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Bronx casino bid at former Trump-owned golf course can move ahead after Council vote

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Photo courtesy of Dan DeLuca on Flickr A plan to bring a casino to a Bronx golf course once owned by Donald Trump took a step forward this week. The City Council on Wednesday voted 32-12 to pass a home rule resolution that allows state lawmakers to advance legislation supporting Bally’s Corporation’s proposed casino at the city-owned Ferry Point Park golf course, according to the Bronx Times.
55-story Long Island City condo with over 600 units moves ahead

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

A massive 55-story condo tower with over 600 homes in Long Island City is moving forward after developers secured $525 million in construction financing. Charney Companies and Tavros, in partnership with Incoco Capital, announced this week funding for a 636-unit development at 24-19 Jackson Avenue and 45-03 23rd Street in the Court Square section of the neighborhood. The developers received $425 million from Madison Realty Capital and an additional $100 million from Kushner Companies and OneIM.
NYC unveils new intersection design to better protect cyclists, pedestrians

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Credit: NYC DOTNew York City is rolling out a new intersection design aimed at better protecting pedestrians and cyclists at crash-prone locations. Unveiled Wednesday by Department of Transportation Commissioner (DOT) Ydanis Rodriguez, the design uses “hardened daylighting tools”—such as concrete barriers, planters, and other structures—to improve visibility at intersections, where roughly half of all traffic fatalities occur.
City Council approves Related's Hudson Yards West plan for 4,000 apartments and no casino

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Rendering courtesy of Related Companies and Wynn ResortsThe New York City Council on Wednesday voted to approve zoning changes to allow for thousands of new apartments, but not a casino, on the undeveloped section of Hudson Yards. Related Companies’ Hudson Yards West proposal includes four mixed-use towers, nearly seven acres of public green space, and 4,000 apartments.
Priced out of NYC? These are the best commuter suburbs, according to real estate experts

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Dana Schulz

Since the pandemic, it’s become increasingly expensive to put down roots in New York City. According to data from CityRealty, condo prices are the highest they’ve ever been, increasing 16 percent since July 2020, while co-ops have jumped 6.4 percent over the same period. Many people are even being priced out of rentals; Douglas Elliman’s Jonathan Miller reported earlier this year that the average monthly rent in New York City is now roughly $5,194—more than a mortgage payment in many places.
Eataly opens new grab-and-go market in Hudson Yards

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

All photos courtesy of EatalyThe Hudson Yards outpost of Italian marketplace Eataly has officially opened its doors. Located on the fourth level of the Shops & Restaurants at 20 Hudson Yards, Eataly Caffè marks the brand’s fourth New York City location and introduces a new concept featuring a coffee counter, grab-and-go options, and quick-service items ranging from pastries and sandwiches to gelato.
Bethenny Frankel sells historic Greenwich estate for $7.8M

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Photos courtesy of Mike Cinelli of Jump VisualReality TV star and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel has sold her historic Greenwich, Connecticut estate for $7,825,000, almost double the $4.25 million she paid in 2021. The “Real Housewives of New York” alum sold the three-acre property, known as Applejack Farm, in an off-market deal following her move to Florida.
NYC's broker fee ban takes effect

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

Credit: Niklas Herrmann on Unsplash Forced broker fees are officially banned in New York City. After a federal judge denied the Real Estate Board of New York’s motion for an injunction, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act took effect on Wednesday, meaning prospective tenants will no longer have to pay broker fees to real estate agents they did not hire.
Manhattan Park's pool deck bursts with color in new summer mural

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

All photos courtesy of Allyson Lubow PhotographyRoosevelt Island luxury rental Manhattan Park unveiled the design for its 11th annual outdoor pool art installation this week. Titled “Waves of Joy,” this year’s design comes from Parisian artist Meri Karapetyan, who spent 14 days and used 26 gallons of paint to transform the waterfront pool deck with vibrant hues inspired by water, leaves, and the summer sun.
NYC to remove 'floating jail' in the Bronx, build new marine terminal

2 weeks ago | 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg

A decommissioned floating jail moored off the Bronx in the East River will soon be removed, clearing the way for a new marine cargo terminal. City officials announced the plan Monday outside the vessel in Hunts Point, known as the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, and said they will soon issue a request for proposals to remove the barge. The cleared space will house the new Hunts Point Marine Terminal, which will facilitate the transfer of freight from ships to final delivery.