As of this afternoon, for the first time ever, you can make your way up to the tip top of the brand new William Vale hotel,…
New Millennial-Friendly Hotel Threatens Historic East Village Tenements
Yesterday afternoon a group of vocal protesters gathered along East 11th Street, facing a row of historic brick buildings they’re intent on saving from demolition at the…
Hoping to Revive Affordable Housing Incentive, Cuomo Appeals to Developers
After a week of “secret talks” with leadership from one of the state’s most powerful interest groups, details are emerging regarding Governor Cuomo’s first major steps…
New Report Shows Housing Inventory’s Up, Brooklyn Rents Drop (Barely)
NYC real estate firm Douglas Elliman published a report this morning, showing that the development boom in New York City has had a significant impact on…
Report Says New York City Housing is Grossly Unaffordable; Sky is Blue
Given that New York City is a place where making “just” $70 to 92k a year can qualify you for affordable housing—thanks, Upper West Side…
East Village Landlord’s Ice Cream Social Gets a Chilly Reception
It’s hard to imagine how anyone could get pissed off about ice cream. It’s pretty delicious stuff on its own, but when ice cream comes free,…
An Early Look at Ludlow House, By the Numbers
After some very strident local opposition and the requisite haggling with the community board, the folks at Soho House have finally managed to turn an…
Record-Setting Avenue A Condos Revealed, Ready for Fall Opening
The scaffolding covering the facade of the new 32-unit condominium at 100 Avenue A was recently removed, revealing it to be, well, like any other East…
Three East Village Buildings Sold, Including Home of Neptune Diner
A major Manhattan real estate player has sold off three of its East Village buildings in deals totaling $32 million.
#HackHousing Proves That Not All Tech Bros Suck
After making my way through a gilded, marble-floor lobby worthy of Home Alone 2, I found myself at Civic Hall. The techy meetup spot and educational center…