James Leads AG Revolt Over Hidden Rental Junk Fees Hitting New Yorkers
New York AG Letitia James led 27 attorneys general in a letter urging the FTC to require total‑price rental listings and crack down on deceptive fees.
First Avenue High-Rise Muscles Toward Street Level On Upper East Side
Crews have formed foundations at 1482 First Avenue as work advances on a 30‑story, 86‑unit tower. Financing from Helaba cleared the way and delivery is eyed for late 2027.
Chelsea’s 44-Foot Mega Mansion Hits Market For $24.5 Million
A 44‑foot‑wide Chelsea mansion at 345 W. 19th St. lists for $24.5M, pairing roughly 8,000 square feet inside with a private garden and a heated penthouse pool. The wide frontage is downtown rare.
Longtime West Village Staple Out, Mystery Restaurant In At Elephant & Castle Corner
A new restaurant is planned for the longtime Elephant & Castle site at 68 Greenwich Ave after the property changed hands. Crain's New York reports the buyer intends the ground‑floor space for an eatery.
Manhattan Showdown: Judge Orders Casa Blanca Founders To Park $1.3M In Court
A judge ordered Casa Blanca co-founders to open company books and deposit about $1.3M into court amid investor claims of improper payouts. The order restrains disputed withdrawals.
Central Park Power Pad: Full-Floor Trump Parc Condo Hits Market at $16.4 Million
A full‑floor, park‑front condo at 106 Central Park South has listed for $16.375 million, offering a 2,600‑sq‑ft great room and museum‑quality finishes. The assembled simplex comes with sweeping Central Park views.
FiDi Tower Dangles 'Affordable' Pads in New Housing Lottery
A 75‑unit affordable lottery just opened at Aria 7 Platt (7‑13 Platt St) in the Financial District, offering 70–130% AMI units with rents from $1,819 to $4,484. Applications are due June 8, 2026.
Cushman Claims Sotheby’s Stiffed It on $10 Million Cut From UES HQ Sale
Cushman & Wakefield has sued Sotheby’s, saying it’s owed about $10.2M after the auction house sold its Upper East Side HQ to Weill Cornell. The suit disputes whether a commission agreement was honored.












