Bronx Game Changer: Baez Place Drops 154 Lifeline Homes In Claremont
Baez Place officially opened in Claremont, delivering 154 affordable apartments and on‑site supportive services in an $86 million development. The building includes a rooftop greenhouse and community spaces.
Manhattan Judge Nixes Charlie Javice Bid To Scrap $175 Million Fraud Conviction
A Manhattan judge denied Charlie Javice’s bid to vacate her conviction, ruling clerks’ hires at a firm tied to JPMorgan didn’t create an appearance of partiality. The 85‑month sentence remains in place as she appeals.
Zohran Mamdani’s $43M Park Play Puts Queens Subway Revival On The Skids
Mamdani’s preliminary capital plan sets aside roughly $43M for the QueensWay Met Hub, stoking fears that building the park could preclude a long‑proposed QueensLink subway.
Basement Blaze In Alleged Illegal Unit Boots East Flatbush Tenants
A basement blaze on New York Avenue displaced East Flatbush tenants and renewed concerns about alleged illegal cellar conversions and enforcement gaps. Officials and aid groups are assisting those uprooted.
Queens Juice Bar Fitrition Hit With Flies, Rats, Filth — While Selling 'All Natural' Smoothies
Fitrition built its brand on fresh ingredients, no added sugar, and feeling good — but the health department has now flagged the Bayside flagship four inspections in a row, most recently for flies in food areas and conditions ripe for rodents. Turns out the smoothies aren't the only thing that's been brewing.
Fidi Condo Tower Quietly Flipped To Grand Rapids Landlord
A Grand Rapids investor bought 1 Park Row in late 2025 and is marketing the remaining units as luxury rentals, while public records and reporting show different sale prices. The transfer was quietly recorded and several high‑end units are already listed for lease.
Trump Team Slapped With Suit For Snubbing Ancient Horseshoe Crabs
The Center for Biological Diversity notified the administration it will sue after NOAA declined to list the American horseshoe crab under the ESA. The move spotlights debates over biomedical bleeding, harvest quotas and coastal protections.
Fifth Ave Gem 390 Faces Fast-Track Foreclosure After Judge’s Ruling
A judge cleared the way for foreclosure on the landmarked Gorham Building at 390 Fifth Avenue, ending a short court pause and reviving a lender-owner fight over the property's debt.
Brooklyn Big Spenders Ink 23 Luxe Deals, Move $69 Million In A Week
Brooklyn logged 23 luxury contracts and about $69 million in signed deals last week, led by a Fort Greene townhouse and a Williamsburg penthouse. Sellers are seeing faster turnarounds as days on market dip.












