Manhattan's 5 Times Square Tower Set for Residential Makeover Amidst NYC Real Estate Shift
5 Times Square in Manhattan is being converted from an office tower to residential use, retaining commercial space, with a $95.1 million investment from developers RXR, Apollo Global Management, and SL Green Realty.
New York City Remembers Jimmy Carter's Legacy in Affordable Housing as the Nation Mourns His Passing
Jimmy Carter's impact on affordable housing in NYC's East Village is remembered after his passing at age 100. His work with Habitat for Humanity transformed a building, leaving a lasting legacy honored by residents and politicians alike.
Luxury Retailers Like Gucci and Prada Buy Up NYC Real Estate as Market Trends Shift for 2025
Luxury retailers in NYC are shifting from leasing to purchasing property, with Kering and Prada buying buildings on Fifth Avenue, signaling a new trend in the retail market.
New York City Hotels See Slight Occupancy Drop as Migrant Shelter Contracts Wind Down
The article reports on the slight decline in New York City's hotel occupancy rates and the city's phasing out of some hotels used for migrant housing.
New York City's Luxury Real Estate Market Booms with Second-Best Year in Trophy Home Sales
New York City's luxury real estate market saw its second-most successful year with 278 contracts for properties over $10M and a record $11B in $4M+ contracts.
Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith Embroiled in $10 Million Dispute with McDonald's Over Tribeca Penthouse
Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith faces a $10 million lawsuit from McDonald's over an allegedly unauthorized penthouse in Tribeca that's built over a space McDonald's reserved for HVAC.
New York City Achieves Milestone by Securing Permanent Housing for 100th Former Foster Youth Through Anthos|Home Partnership
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and ACS secured permanent housing for the 100th former foster youth through a partnership with Anthos|Home, aiming for stable futures and continued support.
New York's Real Estate Board Sues to Block Landlord-Paid Broker Fee Law, Citing Constitutional Concerns
REBNY filed a lawsuit to challenge a NYC law that would shift broker fees from tenants to landlords, arguing that it violates free speech and contract rights.
New York City Domestic Violence Survivors Face Over Two-Year Wait for Emergency Housing Transfers
NYC public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face long waits for emergency transfers, with an average duration of 797 days, according to a Gothamist report.
New York City's "City of Yes" Plan Confronts Housing Crisis, Proposes Zoning Reforms for 80,000 New Units Amid Skepticism
Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" plan aims to increase NYC's housing supply by 80,000 units over 15 years through zoning reforms, amid a severe housing crisis with a rental vacancy rate of 1.4% in 2023.
U.S. and New York Authorities Secure Landmark Consent Decree with Lilmor Management Over Hazardous Living Conditions
The U.S. and New York State have secured a consent decree with Lilmor Management and Morris Lieberman for neglecting lead paint laws, costing them over $6.5 million in fines and remediation.
New York City Rent Squeeze Continues: Median Prices Up Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens Amid High Mortgage Rates
New York City rents continue to increase in November, with Manhattan median reaching $4,200 and higher demand in Brooklyn and northwest Queens. High mortgage rates drive more into rentals, potentially influenced by future economic policies.












