an elevated view of the East River and Manhattan.